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- For Montpelier biology teacher, a $25,000 surprise - Times-Argus
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| For Montpelier biology teacher, a $25,000 surprise - Times-Argus Posted: 10 Oct 2009 08:36 PM PDT For Montpelier biology teacher, a $25,000 surprise
By SUSAN ALLEN TIMES ARGUS STAFF - Published: October 10, 2009 MONTPELIER – In a moving ceremony Friday that was a surprise to students and faculty alike at Montpelier High School, Gov. James Douglas presented MHS biology teacher Tom Sabo a $25,000 check as Vermont's winner of the Milken Family Foundation National Educator Awards. Winding his way through the auditorium from his seat near the back of the room, with kids standing, applauding and shouting, "We love you, Mr. Sabo," the teacher – who is young enough to be mistaken for a student – took the stage, looked at an oversized version of the check and muttered, "Wow." "That's a lot of money," a stunned Sabo said, taking the podium before a crowd that included not only students and faculty, but Vermont Education Commissioner Armando Vilaseca, the Montpelier School Board, a member of the Vermont State Board of Education, Montpelier city officials and Mayor Mary Hooper, and other dignitaries. "I look around the room and there are incredible teachers here," Sabo told the crowd. "It is a privilege working with everyone here and the students and the community here." Afterwards, he laughed at his appearance for the award – wearing a long-sleeved T-shirt, chinos and sneakers. He joked that he even had "strings hanging from my shirt." MHS Principal Peter Evans said Sabo deserved the recognition. Evans said Sabo was passionate about his work with the students, but "humble and unassuming to an absolute fault." Sabo has focused on environmental programs with the students, including launching a solar greenhouse where students grow vegetables for the school salad bar, as well as study recycling and composting. Evans said it's not unusual to find students in the greenhouse before school, picking their harvest, then watching them eat their produce at lunch, and recycle and compost the leftovers. "He helps kids see the cycle that is life," Evans said. He said students from other schools have visited MHS to observe Sabo's efforts and gone back to their own schools to start environmental programs. "You can see the respect kids have for him," Evans said. "He is respectful of them." The event was clearly fun for the MHS community. Students were called to the auditorium over the loudspeaker after their second band, filed in and took seats in the auditorium, avoiding the front few rows that held the dignitaries and other adults. The kids were happy to be out of class, but curious about the occasion. "We've been pretty mysterious about this, but in the next 15 minutes you'll find out what this is all about," Evans told the crowd as the chatter quieted, before introducing the VIPs and the next speaker, Vilaseca. "You are the most important people here, by the way," the commissioner said to applause. He noted that he was an immigrant who arrived in the United States not speaking English, but had become an education commissioner. "We've all had teachers in our lives who have made a difference. Don't let anyone hold you back from your dreams." He said the Milken Family Foundation honors teachers for their quality work. "This is Vermont's version of the Academy Awards," he quipped. How much would the winner receive, he teased? Several students stood on the stage with signs announcing the $25,000 jackpot. "Now we're talking," Vilaseca said. Douglas, who was allowed to announce the winner, joke56 d with the students, saying "I guess we don't want to keep you out of class too much longer, do we?" The kids shouted for the governor to keep talking. "I could give you my budget address, I guess," he said. He then announced the winner as Sabo, who was instantly mobbed by students as he tried to slide out of his row and make his way down the aisle and onto the stage. Sabo said he has enjoyed teaching biology and particularly focusing on environmental and sustainability projects. He meant to stay at MHS for about five years, but has been happy with the community where "we still see we're making progress." And here he is. "Thirteen years later," Sabo said.
