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Minority Microbiology Mentor Newsletter - March 2014
- Apply for the ASMCUE-LINK Travel Award!
- Call for Comments: Microbiology Learning Objectives
- Volunteer Career Advisers Needed at asm2014
- ASM Robert D. Watkins Graduate Research Fellowship
- ASM Kadner Institute
- 30th Annual Clinical Virology Symposium
- asm2014: 114th General Meeting
- 1st ASM Conference on Experimental Microbial Evolution
- ICAAC 2014 (54th Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy)
- American Board of Medical Microbiology (ABMM) Certification
- Last Chance to Nominate for the 2014 ICAAC Awards
- ASM Press: New and Forthcoming Titles
- STEM-C Partnerships: MSP (STEM-CP: MSP)
- Dimensions of Biodiversity
- Hydrologic Sciences (NSF)
- Genomes to Natural Products (U01)
- Innovation for HIV Vaccine Discovery (R01)
- Assistant/Associate Professor of Infectious Diseases: University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Assistant Professor of Biology (Tenure-track) Louisiana Tech University
- Summer REU opportunity - ecosystem consequences of plant-microbe interactions (Indiana University)
- Central Caribbean Marine Institute, Coral Reef Research Post-Doctoral Position
- Maria Carolina Ferreira, Ph.D., Research and Development Coordinator, Helixxa Genomics, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Apply for the ASMCUE-LINK Travel Award!
To active researchers seeking new collaborators to integrate science and education, the ASMCUE-LINK Travel Award provides support to attend the 2014 ASM Conference for Undergraduate Educators (ASMCUE; http://www.asmcue.org) on May 15-18 in Danvers, Mass. With a network of over 350 biology educators, ASMCUE is a great venue to identify and connect with early-career scientists and faculty instrumental in undergraduate student learning. Researchers who desire to build interdisciplinary collaborations are encouraged to apply. The deadline for submission is April 7. For more information, please visit the ASMCUE-LINK Travel Award page at http://www.asmlink.org.
Call for Comments: Microbiology Learning Objectives
If you are involved in undergraduate microbiology education, a few moments of your time can help shape the future of the discipline. You may remember that in 2010 ASM published a collection of curriculum guidelines for introductory microbiology courses (http://www.asm.org/index.php/guidelines/curriculum-guidelines). To improve and expand the collection, ASM is asking for your thoughts on a sampling of learning objectives mapped to core themes and fundamental statements identified in the guidelines. Please share your comments (or your favorite learning objectives) by downloading ASM General Microbiology Learning Objectives: a Working Document from the link above and completing the feedback form before May 1.
Volunteer Career Advisers Needed at asm2014
Heading to Boston for asm2014? Microbiologists from public health, industry, government, nonprofits, community colleges, clinical and state labs, patent law, science policy and communications, etc., are needed to offer career advice on Saturday, May 17, from 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. Share insights about your work – responsibilities, expectations, colleagues, salary, getting started, and advancement – in interactive, roundtable discussions with 10 to 12 students. To be an adviser, please complete the participation form at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1YvNBHdsyI8p-8t2Xvc9KsXFLHeRfSVymm8ZG37wdnzU/viewform.
ASM Robert D. Watkins Graduate Research Fellowship
Senior-level graduate students are invited to apply for a 2014 ASM Robert D. Watkins Graduate Research Fellowship. With an aim to increase the number of students from underrepresented minority groups who complete doctoral degrees in the microbiological sciences, the Watkins fellowship provides students with support to complete and present their microbiology research. Fellows attend the ASM Kadner Institute for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scientists in Preparation for Careers in Microbiology (see below) or the ASM Scientific Writing and Publishing Institute (http://www.asmgap.org/swpi) and, dependent on abstract submission and acceptance, are supported to present their research at the ASM General Meeting. Apply by May 1. To learn more, visit http://www.asm.org/watkins.
ASM Kadner Institute
Senior-level graduate students and early-career postdoctoral scientists are invited to apply for the 2014 ASM Kadner Institute for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scientists in Preparation for Careers in Microbiology. Sponsored by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and the Burroughs Wellcome Fund, the institute will be held in San Jose, Calif., on July 19-23. Participants receive careful guidance and mentoring in key topics important for succeeding in the microbiological sciences: (i) career preparation and opportunities; (ii) preparation, review, and critique of research proposals; (iii) scientific presentations and communication; (iv) effective teaching methods; and (v) professional ethics development. Apply by May 30. To learn more, visit http://www.asmgap.org/kadner.
30th Annual Clinical Virology Symposium
April 27-30, 2014 | Daytona Beach, Florida
- Discounted Pre-Registration Deadline – March 17, 2014
asm2014: 114th General Meeting
May 17-20, 2014 | Boston, Massachusetts
- Discounted Pre-Registration Deadline – April 7, 2014
1st ASM Conference on Experimental Microbial Evolution
June 19–22, 2014 | Washington, DC
- Abstract Submission Deadline – April 7, 2014
- Travel Grants – 20 travel grants of $500 each are available for predoctoral students and postdocs within one year of earning the doctoral degree. Travel grants are tied to abstract submission and submitters will be prompted during the online submission process to apply.
ICAAC 2014 (54th Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy)
September 5-9, 2014 | Washington, DC
- Abstract Submission Deadline – May 19, 2014
- ICAAC Young Investigator Award Application Deadline – April 1, 2014
- ICAAC Infectious Disease Fellows Grant Program Application Deadline – June 17, 2014
- ASM Infectious Disease Fellows Travel Grant Application Deadline – June 17, 2014
- ASM Student and Postdoc Fellows Travel Grant Application Deadline – June 17, 2014
American Board of Medical Microbiology (ABMM) Certification
ABMM certification confirms you have the knowledge and skills necessary to direct a laboratory engaged in the microbiological diagnosis of human disease. It also provides a competitive advantage when applying for jobs and the other candidates have similar education and professional experience. The ABMM is recognized by federal and state governmental agencies as a significant component toward meeting licensure requirements for high complexity laboratory directors and is recognized under the final rule of the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA).
ABMM certification is achieved by meeting rigorous educational and experiential eligibility requirements and passing an online multiple-choice exam that is offered daily in the month of June at testing centers worldwide.
Visit http://www.asm.org/abmm to learn more and apply online.
Deadline: April 1, 2014
Last Chance to Nominate for the 2014 ICAAC Awards
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 Awards recognize 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://bit.ly/11NSSFH
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Deadline: April 1, 2014
ASM Press: New and Forthcoming Titles
One Health– NEW!
Editors: Ronald M. Atlas, University of Louisville; Stanley Maloy, San Diego State University
Predicting the outbreak of disease before it happens
One Health is a global strategy that represents a paradigm shift in how we must respond to the threat of infectious diseases. Rather than identifying and treating infections in isolation, One Health focuses on a collaborative, holistic surveillance of the environment, animals, and humans to predict an outbreak of disease before it happens. This approach accelerates biomedical advances by integrating environmental, veterinary, and human medical science in understanding the development and transmission of infectious diseases.
Topics Include:
- The interconnectedness of human and animal pathogens.
- Emerging diseases in animals and humans.
- Case histories of notable recent zoonotic infections, including West Nile virus, hantavirus, Lyme disease, SARS, and Salmonella.
- Epidemic zoonoses and corresponding environmental factors.
- Insight into the mechanisms of microbial evolution toward pathogenicity.
- Causes behind the emergence of antibiotic resistance.
- New technologies and approaches for public health disease surveillance.
- Political and bureaucratic strategies for promoting the global acceptance of One Health.
Recommended for physicians, veterinarians, environmental scientists, microbiologists, public health workers and policy makers, and others who want to understand the interdependence of human, animal, and ecosystem health.
List Price: $90.00
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March 2014. Paperback, 330 pages, full-color throughout.
