David Wilcock: Awesome Revelations in Astronomy, Gravity, and Our Binary Star. January 13, 2013 – Video

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Full Article: divinecosmos.com Video By Scott Wilhelmsen. January 13, 2013. In these excerpts David Wilcock suggests that our sun orbits a dark star. he discusses how gravity waves create cymatic-like interference patterns that control the movements of the planets like a clock or calendar, always in sync and always in time. This provides a better understanding and a breakthrough in how astrology, astronomy and gravity work. Read by Natural Reader Software.

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Astronomy | TACOMA SCIENCE CAFE – Video

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kcts9.org Event date: October 2012 - Twenty years ago, astronomers thought they knew what planetary systems were like. However, in the last two decades, the discovery of nearly 1000 exoplanets have told us that we are only beginning to understand the many sizes, shapes, and kinds of worlds that exist in our galaxy. At the October Tacoma Science Caf, join UW #39;s Tyler Robinson, PhD, as we explore how we find and study these planets that orbit other suns.

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ASU offers slate of astronomy shows

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SAN ANGELO, Texas Angelo State University's Global Immersion Center, formerly the Planetarium, will present three full-dome public astronomy shows beginning Jan. 24 in the Vincent Nursing-Physical Science Building, 2333 Vanderventer Ave.

Each Thursday through March 7, "Stars of the Pharaohs" will run at 7 p.m., "Cosmic Journey: A Solar System Adventure" will run at 8 p.m. and "Secrets of the Sun" will run at 9 p.m. All shows are open to the public and cost $3 for adults and $2 for children, active military and senior citizens. ASU students, faculty and staff are admitted free.

"Stars of the Pharaohs" takes audiences on a virtual trip to ancient Egypt to see how science was used to tell time, make a workable calendar and align huge buildings.

"Cosmic Journey: A Solar System Adventure." will give the audience a virtual tour through the Earth's solar system faster than the speed of light.

"Secrets of the Sun" will trace the life cycle of the sun itself, going back to its beginnings and moving forward in time to its eventual death.

For more information, call 325-942-2136 or go to angelo.edu/dept/physics/planetarium.php.

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Research and Markets: Opportunity in the Indian Aerospace Market 2012 Features past Market Trends and Forecasts over …

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Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/w2f7n7/opportunity_in) has announced the addition of the "Opportunity in the Indian Aerospace Market 2012" report to their offering.

This report provides an insight into the Indian Aerospace current market scenario, structure and practices. In depth market scenario includes current market size estimates. Market structure details the existing value chain, changing policies enhancing private sector prospects and emerging player landscape. Market practices include understanding the Indian Aerospace business and market trends and plans.

The report also provides a snapshot of key competition, past market trends with forecast over the next 5 years, anticipated growth rates and the principal factors driving and impacting growth.

Market data and analytics are derived from a combination of primary and secondary sources.

Key Topics Covered:

Section 1: Background

Section 2: Aerospace Summary

Section 3: Aerospace Opportunity

Section 4: Aerospace Overview

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Ball Aerospace Completes Performance Testing for James Webb Space Telescope Aft Optics Subsystem

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BOULDER, Colo., Jan. 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp. has completed all performance testing for NASA's James Webb Space Telescope aft-optics subsystem (AOS) under contract to the Northrop Grumman Corporation.

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Since May of 2012, the AOS has undergone a series of tests including thermal and vibration, followed by cryogenic testing to demonstrate that it can withstand the rigorous vibration environment of the rocket launch and remain precisely aligned in order to function at extremely cold temperatures in space. The AOS will remain at Ball Aerospace to be used during integrated testing with the flight actuator drive unit and AOS source plate assembly. This AOS is the final optical subsystem of the James Webb Optical Telescope Element to complete integration and test activities at Ball Aerospace.

"Each optical element that Ball Aerospace is building for the Webb is extremely sophisticated and the successful completion of another milestone brings us one day closer to the launch of NASA's next major space observatory," said Ball Aerospace President and CEO David L. Taylor.

The AOS is a precision beryllium rectangular optical bench that houses the tertiary and the fine steering mirror installed at the center of Webb's primary mirror. The AOS is surrounded by a shroud that eliminates stray light, and two large radiator panels that keep the assembly cold. This subsystem collects and focuses the light from the secondary mirror and feeds it into the science instruments.

Ball is the principal subcontractor to Northrop Grumman for the optical technology and lightweight mirror system for NASA's Webb Telescope. In total, Ball has designed and delivered the Webb's 18 beryllium primary mirror segments, secondary and tertiary mirrors, a fine steering mirror, and several engineering development units.

