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Mayor de Blasio, First Lady McCray And Others Rallied In Support Of Paid Personal Time legislation
Mayor Bill de Blasio, First Lady Chirlane McCray, Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, activist Gloria Steinem and advocates today rallied in support of Paid Personal Time legislation from Harlem to Hollis. The bill, which is being heard for the first time today, would make New York City the first city in the nation to mandate paid time off for workers. The Mayor made Paid Personal Time a signature piece of his State of the City address this past January. A detailed analysis by the City, conducted since January, now estimates 900,000 New Yorkers who currently lack a single day of paid personal time would benefit from the new policy.
"Working people have been working longer and harder with very little to show for it," said Mayor de Blasio. "Too many people in this city aren't guaranteed any time off – not a single day. That means choosing between earning a paycheck and your kid's dance recital, helping your parent move into a nursing home, or that vacation you've been saving for. That's not what New York City is about. Hardworking New Yorkers deserve more and we're going to ensure they get it."
"Too many working New Yorkers – especially women and immigrants – are in an impossible struggle for more time, often having to choose between their paycheck and their well-being," said First Lady Chirlane McCray. "That injustice ends with paid time off. New York City stands up for working people and we look forward to seeing this legislation become law."
"When it comes to improving the lives of working people in this country, New York City is leading the way," said Deputy Mayor for Strategic Policy Initiatives J. Phillip Thompson. "Whether it is spent on a doctor's visit, PTA meeting, voting, or anything else important in their lives, Paid Personal Time will allow workers to build a better future for their families, not just put food on the table."
"All workers deserve to live their lives with dignity and respect," said Department of Consumer and Worker Protection Commissioner Lorelei Salas. "Workers deserve time to rest, spend time with family, or attend important life events without the fear of losing a day's pay or, worse, their job. Balance between work and personal life is critical to the overall health of New York City's economy and our ability to thrive. I am excited to be a part of this initiative to fight for the fairness and justice of our city's workers."
"It's clear to me that too often, Americans are overworked and undervalued. The United States is the only advanced economy in the world that doesn't guarantee some level of paid leave. That's inexcusable, and it's time to change. It's time to give working people a break— it's time to give them time off. I would like to thank the Administration and Council for engaging in a dialogue on how to get this done for working people," said Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams.
See the legislation here.
This legislation requires private employers with five or more employees or one or more domestic workers to offer 10 annual days of Paid Personal Time, allowing employees to take paid time off for any purpose, including religious observances, bereavement and time with family. Research has shown that paid time off helps increase productivity, strengthens families, helps prevent burnout and improves employee retention. The United States is the only industrialized nation that does not mandate any paid time off, including paid holidays. Nationally, one in four full-time, middle-income workers gets no paid time off at all.
The updated estimate of nearly 1 million New Yorkers who would benefit from paid time off incorporates additional New York City-specific data from the Community Service Society's (CSS) 2018 Unheard Third Survey, which was not yet available when the paid personal time proposal was first announced in January. Incorporating CSS' most recent data provides a richer and more robust estimate of the uncovered population.
The policy is expected to benefit New Yorkers in a wide range of industries who currently receive no paid personal time, including 180,000 workers in professional services, 90,000 in retail, and 200,000 in the hotel and food service sectors. The City already provides government employees with more than two weeks of Paid Personal Leave per year.
The legislation covers employers with five or more employees – the same universe of businesses covered by the Mayor's 2014 legislation expanding Paid Safe and Sick Leave. Employees would begin to accrue hours immediately after employment, earning one hour of Paid Personal Time for every 30 hours worked. Employees would be able to access the benefit after 90 days of employment and after working at least 80 hours. Any unused Paid Personal Time could be carried over to the following year for a total maximum of 10 days of Paid Personal Time. Employers could require up to 2 weeks' notice and have reasonable exceptions for granting leave to prevent too many workers from taking simultaneous leave.
Like the landmark Paid Safe and Sick Leave legislation, this policy would be implemented and enforced by the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP).
"I'm always proud to live in the Peoples' Republic of New York, but today, I'm especially proud because, under the leadership of Mayor Bill de Blasio and Chirlane McCray, New York is becoming the first city in the nation to require employers to provide full-time and part-time workers with 10 days of paid personal time — at the rate of one hour for every thirty hours worked. This will affect a million New Yorkers, most of them women of color and immigrant women in low-wage industries, who have often been forced to choose between their kids' and their own needs and losing a paycheck," said Gloria Steinem. "We are behind other nations in forcing this impossible choice between, say, attending a parent-teacher conference or a funeral and losing a job, just as we are also behind in childcare and other areas. But with New York City taking the lead, I have confidence that others will follow."
"There will be questions we'll need to work out, but all full-time employees deserve a basic minimum of paid time off," said Manhattan Borough President Gale A. Brewer. "Too often employment becomes a race to the bottom, where employers feel they can't do the right thing while still competing. It's government's job to step in, establish standards, and stop the downward spiral — with overtime standards, minimum wage laws, safety laws, paid sick days, and now, a minimum of personal days."
"Paid time off legislation is not merely a recognition of the challenges faced by New Yorkers but also a forward-looking solution to the realities of healthy living, family commitments, along with a stable and consistent workforce. I support this effort and meaningful legislation that puts individual New Yorkers and families first," said Majority Leader Laurie A. Cumbo.
"For decades labor unions, through collective bargaining with management, won benefits for working people in an environment largely created by business. Through these efforts, a better framework for both the worker and enterprise was created. The legislation being heard in our committee today seeks to build on these efforts and marks a historic moment for working people," said Council Member I. Daneek Miller, Chair of the Committee on Civil Service and Labor. "I look forward to our hearing today as an opportunity to discuss the impacts of this legislation with the Administration, business owners, workers and members of the public. I thank Public Advocate Williams for introducing this groundbreaking legislation and the de Blasio Administration for its continued advocacy and support of working people."
"No New Yorker should have to fear losing their job for requesting a day off. By granting paid personal time to New Yorkers, our City is taking a long overdue step to reform a system that leaves vulnerable workers with few choices if they need time off for any reason," said Council Member Margaret S. Chin. "I am proud to join Mayor De Blasio, Public Advocate Williams and my Council colleagues to support this bill and look forward to partnering on future efforts to create a healthier and more productive workforce that will benefit both employees and employers."
"Every employee needs and deserves paid time off to be with their loved ones, attend to financial and other important life matters, and care for their mental health. The fact that so many hardworking Americans have no paid leave in 2019 is an absolute travesty. I commend Mayor de Blasio and Public Advocate Williams for pushing forward legislation that will give a large segment of working New Yorkers the peace of mind and sense of personal dignity to which we are all entitled. This was long overdue and should be considered by local governments across the country," said Council Member Helen Rosenthal, Chair of the Committee on Women and Gender Equity.
"This is an incredible development for the men and women who work hard to keep New York running and to provide for their own families every day. For many low wage workers in particular, paid personal time has been an unobtainable luxury. If they have wanted to take a day off, for any reason, they have been forced to struggle without pay and wonder whether or not their job will be waiting for them when they return," said Hector Figueroa, president of 32BJ SEIU. "Ten paid days off will create much-needed stability for working families in our city."
"UNITE HERE Local 100 recognizes the importance of securing paid time off for workers. This legislation will be beneficial to our members and New York City's workforce. We stand alongside Mayor de Blasio in support of passing 10 annual days of Paid Personal Time," said Bill Granfield, President UNITE HERE Local 100.
"Mayor de Blasio joined other progressive cities when he provided paid sick leave to thousands of workers who had none. Now, the Mayor will make New York City the leader in the nation by mandating paid time off," said Beverley Brakeman, Regional Director for the United Auto Workers, Region 9a. "The UAW negotiates labor contracts with great benefits for its members, and paid vacation time is a must for every worker so that they can take a break to enjoy life and come back to work recharged."
"This paid personal time legislation is a game changer for low wage workers like domestic workers who have always had to make impossible choices between work and caring for themselves or their families. This is precisely the type of working family-centered policy that will be building blocks toward a more hopeful economic future," said NDWA Executive Director, Ai-jen Poo.
"We at Sapna NYC fully support Paid Personal Time for all full- and part-time workers in New York City. We work heavily with the Bangladeshi immigrant community, many of whom work jobs where they get fewer than 10 paid days off per year, if any at all. Paid time off would improve their health, lower stress, and allow workers time to spend with their loved ones or go visit family in Bangladesh. We believe every worker should be given time off," said Saba Naseem, Assistant Director at Sapna.
"CSS's research shows that our city's low-wage workers are disproportionately impacted by the lack of paid vacation and would benefit the most from the proposed paid personal time law," said David R. Jones, President and CEO of the Community Service Society of New York. "According to our 2018 Unheard Third survey, only 34 percent of the working poor had paid vacation from their employers compared to 82 percent of moderate to higher income employees. Providing a legal right to paid personal time for our city's workforce, especially for low-wage workers who can least afford to take time off without pay, is another important step that New York can take towards becoming a more equitable and inclusive city."
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"This proposal is an important first step towards bringing the United States in line with other wealthy countries, whose workers have long enjoyed a guarantee of paid vacation days," said Dean Baker, Co-founder Center for Economic and Policy Research.
"New York City is taking the lead in advancing the US toward the well-established standards for work in other developed countries: the much valued but currently under-provided compensation in the form of earned paid time off," said Lonnie Golden, Professor of Economics, Penn State Abington. "More time, for the purposes of better balancing commitment to our job with other responsibilities outside of work-family, civic, social and personal connections — will give the city a leg up on recruiting, retaining and rewarding talent, at all levels of jobs, not just select, elite positions. It eventually will defray any short term challenges of adjusting to the new, higher standards for quality of life for all residents."
"As a successful entrepreneur, I know why bosses don't give their employees paid personal time: because they don't have to. But if you give all working people full paychecks and free time, they will take their families out to eat, or to the beach, or to the mall—thereby providing businesses with customers and entrepreneurs with new consumer demands to meet. The Earned Safe, Sick and Personal Time Act is a big step towards recognizing that when workers thrive, so does our economy. I commend New York City's Office of the Mayor for their groundbreaking work on this Act," said Nick Hanauer, entrepreneur, and venture capitalist.
This entry was posted in Harlem to Hollis, policy, politics and tagged Bill de Blasio, Chirlane McCray, Gloria Steinem, Harlem to Hollis, Jumaane Williams, Paid Personal Time, Paid Personal Time legislation by Harlem World Magazine. Bookmark the permalink.


