Ireland could be stem cell research hub

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Ireland has the capacity to be an international centre for commercialisation in the field of regenerative medicine, delegates at an international stem cell conference in NUI Galway heard today.

Reflecting this potential, new Irish company Orbsen Therapeutics is developing proprietary technologies designed to isolate stem cells. The NUI Galway spin-out is targeting the rapidly maturing and expanding regenerative medicine market, which is expected to grow to $118 billion next year.

Frank Barry is Professor of Cellular Therapy at NUI Galway, Director of Orbsen Therapeutics, and organiser of the Mesenchymal Stem Cell Conference, which opened yesterday.

Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are a type of adult stem cell, and this event brings together the world's leading scientists in the field to discuss their latest ideas and findings. This is the first major stem cell conference to take place in Ireland, and is looking at all aspects of adult stem cells, from basic biology to manufacturing to clinical trials and therapeutics.

Stem cells hold great promise as an alternative to drugs and surgical procedures for treating a wide range of medical conditions including heart disease, arterial disease of the limbs, diabetes complications, arthritis and other inflammatory conditions. The treatment potential of stem cells is linked to their natural capacity to dampen inflammation and promote healing, repair and regeneration of damaged tissues.

According to Professor Barry: "Ireland has a strong research base in adult stem cell therapy and has the capcacity for advanced stem cell bioprocessing. There is huge potential in this market and we anticipate that there will be extraordinary growth over the next 5-10 years. There are currently over 400 regenerative medicine products on the market with many more in development." Orbsen Therapeutics has developed a clear pipeline of clinical indications which they hope, using their proprietary technologies, to bring through to clinical trial over the coming years. These include osteoarthritis, acute lung injury syndrome, diabetic foot ulcer, critical limb ischemia and others."

"Combining the utility, novelty and the value of its technologies, Orbsen is well placed to take advantage of the many opportunities in this fast moving and important emerging market", said Brian Molloy, CEO of Orbsen Theraepeutics."

Orbsen Therapeutics Limited was formed as a spin out company to develop and commercialise new intellectual property built up by researchers at the SFI-funded Regenerative Medicine Institute (REMEDI) at NUI Galway.

Scientists at NUI Galway are investigating how adult stems cells might be used to develop new treatments for vascular disease, osteoarthritis and lung injury. The University has become a leading centre of translational research in adult stem cells involving its National Centre for Biomedical Engineering Science (NCBES) and REMEDI.

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Amniotic fluid offers alternative stem cell source

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LONDON (Reuters) - Stem cells taken from amniotic fluid can be transformed into a more versatile state similar to embryonic stem cells and may offer an alternative to the medically valuable but controversial cells, scientists said on Tuesday. British researchers said they had succeeded in reprogramming amniotic fluid cells without having to introduce extra genes. This suggests the possibility ...

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Stem Cell Technologies: World Market Outlook 2012-2022

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Stem Cell Therapy Shown to be Effective in Treating Liver Cirrhosis

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SHENZHEN, China, July 3, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/-- A study conducted by Beike Biotechnology Company (http://www.beikebiotech.com) in conjunction with physicians and researchers at two Chinese hospitals, documents the effectiveness of cord blood-derived stem cells in treating primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC). The study, which was published in the April 2012 issue of the Stem Cell Discovery, was the first of its kind. Researchers noted that additional clinical trials would be required before stem cells can become an accepted therapy for liver cirrhosis.

Prof. Jin-hui Yang, Director of the Department of Hepatology in the 2nd Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical College stated, "Given the severity of liver cirrhosis and its related conditions, and the limited number of options available to treat those who suffer from it, this finding represents an important, potentially significant breakthrough."

PBC is a chronic, progressive liver disease that leads eventually to fibrosis and cirrhosis of the liver. It affects 1 in 1,000 women over the age of 40.Approximately one-third of those who suffer from PBC and its related conditions do not respond well to Ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) treatment, which is the only currently FDA-approved standard medical treatment for the condition. Many of those patients ultimately require liver transplantation.

Beike Chairman, Dr. Sean Hu, commented, "With a growing body of research that demonstrates the effectiveness of cord blood-derived stem cell therapies in treating a broad range of chronic conditions, this latest study is a milestone in the continuing effort to gain broad acceptance and recognition of regenerative medicine as a mainstream treatment option.We look forward to conducting more comprehensive clinical trials to attempt to validate the positive outcomes we have already observed."