In September 2012, Ball began the process of shipping the finished Webb primary mirrors to Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, Md. The remaining mirrors will arrive at Goddard this year, awaiting telescope integration in 2015. The Webb is on track for an October 2018 liftoff.

The Webb telescope is critical for future infrared observations and will serve as the premier observatory of the next decade.

Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp. supports critical missions for national agencies such as the Department of Defense, NASA, NOAA and other U.S. government and commercial entities. The company develops and manufactures spacecraft, advanced instruments and sensors, components, data exploitation systems and RF solutions for strategic, tactical and scientific applications. For more information visit http://www.ballaerospace.com.

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CFIA/Updated Allergy Alert: Undeclared Peanuts in Certain Dymatize Nutrition Brand Elite Gourmet Products

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OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Jan 16, 2013) - The public warning issued on January 9, 2013 has been updated to include additional products.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Peak Performance Products Inc. are warning people with allergies to peanut not to consume certain Dymatize Nutrition brand Elite Gourmet products described below.The affected products contain peanut which is not declared on the labels.

The following Dymatize Nutrition brand Elite Gourmet bars, product of USA, are affected by this alert:

These products have been distributed nationally.

There have been no reported reactions associated with the consumption of these products.

Consumption of these products may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction in persons with allergies to peanut.

The importer, Peak Performance Products Inc., Toronto, ON is voluntarily recalling the affected products from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

For more information, consumers and industry can call one of the following:

Peak Performance Products Inc. at 1-877-833-7325 or email at info@pppinc.ca

CFIA at 1 800 442-2342 / TTY 1 800 465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

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Gaspari Nutrition Announces New Look for 2013

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Now an established global brand, Gaspari Nutrition announces they are introducing a new branding and packaging design.

(PRWEB) January 15, 2013

Now it is easier than ever to distinguish Gaspari Nutrition products from other nutrition brands, as well as from each other. Keep an eye out for the revolutionary new look including white lids, the same blue bottle Gaspari Nutrition has been distinctively know for, and a stunning white label. The new labels showcase more information at the front of the packaging like suggested times to use, product benefits and nutritional highlights.

The first products which alluded to this change were launched in 2012. With the release of the new and highly anticipated Myofusion Elite Protein Series, it is now official that Gaspari Nutrition has a fresh look that is here to stay. Whether you come across their old or new packaging, you'll be happy to know that you'll be getting the same great products that are critically acclaimed around the world. The next product to embrace this change will be Anavite. This sports nutrition favorite is a multivitamin and mineral formula that includes high doses of amino acids such as Carnipure Carnitine Tartrate and Carnosyn Beta-Alanine. Its the same great formula only now with no artificial colors and a new look.

My brand has really come a long way over the years and continues to evolve, which is very exciting said CEO Rich Gaspari. Im now ready to take it to the next level with an enthusiastic management team and an all new look for 2013.

Newer products such as Glycofuse, which is a revolutionary low osmolarity carbohydrate drink mix, already have this new look. The same goes for Aminolast, which is a properly dosed branched chain amino acid drink mix that utilizes Albion minerals as electrolytes for performance athletes. Rest assured that more established products undergoing this shift in packaging design will still have the same great Gaspari Nutrition signature formulations.

Gaspari Nutritions complete sports nutrition product portfolio is expected to complete their transition by the end of 2013. This new look represents Gaspari Nutritions continued commitment to quality control as the new designs have a cleaner and brighter appeal while supporting regulatory compliance around the world.

About Gaspari Nutrition

Gaspari Nutrition is headquartered in Lakewood, NJ and is a rapidly expanding, healthy lifestyle sports company that develops and distributes a full line of nutritional supplements. Gasparis propriety and award winning products address all categories of an active lifestyle including muscle building, weight loss, and general fitness through a daily nutritional supplement regimen. They are one of the few companies to sponsor independent, 3rd party research on their products to prove their efficacy. Gaspari Nutrition is sold in over 95 countries and available in over 5,000 US retail outlets that include GNC, Vitamin Shoppe, Kroger, Dick's Sporting Goods as well as over 100 online stores, including Bodybuilding.com, Amazon and DrugStore.com. For more information, please visit http://www.GaspariNutrition.com.

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Ainsworth Pet Nutrition Selects Transplace to Enhance Transportation Operations

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DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Transplace, a leading provider of transportation management services and logistics technology, today announced that Ainsworth Pet Nutrition has selected the third party logistics (3PL) provider to deliver comprehensive transportation management services for all outbound shipments. Transplace will leverage its Transportation Management System (TMS) to enhance process automation and achieve greater visibility in order to reduce transportation costs and improve operational efficiency for Ainsworth.

