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Bryan County to celebrate National Nutrition Month

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DURANT March is National Nutrition Month, making it an opportune time for communities, families and individuals to eat better for improved health.

The first step toward creating a healthier Bryan County is having families right here our friends, neighbors and ourselves choosing to eat better and become more active, said Renee Wyrick Nutrition & Fitness Coordinator of Bryan County.

Created 40 years ago by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, National Nutrition Month is a worthwhile celebration because healthier eating can help Oklahomans lead stronger, more active lives.

Families and individuals can use the month as a springboard to start or build upon healthier eating habits, such as filling half of ones plate with fruits and vegetables, and cutting back on salt and sugar.

Simple yet effective nutrition tips can be found at ShapeYourFutureOK.com, a free resource presented by the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust and Oklahoma State Department of Health that encourages Oklahomans to eat better, move more and be tobacco free.

The website also features links to other nutrition, fitness and tobacco control resources, including one to SuperTracker, a new online tool created by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to help people keep track of their own diet, calories and physical activity.

A balanced, nutritious diet can help reduce the risk of chronic and potentially fatal illnesses such as heart disease, diabetes and some forms of cancer.

One-third of Oklahomans are obese, which makes us one of the most obese states in the country, said Keith Reed, director of the Oklahoma State Department of Healths Center for the Advancement of Wellness. Its critical that every person, business, school and community group do their part to promote better health for Oklahoma. Planning or participating in National Nutrition Month activities is a great place to start.

Citizens also can ask local leaders to adopt policies that encourage healthier food and beverage choices in communities, schools and workplaces.

The Bryan County Turning Point Coalition is ready to help cities, businesses, schools and afterschool programs put policies in place that will improve the health of our local residents, said Jerry Speck. A healthier workforce and healthier families will make our communities stronger and more attractive to new and expanding businesses.

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More Nutrition Professionals Needed To Monitor Athlete's Dietary Needs

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By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 (Bernama) -- More food and nutrition professionals are needed to monitor the athlete's optimal dietary intake pattern, said Special Adviser to the Minister of Youth and Sports Datuk Dr Ramlan Abdul Aziz.

He said this was important for the focus was no longer confine to elite athletes, instead all levels of athletes.

"Although we already have nutrition officers, they cater only for elite athletes.

"We need to instil a healthy dietary pattern to athletes at a young age as early between 10 and 12 years because we need to prepare the second echelon to take over from senior athletes in future," he told Bernama.

Dr Ramlan, who was former National Sports Institute (NSI) chief executive officer, said when he started work as a medical officer at the institute in 1990, there was only one nutrition officer to keep watch on the athlete's dietary needs.

"Nutrition officers can help athletes maintain a well-balanced diet in order to compete at the high levels.

"They are equipped with knowledge and expertise on nutritional needs and diet, but in the areas of specialisation in certain sports, they must have in-depth knowledge to gain the athletes' trust," he said.

Asked whether national athletes consume balanced diet, Dr Ramlan said he doubted it due to lack of exposure that could enlighten them on the importance of adopting a healthy eating pattern.

"However, it is too late to enlighten them now. That is why I encourage young athletes to be given the exposure," he said, adding that young athletes should know what, how much and when to eat so that it would become second nature to them.

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40 Days Of DIY Microbiology Part Four – Video

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40 Days Of DIY Microbiology Part Four
This time around, it #39;s pure observation over several hours of time on day one of the sealed slide. The slide was created on October 10th, 2013, as a sealed wet mount intended for very long duration observation totalling weeks or even months of time. This was just day one. There #39;s lots more footage - and discoveries - to come! Rick NR417

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EPR Interviews Lonza at PDA 7th Annual Pharmaceutical Microbiology Conference – Video

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EPR Interviews Lonza at PDA 7th Annual Pharmaceutical Microbiology Conference
Lakiya Wimbish, Lonza, discusses Lonza #39;s Pyrogene trade; Recombinant Factor C (rFC) Assay with regard to Endotoxin Detection. Freddy White, Director, European Pharmaceutical Review interviews Lakiya Wimbish, Product Manager, Lonza at PDA 7th Annual Global Conference on Pharmaceutical Microbiology.