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Kawhi Leonard has made the San Antonio Spurs more dysfunctional than the Knicks. At least for now.
The disgruntled and aloof Leonard has turned the so-called gold standard of NBA franchises on its head by reportedly asking for a trade. Those weren't Leonard's words because Leonard never speaks.
In all likelihood this is coming from "Kawhi's camp" because all NBA superstars must have a camp: those behind-the-scenes folks who never hold the player accountable, but instead blame everyone else.
All we ever hear is "you don't know the whole story" from Leonard's people. Well, Leonard had all year to explain his actions or non-actions but he passed on that opportunity.
Of course, neither Leonard nor the Spurs are blameless here. Leonard appeared in nine games last season, spent much of his time rehabbing a quad injury in New York and didn't even bother to attend any of the Spurs' five playoff games.
His shocking behaviour was mostly given a pass because Leonard was always viewed as the quiet, unassuming professional who played for the lovable, small-market Spurs and their gruff, left-leaning, can-do-no-wrong head coach Gregg Popovich.
Just imagine the uproar if LeBron James basically stayed away from his team for most of the season while everyone was led to believe he was healthy enough to play? Or Kobe Bryant?
Kristaps Porzingis took heat for spending all of last summer training in Latvia for crying out loud.
Spurs veteran point guard Tony Parker did publicly call out Leonard for making a slow recovery. It was a revealing comment that blew the lid off this charade. And in the grand scheme of things it probably didn't help mend a strained relationship, much less a strained quad.
Nor was the healing process aided when stories surfaced that painted Leonard and only Leonard as the bad guy. Those stories weren't being leaked by Leonard's camp, so who would want that information out there?
Of course, the obvious answer is the Spurs. Let's assume that's the case here. It would seem only fair that there is an investigation to determine the source of the leak. If we're going to investigate year-old tweets from burner accounts linked to former Sixers president Bryan Colangelo, why wouldn't harmful information about Leonard spark similar outrage?
That's a story for another day. For now, we'll focus on Leonard, who reportedly would prefer to be traded to the Los Angeles Lakers. A source familiar with the Spurs' thinking — don't bother investigating because I'll take his/her name to the grave — confirms that the Spurs can get a better package from the Celtics or Sixers.
Celtics president Danny Ainge is always thinking big, so Boston is obviously in play. If I'm the Spurs, I'm asking for Jaylen Brown and Gordon Hayward, but not Kyrie Irving. Great player, but he's got a bum knee and he'll be a free agent next summer. Brown, a big talent and mature beyond his years, is on a rookie contract while Hayward is under contract.
The Sixers want in and you'd have to believe the Knicks would be interested. A source close to Leonard — again, don't bother asking — told me in February that Leonard enjoyed his time living in South Orange, N.J. and would not be opposed to a move to New York. That would include both teams in town, the Knicks and Nets, but neither has enough unless the Knicks move Porzingis and future picks.
So much for that rebuilding narrative, right?
Don't rule out the Miami Heat or even the Clippers, but the smart money says Lakers because in a player's league it is the employees who run the asylum. Kyrie forced his way out of Cleveland last summer and found a favourable landing spot.
Two years ago, Kevin Durant took advantage of his free agency to leave a contender and join the 73-win Golden State Warriors. Now, Leonard is calling the shots and two weeks from now LeBron James will be a free agent and likely on the move to the Lakers.
About a week ago, former NBA player Andrew Bogut tweeted that not only will another super team be formed but the process had already started. Sounds like Bogut may be on to something.


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Tour to Peter and Paul fortress lasts about 1.5 hours and during this time you will:
learn who the first prisoner of the fortress was and learn which famous Russian writer was kept in its walls before he was sent to the execution
see the tombs of Romanovs and learn why they have traces showing that someone tried to open it
hear the tragic story of the last Russian tsar Nicolas the Second and learn why he was buried in the Cathedral only 80 years after his death and see the icon of the family which is recognized as saints by Russian orthodox church
if you are lucky enough, you will hear the noon cannon-shot which is a tradition nowadays that shocks everyone who wasn't informed about it in advance;-)
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Dog the Bounty Hunter: A Fan's Call to Action
by Jeremiah J. Jameson in All News, Breaking News, Entertainment, Hawaii News, Society and Culture, TV News, US News
A Call To Action, A Narrative and An Inquisition
A Voice For DogdomÂ
Fan Says: Time for "Laying Low" is OverÂ
Dog the Bounty Hunter has many fans. They find a champion to present their case in the form of Ms. K., the author. DBKP had this and it got caught in our "Dog Lays Low Weekend".
The weekend's now over, and we can uncork this story. K. Gilreath lays out every known Dog argument–and a few we hadn't heard before–as she examines the "Dog Issue" from every conceivable angle.
Part rant, part inquisition, and part legal document in the court of public opinion, it provides a narrative of sorts for the discerning Dog aficionado. We present it largely in it's original form, to preserve its "flavor".
It first appeared in Hawaii Reporter.
It now appears here.
http://www.hawaiireporter.com/story.aspx?04352b17-9755-40b2-89b0-790be1acaa7c
Now that the furor's died down some, I feel more comfortable making some observations about Duane "Dog" Chapman's situation. Just like puzzling a Rubix Cube, puzzling this one out is frustrating.
Let's start at the start:
The National Enquirer released a 2-minute version of Dog Chapman's phone convo with his son Tucker. Labeling it a "racist tirade." Later on, they released a 5-minute or so version of it. I haven't been treated to the "long" or "full" 8-minute version I'm told is out there, and I don't want to be. Because it's yet another version.
Websters Dictionary defines the word version as follows:
Version- n. *1: Translation. *2: An account or description from a particular point of view especially as contrasted with another. *3: A form or variant of a type or original.
I'd say definitions 2 and 3 both apply here to what's been offered as proof of racism. With definition 1 being reserved for the court of public opinion.
So Dog Chapman apologizes same day and starts down the road to taking his lumps. Starting with A&E pulling his show entirely until further notice. Over a private conversation, labeled with the inflammatory phrase 'racist tirade' and released in versions to the public by National Enquirer.
I don't condone the use of the word "N" word. I'd be a hypocrite to say I've never used a slur, or used it in anger. I defy others to claim that they, in the heat of anger or frustration, haven't used a racial slur, sexist slur, or foul word pertaining to an individual or a group. Whether you realized it or not.
In a court of law, an edited tape, or a 'version' wouldn't get anywhere near a jury. Yet in the court of public opinion, an edited tape plus an inflammatory label is all it takes to pass judgment. Just like the song, this is all some dirty laundry too isn't it? And the National Enquirer has been dishing the 'dirt' by the shovelful. After all, they proved it once right?
And that's not all.
Read rest of story:
Dog the Bounty Hunter: A Fan's Call to ActionÂ
Dog the Bounty Hunter: Let's Get Critical
6 users commented in " Dog the Bounty Hunter: A Fan's Call to Action "
JoeMorgan said,
A nonwhite who used the word honky publicly or privately would not be given the scarlet letter of racist.
Chapman was guilty of being white.
black metal mikey said,
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Timothy B. Wagner said,
I want people too forgive Mr. Chapman as he is like many others,just human. So, if anyone out in the world has never spoken out of his or her mouth something wrong throw the first stone. Tim,California….
NightHunter said,
Dog was targeted by the Enquirer, and has been for a long time. Who can cast the first stone at him for being human and saying something in the heat of the moment in a private conversation? The day when the "thought police" start invading our private conversations and our homes, is the day that all of us will be in big trouble!
Whitey said,
in November 21st, 2007 at 12:27 am
How many kids and ex-wives does "Dog the Mountain Tweaker" have anyway? Do any of them have his last name? Somebody please make a family tree showing all of his ex-wives and criminal, drug using offspring.
Ya, great role model.
IGGYPOP said,
It is amazing that you have all missed the bigger issue… that this is an invasion of privacy, regardless of who it is. Had it been you, would your reaction have been the same? Are we so bored with our own lives that we must continue obsessing about the personal life of TV star… good bad or indifferent? If you want to sling mud, sling it at the government for trying to regulate every facet of your boring life, sling it at the TV stations for trying to tell you what you can and cant or should and shouldnt watch, and QUIT slinging it at each other.
Honestly, cant you show and educated opinion without being petty? (and you know who you are!) You are no better than the Enquirer for printing it to begin with.