The case study reported in the Stem Cell Discovery involved a 58 year old woman suffering from PBC who developed an incarcerated hernia and uncontrolled hydrothorax after undergoing UDCA treatment.One week after completing two stem cell transplantations with no observed adverse effects, the patient showed improvement in both liver function and in her general condition. She was released from the hospital but continued to receive twice-daily UDCA treatments. Six months after her discharge, doctors observed continued improvements in her liver function and overall condition.

To review the full text of the published study, please visit: http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?paperID=18710. Study authors included physicians and researchers from the 2nd Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical College, Beike Biotechnology Company, and the Yunnan Provincial 1st People's Hospital in Kunming, China.

About Beike Biotechnology Company

Shenzhen Beike Biotechnology Co., Ltd. is China's leading biotechnology company focusing on the production of adult stem cells for use in medical therapies. Headquartered in Shenzhen (near Hong Kong) with a flagship regenerative medicine facility at the China Medical City in Jiangsu province, Beike produces a full line of stem cell products derived from umbilical cord, cord blood and autologous bone marrow.

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Safed college to offer mysticism degree

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TEL AVIV (JTA) -- Safed Academic College, in northern Israel, will offer a bachelors degree in mysticism and spirituality.

Safed is the historical center of kabbalah, the Jewish mystical tradition. Students in the program will study not only Jewish mysticism and spirituality, but also Sufism, Shamanism, American Indian mysticism, Zen, Hinduism and other mystical traditions, according to Haaretz. After taking introductory courses in mysticism, students will study three areas: kabbalah, current spirituality and electives in other religions.

Involvement in spirituality and mysticism is vibrant today, and is one of the most requested educational specializations, program director Mariana Ruach-Midbar told Haaretz. We want to bring the general public closer to academic study of the subject.

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Gallery: Andy Griffith through the years

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FILE--Cast members from "The Andy Griffith Show" pose in this undated photo. From left: Don Knotts as Deputy Barney Fife, Ron Howard as Opie Taylor and Andy Griffith as Sheriff Andy Taylor. Episodes of the show are used in "Finding the Way Back to Mayberry," a Bible study class developed by two Alabama men who believe watching "The Andy Griffith Show" can help lead to spiritual enlightenment. (AP Photo/Viacom, file)

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Actor Andy Griffith, center, shares a laugh with North Carolina Gov. MIke Easley, right, and Griffith's wife, Cindi, left, after the governor was mistakenly introduced as former Gov. Jim Hunt during a ceremony naming part of U.S. Hwy 52 the Andy Griffith Parkway during a ceremony in Griffith's hometown of Mount Airy, N.C., Wednesday Oct. 16, 2002. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

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Don Knotts, right, and Andy Griffith appear together at the unveiling of a star for Knotts on the Walk of Fame in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles Wednesday Jan. 19, 2000. Knotts, in the memorable role of Deputy Barney Fife, played across from Griffith in the "Andy Griffith Show." (AP Photo/Nick Ut)

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Actor Andy Griffith, left, smiles as North Carolina Gov. MIke Easley applauds after they unveiled a sign naming part of U.S. Hwy 52 the Andy Griffith Parkway during a ceremony in Griffith's hometown of Mount Airy, N.C., Wednesday Oct. 16, 2002. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

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Actor Andy Griffith, right, waves to the crowd as his wife Cindi, gives him a hug during a ceremony dedicating part of U.S. Hwy 52 the Andy Griffith Parkway in Griffith's hometown of Mount Airy, N.C., Wednesday Oct. 16, 2002. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

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Thai society rediscovers the values of the Buddha to combat materialism and economic crisis

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Against the materialism prevalent in society, the obsessive search for money, worldly possessions and the pervasive spiritual crisis, Thai Buddhists state that "the path to enlightenment" indicated by the "awakened" is the only way to create "a world of peace." Coinciding with the celebrations for Buddha's enlightenment 2600 years, better known as "Buddha Chayatee (BC)," the faithful wanted to promote meetings and events aimed at reinforcing the...

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Woman survives childhood trauma, gains spiritual awareness in uplifting memoir

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"Duran Duran, Leo, and the Universe: My Spiritual Journey on the Road to Awareness" by Jill E. Stacy

Duran Duran, Leo, and the Universe: My Spiritual Journey on the Road to Awareness (ISBN 0615605524) by Jill E. Stacy is an unusual memoir of a spiritual journey that ranges from her traumatic childhood to her personal encounters with celebrities such as Leonardo DiCaprio and the band members of Duran Duran. She handles her haunting story with honesty and humor, sharing her strategies for healing.

Stacys inspirational book briefly revisits the darkest moments of her childhood when she was sexually abused. In her early 40s, she finds some age-old techniques to address her childhood traumas in a way that finally allows her to heal. Using ancient healing methods and meditation, the author shows how she was able to wade into the distant past and learn how to unthread the unresolved issues that had tangled her life.