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Legionella colonies on agar plates – Video

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Legionella colonies on agar plates
Legionella are the causative agents of the Legionnaires #39; disease (lung infection). These bacteria are growing in water distribution systems and infection is produced by inhalation of contaminated aerosols. Fifty-eight different species have been described until Y2012 but 90% of infections are due to L. pneumophila. We thank Dr. Valeria Gaia (Cantonal Institute of Microbiology, Bellinzona, Switzerland, www4.ti.ch ) for some strains of Legionella presented in this video.

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Why sourdough bread resists mold

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Contact: Jim Sliwa jsliwa@asmusa.org 202-942-9297 American Society for Microbiology

Sourdough bread resists mold, unlike conventionally leavened bread. Now Michael Gaenzle and colleagues of the University of Alberta, Edmonton, show why. During sourdough production, bacteria convert the linoleic acid in bread flour to a compound that has powerful antifungal activity. The research, which could improve the taste of bread, is published online ahead of print in the journal Applied and Environmental Microbiology.

The major benefits from the research are twofold: better tasting bread, says Gaenzle, because "preservatives can be eliminated from the recipes, and because sourdough bread has a more distinct and richer flavor compared to bread produced with yeast only;" and novel tools to control fungi in malting and plant production, via treatment of seeds with the anti-fungal fatty acids.

Genuine sourdough bread differs from ordinary bread in having an extra fermentation step, over and above yeast fermentation. This step is mediated by lactic acid bacteria, typically of the genus Lactobacillus, says Gaenzle.

In the study, "we offered linoleic acid to lactobacilli and screened for organisms producing potent antifungal activity," says Gaenzle. The investigators then fractionated the metabolites to isolate and identify compounds with antifungal activity. "The identification was a bottleneck in the research project," says Gaenzle. "In collaboration with analytical chemists, we had to develop novel methods for identifying the compounds."

L. hammesii produced substantial quantities of hydroxylated monounsaturated fatty acids which the researchers found strongly inhibited mold formation. A second antifungal fatty acid produced by cereal enzymes contributes to the antifungal activity of sourdough.

"The two compounds and their formation by cereal or microbial enzymes had been described previously, but their antifungal activity and their generation in food production was unknown," says Gaenzle. These new findings, he says, were "a step towards understanding how and why lactobacilli metabolize fatty acids. This could be useful in the long term to improve our understanding of the biology of these organisms."

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A copy of the manuscript can be found online at http://bit.ly/asmtip0213a. Formal publication of the article is scheduled for the second March 2013 issue of Applied and Environmental Microbiology.

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Longevity – With The Beatles …. and Business

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Last week saw the 50th anniversary of the recording of The Beatles first album "Please, Please Me". This set me thinking about the enduring legacy of The Beatles music as compared with the long tail of one hit wonders that typify the music business. Given that new businesses rarely last 50 days let alone 50 years, it also made me think about some comparisons with businesses that have longevity.

Perhaps one single fact that we learn in business from the example of The Beatles is that managers (and people in general) are rather bad at foresight. After recording fifteen tracks for Decca records, the group were told that "guitar groups are on their way out" and "the Beatles have no future in show business." Decca instead chose a group called the Tremoloes, who were local and would not cost as much money. In business, Sony missed the digital revolution probably because they had a record company.

Beatles Business Lesson # 1 : The question for the smart leader is:

"What long range future trends are we about to miss, because of our investment in the present and the past?"

The Beatles flexed musical styles within the context of pop music and broke many boundaries of what could be considered to be pop music at the time. We can hear their influence in ELO, some of Prince's orchestrated work, Oasis, Kurt Cobain, Siouxsie and The Banshees, Paul Weller, Blur and so on. Perhaps this has ultimately helped them maintain longevity, as others have built their music on the 'safe scaffolding' of what they did. It probably also helped that they stopped making records before sliding inexorably down the other side of their 'innovation S curve'. See attached picture.

