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COLUMBIA -- The latest Winthrop Poll shows President Barack Obama's approval rating is at 48 percent, and Tea Party affiliation is down to single digits in South Carolina.
Overall, 41 percent disapprove of the way the Democratic president is handling his job, 9 percent were unsure and 2 percent refused to answer. But of the group that voted in the presidential election, 52 percent disapprove of Obama's job performance, 43 percent approve, and 4 percent were unsure.
The poll results are based on 929 respondents living in South Carolina who were surveyed from Nov. 25-Dec. 2. The margin of error is approximately 3.5 percent at the 95 percent confidence level. Results that use a portion of the full sample , such as only those who voted in the 2012 presidential election, have a higher margin of error.
Of those polled, 91 percent said they were not members of the Tea Party, while 5 percent said they were. Of registered voters who consider themselves Republican or who lean Republican, 87 percent said they were not members of the Tea Party movement. Eight percent answered that they were members.
In 2010, about 31 percent of of likely gubernatorial voters who were Republican or leaned Republican said they considered themselves to be members of the Tea Party.
As for S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley, whose election in 2010 was fueled by Tea Party enthusiasm and the backing of Sarah Palin, 41 percent said they disapprove of the job she is doing. But 38 percent approve and 19 percent were unsure.
The Winthrop Poll also looked back to the South Carolina GOP primary election from January.
South Carolina voters had chosen Republican Newt Gingrich over Mitt Romney by about 40 percent to 28 percent. But of those surveyed in the Winthrop Poll, about 40 percent said Gingrich would have been less successful against the president. Thirty-eight percent said Gingrich would have done about the same as Romney against Obama.
Congress fared the worst.
Those who disapprove made up 77 percent, those who approve 13 percent, and nearly 9 percent were unsure of how Congress was doing.


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Minority Microbiology Mentor Newsletter - February 2013
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The Committee on Microbiological Issues Impacting Minorities salutes Dr. William G. Coleman Jr. for his many years of outstanding contributions to the field of microbiology
- ASMCUE 2013: Register Today!
- Biodefense and Emerging Diseases Research Meeting
- asm2013 - Save the Date!
- ICAAC® 2013 – Submit Your Abstract Today!
- ASM Conferences
- Cubist-ICAAC Award and the ICAAC Young Investigator Awards
- ASM PRESS: Must-Have Titles!
- Integrated NSF Support Promoting Interdisciplinary Research and Education (INSPIRE, NSF 13-518)
- Promoting Research and Innovation in Methodologies for Evaluation (PRIME, NSF 13-515)
- NIMHD Minority Health and Health Disparities International Research Training (T37, RFA-MD-13-002)
- Autoimmunity Centers of Excellence, Basic Research Program (U19, RFA-AI-12-060)
- NIH Summer Research Experience Programs (R25, PAR-13-104)
- NOAA Educational Partnership Program (EPP) Undergraduate Scholarship Program (USP)
- National Institutes of Health/NIAID Job Opportunity: Director, Vaccine Research Center
- NIAID Vaccine Research Center Director Position Available
- Ph.D. Assistantship at Louisiana State University Available
- Postdoc Fellowships Available at University of Michigan
- Doctoral Research Assistantship at Michigan State University
- Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) opportunity at Louisiana State University
- Associate Scientist I/II Position Open at MedImmune
- Science Liaison Position Available
The Committee on Microbiological Issues Impacting Minorities salutes Dr. William G. Coleman Jr. for his many years of outstanding contributions to the field of microbiology
William G. Coleman, Jr., Ph.D., served as the first permanent scientific director of the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) and the first African-American scientific director in the history of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Intramural Research Program. As scientific director, Dr. Coleman directs the overall portfolio of trans-disciplinary research conducted by the NIMHD through the Health Disparities Intramural Research Program. The NIMHD is a part of the NIH that promotes minority health, conducts and supports research, training, research infrastructure, fosters emerging programs, disseminates information, and conducts outreach to minority and other health disparity communities.
Originally from Birmingham, AL, Dr. Coleman received his B.S. from Talladega College, his M.S. in microbial physiology from Atlanta University, and his Ph.D. in microbiology and molecular genetics from Purdue University. He then went on to serve as a lecturer at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN and a biology teacher in Atlanta, GA prior to joining the NIH. Dr. Coleman has enjoyed a long career as a scientist in the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) Intramural Research Program and has held a number of positions within NIDDK. His most recent research focused on understanding the mechanisms of bacterial pathogenesis and antibiotic resistance of gram-negative bacteria, notably Helicobacter pylori and Escherichia coli, specifically as they relate to ulcer disease and other bacterial infections. He has authored or co-authored nearly 30 peer-reviewed journal articles and other publications. In 2005, Dr. Coleman received the Dr. Philip J. Browning Scientific Pioneer Award.
ASMCUE 2013: Register Today!
The ASM Conference for Undergraduate Educators (ASMCUE) will celebrate its 20th anniversary and efforts toward "Vision, Change and Leadership" when the annual event takes place on 16-19 May 2013 at the Inverness Hotel and Conference Center in Englewood, Colorado. Many have already signed up for the dynamic speaker lineup, poster presentations in biology education research, numerous opportunities for networking, and packed roster of vendors and events. Register today to access these (and more) sessions designed to highlight collaboration, best-practice strategies, and updates.
- A Walk Down Memory Lane: 20+ Years of Progress. Attend this poster session and reception to celebrate and reminisce about more than 20 years of ASM faculty development programs. Meet the visionaries who made it all happen AND tell us how our NEXT 20 years should look!
- ASM-Recommended Guidelines Session. Attend this session to share and identify resources and activities that support students, classrooms and courses in making the most of two ASM documents for biology educators --- one on curriculum guidelines and another on biosafety guidelines.