Print ISBN: 978-1-55581-842-5
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To purchase this title and more visit http://www.asmscience.org.
When you buy books directly through ASM Press, you support the society that supports the science of microbiology.
STEM-C Partnerships: MSP (STEM-CP: MSP)
The STEM-C (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, including Computing) Partnerships program is a major research and development effort of two NSF Directorates, the Directorate for Education and Human Resources and the Directorate for Computer and Information Science and Engineering, which supports innovative partnerships to improve teaching and learning in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines. STEM-C Partnerships combines and advances the efforts of both the former Math and Science Partnership (MSP) and the former Computing Education for the 21st Century (CE21) programs. It is critical that our nation maintain a competent, competitive and creative STEM workforce, including teachers. Therefore, NSF aims to inspire and motivate the next generation of that workforce, while ensuring that it has the skills, competencies, and preparation to be successful. As we transition to a global, knowledge-based economy that is often driven by information technology and innovation, it is increasingly important that STEM workforce preparation includes a strong foundation in computing. Thus, the STEM-C Partnerships program addresses both the need for advances in K-12 STEM education generally, as well as the need to elevate the inclusion of computer science education. Full proposals are due on March 18, 2014, and more information is available at http://nsf.gov/pubs/2014/nsf14522/nsf14522.htm.
Dimensions of Biodiversity
Despite centuries of discovery, most of our planet's biodiversity remains unknown. The scale of the unknown diversity on Earth is especially troubling given the rapid and permanent loss of biodiversity across the globe. With this loss, humanity is losing links in the web of life that provide ecosystem services, forfeiting an understanding of the history and future of the living world, and losing opportunities for future beneficial discoveries in the domains of food, fiber, fuel, pharmaceuticals, and bio-inspired innovation. The goal of the Dimensions of Biodiversity campaign is to transform, by 2020, how we describe and understand the scope and role of life on Earth. The campaign promotes novel, integrated approaches to identify and understand the evolutionary and ecological significance of biodiversity amidst the changing environment of the present day and in the geologic past. This campaign seeks to characterize biodiversity on Earth by using integrative, innovative approaches to fill the most substantial gaps in our understanding of the diversity of life on Earth. It takes a broad view of biodiversity, and currently focuses on the integration of genetic, taxonomic/phylogenetic, and functional dimensions of biodiversity. Successful proposals should integrate these three dimensions to understand interactions and feedbacks among them. While this focus complements several core NSF programs, it differs by requiring that multiple dimensions of biodiversity be addressed simultaneously, in innovative or novel ways, to understand their synergistic roles in critical ecological and evolutionary processes. Dimensions of Biodiversity FY2014 again includes partnerships with the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) and São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) of Brazil. NASA will not partner with the Dimensions of Biodiversity in FY2014. Investigators wishing to inquire about the suitability of potential projects for Dimensions of Biodiversity are encouraged to email a brief summary and contact information to email@example.com. Full proposals are due April 03, 2014, and more information is available at http://nsf.gov/pubs/2014/nsf14525/nsf14525.htm.
Hydrologic Sciences (NSF)
The Hydrologic Sciences Program focuses on the fluxes of water in the environment that constitute the water cycle as well as the mass and energy transport function of the water cycle in the environment. The Program supports studying processes from rainfall to runoff to infiltration and streamflow; evaporation and transpiration; as well as the flow of water in soils and aquifers and the transport of suspended, dissolved and colloidal components. Water is seen as the mode of coupling among various components of the environment and emphasis is placed on how the coupling is enabled by the water cycle and how it functions as a process. The Hydrologic Sciences Program retains a strong focus on linking the fluxes of water and the components carried by water across the boundaries between various interacting components of the terrestrial system and the mechanisms by which these fluxes co-organize over a variety of timescales and/or alter the fundamentals of the interacting components. The Program is also interested in how water interacts with the solid phase, the landscape and the ecosystem as well as how such interactions and couplings are altered by land use and climate change. Studies may address aqueous geochemistry and solid phase interactions as well as physical, chemical, and biological processes as coupled to water transport. These studies commonly involve expertise from basic sciences and mathematics, and proposals may require joint review with related programs. The Hydrologic Sciences Program will also consider some synthesis activities. Full proposals are due June 03, 2013, and more information is available at http://nsf.gov/pubs/2013/nsf13531/nsf13531.htm.
Genomes to Natural Products (U01)
This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) solicits applications that utilize the wealth of genomic and metagenomic sequencing data available, and recent advances in synthetic biology for the purpose of developing new high-throughput and broadly applicable approaches to natural products discovery. Well-integrated, collaborative research teams possessing synthetic biology, bioinformatics, and natural products expertise are encouraged to apply. Applicants responding to this FOA must also plan for participation in trans-network activities, including collaborative projects with other network participants. Full proposals are due June 10, 2014, and more information is available at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-GM-15-001.html.
Innovation for HIV Vaccine Discovery (R01)
The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to encourage applications from institutions/organizations proposing innovative, high risk, high impact research to identify novel vaccine concepts and targets that will aid in the design and development of an effective immunogen that may provide long-term protection from either acquisition of or ongoing infection by HIV. The emphasis of this FOA is early discovery research that incorporates new ideas leading to the development of newly engineered conventional or entirely novel approaches for vaccines that may have significant impact on the design of immunogens or immunization strategies for an effective HIV vaccine. The program is open to established and new investigators and does not require research expertise in HIV prevention as a prerequisite for submitting an application. Letters of intent are due June 15, 2014, and more information is available at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AI-14-006.html.
Assistant/Associate Professor of Infectious Diseases: University of Wisconsin-Madison
The Department of Pathobiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking candidates for an Assistant Professor or early-stage Associate Professor tenure-track faculty position in the field of infectious diseases, with a research focus in bacteriology. Potential areas of research include, but are not limited to, bacterial pathogenesis, epidemiology, emerging and zoonotic bacterial diseases, food safety, and the genomics and metagenomics of bacterial disease in animals and people. Minimum requirements include a PhD, at least 2 years of postdoctoral experience in a relevant field, and evidence of potential for developing a nationally recognized research program. A DVM (or equivalent) is preferred, but not required. The selected candidate will be expected to develop an independent extramurally funded research program, participate in graduate student training, and teach in the veterinary microbiology courses, or other courses in the Department. In addition, participation in departmental and university service and commitment to fostering a diverse academic environment are expected. Salary and start-up packages will be commensurate with the rank and experience of the selected individual.
The Department is one of four within the School of Veterinary Medicine (http://www.vetmed.wisc.edu/) and consists of 27 faculty members with expertise in infectious diseases (immunology, parasitology, bacteriology, virology, epidemiology, and public health) and comparative pathology (anatomical and clinical). Faculty within the Department and School participate in training graduate students in the Comparative Biomedical Sciences and other campus graduate programs. They also serve as trainers on a variety of NIH training grants administered through the School or other units on campus. The UW-Madison has a long tradition of excellence in research and graduate training. It accepted over $1.1 billion in research awards in 2013 and ranks third among public universities in annual research expenditures. The campus culture of collaboration and collegiality and the pleasant lifestyle offered by Madison, WI provide an outstanding environment in which to embark on an academic career.
Interested applicants should email the following in a single PDF file to Ms. Christina Henige (firstname.lastname@example.com): 1) a cover letter with a brief description of your primary research area and experience in the field, 2) a complete curriculum vitae, and 3) the names and current contact information for three references. For full consideration, the application should be received by April 1, 2014. For more information, please visit our website at: http://www.vetmed.wisc.edu/departments/pathobiological-sciences/.
The University of Wisconsin is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants, especially women and underrepresented minority candidates, are encouraged to apply.