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The Hartlepool 10k route is a double lap course along the promenade towards Seaton Carew, turning part way down before continuing up Coronation Drive and turning again at the start of the Marina path. The route is mainly on footpaths and roads.
The start and finish are located on the green along Coronation Drive. Please arrive 1 hour before start time.
Car parking is adjacent to the event site off Coronation Drive. Please note that the car park will close 15 minutes before the start of the race and re-open once all participants have passed the entrance and it is safe to do so (approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes after the start). Car parking is limited and we advise to car share or take public transport where possible.
This event is suitable for wheelchair users with assistance due to some narrow pinch points along the promenade path.
Don't forget to bring your friends and family along to support you. They can visit the stalls as well as cheer you on at this scenic venue.


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Nicolas Cage Urges Nevada to Subsidize the Film Industry
Joseph Bishop-Henchman
Nevada has no individual income tax and no corporate income tax but not much film production. Actor Nicolas Cage and a parade of film producers traveled to Carson City last week to argue that the state should subsidize the film industry to land more productions.
Cage:
"I have four scripts that could easily be shot in Nevada," said Cage, who described himself as a Nevada resident, adding he'd like to wake up at home, go to work shooting a film and return home at the end of the day.
"I know investors around the world. I could give you names. Give me six months and I'll give you a list of names of folks who would love to come to Nevada to make a movie," he said.
That sounds nice of him, although he's leaving out a key phrase: folks who would love to come to Nevada to make a movie if you make taxpayers to pay most of their costs. Putting it that way, that's not very noble. Especially when you realize that the film industry is one of America's most profitable industries.
I'm also guessing there's lots of Nevadans who would be eager to create jobs and produce more if the state lowered their taxes to do so. Unlike the film industry, they might even stay in Nevada when other states offered a better deal.
The lone voice of opposition was Carole Vilardo of the Nevada Taxpayers Association:
Only Carole Vilardo, president of the Nevada Taxpayer Association, spoke against the bill, saying that tax incentives in Louisiana have not brought a positive return to that state.
"I believe this bill is on the fast track to move out," added Vilardo, noting the amount of incentives the bill offers would equal a 1 percent pay increase for state employees.
The Las Vegas Sun notes that Cage's $5 million Las Vegas mansion was foreclosed upon in 2010.


