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Dr. Ted Ross Joins the Vaccine & Gene Therapy Institute of Florida as Program Director

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PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

The Vaccine and Gene Therapy Institute of Florida (VGTI Florida), a leading nonprofit immunological research institute, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ted M. Ross, Ph.D., as Program Director. Dr. Ross will explore new vaccine technologies intended to protect against all strains of seasonal influenza. Such a vaccine could potentially eliminate the need for seasonal flu shots.

Traditionally, the flu vaccine is a mixture of inactive influenza viruses. However, Dr. Ross is taking a novel approach by examining the use of a synthetic vaccine created from genetic sequences of many different flu viruses. Dr. Ross previously used this method to produce a vaccine against the H5N1 virus, commonly known as the bird flu. The vaccine, well-tolerated in pre-clinical trials, successfully protects against known strains of bird flu. Dr. Ross and his VGTI Florida colleagues are applying similar strategies to fight other serious viruses such as West Nile Virus, Dengue and HIV Type 1 (HIV-1).

The holy grail of influenza vaccine research is a vaccine that protects against all influenza strains, avoiding the need for annual vaccinations, said Jay Nelson, Ph.D., founder and Executive Director, VGTI Florida. Were genuinely excited that Dr. Ross has joined us. His extensive background in immunology and microbiology will further benefit our efforts to develop vaccines that can help people with influenza, especially the elderly, added Dr. Rafick Skaly, Chief Scientific Officer and Co-Director of the institute.

Most recently, Dr. Ross was an Associate Professor, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, where he served in the Microbiology and Molecular Genetics department and was a full member of the Center for Vaccine Research. Prior to that, he was an Assistant Professor in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at East Carolina University, School of Medicine in North Carolina.

Dr. Ross has co-authored numerous scientific articles published in journals such as Nature Immunology, The Journal of Virology, Journal of Infectious Disease, Vaccine, and the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. He is a member of the American Society for Virology, American Society of Microbiology, Sigma Xi, International Society of Vaccines, and others. He holds B.S. and M.S. degrees from the University of Arkansas in Zoology and Microbiology, respectively. Dr. Ross earned his Ph.D. from Vanderbilt University in Microbiology & Immunology. Additionally, he was a Postdoctoral Fellow in HIV Research at Duke University and a Senior Research Associate in HIV Vaccine Research at Emory University.

VGTI Florida

VGTI Florida is a leading immunological research institute that is on an urgent mission to transform scientific discoveries into novel treatments and cures for devastating chronic illnesses such as cancer and HIV/AIDS. VGTI Florida is an independent non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization located in the Tradition Center for Innovation in Port St. Lucie, Florida. For more information, please visit http://www.VGTIFL.org.

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Manpower Employment Outlook Survey Canada – Q1 2013 – Video

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Manpower Employment Outlook Survey Canada - Q1 2013
Job news! ManpowerGroup #39;s Byrne Luft tells us where the jobs are in the new year. With the health of the US economy being top-of-mind for employers and job seekers alike, hiring trends continue to serve as a vital indicator of the state of the nation. That #39;s why for 50 years, ManpowerGroup trade; has surveyed employers about their hiring plans for the upcoming quarter though the, Manpower Employment Outlook Survey mdash; the only forward-looking survey of its kind, and unparalleled in size, scope, longevity and area of focus. To develop one of the most trusted surveys of employment activity in the world, every quarter, we ask more than 18000 hiring managers to identify the strongest and weakest metropolitan areas, states and industries for hiring and job creation. We #39;re pleased to share the results of this research with you in a variety of useful formats, so you can get an advanced look into hiring plans for the first three months of 2013.From:ManpowerCanada1Views:3 0ratingsTime:04:07More inNews Politics

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Heather's Welding Project – Video

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Heather #39;s Welding Project
So, my "sister" Heather and I decided to make some nice little horse-shoe based coat hangers to give as presents to people... I think they turned out really well, and after a few minites of practice with the plasma cutter and a couple grinders, Heather got to do most of the work here by herself. She did great... StickWeld 250 page on Longevity #39;s website: http://www.longevity-inc.com Forcecut 42i Page: http://www.longevity-inc.com ChuckE2009 Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com Enjoy the video? Then be sure to check out my website for more: http://www.weldingwithstretch.comFrom:ChuckE2009Views:1079 57ratingsTime:07:58More inAutos Vehicles

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Franzis-D – Reef Of The Sirens (Original Mix) – Video