For specific questions regarding this position contact:
Dr. Timothy Yoshino
Chair, Search Committee
Department of Pathobiological Sciences
School of Veterinary Medicine
University of Wisconsin-Madison
2115 Observatory Drive
Madison, WI 53706
Tel: 608-263-6002
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Assistant Professor of Biology (Tenure-track) Louisiana Tech University
Multiple positions available. Tenure-track, 9-month, Assistant Professor positions in the School of Biological Sciences, Louisiana Tech University; positions available to begin September 1, 2014. Our School is a dynamic, collegial unit with 21 faculty and approximately 475 undergraduate and 60 graduate students (M.S. and Ph.D.). The University is located in Ruston, a small town (22,000 residents) in North Louisiana. The successful applicants will teach courses in support of our degree programs (including undergraduate courses in plant biology, or ecology, or environmental law, and upper level and graduate courses in the candidates' area of expertise), and are expected to establish and maintain an externally funded research program involving graduate and undergraduate students. Applicants whose research interests include environmental biology, ecology, or developmental biology are encouraged to apply. Positions require Ph.D. in biology or closely related field; prior teaching and postdoctoral experience a plus. To apply, email application letter, curriculum vitae, separate statements of research interests/plans and teaching interest/philosophy, and names and contact information including email addresses for three references, to William Campbell, Chair of Search Committee (firstname.lastname@example.com). Review of applications begins3/28/14 and continues until positions filled. Louisiana Tech University is a member of the University of Louisiana System, AA/EOE.
Summer REU opportunity - ecosystem consequences of plant-microbe interactions (Indiana University)
The Phillips lab at Indiana University (http://sites.bio.indiana.edu/%7Ephillipslab/index.html) invites applicants for a summer REU student to investigate the role of plant-microbe interactions in forests. The overarching goal of this NSF-funded research is to develop a predictive framework for examining how trees and their microbial associates influence carbon and nutrient cycling across environmental gradients. This project is being conducted in the mixed hardwood forests of south-central Indiana where we have established plots along a "nutrient economy" gradient, with plots dominated by tree species that associate with arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi, plots dominated by trees associating with ectomycorrhizal (ECM) fungi, and mixed plots (dominated by both AM and ECM trees). The successful REU student will conduct an independent research project on a question related to how soil fungi alter nutrient availability, with guidance from scientific mentors in the Phillips lab. In addition to conducting research, the student will gain experience in science communication by presenting their results at the end of the summer in written form (manuscript style research paper) and as an oral presentation. The student will have the opportunity to assist with other projects in the Phillips lab, and will gain experience in state-of-the-art soil biogeochemical methods, as well as general lab and field skills. The REU student must be able to work with minimal supervision and as part of a research team. A willingness to conduct moderate physical activity in the field under adverse conditions is essential. The student may be required to work long hours, and will be expected to endure field conditions that include rain, heat, humidity, insects, etc. The student must be comfortable being alone in the woods, and must be able to carry soil samples (up to 30 lbs.) in a backpack through moderately rugged terrain. The REU student will receive a $5,000 stipend, free room and board, and funds to support transportation to and from Bloomington. Start/end dates are somewhat flexible, but the student must be able to work for at least 12 weeks - from mid-May to early August or mid-June to late August (if on the quarter system). Students must have relevant course experience (i.e., one or more courses in environmental science, ecology, plant science, soil science or microbiology) and be undergraduates (preferably starting their junior or senior year in fall, 2014). Women and members of underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Only U.S. citizens or permanent residents are eligible for this NSF funded program. To apply: Please send an email to both Drs. Richard Phillips and Tanya Cheeke which includes 1) a one page cover letter describing your research/educational background and specific interest in the position, 2) a resume that includes a list of pertinent courses (with grades) and any previous research experience, and 3) the names, email and phone numbers of two references. Applications are due March 21, 2014. Applications should be emailed directly to both Rich Phillips email@example.com and Tanya Cheeke email@example.com **Please make sure to reply to both Tanya and Rich, and include "Summer REU" in the title of your email.
Central Caribbean Marine Institute, Coral Reef Research Post-Doctoral Position
A Post-Doctoral position in tropical marine ecology at the Central Caribbean Marine Institute is available at our Little Cayman Research Centre facility in the Cayman Islands. The primary goal of the research is to assess and more fully understand factors that influence coral reef resilience. Consistent with that goal, we expect that the successful candidate will focus his or her research efforts on a relevant area of marine science. The research, however, should be of broad ecological interest. We are particularly interested in attracting innovative, early career scientists with demonstrated field and laboratory experience and strong publication potential. This position will suit a well-rounded research scientist who is comfortable in the field and in the laboratory and who has strong analytical skills as well as good personal skills. We seek a scientist who will: (1) make an original contribution in the understanding of mechanisms underlying coral reef resilience, (2) integrate the work into a longer-term research strategy for the Central Caribbean Marine Institute, and (3) make substantial and effective use of Little Cayman Research Centre facilities. The ability to work independently and in teams on interdisciplinary problems is essential. The successful applicant will work closely with Dr. Carrie Manfrino and Dr. Tom Frazer. Applicants must have a PhD in marine biology, ecology, oceanography or related discipline. The appointment is a full-time one year position with the possibility of extending to two years, contingent on available funding and successful evaluation of performance. Please see full description on our Jobs Webpage: http://reefresearch.org/jobs/
Maria Carolina Ferreira, Ph.D., Research and Development Coordinator, Helixxa Genomics, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Oropharyngeal candidiasis (OPC), a disease caused by the fungal organism Candida albicans, frequently occurs in immune compromised individuals such as AIDS patients and patients undergoing chemotherapy. The pro-inflammatory cytokine interleukin (IL)-17 was found to be important in inducing resistance to OPC. Experiments with mice lacking the IL-17 receptor showed that those animals are highly susceptible to OPC. IL-17 appears to act by inducing the expression and production of chemokines and antimicrobial peptides molecules that are important for protective immunity against C. albicans. One of the target genes activated upon for IL-17 signaling and response is called lipocalin-2, 24p3 or NGAL. Lipocalin-2 has been demonstrated to impair bacteria from acquiring iron using a molecular system named siderophores. Since IL-17 is important for the immune response to OPC and induces Lipocalin-2 expression Ferreira et. al. conducted studies now published in the journal Infection & Immunity (click here to access article) that were designed to determine if lipocalin-2 impairs C. albicans growth by blocking iron acquisition through siderophores. The results showed that mice lacking lipocalin-2 gene were not more susceptible to OPC (as expected) but were completely resistant to OPC. Lipocalin-2 appeared to not impair iron acquisition by C. albicans but acted as an immunoregulatory protein, helping to control the immune response and preventing the host from a pathogenic immune response. In this scenario lipocalin-2 would protect the individual during OPC by controlling the immune response rather than impairing iron acquisition.
Maria Carolina Ferreira is an immunologist currently working at the research and development department at the first Brazilian Genomic Corporation – Helixxa Genomics in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Dr. Ferreira received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology at Campinas State University (UNICAMP) in Sao Paulo, Brazil. She then joined the Cellular and Molecular Immunology Laboratory at UNICAMP where she earned her Master of Science and doctoral degrees. While working on her MS degree, Dr. Ferreira studied the function of regulatory T cells in patients with paracoccidiodomycosis. These studies were published in Infection and Immunity and garnered the best contribution award in Immunology at the Xth International Congress on Paracoccidioidomycosis. Her doctoral studies involved studying the role of IL-17 and T helper 17 cells during paracoccidioidomycosis. Dr. Ferreira's received scholarship from the Foundation for Research Support of the State of São Paulo (FAPESP) in Sao Paulo, Brazil while still in graduate school and accepted an opportunity to work in the laboratory of Dr. Sarah Gaffen at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Pittsburgh, PA. Under Dr. Gaffen supervision she studied the interaction between Lipocalin-2 and candidiasis. After her internship in Pittsburgh she returned to Brazil to finish her doctoral studies before accepting her current position as a Research and Development coordinator at Helixxa Genomics in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
In July 2006, the Committee on Microbiological Issues Impacting Minorities (CMIIM) of the American Society for Microbiology Public and Scientific Affairs Board developed a monthly e-newsletter which contains information pertinent to minority microbiologists. Currently, there are very few minority-based newsletters for scientists, and there are none for microbiologists.