Ainsworth Pet Nutrition is a family-owned business and a leading provider of quality pet food and snacks for over 75 years. With a large focus on food safety, Ainsworth manufactures all of its pet food in the United States with healthy and naturally sourced ingredients to ensure customers receive the highest quality product.

In order to better position the company for growth, we brought in a new management team from leading consumer packaged goods companies, who discovered we were in need of a comprehensive transportation management solution that would allow us to better manage our transportation operations, said Michael Green, senior vice president, Ainsworth Pet Nutrition. After a comprehensive search, it was clear that Transplace brought the tools, capabilities and CPG industry expertise we needed, and the companys size and culture were an excellent fit for our organization. From the beginning, Transplaces experienced team made us feel confident and comfortable with the system, and we look forward to continuing to develop the partnership.

Using Transplaces TMS, Ainsworth will be able to more efficiently manage all transportation activities, including planning and execution of truckload (TL) and less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments, freight audit and payment, and management of carrier contracts. Through increased supply chain visibility and automation, the pet food provider will better optimize its transportation operations, reducing transportation costs and improving customer delivery and compliance requirements, while driving continuous improvement and growth.

For a company such as Ainsworth, where food safety is essential to its business, it is critical to have complete visibility of its shipments, said Bill Greene, senior director, sales, Transplace. Our team worked closely with Ainsworth to gain deep insight into the companys daily operations in order to identify and take advantage of areas of improvement throughout its supply chain. There are many safety, compliance and competitive challenges within the CPG industry and Transplace is committed to helping Ainsworth discover additional savings opportunities, continue to grow its business and deliver quality products to its customers.

About Ainsworth

Ainsworth Pet Nutrition is a fifth generation family-owned and operated company named after one of the companys founders, George Ainsworth Lang. The company is focused entirely on pets, catering to all segments of the pet food industry. Ainsworth Pet Nutrition has three business units including DADS Pet Care, Ainsworth Specialty Brands and Ainsworth Custom. The company makes a wide spectrum of pet foods and snacks from brands that offer sound nutrition and convenience to ultra-premium specialty foods. Ainsworth Pet Nutrition is committed to food safety and manufactures all of its pet food in the United States using whole grains and quality meats that can be traced throughout the entire food chain. To learn more, visit http://www.ainsworthpets.com.

About Transplace

Transplace is a non-asset, North America-based third party logistics (3PL) provider offering manufacturers, retailers, chemical and consumer packaged goods companies the optimal blend of logistics technology and transportation management services. From complete logistics management outsourcing to SaaS transportation management system (TMS) and supply chain network planning and design to high-quality brokerage services, Transplace has proven the ability to deliver both rapid return on investment and consistent value to customers. The company is recognized among the elite global 3PLs by a customer base that includes many of the largest shippers in the world. To learn more about Transplace, please visit http://www.transplace.com.

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Liquid Nutrition Issues Shares for Debt

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TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Liquid Nutrition Group Inc. (Liquid Nutrition or Company) (TSXV: LQD and LQD.WT) has entered into agreements to satisfy outstanding indebtedness of $43,800 by the issuance of 60,000 common shares at a deemed price of $0.73 per share and another indebtedness of $25,000 by the issuance of 35,714 common shares at a deemed price of $0.70 per share.

Liquid Nutrition also announces that pursuant to its partnership with Trish Stratus (see press release dated October 11, 2012) it has issued 25,000 common shares to Ms. Stratus as consideration for the right to use her image and likeness for the Companys benefit. The Company may issue an additional 25,000 common shares to Ms. Stratus on the first anniversary of its partnership as additional consideration for the right to use her image and likeness, the whole subject to the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange.

All of the foregoing shares are subject to a four-month hold period under applicable securities legislation. As a result of the share issuance, the Company has 16,678,767 shares outstanding.

About Liquid Nutrition Group Inc.

Liquid Nutrition Group Inc. (LNGI) (TSXV:LQD and LQD.WT) is a rapidly growing functional beverage, vitamin and supplement store brand committed to bringing healthy and delicious eating to communities around the world. Through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Liquid Nutrition Franchising Corporation, LNGI has signed franchise agreements for over 80 stores across Canada, as well as license agreement in the Caribbean and the Middle East. For store locations, business opportunities or more information visit http://www.liquidnutrition.com. Please join Liquid Nutrition on Facebook and follow on Twitter @liquidnutrition.