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| How I stayed Healthy in an Office Full of Flu Patients with Gene-Eden ... - Computer Security News Posted: 11 Oct 2009 07:42 AM PDT A new press release sent out by the Center for the Biology of Chronic Disease announces that Gene-Eden, an antiviral supplement, may protect against the swine flu virus (H1N1 virus). The antiviral Gene-Eden was formulated and introduced to the market by polyDNA, a science-based biotechnology company that develops and markets nutritional supplements. Gene-Eden is an all natural, broad range, antiviral nutritional supplement that targets viruses during their latent or chronic phase. Gene-Eden's table of ingredients includes five natural extracts and a natural trace element. To decide on these ingredients, the scientists at polyDNA used a unique method. They collected thousand of scientific articles published in scientific journals. Then they analyzed the content of these articles with their in-house, proprietary, bio-informatics-based software. And finally, they used the results of the computer analysis to identify the most powerful and safe substances. A selection of the studies that include laboratory and clinical results, which show the powerful antiviral effect of the selected ingredients, can be found on the polyDNA website. Since the introduction of Gene-Eden, users of the antiviral supplement record great improvements in their health. The following sections present the wordings of the press release sent out by the CBCD. "Everyone is looking for ways to protect themselves against the swine flu virus. Let me tell you about my personal encounter with the virus. About three months ago, I read an article on Dr. Hanan Polansky's book, where he describes his discovery of the relationship between chronic viruses and chronic disease. After I read the article, I started taking Gene-Eden, a broad range antiviral supplement, to reduce the number of chronic viruses in my body. My decision to start taking Gene-Eden had nothing to do with the swine flu virus. However, about two weeks ago, a lady working in my office was diagnosed with the swine flu. The poor lady was struck hard. She stayed in bad for a few days with high fever. She had a sore throat, muscle aches, was coughing, and felt completely drained. I was worried. Since we share the same office, I was certain I was next. About a week and a half ago, I started feeling a tingling in my throat. My first thought was "Here it comes!" But than I remembered that Gene-Eden targets many viruses. So I carefully read the label on the bottle, and decided to increase my dosage to the highest recommended one, two capsules in the morning and two in the afternoon. I was amazed at the results. The tingling in my throat disappeared, and now, ten days later, I am completely healthy, no swine flu, no soar throat, no fever, nothing. Together, Gene-Eden and I beat the virus, and it surly feels great." This section includes a testimonial from a user of the antiviral supplement. This testimonial was collected in a survey conducted by the Center for the Biology of Chronic Disease (CBCD). One question in this survey asked the users to report their physical reactions to the supplement. The cited paragraph includes one answer to this question. See more information on the antiviral supplement on the Gene-Eden website. To purchase Gene-Eden, you can go to Amazon.com. The Center for the Biology of Chronic Disease (CBCD) is a non-for-profit tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)3 of the IRS tax code. The center's mission is to advance the research on the biology of chronic disease and to accelerate the discovery of a cure for these diseases. "This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. About: To find out more about Gene-Eden, the antiviral dietary supplement that targets the most common chronic viruses, including flu virus, EBV, CMV, HSV, VZV, HBV, HCV, and HPV, visit the Gene-Eden website. Gene-Eden is available on Amazon.com.  Mail this post
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| Taiwan scientists identify flood-tolerant gene in rice - PhysOrg Posted: 11 Oct 2009 09:07 AM PDT Taiwan scientists identify flood-tolerant gene in riceOctober 11th, 2009A Taiwanese scientist has said her research team has found the gene that allows rice to grow under water and believes the breakthrough could help develop other flood-resistant crops. The gene, named CIPK15, a type of enzyme, "allows rice seedlings to survive and continue to grow even when submerged in water," said Yu Su-mei, a research fellow at the Institute of Molecular Biology at Taiwan's Academia Sinica. Yu said she believed the discovery would help breeders generate new rice varieties with greater seedling growth under flood-water, which would save on labour and use of pesticides, potentially benefiting the environment. The study was published in the current issue of the Washington-based journal Science Signaling. (c) 2009 AFP |
| Glover - Carson - Times and Democrat Posted: 11 Oct 2009 07:42 AM PDT Shadana Simone Glover and Harold L. Carson, Jr., both of Orangeburg, S.C., were united in marriage at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 3, 2009, at St. Luke Presbyterian Church in Orangeburg. |
| Gene discovered for flood resistant rice - Skynews.com Posted: 11 Oct 2009 07:34 AM PDT Updated: 01:52, Monday October 12, 2009A Taiwanese scientist has said her research team has found the gene that allows rice to grow under water and believes the breakthrough could help develop other flood-resistant crops. The gene, named CIPK15, a type of enzyme, 'allows rice seedlings to survive and continue to grow even when submerged in water', said Yu Su-mei, a research fellow at the Institute of Molecular Biology at Taiwan's Academia Sinica. Yu said she believed the discovery would help breeders generate new rice varieties with greater seedling growth under flood-water, which would save on labour and use of pesticides, potentially benefiting the environment. The study was published in the current issue of the Washington-based journal Science Signaling. |
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