The challenge to modern businesses, leaders and entrepreneurs is to change what you are doing even when there is apparently no need to do so, at the top of your 'S Curve'.

Beatles Business Lesson # 2 : The question for the smart leader is:

"Where are you on your S Curve?"

What other business lessons can we learn from The Beatles? Post your thoughts here.

To learn more about Business Excellence tamed with music, you may like to try mynew online learning programme "The Music of Business". Claim a 50% discount voucher (7+ hours of top quality learning for just $65 instead of $125)HERE. for more details check thisslideshare deck. Or get yourself a copy of the new bookThe Music of Business.

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Longevity Global Inc Introduces MigWeld 303P Pulse Mig Welder

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Hayward, Ca (PRWEB) February 22, 2013

Longevity Global Inc., providing customers with best quality welding equipment at competitive prices, has introduced MigWeld 303P pulse Mig welders. It is the latest in the Longevity IGBT MIG welder line. This welder machine is newly designed for industrial welding applications. With a new improved internal wire feed system and spool gun compatibility, the MigWeld 303P competes with top model Mig welders in the industry.

The welder requires 3 phase 220V power supply which can be found in most industrial applications or generators. The spokesperson for LONGEVITY conveyed to its loyal customers, We offer a full line of welding equipment for both Do-It-Yourself (DIY) and professional welding purposes. Most of our equipment comes with an unmatched warranty of 5-Years on both parts and labor.

He further claimed, Through innovation, experience, and engineering, we provide customer with affordable and reliable welding machines in all ranges of production from the garage users, to pipe welders, and ship builders. Our warranty is tailored to the end users, and our customer support is unmatched.

Some welding machines such as TIG welders are a bit more complicated to use than other types of welding machines; however, these tend to serve the purpose well. Nevertheless, providing the most durable and the smoothest bonds when welding TIG aluminum, TIG welders from the company are all set to make great inroads in the industry.

With Longevity producing affordable TIG welders for sale, all individuals including hobbyists can finally afford high quality TIG aluminum welding equipment.

About the company: Longevity Global Inc is recognized worldwide for providing reliable Welding, and power generating equipment. Since its inception 2001, LONGEVITY has earned the slogan, "The Power to Last" through innovation, customer satisfaction, and industry leading production. LONGEVITY welding, cutting, and power generating equipment has exceptional quality and durability achieved through our R and D department, our no excuse DOA policy, and our rigorous testing procedures led by our engineers. LONGEVITY also samples products to the top welders in the United States to receive crucial feedback, which drives our innovation.

For more information, visit http://www.longevity-inc.com

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biology undiscovered: episode 1 – ecological backlash – Video

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biology undiscovered: episode 1 - ecological backlash
hey 🙂 here #39;s a short commentary for our biology class. ps we filmed on a windy place, so if you couldn #39;t hear it, were sorry 🙂 we #39;ll just add some cc #39;s soon this episode focuses on the topic of ecological backlash. its not much, but we did our best. special thanks to mrs. mary jean sabanal for sharing her knowledge to us 🙂 all rights reserved: One-Natomy group; II- Aristotle PACITA COMPLEX NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

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biology undiscovered: episode 2 – the body atlas – Video

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hey 🙂 here #39;s a short commentary for our biology class. ps we filmed on a windy place, so if you couldn #39;t hear it, were sorry 🙂 we #39;ll just add some cc #39;s soon this episode focuses on the topic of our body and its systems. its not much, but we did our best. special thanks to mrs. mary jean sabanal for sharing her knowledge to us 🙂 all rights reserved: One-Natomy group; II- Aristotle PACITA COMPLEX NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

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biology undiscovered: episode 4 – legos of life – Video

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biology undiscovered: episode 4 - legos of life
hey 🙂 here #39;s a short commentary for our biology class. this episode focuses on the topic of the DNA and the concept of genetics and heredity. its not much, but we did our best. special thanks to mrs. mary jean sabanal for sharing her knowledge to us 🙂 all rights reserved: One-Natomy group; II- Aristotle PACITA COMPLEX NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

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biology undiscovered: episode 3 – plant life – Video