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Your (Virtual) Operator Is Standing by
Having a professional voice--and a professional phone system--instantly makes a bigger impression on your customers
Dan O'Shea
August 21, 2009 3 min read
When you started your first business, who answered the phones? Was it you? Your mother? That nice guy you hired for his baritone pipes, until he billed thousands of dollars in "inappropriate" charges to your fledgling firm?
It probably didn't take long to realize that you need to immediately make a strong, professional impression for your clients to take you seriously. You want them to make contact and imagine a corporate army at the end of the line, even if your troops consist of just a dedicated three or four.
The solution for more and more small businesses is voice over IP, or VoIP--the shorthand for phone systems that run through the Internet rather than over traditional telephone networks.
VoIP companies often specifically target small businesses, offering full business telephone services--from automated voice answering to conferencing--without having to buy a $50,000 piece of communications hardware the size of your garage beer fridge. Aptela is one example: All you need is a broadband connection--T-1, cable modem or DSL will do. Aptela doesn't even require you to buy specific phones, though the company does recommend Polycom softphones.
Service plans that include unlimited calling start at $29.99 per month, but the Herndon, Va., company also offers a 250-minute business calling plan or a metered usage plan. The price can be 40 percent to 60 percent cheaper than comparable service from a telephone company.
"Most small companies want to know, 'How can I look bigger and have the appearance of a Fortune 500 company?'" says Larry Barker, president and CEO of Aptela. The company's auto attendant service provides automated phone answering and routing functions with voice talent and scripting customized for your business.
The auto attendant not only asks who is calling, but also announces the caller after the connection is made. (Who said the age of heraldry had come and gone?)
Other key features include conferencing, integrating with Outlook and routing calls to mobile phones, which comes in mighty handy for a small company.
"You can be in different cities or at a vacation home or a hotel, and no one knows," Barker says. These are the kinds of features that can help make a start-up company seem like it's been in business forever.
Peter Norton, the owner and managing partner of Sanford Rose, an executive recruiting firm, says his experience with the auto attendant feature has been good so far.
"We feel like it gives us a competitive advantage because we're always on the phone," he says, "but we need to be available and know who's calling."
That point isn't lost on Steve Roberson, the co-founder and technical lead of Start-Up Hire, a new job site for venture capital-backed companies.
"It makes your company seem more polished--like it has a cohesive presence, even if everyone is spread out," Roberson says. As Roberson puts it, it's like that old New Yorker cartoon: "On the Internet, nobody knows you're a dog."
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Honey Bee Breeding, Genetics, and Physiology Research: Baton Rouge, LA
ARS Home » Southeast Area » Baton Rouge, Louisiana » Honey Bee Lab » People » Lanie Bilodeau
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Annual Field Day
Varroa Sensitive Hygiene
Russian Honey Bees
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Lanie Bilodeau
Research Leader
Research Molecular Biologist
Dr. A. Lelania Bilodeau is a Research Molecular Biologist. Her primary interests are pathogen detection and gene identification for disease resistance. She has developed genetic detection assays for Nosema ceranae and Nosema apis, markers for stock identification of Russian honey bees and identified genetically-based resistance to Nosema spp. She is currently examining and identifying genes associated with sub-family-based resistance to Nosema spp.
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Differential expression of three dopamine receptors in varroa-resistant honey bees -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bilodeau, A.L., Beaman, G.D. 2022. Differential expression of three dopamine receptors in varroa-resistant honey bees. Journal of Insect Science. 22(1):1-5. https://doi.org/10.1093/jisesa/ieab109.
Genetic diversity and structure in a closed breeding system of Russian honey bees -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bilodeau, A.L. 2022. Genetic diversity and structure in a closed breeding system of Russian honey bees. Journal of Economic Entomology. 115(2):682-687. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toab266.
A scientific note defining allelic nomenclature standards for the highly diverse complementary sex-determiner (csd) locus in honey bees. -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bilodeau, A.L., Elsik, C. 2021. A scientific note defining allelic nomenclature standards for the highly diverse complementary sex-determiner (csd) locus in honey bees.. Apidologie. 58:749-754. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13592-021-00861-x.
Genome-wide patterns of differentiation within and across U.S. commercial honey bee stocks -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
Saelao, P., Simone-Finstrom, M., Avalos, A., Bilodeau, A.L., Danka, R.G., De Guzman, L.I., Rinkevich Jr, F.D., Tokarz, P.G. 2020. Genome-wide patterns of differentiation within and across U.S. commercial honey bee stocks. BMC Genomics. 21:1-12. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12864-020-07111-x.
Genetic diversity of the complementary sex-determiner (csd) gene in two closed breeding stocks of varroa-resistant honey bees -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bilodeau, A.L., Avalos, A., Danka, R.G. 2020. Genetic diversity of the complementary sex-determiner (csd) gene in two closed breeding stocks of varroa-resistant honey bees. Apidologie. 51(6):1125-1132. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13592-020-00790-1.
Genome-wide patterns of genetic differentiation within and across U.S. commercial honey bee stocks -(Proceedings)
Saelao, P., Simone-Finstrom, M., Avalos, A., Bilodeau, A.L., Danka, R.G., De Guzman, L.I., Rinkevich Jr, F.D. 2020. Genome-wide patterns of genetic differentiation within and across U.S. commercial honey bee stocks. Insects. 11(6):362. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects11060362.
Identification and assessment of insecticide target sites in the genome of the small hive beetle, Aethina tumida -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rinkevich Jr, F.D., Bourgeois, A.L. 2020. Identification and assessment of insecticide target sites in the genome of the small hive beetle, Aethina tumida. BMC Genomics. 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12864-020-6551-y.
Tracking the genetic stability of a honeybee breeding program with genetic markers-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bourgeois, A.L., Beaman, G.D. 2017. Tracking the genetic stability of a honeybee breeding program with genetic markers. Journal of Economic Entomology. 110(4):1419-1423.
An abbreviated SNP panel for ancestry assignment of honeybees (Apis mellifera)-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chapman, N.C., Bourgeois, A.L., Beaman, G.D., Lim, J., Harpur, B.A., Zayed, A., Allsopp, M.H., Rinderer, T.E., Oldroyd, B.P. 2017. An abbreviated SNP panel for ancestry assignment of honeybees (Apis mellifera). Apidologie. doi:10.1007/s13592-017-0522-6.
Evaluation of Apis mellifera syriaca Levant Region honeybee conservation using Comparative Genome Hybridization-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
Haddad, N.J., Batainh, A.M., Saini, D., Migdadi, O.S., Aiyaz, M., Manchiganti, R., Krishnamurthy, V., Al-Shagour, B., Brake, M., Bourgeois, A.L., De Guzman, L.I., Rinderer, T.E., Alhamuri, Z. 2016. Evaluation of Apis mellifera syriaca Levant Region honeybee conservation using Comparative Genome Hybridization. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. doi: 10.107/s10709-016-9897-y
Genomic mapping and candidate genes as approaches to MAS of VSH-(Abstract Only)
Bourgeois, A.L. 2016. Genomic mapping and candidate genes as approaches to MAS of VSH. International Congress of Entomology. https://esa.confex.com/esa/ice2016/meetingapp.cgi.
Molecular genetic analysis of Varroa destructor mites in brood, fallen injured mites and worker bee longevity in honey bees-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bourgeois, A.L., Rinderer, T.E., De Guzman, L.I., Holloway, B.A. 2016. Molecular genetic analysis of Varroa destructor mites in brood, fallen injured mites and worker bee longevity in honey bees. Journal of Apicultural Research. 54(4):328-334.
Molecular genetic analysis of tracheal mite resistance of colonies and individual honey bees-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
Functionality of Varroa-Resistant Honey Bees (Hymenoptera: Apidae) When Used for Western U.S. Honey Production and Almond Pollination-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rinderer, T.E., Danka, R.G., Bourgeois, A.L., Frake, A.M., Villa, J.D., De Guzman, L.I., Harris, J.W. 2014. Functionality of Varroa-Resistant Honey Bees (Hymenoptera: Apidae) When Used for Western U.S. Honey Production and Almond Pollination. Journal of Economic Entomology. 107(2):523-530.
Negative evidence for effects of genetic origin of bees on Nosema ceranae, positive evidence for effects of Nosema ceranae on bees-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
Villa, J.D., Bourgeois, A.L., Danka, R.G. 2013. Negative evidence for effects of genetic origin of bees on Nosema ceranae, positive evidence for effects of Nosema ceranae on bees. Apidologie. 44(5): 511-518. DOI: 10.1007/s13592-013-0201-1
Responses to Varroa destructor and Nosema ceranae by several commercial strains of Australian and North American honey bees (Hymenoptera: Apidae)-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rinderer, T.E., Oldroyd, B.P., Frake, A.M., De Guzman, L.I., Bourgeois, A.L. 2013. Responses to Varroa destructor and Nosema ceranae by several commercial strains of Australian and North American honey bees (Hymenoptera: Apidae). Australian Journal of Entomology. 52(2):156-163.
High-Resolution Linkage Analyses to Identify Genes That Influence Varroa Sensitive Hygiene Behavior in Honey Bees.-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tsuruda, J.M., Harris, J.W., Bourgeois, A.L., Danka, R.G., Hunt, G.J. 2012. High-Resolution Linkage Analyses to Identify Genes That Influence Varroa Sensitive Hygiene Behavior in Honey Bees. PLOS One. 7(11), e48276.
Association of single nucleotide polymorphisms to resistance to chalkbrood in Apis mellifera-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
Holloway, B.A., Sylvester, H.A., Bourgeois, A.L., Rinderer, T.E. 2012. Association of single nucleotide polymorphisms to resistance to chalkbrood in Apis mellifera. Journal of Apicultural Research. 51(2):154-163.
Patterns of Apis mellifera infection by Nosema ceranae support the parasite hypothesis for the evolution of extreme polyandry in eusocial insects.-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bourgeois, A.L., Rinderer, T.E., Sylvester, H.A., Holloway, B.A., Oldroyd, B.P. 2012. Patterns of Apis mellifera infection by Nosema ceranae support the parasite hypothesis for the evolution of extreme polyandry in eusocial insects. Apidologie. 43(5):539-548.
External and internal detection of Nosema ceranae on honey bees using real-time PCR-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bourgeois, A.L., Beaman, G.D., Holloway, B.A., Rinderer, T.E. 2012. External and internal detection of Nosema ceranae on honey bees using real-time PCR. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology 109:323-325
Functionality of Varroa-Resistant Honey Bees (Hymenoptera: Apidae) When Used in Migratory Beekeeping for Crop Pollination-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
Danka, R.G., De Guzman, L.I., Rinderer, T.E., Sylvester, H.A., Wagener, C.M., Bourgeois, A.L., Harris, J.W., Villa, J.D. 2012. Functionality of Varroa-Resistant Honey Bees (Hymenoptera: Apidae) When Used in Migratory Beekeeping for Crop Pollination. Journal of Economic Entomology 105(2):313-321.
The Effects of Pollen-Enriched Pollen Substitute on Winter Cluster Size and the Prevalence of Nosema ceranae in Russian Honey Bee Colonies-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
Patriline variation of Nosema ceranae levels in Russian and Italian honey bees-(Abstract Only)