Over the course of the book, Stacy watches her life turn around as she realizes lifelong dreams. When she has run-ins with Leonardo DiCaprio and the music group Duran Duran, she interprets these happenings as good omens. These unexpected occurrences lead the author back on a spiritual path and reveal to her the positive energy that flows throughout the universe. She hopes that by sharing her story, she can help others who have lost their way find their path back to healing.

Duran Duran, Leo, and the Universe ultimately concludes that we are connected in intricate and meaningful ways to one another and to the spacious universe. Told with a light touch and an open and wise mind, this work will appeal to seekers of all sorts who are interested in enlightenment, new age healing and spiritual philosophy.

Duran Duran, Leo, and the Universe: My Spiritual Journey on the Road to Awareness is available for sale online at Amazon.com and other channels.

About the Author: A registered nurse, Jill E. Stacy is married with two children. To process the traumatic events in her life and honor her redemptive experiences, she began writing her memoir to share her intriguing story with others.

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Trio From International Space Station Lands Safely In Kazakhstan

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Three members of the Expedition 31 crew undocked from the International Space Station and returned safely to Earth Sunday, July 1, wrapping up a mission that lasted six-and-a-half months.

Russian Commander Oleg Kononenko, NASA Flight Engineer Don Pettit and European Space Agency Flight Engineer Andre Kuipers landed their Soyuz TMA-03M spacecraft in Kazakhstan at 3:14 a.m. CDT (2:14 p.m. local time) after undocking from the space station's Rassvet module at 11:47 p.m. June 30. The trio, which arrived at the station Dec. 23, 2011, spent a total of 193 days in space, 191 of which were aboard the station.

During their expedition, the crew supported more than 200 scientific investigations involving more than 400 researchers around the world. The studies ranged from integrated investigations of the human cardiovascular and immune systems to fluid, flame and robotic research.

Before leaving the station, Kononenko handed over command of Expedition 32 to the Russian Federal Space Agency's Gennady Padalka, who remains aboard the station with NASA astronaut Joe Acaba and Russian cosmonaut Sergei Revin. NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, Russian cosmonaut Yuri Malenchenko and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Akihiko Hoshide will join them July 17. Williams, Malenchenko and Hoshide are scheduled to launch July 14 from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.

On June 25, Pettit celebrated achieving one cumulative year in space, combining his time in orbit on Expedition 6, Expedition 30/31 and the STS-126 space shuttle Endeavour flight to the station in November 2008. Pettit now has 370 days in space, placing him fourth among U.S. space fliers for the longest time in space.

During Expedition 31, Pettit also used household objects aboard the station to perform a variety of unusual physics experiments for the video series "Science Off the Sphere." Through these demonstrations, Pettit showed more than a million Internet viewers how space affects scientific principles.

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Tissue Sharing For the International Space Station Program

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View of Commercial Biomedical Test Module, or CBTM-2, investigation aboard the shuttle Endeavour as part of the STS-118 mission to the International Space Station. (NASA)

When it comes to the International Space Station, recycling is a great way to get the most from limited resources. This is especially true regarding the research done on the orbiting laboratory, due to flight opportunity and supply constraints. Cooperative agreements help to give researchers the chance to make use of rare samples, such as biological tissue exposed to microgravity. This gives the specimens an extended life in other scientific studies.

NASA's Biospecimen Sharing Program, or BSP, offers the research community the ability to maximize results by taking full advantage of limited samples. Researchers can request specimens to conduct secondary studies that go beyond the original experiment goals, looking into areas such as metabolism, immune function and bone health.

Michael Pecaut, Ph.D., at Loma Linda University and Medical Center in Loma Linda, Calif., is an investigator using previously flown space tissue in his research. He shared his findings in a poster, titled Effects of Spaceflight Environment on Immune Parameters, at last year's American Society for Gravitational and Space Biology, or ASGSB, conference in San Jose, Calif.

"The pros to this type of tissue sharing program are obviously access to tissues that we would otherwise not have," said Pecaut. "The collaborative effort of these flights have made it possible to complete a significant amount of work at a comparatively low cost. In addition, collaboration among groups with expertise in different research areas can sometimes result in synergistic outcomes."

Pecaut's findings were the result of a ground investigation using tissue that flew aboard the space shuttle Atlantis as part of the STS-135 mission to the space station. By teaming up with BioServe at the University of Colorado, Pecaut's lab was able to study the body systems and immune functions of specimens exposed to space radiation.