This e-newsletter provides a central means of distributing pertinent information to underrepresented minorities in the field of microbiology. Some examples include career advice, networking tips, relevant news articles, unique funding and career opportunities, microbiological issues affecting minorities (e.g., HIV), minority issues affecting microbiologists (e.g., minority retention), and scientific articles published by minorities or by minority-serving institutions (MSIs).
The target populations are African-Americans, Latino-Americans, Native Americans, Alaska natives, and Pacific Islanders; however, all ASM members are invited to sign up and to share this information with others who may find this e-newsletter beneficial.
Signing up to receive The Minority Microbiology Mentor is very easy and is open to ASM members and non-members: simply go to http://asm.org/index.php/component/content/article/31-forms/forms/238-subscribe-to-listserv, enter your email address, and select "MinorityMicroMentor" then submit, and you will receive confirmation of your subscription by email. If you are an ASM member, you will be prompted to Log In before signing up.
The Committee on Microbiological Issues Impacting Minorities is chaired by Dwayne W. Boucaud, Ph.D., Associate Professor in the Quinnipiac University Department of Biomedical Sciences in Hamden, CT. The Minority Microbiology Mentor Editor-in-Chief is Dr. Floyd L. Wormley Jr., Ph.D., Associate Professor at the University of Texas at San Antonio and the Associate Editor is Crystal N. Johnson, Ph.D., Assistant Professor at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, LA.
If you are interested in placing an ad in the MMM, please send the copy to email@example.com by the first of the month.


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Memosens glass electrode for bioreactors and fermenters in the biotech industry
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Judd was a semi-finalist in this season's Grand Prix and won the qualifying event for the Masters.
I'm pleased to see him finding his feet on the professional tour. I was one who always believed he was the genuine article ever since seeing him win the English under 15 title at the age of ten (him, not me) in 2000.
It's true he did not make the rapid progress some predicted but players mature at different rates.
He has suffered through comparisons to Ronnie O'Sullivan. I've got news for you: everyone suffers through comparison to O'Sullivan.
Stephen Maguire and Shaun Murphy – currently second and third respectively in the world rankings – were each 22 when they won their first ranking titles. Judd is 19.
He has already played at the Crucible and has the potential to be one of snooker's top players for many years to come.
The game certainly needs young blood, just like any sport. And Judd's boyband looks can help widen snooker's appeal with younger fans.
It's up to him whether he makes the personal sacrifices necessary to reach the very top.
Steve Davis and Stephen Hendry had to. While their pals were out on the town, they were preserving their energies for another day's hard practice.
The next step for Judd is to win a major title. It's easy to say but, of course, very hard to do.
I believe he will but, like all players, he will need his fair share of luck mixed in with what is a very obvious talent.
Perhaps he should also rein in some of his attacking instincts and play the percentages more.
He's still maturing as a player. The fact that he can be even better must be a worry for some of the game's more established players.
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No player in the history of the game times the ball as sweetly as this boy.
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A young guy who can be competitive under a lot of pressure and that's what we haven't a second time on the MT.
I can only agree with dave. Judd is a brilliant player and person.
- 7:24 pm
hes a great player already and has so much potential. hes a very nice guy too. reminds me more of a young hendry....would love for him to go all the way in the game
- 7:56 pm
Whats happened to Doherty? he needs a decent run in the last 2 tournaments otherwise he's out the top 32. once you slide out the top then it's difficult to get back just ask the whirlwind Jimmy White.
- 10:37 am
I agree. He's a joy to watch and he obviously has no problem entertaining the crowd. I really hope he continues to make it far. And the attacking aspect of the game? Well, if Ronnie can play the percentages, as he has in recent years, it seems anyone can.
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This course involves the study of administrative agency behavior. Administrative agencies (federal, state, and local) are the primary contact points for interaction between private citizens and government. Although the courts, congress, and executive are decisionmakers, it is the agencies that actually "govern." Agencies act based on the authority delegated to them by legislatures. They react based on ever changing directives given to them by their supervisors, the executive. Finally, they are restrained from erroneous action (or inaction) by courts. Nevertheless, the power to contact directly individuals and businesses, to sanction, to regulate, is vast. This course is in part, then, a study of how that power is exercised and curtailed.
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Antonio Amen 4/1/2012 6:43:29 AMVery good, well done. #1453624
Tiia Vissak 4/1/2012 7:06:34 AMgreat tones, light, details & pov! #10070076
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John Connolly 4/1/2012 2:08:26 PMA wonderful scene beautifully presented, Ellen!
Phyllis A. Houghton 4/1/2012 8:35:01 PMEllen, the tones are gorgeous as is the treatment and comp. this should be in a travel ad for Chicago. #10071118
maria Warren 4/1/2012 9:41:18 PManother gorgeous and amazing photo Ellen :) #10071182
Reynaldo D. Reyes 4/1/2012 9:51:23 PMWonderful capture of this cityscape, love the fading light and the way the night lights start to come alive. Wonderful moment shown here Ellen. #10071184
Mary K. Robison 4/2/2012 1:49:47 AMEllen, whenever I think you can't top yourself, you post something phenomenal like this!
frank w. degenhardt 4/2/2012 2:44:10 AMI think you have another winner here girl. Just love the art from this picture takes, the finish, the gorgeous colors, the lighting, the beautiful way you composed the pictue. Love that sky.
Debbie Bray 4/2/2012 3:01:33 AMEllen, your image is crisp and sharp as a tac! Love the lighting, and of course, the comp goes without saying. I too think you may have a winner here! Best of luck with it! #10071354
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Laura E. Swan 4/2/2012 11:53:52 AMIt sure *is* a cool corner of the city and I love how we don't see even one soul there. Not even a car. It makes for a quiet image and very soothing to view. I love the lighting and added textured from the filter work. It surely has a touch of magic, Ellen!
-Laura :D #10071968
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Terry Cervi 4/2/2012 3:27:11 PMAnother wonderful capture, Ellen! #10072268
Carol L. Fowler 4/2/2012 4:29:39 PMIt is cool indeed! Gorgeous capture! #10072392
Tammy Espino 4/2/2012 7:09:57 PMSuper cool capture!:) #10072691
Kathy Salerni 4/2/2012 7:50:17 PMA spectacular Chicago cityscape image, Ellen! I smell a winner! #10072800
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Rona L. Schwarz 4/3/2012 9:57:34 PMWOW! This is a spectacular cityscape, Ellen! You have outdone yourself with this one! Fantastic POV and marvelous clarity and detail - so tack sharp - and wonderful tones and colors! Love the wide-angle and the starbursts - and yes, not a person or car in sight. I predict we will see this one again, for sure! #10074313
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On This Super Beauty Ellen! I love the effects here!!
-Laura :D #10151114
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Where are you located in the East Bay?
I am in the Walnut Creek area. Would you be willing to meet up at Heather Farms?
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Isn't it funny how different peoples reactions to shows are? Shows like "A Haunting" drive me bonkers!!! I feel like they're dragging things out and over dramatising. I wind up telling the TV to just get to the point! I also did some investigating of one of the episodes and found that they had omitted information that completely changed the story. The episode is called "Where demons dwell" They don't mention that there were other members of the family who claim that nothing paranormal happened in the house and that it was a hoax. They don't mention that Arne the, the sisters boyfriend was only 19 and trying to plead not guilty to murder by reason of demonic possession. The show gets around the controversy by completely omitting the controversy and the people in it. In essence they rewrote the story.