Bourgeois, A.L., Rinderer, T.E., Sylvester, H.A., Holloway, B.A. 2011. Patriline variation of Nosema ceranae levels in Russian and Italian honey bees. Cold Spring Harbor Meeting. 17.
A Genome Wide Genotyping Study To Find Candidate Genes That Influence Varroa-Sensitive Hygiene (VSH)-(Abstract Only)
Tsuruda, J.M., Harris, J.W., Bourgeois, A.L., Hunt, G.J. 2011. A Genome Wide Genotyping Study To Find Candidate Genes That Influence Varroa-Sensitive Hygiene (VSH). Cold Spring Harbor Meeting. 66.
Using Single-nucleotide Polymorphisms and Genetic Mapping to find Candidate Genes that Influence Varroa-Specific Hygiene-(Abstract Only)
Tsuruda, J.M., Harris, J.W., Bourgeois, A.L., Danka, R.G., Hunt, G.J. 2011. Using Single-nucleotide Polymorphisms and Genetic Mapping to find Candidate Genes that Influence Varroa-Specific Hygiene. American Bee Journal. 151(5):511.
Presence of Russian honey bee genotypes in swarms in Louisiana.-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sylvester, H.A., Bourgeois, A.L., De Guzman, L.I., Rinderer, T.E. 2011. Presence of Russian honey bee genotypes in swarms in Louisiana. Notes Science of Bee Culture 3(1):9-10; supplement to Bee Culture 139(3).
Preservation And Processing Methods For Molecular Genetic Detection And Quantification Of Nosema Ceranae-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bourgeois, A.L., Beaman, G.D., Rinderer, T.E. 2011. Preservation And Processing Methods For Molecular Genetic Detection And Quantification Of Nosema Ceranae. Science of Bee Culture. 3(1):1-5.
Genetic Stock Identification Of Production Colonies Of Russian Honey Bees-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bourgeois, A.L., Sylvester, H.A., Coy, S., Rinderer, T.E. 2010. Genetic Stock Identification Of Production Colonies Of Russian Honey Bees. Science of Bee Culture. 2(2):1-2.
Genomic survey of the ectoparasitic mite Varroa destructor, a major pest of the honey bee Apis mellifera-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cornman, R.S., Schatz, M.C., Johnston, S.J., Chen, Y., Pettis, J.S., Hunt, G., Bourgeois, A.L., Elsik, C., Anderson, D., Grozinger, C.M., Evans, J.D. 2010. Genomic survey of the ectoparasitic mite Varroa destructor, a major pest of the honey bee Apis mellifera. Biomed Central (BMC) Genomics. 11:602.
Genetic Stock Identification of Russian Honey Bees-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bourgeois, A.L., Sheppard, W.S., Sylvester, H.A., Rinderer, T.E. 2010. Genetic Stock Identification of Russian Honey Bees. Journal of Economic Entomology. 103(3):917-924.
Genetic Detection and Quantification of Nosema Apis and N. Ceranae in the Honey Bee-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bourgeois, A.L., Rinderer, T.E., Beaman, G.D., Danka, R.G. 2010. Genetic Detection and Quantification of Nosema Apis and N. Ceranae in the Honey Bee. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 103:53-58.
The Effects of Hive Size, Feeding, and Nosema ceranae on the Size of Winter Clusters of Russian Honey Bee Colonies-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rinderer, T.E., De Guzman, L.I., Bourgeois, A.L., Frake, A.M. 2010. The Effects of Hive Size, Feeding, and Nosema ceranae on the Size of Winter Clusters of Russian Honey Bee Colonies. Science of Bee Culture. 2(1):1-6. Supplement to Bee Culture. 138(3).
Response of the Somatotropic Axis to Alterations in Feed Intake of Channel Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus)-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
Peterson, B.C., Small, B.C., Bourgeois, A.L. 2009. Response of the Somatotropic Axis to Alterations in Feed Intake of Channel Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus). Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology. 153: 457-463.
Genetic characterization of Russian honey bee stock selected for improved resistance to Varroa destructor-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bourgeois, A.L., Rinderer, T.E. 2009. Genetic characterization of Russian honey bee stock selected for improved resistance to Varroa destructor. Journal of Economic Entomology 102(3):1233-1238.
Russian Honeybee Breeders Association Manual-(Other)
Rinderer, T., DeGuzman, L., Bourgeois, A., Frake, A., Stelzer, J., Sylvester, A. 2008. Russian Honeybee Breeders Association Manual. Honey Bee Breeding, Genetics, and Physiology Research Unit, 55 pages.
Stability of Reference Genes for Real-Time PCR Analyses in Channel Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) Tissues Under Varying Physiological Conditions-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
Small, B.C., Murdock, C.A., Bourgeois, A.L., Peterson, B.C., Waldbieser, G.C. 2008. Stability of Reference Genes for Real-Time PCR Analyses in Channel Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) Tissues Under Varying Physiological Conditions. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology 151:296-304.
Proteomic analysis of head kidney tissue from high and low susceptibility families of channel catfish following challenge with Edwardsiella ictaluri-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
Booth, N.J., Bourgeois, A.L. 2009. Proteomic analysis of head kidney tissue from high and low susceptibility families of channel catfish following challenge with Edwardsiella ictaluri. Fish and Shellfish Immunology. 26:193-196.
Comparison of microsatellite DNA divesity among commercial queen breeder stocks of Italian honey bees in the United States and Italy.-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bourgeois, A.L., Sylvester, H.A., Danka, R.G., Rinderer, T.E. 2008. Comparison of microsatellite DNA divesity among commercial queen breeder stocks of Italian honey bees in the United States and Italy.. Journal of Apicultural Research 47(2):93-98
Differences in mortality, growth, and immune response among genetic groups of catfish exposed to virulent Edwardsiella ictaluri.-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bilodeau, A.L., Bosworth, B.G., Peterson, B.C. 2008. Differences in mortality, growth, and immune response among genetic groups of catfish exposed to virulent Edwardsiella ictaluri.. Fish and Shellfish Immunology 24:82-89
Reductions in Susceptibility of Channel Catfish (Ictalutus punctatus) to Enteric Septicemia of Catfish (ESC) Through Two Generations of Selection-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bourgeois, A.L., Bosworth, B.G., Wolters, W.R. 2007. Reductions in Susceptibility of Channel Catfish (Ictalutus punctatus) to Enteric Septicemia of Catfish (ESC) Through Two Generations of Selection. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society. 38:450-453.
Evaluation of Growth and Disease Resistance of USDA103, USDA303, USDA102, and USDA102 X USDA103 Strains of Channel Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus)-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
Peterson, B.C., Bourgeois, A.L., Bosworth, B.G. 2008. Evaluation of Growth and Disease Resistance of USDA103, USDA303, USDA102, and USDA102 X USDA103 Strains of Channel Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus). Journal of the World Aquaculture Society 39:113-119.
Proteomic analysis of head kidney tissue from resistant and susceptible families following challenge with Edwarsiella ictaluri-(Abstract Only)
Preliminary assessment of genetic diversity of Italian honey bees in the USA and Italy-(Abstract Only)
Bourgeois, A.L., Sylvester, H.A., Danka, R.G., Rinderer, T.E. 2007. Preliminary assessment of genetic diversity of Italian honey bees in the USA and Italy. American Bee Research Conference Proceedings. American Bee Journal 147(5):436
Rapid Detection of Channel Catfish Virus Carriers Using Real-time PCR-(Abstract Only)
Bourgeois, A.L., Silverstein, P., Camus, A., Waldbieser, G., Hanson, L. 2006. Rapid Detection of Channel Catfish Virus Carriers Using Real-time PCR. International Aquatic Animal Health Symposium Proceedings, pg. 80.
Effects of GH on Immune and Endocrine Responses of Channel Catfish Challenged with Edwardsiella ictaluri-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
Peterson, B.C., Small, B.C. 2007. Effects of GH on Immune and Endocrine Responses of Channel Catfish Challenged with Edwardsiella ictaluri. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology A 146:47-53.
IMMUNE RESPONSES OF CATFISH EXPOSED TO EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI-(Abstract Only)
Bilodeau, A.L., Waldbieser, G.C. 2005. Immune responses of catfish exposed to edwardsiella ictaluri. American Fishery Society (Fish Health Section) Proceedings. July 2005. p.27.
IMMUNE RESPONSE OF CATFISH STRAINS EXPOSED TO VIRULENT EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI-(Abstract Only)
Bilodeau, A.L., Peterson, B.C. 2006. Immune response of catfish strains exposed to virulent edwardsiella ictaluri. Proceedings of International Congress on Biology of Fishes. July 2006. p. 61.
RESPONSE OF TOLL-LIKE RECEPTORS, LYSOZYME, AND IGF-I IN BACK-CROSS HYBRID (F1 MALE (BLUE X CHANNEL) X FEMALE CHANNEL) CATFISH CHALLENGED WITH VIRULENT EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bilodeau, A.L., Peterson, B.C., Bosworth, B.G. 2006. Response of toll-like receptors, lysozyme, and igf-i in back-cross hybrid (f1 male (blue x channel) x female channel) catfish challenged with virulent edwardsiella ictaluri. Fish and Shellfish Immunology 20:29-39.
EFFECTS OF POSILAC ON IMMUNE AND ENDOCRINE RESPONSES OF CHANNEL CATFISH CHALLENGED WITH EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI-(Abstract Only)
Peterson, B.C., Bilodeau, A.L., Small, B.C. 2006. Effects of posilac on immune and endocrine responses of channel catfish challenged with edwardsiella ictaluri. American Society of Animal Science. Minneapolis, MN, July 9-13, 2006, p. 352.
Stability of reference genes for real-time PCR analyses in channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) tissues under varying physiological conditions-(Abstract Only)
Small, B.C., Murdock, C.A., Bourgeois, A.L., Peterson, B.C., Waldbieser, G.C. 2006. Stability of reference genes for real-time PCR analyses in channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) tissues under varying physiological conditions. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology. 151:296-304.
OVERVIEW OF THE GH-IGF NETWORK IN REGULATING GROWTH IN CHANNEL CATFISH-(Abstract Only)
Peterson, B.C., Bilodeau, A.L., Small, B.C. 2006. Overview of the gh-igf network in regulating growth in channel catfish. Aquaculture America Conference. Las Vegas, NV 13-16, 2006, p. 231.
IMMUNE RESPONSE OF BACK-CROSS HYBRID (F1 MALE (BLUE X CHANNEL) X FEMALE CHANNEL) CATFISH CHALLENGED WITH EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI-(Abstract Only)
Bilodeau, A.L., Peterson, B.C., Bosworth, B.G. 2005. Immune response of back-cross hybrid (f1 male (blue x channel) x female channel) catfish challenged with edwardsiella ictaluri. International Symposium Candidate Genes for Animal Health. p. 111.
PURIFICATION, CDNA CLONING AND CHARACTERIZATION OF GHRELIN IN CHANNEL CATFISH, ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kaiya, H., Small, B.C., Bilodeau, A.L., Shepherd, B.S., Kojima, M., Hosoda, H., Kangawa, K. 2005. Purification, cdna cloning and characterization of ghrelin in channel catfish, ictalurus punctatus. General and Comparative Endocrinology 143:201-210.
DIFFERENTIAL EXPRESSION OF IGF-I, IGF-II, AND TOLL-LIKE RECEPTORS 3 AND 5 MRNA DURING EMBRYOGENESIS IN HYBRID (CHANNEL X BLUE) AND CHANNEL CATFISH-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
Peterson, B.C., Bosworth, B.G., Bilodeau, A.L. 2005. Differential expression of IGF-I, IGF-II, and toll-like receptors 3 and 5 mRNA during embryogenesis in hybrid (channel x blue) and channel catfish. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology 141:42-47.
EARLY HOST RESPONSE IMPROVES DISEASE RESISTANCE IN CHANNEL CATFISH-(Popular Publication)
Bilodeau, A.L., Small, B.C., Wise, D.J., Wolters, W.R. 2005. Early host response improves disease resistance in channel catfish. Global Aquaculture Advocate.
EFFECTS OF RECOMBINANT BOVINE GROWTH HORMONE (RBGH; POSILAC) ON GROWTH AND MRNA EXPRESSION OF IGF-I AND IGF-II IN CHANNEL CATFISH (ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS)-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
Peterson, B.C., Waldbieser, G.C., Bilodeau, A.L. 2005. Effects of recombinant bovine somatotropin on growth and abundance of mRNA for IGF-I and IGF-II in channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus). Journal of Animal Science 83:816-824.
CHANNEL CATFISH VIRUS DISEASE AND NWAC103 CATFISH-(Trade Journal)