- Leaders Inspiring Networks and Knowledge (LINK) Sessions. What are the best ways to promote and sustain high-quality undergraduate research, education and mentoring? Look for "LINK" sessions at ASMCUE to join in and figure it out.
- "Microbiology Behind the News" Events. These sessions will focus on two topics from the American Academy of Microbiology's popular FAQ series. Reports from the series take a lay approach to explaining news topics involving microbes and make great textbook supplements.
- SciCaseNet Preconference Workshop. On May 16, just prior to ASMCUE, the Science Case Network (NSF RCN-UBE grant #1062049) will host a workshop on case- and problem-based learning. Learn more at http://sciencecasenet.org/scn-networking-conference-2013/.
- "Microbes Are FUN" 5K Run. Celebrate the ASMCUE anniversary in a healthy way by joining a 5K run! Enjoy the Colorado outdoors and share your love of microbes with fellow running enthusiasts.
At ASMCUE, expect to be inspired and challenged to exchange ideas and grow in remarkable new ways. Register now for the discounted rate (available until March 15), and make sure to sign up for the joint program with the nearby ASM General Meeting (asm2013) in Denver. ASMCUE attendees receive two special benefits: a "field trip" to the asm2013 opening keynote session and reception on May 18 and a complimentary one-day registration pass for asm2013 sessions on May 19. Learn more at http://www.asmcue.org.
Biodefense and Emerging Diseases Research Meeting
February 25-27, 2013 | Marriott Wardman Park Hotel | Washington, DC
Leading scientists, public health researchers, and policy makers will gather to learn about the latest advancements in the biodefense and emerging disease fields. Through state-of-the-art presentations attendees will gain a greater appreciation of how various research projects are progressing, the latest threats, and the actions that will need to be taken in today's volatile climate.
asm2013 - Save the Date!
113th General Meeting | May 18 - 21, 2013 | Denver, Colorado
Join more than 9,000 microbiologists from 72 countries in Denver, Colorado to experience the Breadth, Vision, Impact of asm2013. From presentations by the field's most notable speakers, to tomorrow's future leaders, asm2013 includes diverse perspectives and in-depth discussions on the current state and future direction of microbiology.
Important Dates
Late-Breaker Abstract Submission Opens – February 4, 2013
Abstract Withdrawal Deadline – March 6, 2013
Advance Registration Closes – April 1, 2013
Housing Reservation Deadline – April 15, 2013
ICAAC® 2013 – Submit Your Abstract Today!
September 10-13, 2013 | Denver, Colorado
ICAAC, the premier conference on antimicrobial agents and infectious diseases, showcases the latest-breaking science and lectures from top researchers from around the world. With over 60% of its attendees living outside of the United States, ICAAC provides a rare opportunity to bring together the field's foremost leaders to discuss the state of infection control and prevention on a global scale.
Through oral and poster presentations, 10,000 physicians, clinical microbiologists, researchers, and pharmacists will come together to share their research, discover the latest breakthroughs, and work towards fostering global solutions to the problems of infectious diseases and antimicrobial agents.
Important Dates
Attendee Registration Open for Premium Members – February 25, 2013
General Attendee Registration Opens – March 4, 2013
Abstract Submission Deadline – April 22, 2013
Travel Grant Application Deadline – May 31, 2013
ASM Conferences
3rd ASMET - The ASM Emerging Technologies Conference
June 25 – 28, 2013 | Izmir, Turkey
4th ASM Conference on Salmonella: The Bacterium, the Host and the Environment
October 5 – 9, 2013 | Boston, Massachusetts
3rd ASM-ESCMID Conference on Methicillin-resistant Staphylococci in Animals: Veterinary and Public Health Implications
November 4 - 7, 2013 | Copenhagen, Denmark
Cubist-ICAAC Award and the ICAAC Young Investigator Awards
ASM is now accepting nominations for the Cubist-ICAAC Award and the ICAAC Young Investigator Awards, which will be presented at the 2013 Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy (ICAAC).
The Cubist-ICAAC Award honors outstanding accomplishment in antimicrobial research. Nominees must be actively engaged in research involving development of new agents, investigation of antimicrobial action or resistance to antimicrobial agents, and/or the pharmacology, toxicology or clinical use of those agents. The nominee must not have served on the ICAAC Program Committee within the past two years.
The ICAAC Young Investigator Awardsrecognize and reward early career scientists for research excellence and potential in microbiology and infectious disease. Nominees must be no more than three years beyond completion of postdoctoral research training in microbiology or infectious diseases at the time of the nomination deadline. Up to five awards may be presented each year. One of the awards is earmarked for a researcher working in the area of HIV who resides and works in North America.
Award website:http://www.asm.org/awards
Deadline: April 1, 2013
ASM PRESS: Must-Have Titles!
Molecular Microbiology: Diagnostic Principles and Practice, Second Edition
Editor in Chief: David H. Persing, Cepheid
A must-have if: You work in a diagnostic laboratory that provides molecular tests for infectious agents.
Key Components:
- Presents the latest basic scientific theory underlying molecular diagnostics
- Offers tested and proven applications of molecular diagnostics for the diagnosis of infectious diseases
- Illustrates and summarizes key concepts and techniques with detailed figures and tables
- Advises on the latest quality control and quality assurance measures
- Explores emerging technologies, including the use of molecular typing methods for real-time tracking of infectious outbreaks
List Price: $189.95
Member Price: $151.95
To purchase Molecular Microbiology 2e, visit our e-store at http://estore.asm.org/viewItemDetails.asp?ItemID=971.