I don't watch TAPs or GHI anymore simply because they got boring. I do know that they do take some poetic license but as an investigator I find that their shows are most true to what my group does, they are very honest about rarely finding any evidence and are the most truthful and realistic of all the shows.
I never heard of that story thanks. Which one is "Where Demons Dwell?" I mean whats it about? I remember the name of the episode but not the context..I dont like GHI or TAPS either, so I stick with A Haunting, or Ghost Adventures, they both keep my interest..CE


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Just joined Anime-suki after much lurking and I've decided to give my two cents on Kanon.
Overall I gave Kanon a solid 9/10.
If I had compared Kanon to other animes I've seen, I would have given it a lower score, but this is not a comparison thread but a view on Kanon itself.
It's animation is crisp and beautiful, its voice actors fitted the characters they were represented and overall, the theme of 'miracles' was symbolised at Kanon's climatic ending.
All of the girl's arcs were touching in one aspect or another, and each could have stood strongly as an individual story. However, the only reason why I gave Kanon a lowered score of 9 is due to the fact, some scenes, particularly in the earlier episodes, I felt the show was unwatchable and lacked drive. The kissing scene was somewhat out of the blue for me.
As a result of these points, I enjoyed Kanon but I could have easily slept through some of the episodes. Hence, Kanon has earnt a well-deserved score of 9.
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9/10 - KyoAni version (the Toei version doesn't even seem worth rating, to me)
For a eroge made anime, this was quite amazing, IMHO. It would have been so easy to make this into a standard male-fantasy harem anime, with LOTS of fanservice and drooling fanboys and little in the way of story, but KyoAni stayed true to their vision of Key's original story and made basically a series of very touching stories woven together with real meaning. The little fanservice that was present was interleaved into the story well enough to seem natural in context (I mean, imagine seeing a girl naked in a bath, <gasp>! ).
Many stories go for the cheap win by dragging out a pretty girl and putting her through hell without letting us start to care about the actual character. But Kanon avoids the narm by allowing us time to get to know the characters first, so each individual arc's conclusion comes with a lot of emotional investment. Then, at the last, the whole series comes together with a surprising heartwarming ending in a series so replete with sadness and tragedy.
Ultimately it was the constant intersection between heartbreaking and heartwarming that made this series for me. The end of Episode 10 can get me fighting back the tears every time I watch it, no contest.
BTW - Apparently, almost every one of my favorite series has Maaya Sakomoto's voice in it at one point or another.
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I gave the anime a 9 out of 10, I really loved the animations, and the characters were very much likable. I don't really have much against it, but I didn't feel it completely deserved a 10 out of 10. The beginning dragged on just a little more then it should have. Besides that I loved it and recommend it. It's quite original. Not going to see anything else like it!
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I started this series after watching KyoAni's other work, Clannad, and I've heard of clannad being constantly compared to kanon, I must say that although this indeed an excellent series but it somehow fell short of my expectations.
Let's talk about how to story progresses, sure it follows the tried and true multiple character arcs and finally a happy ending, but I felt that the story doesn't flow that smooth. Like after makoto's arc, it ended with such a heartwarming/saddening scene and in the next episode, you see him acting too normal, even when he looks as things that reminds him of makoto, or reminisce about her, there is no change in expression in how he may still feel a little sad, this part is slightly unrealistic for me.
same thing happened for shiori's arc, after shiori left yuuichi, the next episode immediately starts off on a different day, a totally different scene without any hint of how it changes from the previous episode to the current scene. You could say that if you take each arc and make it in a separate series you will not find that ther might be possibility for continuation or something has happened before.
I can't help but compare it with clannad, both stories touched on miracles, in clannad being the gathering of light orbs and turning back time to live in a different time dimension towards the true happy ending. It was one of the most touching scene I've seen in the animes I've watched. However, in kanon, the miracle that everyone is all healthy and alive and a happily ever after ending did not have the same heartwarming effect as clannad, the ending of makoto's arc was way better than the ending of kanon.
Excellent character design when compared to toei's version, but if you take the time it's created into consideration, toei's art is probably normal during that time. Still other than character design, Scenery Porn is another plus point for the series, the marble, the water fountain, the tears, the ball room are all too realistic and made the series much more enjoyable. also there are also details such as ayu always gets her mouth dirty when she eats taiyaki, the strawberries from the cake stained the snow red, stuff like that shows how much effort the staff put into to create the series.
so my rating for the series is
animation quality: 9.5
when wiping the snow off the head, the snow just vanish and didn't seem that realistic(yes, i am picky)
Voice Actors: 9
the voices really fit the characters well and don't sound forced
Script: 8
sometimes the jumping into the past, into dreams illusion makes the story a bit hard to follow.
Soundtrack: 3
i really really disliked the soundtrack, the op and ed don fit the story in my opinion, series like toradora, and princess lover's soundtracks do much better. wanted to give it a 1 but given the Canon BGM upped the score a bit
Enjoyment: 9.5
the first few arcs can make up for the ending (:
Emotional Involvement: 9
tears well up in my eyes even i'm reading the episode summary ><
Overall: 8
i also loved how the comedy makes it easier to get sucked into series and makes you want to keep watching(the cliffhangers are part of the reason as well)
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Well, it's been 6 months since I've started watching this anime, and I'm finally done. It's been both frustrating and rewarding to watch this show.
If the 3 KyoAni-Key adaptations were desserts, Kanon is the super-rich and sweet cake. Too much can make one sick, but it doesn't really stop me from trying. Kanon 2006, despite being the second adaptation is actually the first of the three to be written. I've only seen the 2006 version, so I have no idea what the Toei 2002 version is like. In any case, the standard tendencies of a Key story are out in full force and Kanon embraces them to excess for better or for worse.
My first impression of the show wasn't a very good one. When it first aired, I was expecting some epic tragedy like Air, but the harem-like atmosphere quickly turned me off. The first few episodes are still pretty boring to me, as it consists mainly of Yuuichi walking around and randomly bumping into each of the girls. It was very routine, no doubt to get across the point of daily life is indeed very boring. But there was really just too much to be going on, and I was wondering what the point of anything was.
I'm pretty mixed on the character designs. Ayu and Shiori seem way too short (Or Yuuichi is a giant) Yes, there are reasons why they are short, but it just looks kinda funny. Mai and Nayuki look the best. However, Ayu does look better when not wearing that big fluffy jacket. *cough* (Did I really just say that?)
The show gradually got better as it progressed. Most of the Makoto and Nayuki moments are funny, and we have a nice scene between Yuuichi and Ayu in the movie theater which is very cute. I'm not too into this "moe" thing, but I would admit it was very effective. Unfortunately, they don't really do too much with Ayu at this point and she gets extremely sidetracked for someone so important in the story. I do understand that merging mutually exclusive paths is going to be very difficult, but I think they could have done more.
The other problem is that I found it extremely hard to believe that so many people are suicidal or dying. They seem to be everywhere and it makes Yuuichi come off more of an asshole. Though, he was only a little boy when all the trouble started, so it's not right to blame him. The universe sure hates him! But this is of course another result of the many paths that had to be fit in the story. And Key needed to have more variation in writing.
The stories themselves are predictable, but effective nonetheless. Makoto's story is simplistic which is both a strength and a weakness. It's effective in the way it manages to create a pure tragedy. It is indeed very sad and heartbreaking, with no chance of deus ex machina.
At the same time, we really don't get much from Makoto's character besides what's given to us on the surface. And Yuuichi's kinda just there. But that doesn't really matter. The story of a spirit that gave up its own life to temporarily take the form of someone the target loves is something that never really gets old. Makoto's gradual loss of motor skills is extremely hard to watch as we are left helpless and must accept her fate. Props to the exceptional directing in the final scenes of episode 10.