"As part of a medical university that uses radiotherapy to treat cancer, much of our ground-based work focuses exclusively on radiation-induced changes in immune function," said Pecaut. "However, by comparing our radiation studies with results from STS-135, we can begin to tease out different aspects of the spaceflight environment. This will, in turn, allow us to develop models that help us to better understand human health and ways to address immune function disorders."

This was the third collaboration for Pecaut, building on a previous study that used tissue flown on Endeavour's STS-118 mission in 2007. The earlier investigation suggested increased oxidative stress -- which impairs a cell's ability to repair itself -- due to spaceflight. The team aimed to confirm this using STS-135 samples and to learn more about the combined effect of the space environment on immune function.

Findings from Pecaut's study have ties to the human aging process, since living aboard the space station for long periods brings on similar conditions to those seen in humans as they grow old on Earth. This is because exposure to the spaceflight environment causes immune cell population distributions to change and alters the expression of certain cytokines, which are proteins that regulate numerous body systems.

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One step closer to robotic refueling demonstrations on space station

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ScienceDaily (July 3, 2012) NASA completed another successful round of Robotic Refueling Mission (RRM) operations on the International Space Station with the Canadian Dextre robot and RRM tools, leaving the RRM module poised for the highly-anticipated refueling demonstration scheduled for late summer 2012.

A joint effort between NASA and the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), RRM is an external station experiment designed to demonstrate the technologies, tools, and techniques needed to robotically repair and refuel satellites in orbit, especially those not built with servicing in mind. RRM results and lessons learned are reducing the risks associated with satellite servicing and bolstering the foundation for future robotic servicing missions.

"Now that these tasks are complete, our eyes are now set on the RRM refueling demonstration and the eventual benefits that it will bring to the aerospace industry," says Benjamin Reed, deputy project manager of the Satellite Servicing Capabilities Office at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Md.

"Every year, functional satellites providing weather, communications, and other essential services are retired because they have reached the end of their fuel supply," continued Reed. "We envision a future where refueling services extend the lifespan of these satellites and increase capacity for users and consumers. RRM is designed to prove this robotic refueling technology, and we are looking forward to practicing this task in late summer 2012."

Satellite-servicing capabilities function like a reliable toolkit to help humans build, repair, and maintain critical space assets. Repair and refueling technologies similar to the ones demonstrated by RRM could be used to extend the lifespan of existent satellites, support the assembly of large structures on orbit, and mitigate orbital debris, among other benefits. In turn, these advances could make spaceflight more efficient, sustainable, and cost effective.

The RRM Gas Fittings Removal task that occurred June 19-22, represents the second on-orbit use of the RRM tools developed at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center. During the task, robot operators at NASA's Johnson Space Center remotely controlled Dextre to retrieve the RRM Multifunction Tool. They executed the tasks required to remove representative fittings found on many spacecraft to fill various fluids and gases prior to launch.

"The International Space Station (ISS) has been an excellent test bed for demonstrating satellite-servicing technology," says Reed. "We are extremely grateful to the space station and to our essential partners, the Canadian Space Agency, for their support."

"Accurately simulating space on the ground is very costly and fraught with compromises. So to be able to develop our satellite servicing strategies in space, with all the essential services (power, command, telemetry, robotics) provided, makes for better technology development for fewer dollars. Sign me up as a charter member of the ISS Fan Club."

Dextre, the space station's twin-armed robotic "handyman," was developed by the CSA to perform delicate assembly and maintenance tasks on the station's exterior as an extension of its 57-foot-long (17.6 meter) robotic arm, Canadarm2. CSA wrote the software to control Dextre during RRM operations.

RRM operations are monitored and remotely controlled by flight controllers at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, Johnson Space Center, Marshall Space Flight Center, and the Canadian Space Agency's control center in St. Hubert, Quebec.

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NASA reveals Orion space capsule with first flight set for 2014

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NASA unveiled its first Orion crew model today, designed to take astronauts into space and the eventual goal to take them to Mars as well. Arriving at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida last Friday, the passenger module is still set to undergo quite a bit of development before an initial flight scheduled for 2014.

Although being able to carry four crew members into space, the first two flights by Orion will be unmanned. Once development has been completed, it will be the most advanced piece of spacecraft weve ever seen. The first flight scheduled for spring 2014 will be a test for the modules heat shield, parachutes and other components.

During the unmanned test flight, Orion will reach orbit at a height of over 3,600 miles and circle the Earth twice. To put that into perspective, thats more than 15 times higher than the International Space Station. Once completed, the Orion will return back to Earth traveling at over 20,000 mph before eventually dropping into the Pacific ocean off the U.S. coast.

NASA has set a target for a manned Orion mission in 2021.