The Picornaviruses
Editors: Ellie Ehrenfeld,National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health; Esteban Domingo, Centro de Biología Molecular Severo Ochoa (CSIC-UAM), Universidad Autónoma de Madrid; Raymond Roos, Department of Neurology, University of Chicago
A must-have if: You're a student, research scientist, or medical practitioner who needs a comprehensive book that covers all aspects of the large picornavirus family.
Key Components:
- Discusses new and recently discovered picornavirus genera
- Presents new data regarding molecular mechanisms of virus replication
- Develops models for viral hijacking of cellular components during infection
- Reviews the impact of polymerase fidelity and quasispecies dynamics in the behavior of picornaviruses
- Describes new developments surrounding innate immune responses to picornavirus infections
List Price: $229.95
Member Price: $183.95
To purchase The Picornaviruses, visit our e-store at http://estore.asm.org/viewItemDetails.asp?ItemID=918.
Bacteriophages in the Control of Food- and Waterborne Pathogens
Editors: Parviz M. Sabour, Guelph Food Research Centre, Research Branch, Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada, Guelph, Ontario, Canada,and Mansel W. Griffiths, Canadian Research Institute for Food Safety Department of Food Science, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
A must-have if: You are an agricultural or public health scientist or work in the pharmaceutical industry.
Key Components:
- Provides a unique comprehensive review of the literature on the use of bacteriophages in food production and processing
- Offers chapters written by internationally recognized experts in the field
- Sets forth effective applications of bacteriophages in food production and food processing
- Examines the global environment, safety, and regulatory issues
- Addresses the potential negative impact of bacteriophages on food and water supplies
List Price: $149.95
Member Price: $119.95
To purchase Bacteriophages in the Control of Food- and Waterborne Pathogens, visit our e-store at http://estore.asm.org/viewItemDetails.asp?ItemID=913.
Find all of these titles and many more at estore.asm.org/press.
When you buy books directly through the ASM Press, you support the society that supports the science of microbiology.
Integrated NSF Support Promoting Interdisciplinary Research and Education (INSPIRE, NSF 13-518)
The INSPIRE awards program was established to address some of the most complicated and pressing scientific problems that lie at the intersection of traditional disciplines. It is intended to encourage investigators to submit bold, exceptional proposals that some may consider to be at a disadvantage in a standard NSF review process; it is not intended for proposals that are more appropriate for existing award mechanisms. INSPIRE is open to interdisciplinary proposals on any NSF-supported topic, submitted by invitation only after a preliminary inquiry process initiated by submission of a required Letter of Intent. In fiscal year 2013, INSPIRE provides support through the following three pilot grant mechanisms: INSPIRE Track 1. This is essentially a continuation of the pilot CREATIV mechanism from FY 2012, which was detailed for 2012 in Dear Colleague Letter NSF 12-011. INSPIRE Track 2. These are "mid-scale" research awards at a larger scale than Track 1, allowing for requests of up to $3,000,000 over a duration of up to five years. Expectations for cross-cutting advances and for broader impacts are greater than in Track 1, and the review process includes external review. Director's INSPIRE Awards. These are prestigious individual awards to single-investigator proposals that present ideas for interdisciplinary advances with unusually strong, exciting transformative potential. Letters of intent are due February 20, 2013, and more information is available at http://nsf.gov/pubs/2013/nsf13518/nsf13518.htm.
Promoting Research and Innovation in Methodologies for Evaluation (PRIME, NSF 13-515)
The Promoting Research and Innovation in Methodologies for Evaluation (PRIME) program seeks to support research on evaluation with special emphasis on exploring innovative approaches for determining the impacts and usefulness of STEM education projects and programs; building on and expanding the theoretical foundations for evaluating STEM education and workforce development initiatives, including translating and adapting approaches from other fields; and growing the capacity and infrastructure of the evaluation field. Two types of proposals will be supported by the program: Exploratory Projects that include proof-of-concept and feasibility studies and more extensive Full-Scale Projects. Proposals are due February 20, 2013, and more information is available at http://nsf.gov/pubs/2013/nsf13515/nsf13515.htm.
NIMHD Minority Health and Health Disparities International Research Training (T37, RFA-MD-13-002 )
The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) invites applications for the Minority Health and Health Disparities International Research Training (MHIRT) awards. These awards will support programs to offer international research training opportunities at a foreign site to qualified undergraduate, post-baccalaureates or graduate students in the life, physical, or social sciences; or medical students, dental students, or students in other health-professional programs who have not yet received terminal degrees who are from groups underrepresented in biomedical, behavioral, clinical and social sciences research. Letters of intent are due February 20, 2013, and more information is available at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-MD-13-002.html.
Autoimmunity Centers of Excellence, Basic Research Program (U19, RFA-AI-12-060)
This FOA solicits applications to participate in the Autoimmunity Centers of Excellence (ACE) program, a cooperative network intended to improve the understanding and treatment of autoimmune diseases (www.autoimmunitycenters.org). The ACE program was founded on the premise that collaboration among basic and clinical scientists can accelerate both fundamental and applied research. For this reissued FOA, the formerly integrated Centers are divided into Basic and Clinical research programs. This FOA solicits applications for the Basic research program; a companion FOA solicits applications for the Clinical research program. The members of the Basic and Clinical ACE will work together to design and conduct studies of mechanisms of action of the immune-modulating agents being tested in the clinical trials. Letters of intent are due May 13, 2013, and more information is available at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AI-12-060.html.