About Team Liquid

Comprised of pro-athletes and experts in the world of sports, fitness and nutrition, members of Team Liquid were selected based on their personal and professional dedication to healthy active living. Members of Team Liquid include: Steve Nash; Matt Ryan; Suzann Pettersen; Russell Martin; Vincent Lecavalier; Tora Bright; Elaine Hastings, RD, LD/N, CSSD, Nutritionist; Trish Stratus, seven-time WWE World Champion and Yoga Master; and Arlene Dickinson, Dragons Den CEO. To see what Team Liquid has to say about Liquid Nutrition, please visit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=da785AGWQqk.

To receive Company news via email, contact erica@chfir.com and mention Liquid Nutrition news in the subject line.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) has reviewed this release and neither accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

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Research and Markets: South and Central America In Vitro Diagnostics Market Outlook to 2018 – Clinical Chemistry …

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Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/st5c7k/south_and_central) has announced the addition of GlobalData's new report "South and Central America In Vitro Diagnostics Market Outlook to 2018 - Clinical Chemistry, Genetic Testing, Haematology, Histology and Cytology, Immuno Chemistry, Infectious Immunology and Microbiology Culture" to their offering.

Our new report, South and Central America In Vitro Diagnostics Market Outlook to 2018 - Clinical Chemistry, Genetic Testing, Haematology, Histology and Cytology, Immuno Chemistry, Infectious Immunology and Microbiology Culture provides key market data on the South and Central America In Vitro Diagnostics Market - Argentina, Brazil and Mexico. The report provides value (USD million) data for all the market categories - Immuno Chemistry, Clinical Chemistry, Haematology, Infectious Immunology, Microbiology Culture, Histology And Cytology and Genetic Testing.

The report also provides company shares and distribution shares data for each of the aforementioned market categories. The report is supplemented with global corporate-level profiles of the key market participants.

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1 Tables and Figures

2 Introduction

3 In Vitro Diagnostics in South and Central America

4 In Vitro Diagnostics In Argentina

5 In Vitro Diagnostics In Brazil

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Research and Markets: United States In Vitro Diagnostics Market Outlook to 2018- Clinical Chemistry Genetic Testing …

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Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/sznsnq/united_states_in) has announced the addition of GlobalData's new report "United States In Vitro Diagnostics Market Outlook to 2018- Clinical Chemistry Genetic Testing, Haematology, Histology and Cytology, Immuno Chemistry, Infectious Immunology and Microbiology Culture" to their offering.

This new report provides key market data on the United States In Vitro Diagnostics market. The report provides value (USD million) data for each segment and sub-segment within seven market categories - Clinical Chemistry, Genetic Testing, Haematology, Histology And Cytology, Immuno Chemistry, Infectious Immunology and Microbiology Culture. The report also provides company shares and distribution shares data for each of the aforementioned market categories. The report is supplemented with global corporate-level profiles of the key market participants with information on company financials and pipeline products, wherever available.

This report is built using data and information sourced from proprietary databases, primary and secondary research and in-house analysis by a team of industry experts.

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- Market size and company share data for In Vitro Diagnostics market categories - Clinical Chemistry, Genetic Testing, Haematology, Histology And Cytology, Immuno Chemistry, Infectious Immunology and Microbiology Culture.

- Annualized market revenues (USD million) data for each of the segments and sub-segments within seven market categories. Data from 2004 to 2011, forecast forward for 7 years to 2018.

- 2011 company shares and distribution shares data for each of the seven market categories.

- Global corporate-level profiles of key companies operating within the United States In Vitro Diagnosticsmarket.

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Research and Markets: Canada In Vitro Diagnostics Market Outlook to 2018- Clinical Chemistry Genetic Testing …

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Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/c38fdk/canada_in_vitro) has announced the addition of GlobalData's new report "Canada In Vitro Diagnostics Market Outlook to 2018- Clinical Chemistry Genetic Testing, Haematology, Histology and Cytology, Immuno Chemistry, Infectious Immunology and Microbiology Culture" to their offering.

This new report provides key market data on the Canada In Vitro Diagnostics market. The report provides value (USD million) data for each segment and sub-segment within seven market categories - Clinical Chemistry, Genetic Testing, Haematology, Histology And Cytology, Immuno Chemistry, Infectious Immunology and Microbiology Culture. The report also provides company shares and distribution shares data for each of the aforementioned market categories. The report is supplemented with global corporate-level profiles of the key market participants with information on company financials and pipeline products, wherever available.

This report is built using data and information sourced from proprietary databases, primary and secondary research and in-house analysis by a team of industry experts.

Scope

- Market size and company share data for In Vitro Diagnostics market categories - Clinical Chemistry, Genetic Testing, Haematology, Histology And Cytology, Immuno Chemistry, Infectious Immunology and Microbiology Culture.