I would be lying if I said I didn't watch the show because of Mai, as I have an extreme bias towards that type of character; she almost feels like a combination of several of my favorite ones. She's also voiced by the talented Yukari Tamura, and the extreme emotional outburts she makes in episodes 14-15 are reminiscent of her performance in Higurashi. Mai's character development is slightl and subtle, but definitely makes enough of an impact to encourage Yuuichi and the audience. The utterly random sentences she utters and that ridiculous chops she gives Sayuri and Yuuichi are scenes that I'll never get tired of.
Mai is constantly in conflict, fighting an unknown enemy that she can't understand. She must also deal with everyone hating her for what she does and has become extremely apathetic. She's also actively fighting herself, making this a great struggle both externally and internally. But it is through Sayuri's and Yuuichi's attempts to get to her that she can finally break out of her isolation and continue on. Sayuri's own flashback was extremely sad, but also extremely beautiful in that it captured every emotion very well, resulting in this quote:
"The same melody repeats itself as the song grows richer and more beautiful. Wouldn't it be wonderful if we could live seemingly constant lives while experiencing little changes bit by bit?"
Never before have I seen an anime drop its name and use it to convey such a deep meaning. I would go ahead and say that episode 14 is not only my favorite episode of Kanon, but one of my favorite anime episodes. The whole thing is just an emotional rollercoaster from the backstories to Mai seeing Sayuri getting attacked again and Yuuichi trying to stop Mai from taking her own life, making it an extremely captivating 20 minutes.
I can't say the conclusion to Mai's arc was that great considering the buildup before. Mai killing herself for sure this time just makes me feel that all they have been through was just completely nullified. Then about 5 seconds later, Yuuichi pulls the sword out of her (So easily?) and Mai gets resurrected. Not that I have a problem with a miracle, but it did make me go WTF? and felt like a cheap shot. Still, I liked the closing moments of that part enough to feel happy that Mai has eventually found peace with herself. Well, that and Mai is easily the most overpowered character of the story. Reviving the dead and also herself?
"But I'd rather be known as hope" [/tear] The BGM (I think it's called Afterglow) is pretty awesome. Speaking of the music for the series; it's adequate for the most part. "Last Regrets" is an ok calm song, but I like Kaze no Tadori Tsuku Basho better. Well, except after certain episodes. Wtf KyoAni, please learn to not do that! The rest of the BGM reminds me of elevator music.
Shiori's arc was another excellent follow up. I would say that she is indeed the most moe of them all. Cute, but not enough to be obnoxious. Her odd mannerism and randomly carrying a med kit was pretty funny, but I was always wondering what the point of her was. Well, unfortunately for her, she suffers from Key-itis, meaning she has a vaguely defined disease and will die very soon. She shows a very strong sense of self-determination; just happening to run into Yuuichi and Ayu was enough to have her keep going. That doesn't seem like much until you realize that she's about to die and seemingly nobody cares about her. This probably makes Kanon being the only show where the wrist slitter is probably the most strong willed. (Down with stereotypes!) Or it just makes the whole thing more depressing.
Anyhow, Kaori decides that being a bitch won't solve issues and finally accepts her sister. Indeed, I would understand that having a dying sister would cause some denial, but Kaori's denial runs into borderline hilarity. The birthday party scene was great, with everyone but Kaori going all out to give Shiori a good time. And finally Kaori does a gruff acknowledgment which makes for another heartwarming scene. Kinda weird how something so trivial and simple like a birthday party could mean so much. But then again, if something simple can make someone happy for once, then why not try to do more good? This kind of pure idealism seems rare these days in contrast to the rampant cynicism that runs around, making Kanon hit 3 for 3 when it started getting serious.
The water fountain scene was great, as it seems after Kanon, KyoAni forgot how to animate kisses. It's not til now that I bring up the visuals, but it should be pretty obvious. It's rather sad how Shiori just ran off. Unfortunately, she drops off the face of the earth for the next few episodes which seriously annoys me. But at least we get one more scene at the end.
The last arc, the Ayu/Nayuki/OMG WE RAN OUT OF EPISODES arc, doesn't really have that much impact on me. It's not bad, though I found myself taking a long time to finish these last episodes. Besides the sudden increase in pacing and the extremely jarring episode 19 kiss which really does not go well after episode 18, I felt that combining both threads just ended up diluting both. They did drop hints about Ayu's character around the series, so none of this is coming out of nowhere, but it just feels utterly disjointed. The result is having events such as Akiko being hit by a car (OMGWTF), Ayu disappearing, and Nayuki becoming basically catatonic still being potent but having a much weaker impact than they should have. It does have a "shit hits the fan" feel to it, but there's just way too much going on. The main thing that dampened the emotional impact of these tragic events is that the resolution is so rushed that I was wondering WTFFFFFF. I don't really think deus ex machina is a bad thing, but maybe they could have used 2 extra episodes to explore the concept of miracles-- it'd help more.
Ayu herself isn't too bad. I actually wished she would have done more earlier. Episode 20 to me is the standout episode for her; especially when Yuuichi taunts her about not being able to do math problems and reveals he can't either. Also, Yuuichi finally gets a personality and distinguishes himself from Kyon here.
Which kind of brings up a problem about Yuuichi. I really haven't much to write about him specifically, except that he's kinda funny sometimes, occasionally a jackass and helpful other times. Not too bad, but nothing to write home about. Sometimes he feels too much like a player that gets dragged along by the story (sometimes literally) So seeing him change a bit more when he's with Ayu is a good thing.
Though it seems at face value that all this crap happening just because young Yuuichi didn't give/accept some seemingly random items seems a bit silly, they are effective symbols of a greater problem. Every character in this story has been carrying a great burden of pain for a long time, and every time they tried to hide it, it wouldn't go away and triggers just make it worse. Denying yourself and others is only a temporary measure.
As for the ending itself, despite it being so fluffy, it did have everyone get together which I really can't say about the other 2 KyoAni-Key adaptations. That's always great and helps end the series more smoothly. So in that case, the series ends on a high note despite all the craziness.
Rating: 8.5/10 (I rarely use decimals but I think 8 is a bit too low) Kanon is a flawed but beautiful show; it feels more like a collection of heartwarming stories rather than a long epic one. That doesn't change the fact that many of the scenes are masterfully done or that it's put forth some of the best of anime that I've ever seen.
Uguu~ I want to see mature Ayu.
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|2010-03-06, 05:02
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As for my "essay", I just feel that if you can't really express why you feel that way about something, it doesn't feel as strong.
You can also consider it my apology. I had avoided this show like the plague at the start because I thought it was just some harem h-game adaptation. My very first post at this site was questioning how anyone could enjoy shows like these. TBH, there's still parts of the show that annoy me, but it's the overall impression that matters.
So for TL;DR: I finally get it.
It's pretty funny, since the only KyoAni show I've ever followed live was Haruhi. So I'm usually late to the party. But it leads to interesting things as I read old discussions, including the really amusing one in the middle of this very thread.
|2010-03-11, 16:28
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Looks like I've got quite the show to follow here after reading Archon_Wing's review. Let's see what I can do.
This series will inevitably be compared to Clannad (or I guess the other way around given Kanon came out first) and for me it's no different. This was the second of the KEY/KyoAni collaborations I watched, the first being Clannad so my views on it are coming from that perspective. Just to get that out of the way.
Yuuichi: It seems that a problem that I see in anime that are adaptations of visual novels is that the protagonist tends to be fairly two-dimensional as the story in the VN version centers on the girls to the point of the protagonist often having no face or voice. The result here is Yuuichi is a fairly bland nice guy who does the right thing and helps out all the people he meets. That said, he does seem to have a playful side and I'd say KyoAni did the best they could with what they had to work with. (I can't be sure since I didn't play the VN so a lot of that is educated guessing)
Ayu: I've never been a fan of childish characters who act much younger than their age. Ayu isn't much of an exception. Starting with her refusal to take responsibility for her actions she annoyed me early on. Despite this, I found the scene with her and Yuuichi in the movie theater to be very cute and one of the better scenes in the show. Throughout the show Ayu grew on me and even though I don't think she'll be on my list of favorite characters any time soon you can do much worse for the main heroine of a romance/drama show.