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Franzis-D - Reef Of The Sirens EP (Insomniafm Digital) Buy: http://www.beatport.com Franzis-D continue to invest heavily in the power and longevity of emotional engagement, tugging especially hard at the heartstrings. It #39;s a debut that places just as much importance on the construction of its lyrics which at times are genuinely moving as it does of the weather-beaten house frames that contain them. "Reef Of The Sirens" is a stunning lead record; equal parts sepia-tinted nostalgia and hissing, creaking urgency with not a single thump mistimed. Hollowed-out sticks and rustling dry leaves do the job of synths and shakers on a record that glows with sentiment. The EP includes remixes from Kris Brown, Miko Sangello, Raytek and Stanisha and captures a heavy sense of loss or regret, but never loses sight of the emerging dawn light at the end of the mossy tunnel. Label: Insomniafm Digital Cat: IFMD017 Release: Nov 30, 2012 Style: Progressive House Tracks: Franzis-D - Reef Of The Sirens (Original Mix) Franzis-D - Reef Of The Sirens (Kris Brown Remix) Franzis-D - Reef Of The Sirens (Miko Sangello Darkness Mix) Franzis-D - Reef Of The Sirens (Raytek Remix) Franzis-D - Reef Of The Sirens (Stanisha Onesoul Mix) Pag Web: http://www.insomniafm.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com Soundcloud: soundcloud.com Youtube: http://www.youtube.comFrom:InsomniafmdigitalViews:2 1ratingsTime:05:01More inMusic

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Franzis-D - Reef Of The Sirens EP (Insomniafm Digital) Buy: http://www.beatport.com Franzis-D continue to invest heavily in the power and longevity of emotional engagement, tugging especially hard at the heartstrings. It #39;s a debut that places just as much importance on the construction of its lyrics which at times are genuinely moving as it does of the weather-beaten house frames that contain them. "Reef Of The Sirens" is a stunning lead record; equal parts sepia-tinted nostalgia and hissing, creaking urgency with not a single thump mistimed. Hollowed-out sticks and rustling dry leaves do the job of synths and shakers on a record that glows with sentiment. The EP includes remixes from Kris Brown, Miko Sangello, Raytek and Stanisha and captures a heavy sense of loss or regret, but never loses sight of the emerging dawn light at the end of the mossy tunnel. Label: Insomniafm Digital Cat: IFMD017 Release: Nov 30, 2012 Style: Progressive House Tracks: Franzis-D - Reef Of The Sirens (Original Mix) Franzis-D - Reef Of The Sirens (Kris Brown Remix) Franzis-D - Reef Of The Sirens (Miko Sangello Darkness Mix) Franzis-D - Reef Of The Sirens (Raytek Remix) Franzis-D - Reef Of The Sirens (Stanisha Onesoul Mix) Pag Web: http://www.insomniafm.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com Soundcloud: soundcloud.com Youtube: http://www.youtube.comFrom:InsomniafmdigitalViews:3 1ratingsTime:05:01More inMusic

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Aris-Genesis – Video

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Aris #39; first of many mini documentaries to come, This Vlog gives a little insight to the beginning of a career of music that has longevity written all over it. At a young age this young man will be known all over the world soon enough. This is just the beginning this is "Genesis". Twitter: @ArisMuzik Facebook "Like" Page: Aris Instagram: ArisMuzik1 Contact Info for Booking and Features: arishursey@gmail.com Shot, Edited, and Directed by: C.Duffy Kierra Petty Music Produced by; Scott Green Productions Copy Right 2012 ***This video and any files transmitted with it are for viewing purposes only and intended solely for the use of listening and viewing. You now have been notified that disclosing, copying, stealing of intellectual property, distributing for a profit or taking any action in reliance of this content of is strictly prohibited.***From:arishursey1Views:0 0ratingsTime:03:42More inEntertainment

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Tip on Sealing Mylar Bags for Food Storage! :) – Video

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Tip on Sealing Mylar Bags for Food Storage! 🙂
I encountered this little trick upon sealing some cereal into 1 gallon ziplock mylar bags since they seal from the bottom. If you have ever had the seal give way after you have heat sealed it - try this little trick. This little tip has helped the seals to be solid. Wanted to share this with everyone 🙂 Hope it helps 🙂 To your health, longevity and peace of mind, The Healthy Prepper 🙂 Subscribe! To be notified of new videos. It #39;s free! Click on subscribe tab above video. You Tube Channel: To see all of our videos! Click on the "Healthy Prepper" link above the video or by going to http://www.youtube.com GOFoods Emergency Survival Food: Get it and forget it: To order a free sample of 12 servings of GO Foods, visit sample.foodfreedom.biz Our Recommendations astore.amazon.com to find many hard to find prepping items. Follow us on: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com Blog: healthyprepper.tumblr.com Comments I am thoroughly intrigued by your thoughts and ideas on my videos and welcome all comments. They inspire me and keep me thinking! Together we build better mousetraps.From:HealthyPrepperViews:1 0ratingsTime:03:37More inEducation

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Swiss Re wins longevity pension deal with UK's LV

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LONDON (Reuters) - Swiss Re won an 800 million pound deal with the pension fund of British insurer LV to help it absorb the cost of members living longer than expected.