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biology undiscovered: episode 3 - plant life
hey 🙂 here #39;s a short commentary for our biology class. ps we filmed on a windy place, so if you couldn #39;t hear it, were sorry 🙂 we #39;ll just add some cc #39;s soon this episode focuses on the topic of plants, and how they help us humans. its not much, but we did our best. special thanks to mrs. mary jean sabanal for sharing her knowledge to us 🙂 all rights reserved: One-Natomy group; II- Aristotle PACITA COMPLEX NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

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Glencoe Software Announces Extensive Design, Usability and Data DOI Upgrades for The Journal of Cell Biology's JCB …

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SEATTLE, Feb. 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --Glencoe Software, The Journal of Cell Biology (JCB), and The Rockefeller University are pleased to announce their next enhancements to the JCB DataViewer, the world's first system for presentation, sharing and archiving published scientific image data.The JCB DataViewer archives data for authors and makes them available for query and re-use by other scientists. In this update, Glencoe Software's team has completely re-worked the design and layout of the JCB DataViewer, to improve the access to and use of complex multi-dimensional image datasets associated with papers published in JCB. In addition, all JCB DataViewer datasets have an associated DOI, the standard unique identifier used to identify published scientific information. This new version of the JCB DataViewer provides an improved workflow for users, streamlined upload for authors, and, most importantly, improved presentation of large, complex datasets from high content screening (HCS) and large tiled arrays. Publication of these data is critical for the scientific community. Improving the workflow and user experience and adding unique identifiers help to ensure productive re-use of these unique data.

First released in December 2008, the JCB DataViewer (http://jcb-dataviewer.rupress.org) has been under continuous development to support new data types and to provide new functionality for its users. The JCB DataViewer currently contains original image data associated with 288 manuscripts published in JCB, and the image data submission rate by authors is steadily increasing.Improved, stream-lined upload of and access to data should substantially increase the amount of data hosted and the use of those data within the JCB DataViewer. Both Glencoe Software, Inc., and JCB welcome and are prepared for the growth of this resource. Liz Williams, Executive Editor of JCB, said, "We are proud of the JCB DataViewer's new look and think it is an important step forward that all JCB DataViewer datasets now are assigned unique DOIs. These updates will make these data even more accessible to the scientific community." Mike Rossner, Director of The Rockefeller University Press, added, "This update to the JCB DataViewer is part of our ongoing development of this critical resource for JCB authors and readers."

The JCB DataViewer is based on open source software built by the Open Microscopy Environment (OME; http://openmicroscopy.org).Founded in 2000, OME builds and releases specifications and software tools for scientific image data, and its tools are used throughout the academic and commercial communities.Glencoe Software, Inc. has used OME's resources to build the JCB DataViewer and is a proud member of the OME Consortium.

Jason Swedlow, President of Glencoe Software, Inc., and co-founder of OME, said, "OME and Glencoe Software are excited to be a part of this important development and milestone in scientific publishing. The use of modern design and user experience principles to enhance the JCB DataViewer is an example of our commitment to develop the most useful and usable software for image data management, sharing, and publication."

Glencoe Software, Inc., provides commercial access to and customization of OME resources. With increasing proliferation and complexity of research image datasets and the need for secure sharing, analysis, and visualization, Glencoe Software is well placed to deliver secure, scalable solutions based on an open-source, community-driven foundation. http://www.glencoesoftware.com

The JCB DataViewer hosts image data associated with articles published in The Journal of Cell Biology. JCB is published by The Rockefeller University Press, which also publishes The Journal of Experimental Medicine and The Journal of General Physiology. All editorial decisions on manuscripts submitted to the Press journals are made by active scientists in conjunction with in-house scientific editors. All published content is available for free six months after publication. Authors retain copyright to their publications, and third parties may reuse the content under a Creative Commons license. http://www.rupress.org

Contact Information:

Glencoe Software, Inc. Jason Swedlow Tel: +1 206-973-8025 Email: info@glencoesoftware.com

Journal of Cell Biology Liz Williams Tel: +1 212-327-8011 Email: lwilliams@rockefeller.edu

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