- Annualized market revenues (USD million) data for each of the segments and sub-segments within seven market categories. Data from 2004 to 2011, forecast forward for 7 years to 2018.

- 2011 company shares and distribution shares data for each of the seven market categories.

- Global corporate-level profiles of key companies operating within the Canada In Vitro Diagnosticsmarket.

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Bunheads Creator Defends Show's Slow Pace: "Longevity Is Important"

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Bunheads creator and executive producer Amy Sherman-Palladino knows about the criticism surrounding the first season. In fact, she welcomes it.

"I wake up every day wanting someone to call me nihilistic and crazy," the Gilmore Girls alum jokingly told reporters at ABC's winter TV preview Thursday.

Sutton Foster and Amy Sherman-Palladino talk Bunheads return

"I'm an old, tired broad. I do my thing. I know what I am, but television has changed," said Sherman-Palladino, who added that Bunheads' slow pace was similar to her previous hit. "Gilmore Girls was three acts and a teaser. We are six acts and a teaser. The actual structure of television has changed. ... There is just now more plot pushed into shows."

Just because television has changed doesn't mean Sherman-Palladino plans to shift with it. "I've never written to act breaks. It's not my style," she said. "I want the story to unfold the way I hear it in the 20 voices in my head."

Although she noted "nobody's dying at the end of every single act," she did point to the eventual midseason finale, in which Sasha returned to class, Boo and Carl (finally) got together, and Michelle left town after accidentally spraying her dance students with mace. "I've always believed that if you burn through all of your plot in one episode, how do you get five years out of a show?" she said. "Longevity is important for someone with my Neiman's bills."

Bunheads airs Mondays at 9/8c on ABC Family.

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The New AP Biology Exam – A User's Guide – Video

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In this video Paul Andersen describes the new AP Biology Exam. This exam will be given for the first time in May of 2013 and will be different from all previous exams. In this video Paul Andersen describes the scoring and the two parts of the exam. Half of the score will come from the multiple choice portion and half will come from the essays. He ends the video by discussing what material you should study.

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Officials failing at biology

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Sad, sad, sad that our public officials are so unaware of basic biology, health and environmental issues.

The 2012 Bioinitiative Report was just released (bioinitiative.org). Twenty-five international scientists and doctors reported on the most recent science on electromagnetic radiation, in particular, radio frequency microwaves emitted by wireless devices (Wifi, cell/cordless phones, i-anythings, baby monitors, microwave ovens, wireless smart meters) and their summary says were in deep do-do (my words, not theirs) already, and will be in deeper if we continue adding layers of radiation to our already over-saturated environment.

North America has the absolute worst (most lax) regulations worldwide, and our elected officials, who are supposed to protect public health, dont.

They fall back on Big Telecomms experts, then proclaim and maintain their ignorance by refusing to learn the safety-conscious science of unbiased (unbought) scientists.

If they want to destroy themselves, individually, go ahead; I have no problem with that. I do have a problem with their performing mass biological experiments, the kind banned at Nuremberg, on other people without informed consent.

I am informed. I do not consent.

Christel Martin

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Flunking biology class led Rebecca Skloot to moment that inspired “Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks”

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GRAND RAPIDS, MI Rebecca Skloot, the author of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, can trace her passion to tell this story of science, race and medicine to a single moment.

She was 16, taking a biology class at a community college after flunking the class in high school. The teacher talked about HeLa cells, a line of powerful cells used for years in research, and said they came from a black woman. He wrote the womans name on the board: Henrietta Lacks.

It grabbed me for some reason, Skloot said, addressing an audience at a Calvin College January Series lecture on Tuesday, Jan. 15.

Skloot went up to the front of the auditorium after class and asked the professor what happened to Lacks, whether she had children and what they thought about the research. The teacher said no one knew much about her, but he told Skloot she could do some research and write a paper on it for extra credit.

Twenty-five years later, after earning a bachelors degree in science and a masters in creative writing and after spending a decade researching the story of Lacks and her family, Skloot sent the teacher a copy of her book manuscript.

He had no memory of me whatsoever, Skloot said with a laugh.

When : Jan. 3 to Jan. 23, 2013 Where: Covenant Fine Arts Center at Calvin College, 3201 Burton Ave. SE Free Admission More info: Call (616) 526-7018

Here's the lineup for the remain talks:

Wednesday, January 16 -- Cokie Roberts "An Insider's View of Washington D.C."

Thursday, January 17 -- W. Dwight Armstrong "Feeding the World and the Future of Farming"

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