NIH Summer Research Experience Programs (R25, PAR-13-104)
The purpose of the NIH Summer Research Experience Program (referred to as the "Summer Research Program") is to provide a high quality research experience for high school and college students and for science teachers during the summer academic break. The NIH expects that such programs will: help attract young students to careers in science; provide opportunities for college students to gain valuable research experience to help prepare them for graduate school; and enhance the skills of science teachers and enable them to more effectively communicate the nature of the scientific process to their students. The programs would also contribute to enhancing overall science literacy. Summer Research Programs that expand and complement existing summer educational and training programs are encouraged. Note: Not all participating Institutes and Centers (ICs) support all aspects of this program. Therefore, prospective applicants must consult the Table of IC-Specific Information, Requirements and Staff Contacts in this announcement to determine if your application will be accepted for review, and should contact staff at the relevant IC (see also Section VII) to discuss the proposed Program. Applications are due April 2, 2013, and more information is available at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-13-104.html.
NOAA Educational Partnership Program (EPP) Undergraduate Scholarship Program (USP)
The Undergraduate Scholarship Program provides an opportunity for rising junior students to study disciplines relating to the NOAA's mission. Students attending Minority Serving Institutions (Hispanic Serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribal Colleges and Universities, Alaskan-Native Serving Institutions, and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions) receive appointments to approved NOAA offices and sites upon acceptance to the program. Deadline is February 15, 2013, and more information is available at http://www.epp.noaa.gov/ssp_undergrad_page.html.
National Institutes of Health/NIAID Job Opportunity: Director, Vaccine Research Center
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), one of the largest Institutes of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is seeking an exceptional and visionary leader for the position of director of the Dale and Betty Bumpers Vaccine Research Center (VRC). NIAID supports and conducts basic, applied, and clinical research to better understand, treat, and prevent infectious, immunologic, and allergic diseases.
VRC's mission is to conduct research that facilitates the development of effective vaccines for human disease. VRC's primary focus is an effective vaccine against HIV. In addition, VRC also carries out basic, translational, and clinical research to develop vaccine candidates for biodefense and emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases. To carry out its mission, VRC evaluates and seeks to optimize immune responses generated by candidate vaccines and advances the most promising candidates into clinical trials. To conduct clinical trials, VRC has established the infrastructure to produce vaccine products using good manufacturing practices and to manage regulatory issues related to clinical studies.
The VRC director reports to the NIAID director and provides overall executive direction and scientific leadership for VRC's basic, clinical, and translational research activities. He or she also serves as a principal advisor to the NIAID director on vaccines and related biomedical research affairs. In addition, he or she serves as an expert consultant and advisor both nationally and internationally on the development of novel vaccine strategies against HIV and other biodefense and emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases, such as influenza, Ebola/Marburg, West Nile virus, severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), alphaviruses like Chikungunya, and the Western/Eastern/Venezuelan class of encephalitides.
VRC seeks exceptional candidates for the director position.
Key responsibilities of the VRC director position include developing, directing, and coordinating VRC's new and existing basic, translational, and clinical research programs; overseeing program operations, including technology transfer and licensing, program planning and evaluation, and financial and administrative management; determining the effectiveness of current VRC research; recommending or developing new or revised programs to meet national medical health needs; allocating VRC human, physical, and financial resources; developing and recommending policies for the execution of multidisciplinary research; and representing NIAID intramural interests at the NIH Board of Scientific Directors meetings and on other NIH committees.
Applicants must have an M.D., Ph.D., or equivalent degree, be a U.S. citizen, and exhibit exceptional demonstrated leadership ability managing complex basic, translational and clinical research programs encompassing cutting edge frontiers of virology, immunology, genetic bio-engineering, structural and molecular biology, and laboratory animal medicine. The successful candidate will possess the training and experience to lead complex, multidisciplinary, and collaborative activities required to develop effective HIV and biodefense vaccines.
Candidates must have a detailed understanding of the pathogenesis of and immune response to HIV and other infectious diseases; of the strategies and principles involved in the creation of novel vaccine vectors and immunogens; and of new vaccination approaches.
Salary is commensurate with experience, and a full package of benefits is available, including retirement, health and life insurance, long-term care insurance, leave, and savings plan (401K equivalent). The selected candidate must obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance based on an SBI with eligibility for sensitive compartmented information (SCI). Provide curriculum vitae, bibliography, and a detailed statement (no more than one page) describing your fundamental vision for stimulating successful and productive multidisciplinary research, from basic immunology and virology through vaccine design and production, and conduct of clinical trials to firstname.lastname@example.com. Electronic applications are preferred; however, you may submit paper applications to NIAID-VRCDir-Apply, NIAID Office of Workforce Effectiveness and Resources, 10401 Fernwood Road, Room 2SE57, Bethesda, MD, 20892-2520.
Contact firstname.lastname@example.com with questions or for more information about the position.
The application review process will begin April 1, 2013. All information provided by applicants will remain confidential and will be reviewed only by authorized NIAID officials.
Visit Careers at NIAID to learn more about NIAID and how you can play a role in this exciting and dynamic research organization.
HHS, NIH, and NIAID are equal opportunity employers.
Postdoc Fellowships Available at University of Michigan
Departments of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology and Mathematics and Center for the Study of Complex Systems, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA Applications are invited for two postdoctoral research fellowships in the immunity, epidemiology and evolution of pertussis (whooping cough). These posts are part of a long‐term NIH‐funded project supervised by Pej Rohani and Aaron King. Successful applicants will develop mathematical and computational transmission models and confront them with longitudinal incidence data using cutting‐edge statistical inference techniques. The ideal candidate has a PhD in statistics, applied mathematics, applied physics, other highly quantitative field and previous experience in the analysis of epidemiological or ecological systems. Initial appointments will be for one year, with possible renewal depending on progress. The salary will be in the range of $37,000‐42,000 per year (depending on experience), plus fringe benefits. Starting date is negotiable. The University of Michigan is a vibrant scientific community and the successful applicants will be afforded many opportunities for professional development. Ann Arbor offers a rich cultural and intellectual life in a very livable small city setting. For further information, contact Pej Rohani (e-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com) and Aaron King (firstname.lastname@example.com). Applicants should send a cover letter, a detailed CV, a brief statement of research interests, and the names of three references. The cover letter should discuss possible starting dates. Review of applications will start immediately and will continue until the posts have been filled.