Nayuki: Oh what could have been. I really liked Nayuki and felt that it was disappointing that she seemed to be the one to get the shaft in terms of screen time compared to the VN. I thought her reaction to animals was adorable and I'd rank Nyuu #1 in official Kanon verbal tic rankings. (#1 Nyuu #2 Uguu #3 Auu in case you were wondering) Also, her habit of eating breakfast half-asleep was always good for a laugh. I was kind of dissatisfied, however, with her reaction to her Mother's injury since she had seemed so well adjusted compared to some of the other girls. Seeing her spiral into depression over a single, yet admittedly traumatic, event was disheartening to me.
Makoto: What a fox (rim shot). Following my theme of low opinions of comparatively immature girls Makoto never really grew on me. I think part of this is that her lack of maturity results in me seeing her as somebody that Yuuichi had to care for rather than somebody he could be involved with romantically. More on this later.
Shiori: Shiori's ability to stay positive despite having to deal with her illness made her one of my favorite characters. Despite being given a death sentence (due to Key-itis.... can I steal that?) she still has hopes and dreams she's willing to share with Yuuichi. I was kind of sad to see her written out after her arc ended but they were running out of episodes at that point so it's excusable.
Mai: Easily my favorite heroine Mai's character intrigued me from the very start. Maybe I just like independent soft-spoken characters that just seem a little different. Probably why I liked Kotomi so much but I'm getting sidetracked. I thought her relationship with Sayuri was fun to watch and her little karate chops to Sayuri's head were always good for a laugh. Not sure where I stand on the sword-wielding-demon-fighter aspect of her character though. I'd probably give that a neutral grade since I don't tend to like stories like that but it was done well.
Other characters: Overall a good group. Sayuri worked well as a talkative antidote to Mai's stoic nature and I felt Kaori was one of the more interesting characters in the whole show. Also it would seem that the lethal chef character is one of Key's favorites.
Overall character score: 7.5/10
I have a hard time going higher because I didn't like two of the five main heroines that much.
Like any visual novel adaptation the beginning of Kanon's storyline starts out hectic. In the VN the player is expected to play through the early stages several times picking and choosing which scenes they want to go through in order to determine which girl's story they read. The result in the anime is that the starts to 5 different stories are thrown in together all at once. You basically have Yuuichi bouncing around running into each girl in quick succession. It's a tricky opening to follow at times but is forgivable given the source material.
The first major event in the show is Yuuichi being attacked by a mysterious girl who apparently hates him for some reason. So of course Yuuichi does what anyone would do when a strange girl attacked them, he brings her home with him. The mystery girl gets to say in the extra room (there's always an extra room) while she figures out who she is.
This is probably a good time to point out that I've never been a big fan of the supernatural. Being an engineer I prefer when there are rules for how things work. Therefore when I hear that in order for a miracle to occur a memory and a life must be sacrificed I get excited. Good! We have some ground rules to work from for the supernatural in this show! I like where this is headed! I thought.
Our first test case is the mystery girl who now goes by the name of Makoto. Apparently she used to be a fox but through a miracle was able to become a human girl in order to be with her beloved Yuuichi. Based on the rules for miracles laid down before we know why she has no memory. This also strongly indicates that somebody's life will be given up before this arc is done. Alright, so far so good.
I never liked Makoto's immaturity as I mentioned in her character section. It seemed like Yuuichi had to constantly keep track of her to make sure she wasn't screwing up whether it be taking care of a cat, or finding a job, or running errands Yuuichi was always busy keeping Makoto on the right path. Now I don't have a problem with that relationship in and of itself, what bothers me is that you have this girl who is basically a younger sister to Yuuichi at best, a daughter at worst and they're somehow in a romantic relationship? The whole idea of a YuuichixMakoto pairing just never worked for me.
The result of this is that while I found the scene of the four housemates using the picture machine to have a group photo very touching in terms of a family theme, I found the impromptu wedding ceremony for Makoto and Yuuichi to be like an older brother/father doing a favor for his sister/daughter to help her fulfill a fantasy of hers. What was a touching romantic scene for some ended up as a thrown together example of last-minute wish fulfillment for me.
Next up was Mai's arc, my favorite arc in the show. I mean who doesn't like sneaking around the school at night with a mysterious beautiful girl? I was skeptical of the demon hunter idea at first but as I mentioned in Mai's character section it grew on me. I don't have a ton to say about the first few episodes of this arc other than I really loved the dance sequence. Episodes 14 and 15 were probably my favorite episodes in the series as I literally gasped out loud when they found Sayuri in the bathroom and then again when Mai turned her sword on herself.
However, I was ultimately somewhat underwhelmed with the eventual outcome of this arc as I felt that things were wrapped up a bit too tidily. Mai just comes back to life after killing herself by healing herself? I felt that the arc could have ended with Mai as a casualty or at least in serious condition in the hospital and the overall story would be no worse for the wear. The only advantage I could find from immediate curing of Mai's condition was that she could explain why she tried to kill herself but that was never explored.
Shiori's arc was the most well done writing and production-wise in my opinion. I just enjoyed Mai's character more which is why this wasn't my favorite arc in the show. Shiori and Kaori were probably two of the strongest characters and this combined with the beautiful animation in the fountain scenes made for a very fun and moving series of episodes. I was upset with Yuuichi at the end however because as soon as he let Shiori out of his sight during the night they spent at the fountain I knew he wasn't going to see her again. I can't really complain about it in terms of writing as Yuuichi really had no way to know what she was going to do and it was in Shiori's character to leave early instead of waiting for a tearful goodbye since she seemed to always want to make life easier for those around her. That said, if it was me there's no way I let Shiori walk away. It is a minor complaint about a very good section of the show though.
At this point the show got very convoluted as they tried to get as much Nayuki and Ayu as possible into the too few episodes they had left. I had a feeling something was odd about Ayu when she described her school (but who didn't think she was weird really?) so the lack of a school in the woods didn't particularly surprise me. Two vanishing girls in the same show seemed borderline trite to me but since it seemed this town specializes in weirdness like that so I'll give Key a pass.
I felt the show sort of stumbled toward the finish line in general though as the storyline got very convoluted with Yuuichi dealing with flashbacks about both Ayu and Nayuki at the same time (how many times do they have to replay him slapping the snow bunny? It was like Kanon's version of DENTAL PLAN) and this combined with a surprise appearance from the real Makoto made it feel like they were trying to put too much into too few episodes.
And then we run into my biggest complaint about the series, that being the ending. If you recall what I said before about rules for how the supernatural worked, we had established that a miracle requires the sacrifice of a life and a memory. Makoto's story followed this rule well enough, in Mai's arc her survival wasn't a miracle because her ability to heal saved her (although I wasn't completely satisfied with that result.) However Ayu appears to perform the miracle to end all miracles making no fewer than 4 people healthy again with no apparent sacrifice. If the sleeping Ayu had ended up dying and her death was the life needed to cause those miracles I felt the concept of miracles in the show would have held together much better than the way it ended up.
Overall I thought Kanon was good but not great. If we're comparing to Clannad, the issues I would have are that in Kanon people who I felt should have been dead or at least in serious condition were healed without a second thought whereas in Clannad the characters had the courtesy to stay dead for at least a few episodes. Also the miracle concept didn't seem to hold up well throughout the show. In Clannad the idea of the supernatural seemed to be you make the people around you happy then you will be happy in return. which went along with the whole theme of family/community. Kanon's theme of miracles didn't seem as internally consistent to me with it seeming that miracles require some sort of quasi-heroic sacrifice to occur at first but by the end it seems like miracles can get thrown around like it's nothing. Overall an unsatisfying ending in my opinion.