The so-called longevity insurance contract, which brings Swiss Re's total of such deals to $12 billion, covers 5,000 LV pension fund members including 1,000 who have not yet retired, the reinsurance group said on Tuesday.

The deal, which runs for as long as anyone is drawing on the LV fund, means Swiss Re will take on the liabilities to pay the pensions of the fund's members.

Pension funds like LV's are looking for alternative ways to manage their liabilities as the chances increase of people living for up to 20 years after retirement.

At the same time, the yield on British government bonds, or gilts - a staple investment for UK pension funds - has slumped, making it more expensive to ensure expected returns to retirees.

Such trends are creating a lucrative opportunity for the likes of Swiss Re.

Pension funds and insurers have also been looking to capital market investors - such as sovereign wealth funds and hedge funds - to help take on the cost of people living longer than expected by slicing and dicing longevity risk into tradable portions.

And Swiss Re is becoming a big player in this market. In December 2010, it sold a series of longevity-based catastrophe bond notes direct to capital market investors.

Elsewhere, Dutch life insurer Aegon (Madrid: AEG.MC - news) in February struck a 12 billion euro deal with Deutsche Bank (Xetra: 514000 - news) , which passed on most of Aegon's longevity risk to capital market investors through private bond and swap placements, the biggest such transaction so far in Europe (Chicago Options: ^REURUSD - news) .

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Gene X (2012) full movie.avi – Video

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This short movie has been made by a group of M. Sc Biotechnology students, as part of our "creativity assignment" for the Genetic Engineering subject. The work is purely fiction, and made only for entertainment. Do not try to find any scientific logic in the movie, just sit back, relax, watch, and enjoy!! Thanks!! - M. Sc Biotechnology (2011-13) VIT University, India PS- Feel free to comment your views on our humble effort..From:Subham BasuViews:0 0ratingsTime:27:29More inEducation

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How to Pronounce Ornithine – Video

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Learn how to say Ornithine correctly with EmmaSaying #39;s "how do you pronounce" free tutorials. Definition of ornithine (oxford dictionary): noun [mass noun] Biochemistry an amino acid which is produced by the body and is important in protein metabolism. Chemical formula: NH2(CH2)3CH(NH2)COOH Origin: late 19th century: from ornitho- (with reference to a constituent found in bird excrement) + -ine4 http://www.emmasaying.comFrom:Emma SayingViews:0 0ratingsTime:00:13More inHowto Style

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Dalhousie University’s holiday video card — for you to share – Video

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Dalhousie University #39;s holiday video card mdash; for you to share
Did you know that more than 110 countries are represented at Dalhousie? To celebrate our wonderfully diverse community, we #39;ve created a Dalhousie holiday video card for you to share with friends, family and colleagues. Happy holidays to all! Participants (In order of appearance) bull; Daan Janssen Niels Janssen, visiting students, Management (both from The Netherlands) bull; Danuta Illow; staff, Procurement; Jacek Ilow, faculty, Engineering (both from Poland) bull; Sundari Pashupathi, staff, Human Resources (India) bull; Natan Adelman, student, Kinesiology (Israel) bull; Will Yengue, students, Economics (Cameroon) bull; Maya Churbaji, staff, Human Resources (Syria) bull; Ivonne Paez, staff, Human Resources (Colombia) bull; Rafaela Andrade, PhD student, Medicine/Biochemistry (Brazil) bull; Maggie Hua, student, Commerce; Alex Jiang, student, Science (both from China) bull; Christina Graham-Dwyer, student, Sociology Social Anthropology (Brazil);Kayla Hoffman-Rogers, student, Neuroscience (Canada) bull; Gabriela Quinza, student, Economics/French; Jose Tangante, student, Economics (both from Mexico) bull; Khash Pourhamzeh, student, Neuroscience; Mahta Safari, student, Architecture; Masoumeh Sharafimasooleh, student, Civil Engineering; Yasaman Eskandari, student, Management (all from Iran) bull; Meela Auaduer, student, Commerce (Malasia) Credits bull; Produced by Firefly Digital (Tracy Bennett Julian Gibb) bull; Stylist: Nadine Beed bull; Creative Director: Fran Ornstein bull; Art Director: Brenna MacNeil bull; Photographer: Nick Pearce (And ...From:DalhousieUViews:4 4ratingsTime:01:06More inEducation

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