Doctoral Research Assistantship at Michigan State University
The Department of Fisheries and Wildlife at Michigan State University invites applications for a doctoral research assistantship to investigate the dynamics of white‐tailed deer in response to eruptions of epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD). Deer populations in Michigan suffered heavy losses in 2012. This study will explore the response of the populations and the implications of spatial arrangement of deer social groups to the management of deer after heavy mortality to EHD. The work will be done in partnership with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Qualifications: Applicants must have an MS degree in biology, wildlife, ecology, forestry or related field. Academic requirements include strong GRE scores and GPA.
NSF-Funded Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Opportunity at Louisiana State University
The LSU Department of Environmental Sciences seeks applications for one Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) position. The undergraduate student will spend 40 hours per week for 8 weeks in the summer of 2013 conducting research in a chemical oceanography laboratory and/or in a microbiology laboratory. The research will include microbiological analyses of environmental samples, molecular analysis of microbes and microbial communities in response to changing environmental parameters such as exposure to Deepwater Horizon oil, analyses of pigments and nutrients in water samples collected from the Louisiana coast, field collection of samples in Port Fourchon, LA and in Grand Isle, LA, analysis of phytoplankton and zooplankton, use of remote sensing for ground-truthing data, and other topics of interest. The student will be expected to maintain a laboratory notebook and participate in weekly lab meetings. At the end of the 8 weeks, the student will present his/her findings in a 30-minute presentation and in the form of a scientific manuscript. The student must be mature, responsible, capable of working independently, and have a decent background in general biology and general chemistry. Additional skills and knowledge are a plus. The student will be conducting research in the laboratories of Dr. Crystal N. Johnson (http://www.environmental.lsu.edu/johnson.shtml) and/or Dr. Ed Laws (http://www.environmental.lsu.edu/edlaws.shtml). The student will receive a stipend of $4,500, contingent upon successful completion of the REU program. Successful completion of the REU program entails maintenance of laboratory notebooks, presentation of results at weekly lab meetings, substantial progress towards their projects, and the final manuscript and PowerPoint presentations. The student will receive free on-campus housing for 8 weeks. A modest budget will also be provided for relocation to Baton Rouge. Rising freshman are eligible, but recent graduates are not (i.e., participant must be a college student during the REU). The student will be selected based on high school and/or undergraduate grade point averages (minimum 3.0), letters of recommendation from three educators, an essay demonstrating his/her interest in science, and interviews for semi-finalists. Please submit the following application materials to Dr. Crystal N. Johnson (email@example.com): 1 transcript, 3 letters, and 1 essay. Application deadline is April 30, 2013.
Associate Scientist I/II Position Open at MedImmune
As a member of the Infectious Diseases Group this candidate will evaluate the ability of antibodies to attenuate viral disease. Specifically the candidate will evaluate monoclonal antibodies in both in vitro and in vivo models of viral infection. The candidate will be proficient in the evaluation of viral propagation by various methods, as well as, evaluate the humoral and cellular immunological responses to viral infection.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Propagate viruses in cell culture and evaluate their growth characteristics in vitro and in vivo.
- Evaluate the susceptibility of viruses, including clinical isolates, to lead monoclonal antibodies.
- Evaluate immunological responses to viral infection by various means such as multi-color flow cytometry, ELIspot, MSD, and ELISA.
- In collaboration with project teams, identify and rank potential candidate drugs
- Experience in molecular biology and production of recombinant viruses a plus.
- Work regularly in the lab with other scientists in the group.
Position requires:
- Experience in viral propagation and growth evaluation both in vivo and in vitro.
- Knowledge of various platforms to evaluate immunological responses to viral infection such as multi-color flow cytometry, ELIspot, MSD and ELISA.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively work in teams, both departmental and cross-functional.
- Degree in virology, immunology, or other related field.
- Relevant experience in industry (preferred) or academia: M.S. 2-8 years; B.S. 5-10 years
Science Liaison Position Available
The American Association of Immunologists (AAI), a professional biomedical research association, seeks scientist to assist with activities including writing assignments and assisting in the peer-review and editorial process for a major scientific journal. Full-time position. Advanced degree (Ph.D., or related) in biological sciences with a comprehensive understanding of immunology required. Minimally 3 years post-doctoral experience, and research and publications in immunology required. Must have excellent, demonstrated writing skills in both science and general writing. Some travel required. Competitive salary, outstanding benefits, and free parking. Send cover letter, resume, writing sample (other than a journal article), and salary history to: FASEB, Human Resources, 9650 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20814 or e-mail: email@example.com. Applications sent directly to AAI will not be accepted. EOE. http://www.aai.org .
NIAID Vaccine Research Center Director Position Available
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) is seeking a director for the Dale and Betty Bumpers Vaccine Research Center (VRC). Key responsibilities of the VRC director position include developing, directing, and coordinating VRC's new and existing basic, translational, and clinical research programs; overseeing program operations, including technology transfer and licensing, program planning and evaluation, and financial and administrative management; determining the effectiveness of current VRC research; recommending or developing new or revised programs to meet national medical health needs; allocating VRC human, physical, and financial resources; developing and recommending policies for the execution of multidisciplinary research; and representing NIAID intramural interests at the NIH Board of Scientific Directors meetings and on other NIH committees.