Tucker, C., Silverstein, P.S., Camus, A., Bilodeau, A.L., Wise, D., Waldbieser, G.C. 2005. Channel catfish virus disease and NWAC103 catfish. The Catfish Journal 19(5):8.
APPLICATIONS OF A GENETIC PATHOGEN DETECTION ASSAY FOR EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI-(Abstract Only)
Bilodeau, A.L. 2004. Applications of a genetic pathogen detection assay for Edwardsiella ictaluri. 9th Biennial Fish Diagnostics Workshop. Biloxi, MS.
EFFECTS OF CORTISOL AND STRESS ON CHANNEL CATFISH (ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS) PATHOGEN SUSCEPTIBILITY AND LYSOZYME ACTIVITY FOLLOWING EXPOSURE TO EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
Small, B.C., Bilodeau, A.L. 2005. Effects of cortisol and stress on channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) pathogen susceptibility and lysozyme activity following exposure to Edwardsiella ictaluri. General and Comparative Endocrinology 142:255-261.
PATHOGEN LEVELS AND CORITSOL RESPONSE IN CHANNEL CATFISH (ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS) WITH SUSCEPTIBILITY DIFFERENCES TO EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
Small, B.C., Wise, D.J., Wolters, W.R. 2005. Pathogen levels and coritsol response in channel catfish (ictalurus punctatus) with susceptibility differences to Edwardsiella ictaluri. Journal of Aquatic Animal Health. 17:138-146.
ACTIVATION OF TLR3 AND TLR5 IN CHANNEL CATFISH EXPOSED TO VIRULENT EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bilodeau, A.L., Waldbieser, G.C. 2005. Activation of tlr3 and tlr5 in channel catfish exposed to virulent edwardsiella ictaluri. Developmental and Comparative Immunology 29:713-721.
IGF-I AND IGF-II MRNA EXPRESSION IN SLOW AND FAST GROWING FAMILIES OF USDA103 CHANNEL CATFISH (ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS)-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
Peterson, B.C., Waldbieser, G.C., Bilodeau, A.L. 2004. IGF-I and IGF-II mRNA expression in slow and fast growing families of USDA103 channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus). Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology 139:317-323.
ACTIVATION OF TLR3 AND TLR5 IN CHANNEL CATFISH EXPOSED TO VIRULENT EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI-(Abstract Only)
Bilodeau, A.L., Waldbieser, G.C. 2004. Activation of TLR3 and TLR5 in channel catfish exposed to virulent Edwardsiella ictaluri. American Society for Microbiology Conference on Functional Genomics and Bioinformatics Approaches to Infectious Disease. p. 38.
CORTISOL, STRESS, AND PATHOGEN SUSCEPTIBILITY IN CHANNEL CATFISH (ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS)-(Abstract Only)
Small, B.C., Bilodeau, A.L. 2004. Cortisol, stress, and pathogen susceptibility in channel catfish (ictalurus punctatus). 5th International Symposium on Fish Endocrinology. p. 57.
MULTIPLE PATERNITY IN THE THALASSINIDEAN GHOST SHRIMP, CALLICHIRUS ISLAGRANDE-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
IMPACT OF BEACH RESTORATION ON THE DEEP-BURROWING GHOST SHRIMP, CALLICHIRUS ISLAGRANDE-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
CORRELATIONS BETWEEN DISEASE RESISTANCE, PATHOGEN LEVELS, AND CLEARANCE RATE IN CHANNEL CATFISH-(Abstract Only)
Bilodeau, A.L., Small, B.C., Wise, D.J. 2003. Correlations between disease resistance, pathogen levels, and clearance rate in channel catfish. ARS Immunology Workshop. p. 55.
EFFECTS OF RECOMBINANT BOVINE GROWTH HORMONE (RBGH;POSILAC) ON GROWTH AND MRNA EXPRESSION OF IGF-I AND IGF-II IN CHANNEL CATFISH-(Abstract Only)
Peterson, B.C., Waldbieser, G.C., Bilodeau, A.L. 2004. Effects of recombinant bovine growth hormone (rbgh;posilac) on growth and mrna expression of igf-i and igf-ii in channel catfish. Annual Meeting of Society of Integrative and Comparative Biology. New Orleans, LA. p. 347.
IGF-II MRNA EXPRESSION IN SLOW AND FAST GROWING FAMILIES OF NWAC103 CHANNEL CATFISH-(Abstract Only)
Peterson, B.C., Waldbieser, G.C., Bilodeau, A.L. 2004. IGF-II mRNA expression in slow and fast growing families of NWAC103 channel catfish. World Aquaculture Society Meeting. Honolulu, HI. p. 466.
COMPLETE SEQUENCE AND CHARACTERIZATION OF THE CHANNEL CATFISH MITOCHONDRIAL GENOME-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
Waldbieser, G.C., Bilodeau, A.L., Nonneman, D.J. 2003. Complete sequence and characterization of the channel catfish mitochondrial genome. DNA Sequence 14:265-277.
EFFECTS OF RECOMBINANT BOVINE GROWTH HORMONE ON LEVELS OF THE BACTERIA EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI IN CHANNEL CATFISH (ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS)-(Abstract Only)
Peterson, B.C., Bilodeau, A.L. 2003. Effects of recombinant bovine growth hormone on levels of the bacteria edwardsiella ictaluri in channel catfish (ictalurus punctatus). American Society of Animal Science Meeting. Vol. 81(Suppl. 1). p. 299.
PATHOGEN LOADS, CLEARANCE, AND PLASMA CORTISOL RESPONSE IN CHANNEL CATFISH FOLLOWING CHALLENGE WITH EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bilodeau, A.L., Small, B.C., Wolters, W.R. 2003. Pathogen loads, clearance, and plasma cortisol response in channel catfish following challenge with edwardsiella ictaluri. Journal of Fish Diseases 26:433-437.
PHENOTYPIC CORRELATIONS BETWEEN SUSCEPTIBILITY TO ESC AND PATHOGEN CLEARANCE AMONG CHANNEL CATFISH FAMILIES-(Abstract Only)
Bilodeau, A.L., Small, B.C., Wise, D.J., Wolters, W.R. 2003. Phenotypic correlations between susceptibility to esc and pathogen clearance among channel catfish families. 28th Annual Eastern Fish Health Workshop Proceedings. p. 80.
GENETIC DETECTION OF EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI: APPLICATION IN A CHANNEL CATFISH SELECTIVE BREEDING PROGRAM-(Popular Publication)
Bilodeau, A.L., Wolters, W.R. 2003. Genetic detection of edwardsiella ictaluri: application in a channel catfish selective breeding program. Global Aquaculture Advocate 6:23-24.
EARLY DETECTION OF EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI IN NWAC103 CHANNEL CATFISH FINGERLINGS-(Popular Publication)
Bilodeau, A.L., Wise, D.J., Wolters, W.R. 2003. Early detection of edwardsiella ictaluri in nwac103 channel catfish fingerlings. NWAC (National Warmwater Aquaculture Center) Aquaculture Newsletter v.5. pp. 1-2.
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Conservation groups and state regulators are working to prevent contamination of northern Michigan's water resources from the potentially harmful effects of natural gas drilling.
As one of the last states to join the natural gas hydraulic fracturing fray, Michigan might be one of the first to create a regulatory climate that pleases both regulators and water protection groups, avoiding drilling bans, moratoriums and – hopefully – water pollution disasters.
In May, Michigan sold a record $178 million in mineral rights leases providing access to very deep and very plentiful natural gas deposits in northern Michigan's Utica and Collingwood Shale formations.
But close on the heels of the sale, environmental groups called for state regulators to take a closer look at the controversial process that is used to extract the gas.
Hydraulic fracturing, or "fracking," requires the high-pressure injection of millions of gallons of water mixed with sand and chemicals into the shale to fracture the formations and release the natural gas.
In recent years such operations have been blamed for surface water pollution in Pennsylvania, home of the gas-rich Marcellus Shale formations, and New York has issued a moratorium on fracking until July. The EPA is also undertaking a scientific review of fracking operations, and is expected to issue its findings in late 2012.
Michigan water protection groups are concerned that fracking will fracture not only shale, but also the water wonderland that makes the northern half of the state such a great place to live and vacation. In November, 34 groups signed on to a letter from the Tipp of the Mitt Watershed Council to the Department of Natural Resources and Environment (DNRE) asking the state to consider several steps to help ensure the safety of water resources.
Grenetta Thomassey, program director at Tipp of the Mitt, says the goal of the letter was to focus attention on protecting water resources, not halting drilling.
The Watershed Council is instead helping spearhead a cooperative readjustment of regulations and policies to assist the push for new natural gas resources.
"There are plenty of ways to work within the current laws," Thomassey said.
One of the first and possibly the most important moves the state made was in addressing the groups' suggested removal of the oil and gas industry exemption in the state's Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act. The exemption allows oil and gas drilling operations to withdraw large quantities of water without permits or registration.
But because removing the exemption would require legislative action, state officials instead simply added use of the state's Water Withdrawal Assessment Tool (WWAT) as a drilling permit condition. The WWAT was created under the Great Lakes Water Compact to assess the impact of large withdrawals of water.
In addition, the state has also proposed a well density of up to 640 acres per well, a change from 40 to 80 acres for conventional wells in the past. The first hearing was held in August, however, all parties agreed there was too little information to make a decision at that time. The hearing has been postponed until at least June.
Harold Fitch, a state environmental official, said the DNRE is in the process of reviewing policies regarding the composition of fracking fluids and the aftereffects of drilling operations.
The exact chemicals used in the fracking process have been considered proprietary in the past, but Fitch said Michigan is considering a disclosure requirement.
One possibility is a database system being prepared by the Ground Water Protection Council. The system, the Risk Based Data Management System for Water (PDF), is currently being tested in Ohio for coal mining operations. The next phase of testing, which will address hydraulic fracturing in New York and Pennsylvania, is expected to begin this summer.
Another issue is requiring additional details on the composition of flowback fluids produced during fracking operations. Because deep-shale fracking requires several million gallons of fluid, flowback fluids containing chemicals must be stored and ultimately disposed of in permitted injection wells. At present, Fitch said the state requires "basic information on fluids produced during testing" but maintains the authority to require more information on volume and composition.
The third item is to require details on injection pressures and rates to define the extent of fracture.
At present, only two deep-shale wells are in place, 15 well permits are active and 12 permits are under review. Fitch said he is confident Michigan's regulations and policies are adequate to protect the public and the environment.
"Michigan has many safeguards already in place that people may not be aware of and we are trying to get the word out," he said.
For example, Fitch noted that unlike some other states, Michigan does not allow use of open surface pits for fracking fluids and flowback, but rather requires storage in stainless steel tanks. Michigan's disposal zone requirements are also very strict, as is the requirement for drillers to notify the DNRE at least 24 hours before starting a fracking operation.
As for reports of fracking-related water pollution events in other states, Fitch said they are unlikely to occur in Michigan thanks to regulations regarding well construction.
As Michigan regulators consider strengthening industry requirements, they also await the findings of the EPA's study due late next year and have pledged to make any changes necessary based on the study's results.
Thomassey taking a local approach to policies and regulations is key.
M. Lisa Weatherford is a freelance writer based in southern Michigan with experience working in the oil, gas and renewable energy industries.
Will Minneapolis follow Boulder in challenging Xcel?
A citizens group in Minneapolis wants the city to use its franchise power agreements to push Xcel Energy for more aggressive adoption of renewable power and efficiency measures.
Appraisers rarely consider energy use when determining a home's value. Two homes that are identical except for energy efficiency are likely to be appraised for the same amount. A bill in the U.S. Senate aims to change that.
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A northern Minnesota start-up company wants to develop a municipal sewer heat recovery system, which would heat buildings using warmth from the city's sewers — minus the stench.