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FLW Walleye Tour Heads to Pierre, South Dakota, on July 12, 2012

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The National Guard FLW Walleye Tour is slated to hold its next pro fishing tournament Thursday, July 12, 2012 through Saturday, July 14, 2012 in Pierre, South Dakota. A Chevy Pro Night and a free FLW Expo are also planned. Here are a few more details:

Chevy Pro Night Basics

The Chevy Pro Night is slated to kick the fishing festivities off in style. It is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, July 10, 2012, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., at the Beck Motor Company located on North Garfield Avenue. During the event, fishing fans will have an opportunity to meet with members of Chevy's pro fishing team.

Walleye Fishing Tournament Basics

The walleye fishing tournament itself is expected to get underway at 7 a.m. on Thursday, July 12, 2012 and run through Saturday, July 14, 2012. During the fishing tournament, the pro anglers are scheduled to launch their fishing boats, daily, from the Spring Creek Resort's deep water marina located on Spring Creek Place in Pierre.

Weigh-in for the first two days of the walleye fishing tournament is slated to take place at the marina at 3 p.m. The final weigh-in is scheduled to start at 4 p.m. and take place at the Pierre Walmart located on North Garfield. Fishing enthusiasts are welcome to watch both the launches and the weigh-ins.

FLW Fishing Expo Basics

The FLW Expo is expected to take place on Saturday, July 14, 2012, from noon until 4 p.m., at the Pierre Walmart. Admission is gratis. During the fishing expo, attendees will have an opportunity to score fishing swag, participate in fishing clinics and swap fishing stories with the pros.

Walleye Tournament Series Recap

The National Guard FLW Walleye Tour 2012 kicked off back in April 2012. Since that time, two walleye fishing tournaments have taken place. The first tournament took place in Red Wing, Minnesota. That fishing tournament was won by Iowa's own Tommy Skarlis. The second walleye fishing tournament took place in Port Clinton, Ohio, in May 2012. It was won by Minnesota angler, Kevin McQuoid.

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Daisuke Matsuzaka Heads to Disabled List as Red Sox Roster Becomes a Game of Musical Chairs (Video)

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Over the next few days you'll see at least a couple new faces in the Red Sox' dugout.

With Daisuke Matsuzaka headed to the disabled list with an issue with a muscle in his neck, the Sox called up first baseman Mauro Gomez to provide some depth to a very thin Sox bench. In addition to that move, the Sox also sent Clayton Mortensen down to the minors -- a day after he pitched five innings of one-run ball in a gutsy relief effort -- calling up right-handed starter Justin Germano, who had been dominant in Pawtucket this year, posting a 0.91 WHIP in 105 innings.

In addition to the roster shuffling, the Red Sox received some news about long-shelved right-hander John Lackey, who has begun throwing some bullpen sessions after offseason Tommy John surgery. It's somewhat doubtful that Lackey would return this season -- and if he does it won't likely be until late September -- but it's a positive step for a player the Red Sox have much invested in.

Watch the video above to the Boston Globe's Peter Abraham's rundown of those Sox items, in addition to a few others.

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Red Cross Volunteer Heads to Colorado

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Marjorie Beldue left from the airport on Tuesday afternoon for Loveland Colorado. There, she will work as a mental health supervisor to assist those displaced from their homes due to the multiple wildfires that have ravaged the state in recent weeks.

The Spencerport resident says the volunteer work can help her work through her own grief. Marjorie's husband passed away just two months ago.

"I think it will get me out of my own grief right now, which is always there. But I think my losses make me a better therapist. I've kind of walked the walk."

Beldue serves as the Assistant Director of Disaster and Emergency Services for the Greater Rochester Chapter of the American Red Cross.

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Skokie, partners launch nanotechnology job-training program

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BY MIKE ISAACS misaacs@pioneerlocal.com July 2, 2012 9:12AM

The Illinois Science + Technology Park in Skokie is teaming with the village, Oakton Community College and NanoInk on a new job training program in the budding field of nanotechnology. | Photo courtesy of Vetter Pharma International GmbH

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What: Nanotechnology Employment, Education and Economic Development Initiative job training program.

Funding: $250,000 outside grant, $250,000 from downtown Skokie Illinois Science Park tax increment finance fund.

Partners: Village of Skokie, Illinois Science Park, Oakton Community College, NanoInks NanoProfessor division and area high schools

Purpose: To train technicians in the budding field of nanotechnology.

Updated: July 3, 2012 10:13PM

One of the first occupants of the Illinois Science + Technology Park in 2005 was The NanoBusiness Alliance, a national industry association, which moved its Midwest headquarters into Skokie.

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