Qualifications: Applicants must have an M.D., Ph.D., or equivalent degree, be a U.S. citizen, and exhibit exceptional demonstrated leadership ability managing complex basic, translational and clinical research programs encompassing cutting edge frontiers of virology, immunology, genetic bio-engineering, structural and molecular biology, and laboratory animal medicine. The successful candidate will possess the training and experience to lead complex, multidisciplinary, and collaborative activities required to develop effective HIV and biodefense vaccines. Candidates must have a detailed understanding of the pathogenesis of and immune response to HIV and other infectious diseases; of the strategies and principals involved in the creation of novel vaccine vectors and immunogens; and of new vaccination approaches.
Application: Salary is commensurate with experience, and a full package of benefits is available, including retirement, health and life insurance, long-term care insurance, leave, and savings plan (401K equivalent). The selected candidate must obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance based on an SBI with eligibility for sensitive compartmented information (SCI). Provide curriculum vitae, bibliography, and a detailed statement (no more than one page) describing your fundamental vision for stimulating successful and productive multidisciplinary research, from basic immunology and virology through vaccine design and production, and conduct of clinical trials to firstname.lastname@example.com. Electronic applications are preferred; however, you may submit paper applications to NIAID-VRCDir-Apply, NIAID Office of Workforce Effectiveness and Resources, 10401 Fernwood Road, Room 2SE57, Bethesda, MD, 20892-2520. Contact firstname.lastname@example.com with questions or for more information about the position. The application review process will begin April 1, 2013. All information provided by applicants will remain confidential and will be reviewed only by authorized NIAID officials. HHS, NIH, and NIAID are equal opportunity employers.
Ph.D. Assistantship at Louisiana State University Available
A graduate research assistantship ($25,000/year for up to 4 years + in-state travel mileage, tuition waiver & student insurance supplement) is available to a qualified doctoral candidate to join the Sea Grant Oyster Hatchery team addressing the commercialization of triploid oyster production and the development of tetraploid oyster broodstock in Louisiana. After initial application, the candidate must be accepted and enrolled into the LSU Graduate School and the School of Renewable Natural Resources prior to receiving the assistantship, remain in good academic standing, and make satisfactory progress toward a PhD degree, as determined by appropriate LSU faculty. A 3.5 overall and semester GPA must be maintained.
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Friday, February 01, 2008
TWC Getting Systems Together?
According to this required legal notice on TWC's local website, it would appear that the cable operator is finally going about starting the business of standardizing lineups among the three different parts of the TWCNEO universe...the original "legacy" systems in Akron/Canton, the former Adelphia systems and the former Comcast systems.
The change would seem to apply to mostly, if not nearly exclusively, to the digital and HDTV channel lineups. We don't see anything about massive analog channel number changes.
The change is listed to take place "on or around" March 4th. According to the legal notice, "the channel positions for Digital programming currently carried on channels 100 and above will change."
The listings of actual changed "status" are mostly for moves of channels around in various digital tiers, and some back and forth between digital tiers and expanded basic (analog).
One move happens outside digital service - SportsTime Ohio will camp out on expanded basic channel 76, a move from 17 on the former Adelphia systems. It's the same channel STO has occupied on the TWC "legacy" systems since a few months ago.
(We wonder if the former Adelphia SD digital feed of STO will stay on 179, and we see nothing changing the "HD Bonus" channel placement for STO HD and FSN Ohio HD on 798.)
After this is all done next month, and even after an analog realignment would be done (if it ever is), we'll assume there will still be minor differences in mostly the analog lineups between the three branches of local TWC operations.
Even today, for example, the Akron systems carry Media-Com Television's WAOH-LP/29 on cable channel 14, some other Akron area TWC systems carry it elsewhere, and the Canton TWC system does not carry the Akron-based channel at all. Canton's TWC subscribers are offered their own local LPTV outlet - WIVM-LP 52 - on digital cable 585.
One change that might cause some controversy...the "urban oriented" Village TV network, which currently resides on cable channel 20 on the former Adelphia systems, is apparently being moved up into digital basic - along with CMT (Country Music Television).
Exiting the lineup entirely on all the systems: a number of secondary-offshoot channels like VH1 Country and MTV Hits, a couple of Spanish-language channels (more are being added to the system's Spanish Language Tier), and some other time zone movie channels.
And finally, some good news for HDTV enthusiasts, as TWC wil apparently add: A&E HD, Food Network HD, HGTV HD and History HD...all in the basic (free) HD tier.
We'll run this item by our contacts at Time Warner Cable, and see if there's any clarification that needs to be made...
6 comments:
- Dan said...
Looks like MTV2, Science Channel, TV One, and VH-1 Classic will be moving from the digital to the analog lineup as well.
- nick said...
Why would they add MORE channels to analog? Especially since analog channels waste bandwidth and most cable companies are moving towards digital. Looks like Time Warner is taking a step forward by adding more HD and taking a few steps back by adding more analog. I like MTV2 And the Science Channel. Now I'm going to have to watch them in analog> UGH!
- vanillacokehead said...
bear in mind that the FCC has ruled that cable systems have to support their analog customers until at least 2012. Until then, analog cable will still be around.
Looking at the changes, my five- and two-year olds will be happy that PBS Kids Sprout is coming next month; I'm a little bummed that IFC is going to a pay tier and that the Pacific time zone feed of Disney Channel is being removed...
Does anybody who is from the Youngstown area reading this have any idea why WYFX (FOX 17/62) on DIRECTV is showing WKBN/CBS programming on there instead? I thought that maybe it was a problem with the station thanks to the 27/33 merger, but I turned a TV not hooked up to the satellite to 17/62 and don't have the same issue. I'm having a small Super Bowl party tomorrow and it would suck if we have to watch it on a 13-inch TV with so-so reception.