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The biggest differentiator is the patented living hinge. This hinge design allows freedom of jaw movement. Most other mouthpieces force the jaw into a clenched bite without any ability to open the mouth or the jaw naturally, something I find to be uncomfortable and disturbing to my sleep. Another benefit to this design is that you can talk without removing the device and even take a sip of water, something many people do before going to sleep.
The other big differentiator is the fact that ZQuiet is ready to use right out of the package without any complex molding, boiling or impressions. In fact, it's the easiest mouthpiece to use for that very reason. One thing that most people don't realize is that moldable devices require a hard plastic outer shell to maintain their shape and the jaw advancement. This creates excess bulk that some people, especially with smaller mouths, find difficult to tolerate. ZQuiet's slim and low-profile design won't make you feel like you've just overstuffed your mouth.
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Outsourcing giant Serco has announced plans to withdraw from the clinical health services market in the UK after making a multimillion pound loss on its NHS contracts.
The move follows a review of the cost of delivering "improved service levels" and meeting the performance requirements of several existing contracts, the company said in a stock market statement.
"During the period, the group continued to monitor performance in the UK clinical health operations against which an onerous contract provision was made in the prior year and where the group's intention is to withdraw from the UK clinical health market," it said.
Serco's planned withdrawal could influence significantly how other private firms view the prospect of bidding for contracts involving patient facing services. It also follows months of speculation about the outsourcing giant's clinical operation.
The group had already made an early exit from its contracts to provide Cornwall's out of hours services and clinical services to Braintree Community Hospital, the statement said.
A third "loss making" contract with Suffolk Community Health will end next year, after running its full term.
As reported in LGC's sister title Health Service Journal, Serco announced in February it had signed a deal with another care firm, Bromley Healthcare, to help improve performance on the Suffolk contract.
A Serco spokeswoman told HSJ at the time that it was "committed to directly providing community care services".
"Our commitment to the community healthcare market in the UK is undiminished," she said.
Serco's former managing director of health services Valerie Michie, who left the firm in April, has previously denied claims its £140m bid to run the Suffolk contract was unrealistic.
She told HSJ last December the company was "very glad to have to have the contract".
Ms Michie said in the same interview that the firm planned to focus on two areas: community healthcare and non-patient facing services in acute settings.
She left Serco to become chief executive of the Huntercombe Group, a hospital and specialist care centre provider.
A spokesman for Serco said today it had made "a number of announcements regarding our future presence in the clinical services market".
This included the disposals of the Braintree contract and occupational health services, and the early exit from the Cornwall out of hours contract.
The half year results statement confirmed this strategic direction.
"We are committed to the successful completion of our contract to provide community healthcare services in Suffolk, which runs until late 2015," he said.
Outsourcing giant Capita has appointed a managing director to its restructured public services arm.
Peterborough City Council has defended its use of capital receipts following claims it has used them inappropriately.