Overall Story Score: 7/10
The music was largely unremarkable to me It was very good at times but never transcendent. The OP and ED weren't something that I wanted to listen to over and over but they weren't bad or out of place like some. I would describe it as very solid but not particularly memorable.
Overall Music Score: 7/10
Animation etc:
Being a KyoAni series the animation was very good. In particular I found the fountain scenes especially beautiful. The one thing that got to me was the red marble that seemed out of place because you had animated characters that looked like animated characters and then a marble that looked like... well.... a marble. It just seemed too realistic for its surroundings and was a little jarring.
Overall Animation Score: 9/10
I found Kanon to be a very good but flawed series. I haven't played the VN but the impression I got was that it suffered more from the transition from VN to anime than Clannad did. It seemed like it was a series of 5 different stories that were sort of forced into a single overarching story in the anime. What more can I really say other than I liked it but I didn't love it.
Overall Score: 7/10
Just to be clear, the fact that I'm scoring it lower than most other people seem to score Kanon doesn't mean I think it was bad, just that there were some serious flaws that I can't completely ignore.
|2010-03-15, 17:00
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I mean, this really means they did this for nothing, and Mai could never get over it, and Yuuichi's actions didn't really help at all had it not been for the miracle. The other thing is that overplaying the tragedy card ended up hurting the series. This is all of course an issue with the source and merging threads, but still a weakness and strains my belief that EVERYONE AROUND ME IS DYING OR SUICIDAL.
The Mai arc is still my favorite, but it's this small detail that makes the build up superior to the conclusion. 14 > 15 imo.
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Anyway, I'm off for now. Going to catch some Zs.
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Delusion world
Further improving on the story....
New heroine. Inori is Aoi's sister who admire her and wanted to be like her. More towards Dorky side because like other girls in IS-verse, she fan-girl over IS and legendary IS pilot such as Chifuyu.
Not exactly skilled but she works hard which put her a skill level higher than Ichika (at the very least)....
IS Unit:
Second Generation:
Uchigane HiME (High Mobility Enhancement)
Uchigane Juusoubi (Heavy armament)
third Generation:
>Tri-Impact: A special IS hammer which turn IS defense against it, inflicting heavier damages on the IS shield. Good Against units with powerful energy shield.
>Yukihira Naginata: Yukihira....now with extended range.
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|2013-02-10, 21:54
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That one guy
Join Date: Nov 2011
Much like Tabane, the silent seven are also producing their own ideal IS. unlike those in the rules however, all their work is technically theoretical with no true experimentation and applied breakthroughs. That's why they are technically not considered new IS tech and have no reason to be presented for international scrutiny.
Each of the Silent Seven come from different countries with their own skill sets.
Umiyome Erine(Japanese) - Known as the Mistress of Metallurgy, she was the youngest member of the team at 21 next to Tabane who was 14.
Robert Sterling(English) - A neurologist who was deemed a foremost authority in neuroscience and wrote several papers on brainwaves and their usage as a remote signal medium.
anonymous (French) - specializes in aero-engineering as well as spaceflight.
anonymous (German) - master of all things physics and one who assisted Tabane in programming the PIC.
anonymous (American) - leading researcher on alternative energy sources.
anonymous (unknown nationality) - Biologist who assisted in the adjustment of the life support systems of the IS. Including but not limited to the environmental stasis effect. Also assisted in understanding the evolutionary process of the IS.
anonymous (unknown nationality) - astronomer that assisted in specification parameters of the IS in regards to what can be or should be expected of intergalactic space travel.
|2013-02-10, 23:10
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I am no one
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Inside your head
"The first Armored Stratos wasn't even armored: It's a three meters long, vaguely dragonfly-shaped glider armed with single I.S. grade light machinegun and a pair of I.S. grade Air-to-Air missile. The pilot so to speak is strapped underneath it, and the glider is launched upside down. A series of high mobility live fire test is done to check whether it has the required processing power and output to operate standard I.S. frame. And it's a great success. And speaking of I.S. frame, there's this particular coreless unit which has been tinkered for years..."
- Iori 'Senbei' Kirishima
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That one guy
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"Mistress of Metallurgy? So people still use that old name for me. Journalism nowadays just revolves around worthless sensationalism don't you agree? I'm merely a lowly salary woman now after all. But you must have come here for a reason. So I welcome you to the forbidden materials hold. Or as I like to call it the "Jewelry Box"."-- Erine Umiyome
|2013-02-11, 00:41
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They thought they would do that for all ISes if they encounter one, unmmaned or piloted.
Now then...
Spoiler for Enigma-Gears:
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|2013-02-11, 00:50
|Link #40330
That one guy
Join Date: Nov 2011
well you should already know
yeah. She has a crapload of them in there. On the planet, she's the only one who can handle such materials with precise delicacy as if she's had experience with them all her life. She uses compiled knowledge and immediately work with predetermined mind-set. This is essentially dangerous but her thought processes quickly re-adapt depending on the situation. She never questions risks so even though she sees a material for the first time, she is neither confused by it nor excited. She just sees it for what it is and its properties. She practically makes everything up as she goes along. It's very rare for people to keep up with her but Tabane keeps astride with her and even leads the studies. Erine is the only known person in the world to be able to forge an IS sword within less than 24 hours using non-digitized methods.
|2013-02-11, 01:07
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I am no one
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Location: Inside your head
|2013-02-11, 01:09
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That one guy
Join Date: Nov 2011
facilities primed for forging that certasin metal yes. Using improv takes more time. Some though are impossible without proper mats and environment simulators.
Now that I think about it... half the materials inside the Jewelry box are made on accident by the IS core. So in a way, there is very low chance of producing the metal digitally. This makes it so that Erine is the only person who can forge with these metals because A) no other human being except may be Tabane is able to deal with these metals, though Tabane actually finds them mundane so she wouldn't bother anyway. B) Even IS can't reproduce them because they were produced by an accident from IS realization.
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|2013-02-11, 02:59
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Just another Idiot
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Delusion world
Aoi use Uchigane HiME (the only one using the unit)
Inori use Uchigane with Special Hammer.
Yuri use Uchigane Juusoubi (Heavy armament)
Soraha use Muramasa
Merlyn use Hydra
Sharon's unit is still in work.
Since the Bullies have personal IS.... they probably subvert the "bullies' get whooping." event
Mainly because they are more skilled than Ichika and Co (except for Char). The problem is Ichika and Co (except for Char) has better units.
All these to make the teaching that "Skill matter more than technology" moot:
Any Uchigane fighting against Laura is a brutal one-sided battle in Laura's flavor. To add insult to injury, Laura probably insults them while she is curb-stomping them (out of arrogance).
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The first witness Monday was Canadian author Ian Smillie, who is considered an expert in the trade of blood diamonds, so called because funds from their sale fuel African rebel groups. He was testifying for the prosecution, explaining how the trade in 'blood diamonds' exacerbated the conflict.
Taylor, who was president of Liberia from 1997 to 2003, is charged with five counts of crimes against humanity, including murder, sexual slavery and violence, and enslavement. He also faces five counts of war crimes, including acts of terrorism and torture, and one count of other serious violations of international humanitarian law.
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The trial opened in June 2007, but Taylor boycotted the first session, saying he could not expect a fair trial. In a letter read out to the court by his defense counsel, Kerim Khan, Taylor said he could not take part in what he called "this charade that does injustice to the people of Liberia and the people of Sierra Leone."
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All but one of Tech's home single games will tip off at 7 p.m., while game times for the four doubleheaders feature a women's tipoff at 5:30 p.m. and the men's game at 7:30 p.m. One men's Sunday contest features a 4 p.m. start time when the Golden Eagles host Wilberforce University on Nov. 27.
The road games for the women's and men's teams have a wide variety starting times.
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