Maybe, just maybe, this change on March 4 will also mean TWC will finally be carrying ALL the local HD broadcast channels? AT&T's new cable service is still the only one to carry all the local HD channels including The CW (WBNX). With The CW's 12 primetime shows in full HD and TBS's 0 shows in full HD (except for a few previous baseball games) TWC really has no excuse. TBS just stretches/reformats the non HD shows, but they aren't actually filmed in HD like Smallville is, as well as the other CW HD shows.
Sounds like the analog channel lineup will be a mess!!
BTW http://www.twclineup.com
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I zen_music did not write this article, so as the saying goes, "don't shoot the messenger." Here's the direct link to the article if you'd prefer to read it there: yaoi911.com
By the way, don't quote me unless it's important.
From CBLDF's October 09, 2008 press release:
Mr. Handley's case began in May 2006 when he received an express mail package from Japan that contained seven Japanese comic books. That package was intercepted by the Postal Inspector, who applied for a search warrant after determining that the package contained cartoon images of objectionable content. Unaware that his materials were searched, Handley drove away from the post office and was followed by various law enforcement officers, who pulled him over and followed him to his home. Once there, agents from the Postal Inspector's office, Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency, Special Agents from the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, and officers from the Glenwood Police Department seized Handley's collection of over 1,200 manga books or publications; and hundreds of DVDs, VHS tapes, laser disks; seven computers, and other documents. Though Handley's collection was comprised of hundreds of comics covering a wide spectrum of manga, the government is prosecuting images appearing in a small handful.
To give some context for how extraordinary this is, CBLDF Executive Director Charles Brownstein said this:
Handley's case is deeply troubling, because the government is prosecuting a private collector for possession of art. In the past, CBLDF has had to defend the First Amendment rights of retailers and artists, but never before have we experienced the Federal Government attempting to strip a citizen of his freedom because he owned comic books.
To Protect The Children
And what moved this postal inspector to set up this sting? Well, of course it has to do with alleged drawings of underage characters. Not photographs, mind you — or even drawings of actual minors — but drawn manga characters who only ever existed in the minds of the creators before ever seeing life on paper. Luckily, in this case, the judge dismissed the issue of alleged child pornography:
(Again from the press release)
Eric Chase and his team at the United Defense Group have been vigorously defending Handley, and scored a major First Amendment victory earlier this year when the judge found portions of the PROTECT Act unconstitutional in his ruling on a motion to dismiss. District Judge Gritzner of the Southern District of Iowa found that subsections 1466(a)(2) and (b)(2) of 18 U.S.C. 1466A unconstitutional. Those sections make it a crime to knowingly produce, distribute, receive, or possess with intent to distribute, "a visual depiction of any kind, including a drawing, cartoon, sculpture, or painting," that "is, or appears to be" a minor engaged in sexual conduct. Judge Gritzner found that those sections restrict protected speech and are constitutionally infirm.
Simon Jones provides his as-always excellent analysis why the defense team succeeded in this motion:
…the presiding judge has ruled that the portion of the PROTECT Act which deals specifically with the depiction of minors cannot be applied to this case. (The Supreme Court earlier this year addressed this issue. While this section survived, the justices were also clear that it can only be applied to fictional imagery when the image is clearly based on or derived from actual identifiable minors, i.e. a tracing or digital composite imagery.) [EDITOR NOTE: I discuss this ruling a bit and quote some of the text in this comment -- look at the bottom of the comment for my discussion.]
But this manga fan can still be prosecuted for purchasing and possessing obscene material — and faces up to twenty years in prison for this alleged crime!
(Again from the CBDLF press release: )
Handley now faces charges under the surviving sections of 1466A, which will require a jury to determine whether the drawings at issue are legally obscene. The material cannot be deemed obscene unless it meets all three of the criteria of the Miller test for obscenity: "(a) whether the average person, applying contemporary community standards would find that the work, taken as a whole, appeals to the prurient interest; [EDITOR NOTE: That means it's intended to sexually arouse -- offensive violence is, of course, in itself still considered protected speech. ] (b) whether the work depicts or describes, in a patently offensive way, sexual conduct specifically defined by the applicable state law; and (c) whether the work, taken as a whole, lacks serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value." The jury must answer all three questions in the affirmative in order to convict.
How much danger is this manga fan in? Simon gives us the real-world context:
However, Handley is still on the hook for obscenity related offenses, and this is where the waters become murky. The defense's best chance is to convince the jury that the manga passes the last of the three-pronged Miller test. But this is an uphill battle, as the jury is asked to decide (in the third portion of the test) whether the work has "serious artistic value," instead of whether the work was a "serious artistic endeavor." The spirit of the law really asks for the latter - serious artistic endeavors still routinely produce bad art that nevertheless deserve protection, unfortunately that's not how the standard is worded. And obscenity laws have a built-in catch 22: if a jury finds the material not obscene, they are in effect saying that the material is regularly consumed in their community… at least, that's what the prosecution would lead the jury to believe. Now, how many people who own porn would admit that to, say, a prospective employer? Their friends and relatives? In a court of law? The fear and embarrassment factor is so great, juries often completely disregard expert testimony.
So, without a lot of smart defensive lawyering, things look pretty grim for this manga fan. Now, why is this guy's case important for you and me? Because case law sets precedent. If this guy is successfully prosecuted, it emboldens prosecutors to go after other manga fans and makes it more likely that they will get convictions. As we all know, "protecting the children" has tremendous political appeal — and manga fans both in this country and in others are often seen as easy targets for the media and the government.