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Q: "Notice: Undefined variable" in PHP. How can I fix it? I have a registration form here. I am a dummy in PHP (this is PHP for an Android app). It worked, but I found that I can register with the same username and email, so I added functions to check the database for the same username and prevent that, as I am dummy, I get this error when trying to register -

Notice: Undefined variable: con in /storage/ssd1/448/5907448/public_html/Register.php on line 27

Warning: mysqli_prepare() expects parameter 1 to be mysqli, null given in /storage/ssd1/448/5907448/public_html/Register.php on line 27

Warning: mysqli_stmt_bind_param() expects parameter 1 to be mysqli_stmt, null given in /storage/ssd1/448/5907448/public_html/Register.php on line 28

Warning: mysqli_stmt_execute() expects parameter 1 to be mysqli_stmt, null given in /storage/ssd1/448/5907448/public_html/Register.php on line 29
{"success":true}

My PHP code
<?php
    $response = array();
    if (!isset($_POST["username"], $_POST["email"], $_POST["password"])) {
        $response['success'] = false;
        $response['Error'] = "No needed data";
        echo json_encode($response);
        exit(0);
    }

    ob_start();
    $con = mysqli_connect("host", "username", "password", "database");
    ob_end_clean();

    if (!$con) {
        $response['success'] = false;
        $response['Error'] = "Error Connecting" . PHP_EOL;
        $response['Error'] .= "Error Code: " . mysqli_connect_errno() . PHP_EOL;
        $response['Error'] .= "Error: " . mysqli_connect_error() . PHP_EOL;
        echo json_encode($response);
        exit(0);
    }

    function registerUser() {
        $username = $_POST["username"];
        $email = $_POST["email"];
        $password = $_POST["password"];
        $statement = mysqli_prepare($con, "INSERT INTO user (username, email, password) VALUES (?, ?, ?)");
        mysqli_stmt_bind_param($statement, "sss", $username, $email, $password);
        mysqli_stmt_execute($statement);
    }

    function usernameAvailable() {
        global $con, $username;
        $statement = mysqli_prepare($con, "SELECT * FROM user WHERE username = ?");
        mysqli_stmt_bind_param($statement, "s", $username);
        mysqli_stmt_execute($statement);
        mysqli_stmt_store_result($statement);
        $count = mysqli_stmt_num_rows($statement);
        mysqli_stmt_close($statement);
        if ($count < 1){
            return true;
        }
        else {
            return false;
        }
    }

    $response["success"] = false;
    if (usernameAvailable()){
        registerUser();
        $response["success"] = true;
    }

    echo json_encode($response);
?>

PS: Connection data changed to default.

A: You referenced a global, $con, and it's returning undefined. Ensure that it has a value by debugging it using print_r or other alternatives. Due to it returning undefined no functions are running.
Although it is bad practise to reference a global variable, I would recommend either setting up a function that returns the $con variable or passing it.
function returnCon(){
    $con = mysqli_connect("host", "username", "password", "database");

    return $con
}

You can then use
$con = returnCon();

A: Add your variable $con to the parameters of your functions  that need access to the database i.e. registerUser() and usernameAvailable()

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Jazz drummer Allison Miller on improvisation, vinyl and keeping it old school
You can get a really cool beat if you play the drums this way.
photo by Desdemona Burgin
Catch Allison Miller on Sunday, April 14, at JB's Lounge, 1401 Arden Way inside the Clarion Inn Conference Center; 5 p.m.; $13; www.allisonmiller.com.
Allison Miller is glad her latest album is coming out on vinyl. The format, the jazz drummer says, offers respite from today's hurried-up culture.
"I'm old school; I listen to vinyl records at the end of the day when I'm trying to relax—it's nice to just put an album on and leave my phone in the other room," says Miller, talking from her Brooklyn home. "After 20 minutes, you have to get up and flip the record over—it's like a recalibration of focus."
So what's the musician spinning these days?
"I listen to a lot of the classic jazz-singer standards—Anita O'Day, Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald—wait a second, let me go look," she says, carrying the phone over to the turntable so that she may answer the question more precisely.
Destination reached, she lets out a laugh.
Currently in rotation? Chuck Brown's rendition of "Da Butt." You know how it goes: "Hey pretty, pretty / When you get that notion, put your backfield in motion, hey / Doin' the butt."
Yes, Miller, whose latest album, No Morphine, No Lilies, pushes jazz with a satisfyingly unpredictable improvisation, fancies herself some classic booty-shaking jams.
"I grew up outside of Washington, D.C., and was really into the D.C. go-go sound," Miller says, flipping through a pile of vinyl that's stacked presumably near her record player. "I also have Rare Essence here, and Stevie Wonder and Aretha [Franklin] and Donny Hathaway—a lot of hip-hop, a lot of funk."
Not surprisingly, Miller's wide taste manifests in her music—sweeping numbers that alternately snap and crackle at a brisk pace, or more languorously snake through beats and measures. Her love of music runs deep; Miller says she started playing music before she could even comprehend what it meant.
"I think I came out of my mother's womb wanting to play drums," she says. "From the time I could move my hands, I was beating to the radio, I was kicking to the beat."
Miller's mother, a choir director, insisted her daughter learn piano before taking on any other instruments.
"She wanted me to be able to read music and have a melodic sensibility," she says. "As a result, I've been able to work with a lot of people in different genres of music [because] I'm thinking about the music and the melody first before the rhythm and bass."
Certainly, Miller's well-regarded as both a studio and touring drummer, working extensively with the likes of Brandi Carlile, Ani DiFranco and Natalie Merchant.
Now, with her new album, a follow-up to 2004's 5am Stroll, Miller finds herself once again exploring music as a bandleader.
"When I play with singers, I'm taking on a supportive role—as a drummer I just try to support the music and not get in the way of the lyrics," she explains.
"But when I'm leading the band, I take on more of an improv role—[on tour] one song might be played one way one night and completely different on another night."
No Morphine, she says, reflects months spent on the road. And unlike her first solo album, Miller adds, it was a collaborative effort.
"The first record, I wrote a bunch of stuff and presented it to them," she says of fellow musicians Myra Melford (piano), Jenny Scheinman (violin) and Todd Sickafoose (bass). "[We're] more of a band now, and the writing and the performing and the recording really highlight that."
Conceptually, she adds, No Morphine fits her musical aesthetic. Here, each track is meant to flow into the next—no breaks, no pausing for breath.
"It's very cohesive and reflects what I was going through [personally] at the time—it gets introspective very quickly, and then it gets less heavy and more lively," she says.
The record, for sale as a download and CD, is also available on vinyl.
"This is not meant to be taken one track at a time," she says. "I'm desperately holding on to the idea that you'll listen to this the old-fashioned way, that you'll listen to the whole thing at one time."
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Chris Woodward: Being Pro-Life Isn't Just a Religious Stance
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By Chris Woodward, OneNewsNow, December 27, 2018
Abortion supporters tend to ignore pro-life advocates on the controversial topic, often discounting their argument by saying, "You're just being religious," but one pro-lifer gives many good non-religious reasons for choosing life.
"In fact, I think there are more non-religious reasons than there are even religious reasons," says Mark Powell, a Presbyterian minister in Australia. "As a Christian, I've always been pro-life, but as I stepped back and reflected on it and thought about common grace issues, I just thought there's some really powerful arguments here that relate to us as human beings."
These arguments include the fact that life begins at conception, meaning that abortion is therefore an act of murder – one in which the baby suffers unimaginable pain.
Meanwhile, Powell says a mother and her baby are not biologically one and the same thing.
"It doesn't matter whether you're religious or not," Powell insisted. "It doesn't matter whether you're a conservative or you're a progressive. I think there are just very good logical, biological reasons that are compelling arguments to say that we shouldn't abort unborn children."
The minister added that Australians are in danger of aborting themselves out of existence by taking more lives than they are adding to their population.
"I'll never forget seeing the movie, The Silent Scream, when I was at a university," Powell recalled. "I just can't sit through the entire screening without being overwhelmed with horror and sadness. The practice of abortion is a national shame."
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