What this prosecution needs is a splash of cold water.
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Prosecutions are very expensive — for the defendant. The government has vast financial resources they can to bring to bear to "protect the children" — fictional or not –and the typical manga fan, as you know, often doesn't. The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund is contributing money, time and expertise to defend this manga fan — and I know they are just squeaking by in terms of having any money to work with. Let's face it — when it comes to providing legal funds to protect comic book creators and retailers from censorship and prosecution, how many people do you know who have given any money at all?
Well, now's the time. Even a little bit of money will make a huge difference. Give $20. Give $40. Hell, give $5 dollars. Whatever. If you think what the government is doing here is wrong — if you think people should be able to buy and own manga — even manga that you, yourself, might not approve of — without going to jail for twenty years, then give money to the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund right now.
If you give $30 on this page, you even get a snazzy print of some green creature with horns holding a torch, and gosh, how cool is that?
(And if you don't want to give one of their predetermined amounts, you can just use the PayPal Donation Button on the right sidebar of their press release page. [Scroll down just a bit on that page and look to the right for PayPal.] I just gave them $100 that way — took me ten seconds.)
You can't let the government get away with this. You need to take action right now. Become a card-carrying member of the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund. Donate some money to help protect creators, retailers and fellow manga fans from unfair prosecutions.
Because the next manga fan they could go after — could very well be you.
Next time, instead of e-shopping and postal delivery, he should download the h-pics and use his color printer.
Staple them together and turn them into a book.
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ahahahah if thats the case just about any one who has a collection of anime is gonne be in trouble.
OMGWTFBBQ >_< Alliance FTW
Handley now faces charges under the surviving sections of 1466A, which will require a jury to determine whether the drawings at issue are legally obscene. The material cannot be deemed obscene unless it meets all three of the criteria of the Miller test for obscenity: "(a) whether the average person, applying contemporary community standards would find that the work, taken as a whole, appeals to the prurient interest; [EDITOR NOTE: That means it's intended to sexually arouse -- offensive violence is, of course, in itself still considered protected speech. ] (b) whether the work depicts or describes, in a patently offensive way, sexual conduct specifically defined by the applicable state law; and (c) whether the work, taken as a whole, lacks serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value." The jury must answer all three questions in the affirmative in order to convict.
Criterion A presents another kind of catch-22. "Contemporary community standards" are often based on the law, but this law is also based on those standards. If, at the time of the creation of this law, there was a strong disapproval of this material, it would be difficult (though not impossible, which makes it something less than a catch-22) for the status quo to be changed.
The real issue here is whether free speech should protect illustrations of the underage in sexual contexts. I think it should, as it avoids all of the problems of real child pornography. It could be argued that these images encourage real pedophilia, but 1.) such a claim requires research to be taken seriously, and 2.) pedophilia is no different from any other fetish, provided it never manifests itself in sexual behavior with the underage.
I'm tired of hearing complaints that harmless behavior A might lead to harmful behavior Z. Our system of justice is based on the idea that, barring insanity, we have free will, which means we can choose to refrain from harmful behavior Z even if we engage in harmless behavior A. Judging by the number of people who both enjoy manga of this nature and avoid harmful activities, I think we can assume this is true.
But what if it motivates the insane or those with pre-existing criminal tendencies? Sorry, but anything "could" do that. Besides, no matter how many laws we invent to try to reach our goal of absolute safety (and thus the absence of freedom), we can never account for such people.
Rather than punish people before they commit an actual crime, let's start emphasizing personal responsibility and control.
Anyway, what I don't understand about this is how the the "possession of obscene material" matters if it has already been determined that he does not possess child pornography. Since we are allowed to have pornography, I can only imagine this man's manga contains things like tentacle rape, but that should be protected under the same laws that protect illustrations of non-specific minors.
Hating graduate school.
oh wow, 'protecting the children', bullsh1t. So long as all the manga gets somehow identified as redeeming literary value he'll be fine, but I don't see that happening if it includes something like Love Hina (my first manga eva!). But unless he's got a hentai in there somewhere, the defendent should be able to explain how even some of his ecchi manga, that although seems to have some focus on the panty shots and stuff, isn't mainly focused on sexual appeal.
I see this case going against our favor quite honestly. But seriously, do any of you confuse lolis in mangas to those of the ones on real life? Seriously, this is what this entire case is about.
A reward to the one who grabs your babies and smashes their heads on the rocks!
You don't need hentai to enjoy manga. -.-
Forget it, that's not my problem.
well of course you don't need hentai stuff in a manga to enjoy it, but sometimes it adds comedic effect to a manga, and sometimes it makes it more interesting to older viewers.
In thought.
I'd donate but I'm only 14 and I have no cash , though it is stupid, not like he had any real pornography...right?
In thought.
ok.. so pornography is okay.. and then all of a sudden manga... ISN'T?
what the hell is wrong with the world?
Forget it, that's not my problem.
Men do, ;D
Besides that, thats kinda lame ~ its just art >.<
that's what you think. it's just like saying that you don't need to have fun while having alcohol XD
there are not rules.
People randomly inspecting someones mail. if it happened 20 years ago in communist Russia I would understand, but in America... do you people have any freedom left over there? I would go crazy if someone inspected my mail (COMICS!!!) and then accuse me on something that I never did... btw, if guy loses, then every shop owner in that state that sells manga can be accused of the same crime, right? Horrible.
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Poison_Of_The_Heart wrote:
that's what you think. it's just like saying that you don't need to have fun while having alcohol XD
Right. :U
Forget it, that's not my problem.
what the phuck
that is so stupid
they're just racist
just because its japanese, it has to be preverted, stupid racists
What is a status?