University of Chicago Job Posting

CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY/IMMUNOLOGY LAB
POST: CHIEF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST, CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY LAB
SEE ATTACHMENT FOR JOB REQUIREMENT.
GOOD LUCK!

Attachment: U. Chicago Job Posting March 2012.doc

Stand-by Juror

STAND-BY JUROR
"True peace is not merely the absence of tension. It is the presence of justice." - Martin Luther King, Jr.
Exactly a month ago, I received a summon from the Sheriff of Cook County to be a "Stand-by Juror." Being an English-speaking American citizen, this is part of my civic duties. Who's counting but I get a summon every four years, I think. The very first time I got a summon to go to the Criminal Court Building at 26th Street and California, I got picked up right away as one of the jurors. That was in 2002. The case was about a driver who was speeding and driving under the influence in the Dan Ryan Expressway and killed a fireman who was standing beside his firetruck that was parked on the side of the road. The firemen were helping in a car accident. After three days of criminal hearings, jury deliberation and instructions from the judge if we did not understand something we found the accused guilty. It was a very important case and later all the jurors agreed not to talk to the press and tore all our notes. A month later the judge sentenced him in jail from 27 years to life. Also, a law was passed later that drivers must slow down whenever there's a firetruck coming and pull aside by the road.





The summon said I have to call after 4:30 pm before the service date. No excuse for I always heed the summon to get it over with. The lady said, if your last name start in E as in Echo through W as in Whiskey, you are ordered to appear at your assigned court. No escape - my last name was in the alphabet order. I was told the Criminal Court Building in Chicago was the largest in the whole United States. It's an hour in a half drive from my place so I started early the following day. A friend of mine was called as Stand-by and asked why not a court that was closer. She was told, "It's not for her convenience." I was so glad I never asked.

"Charity begins at home and justice begins next door." - Charles Dickens

The free court garage was already full at 9:30 am and I had to park on the fourth floor. All cars on both side of the road had to stop when people (mostly marching jurors) go to the Criminal Court Building. It's like we are royalties. My bag was searched and inspected, no food, no drinks and no camera. It was heavy because I brought two books with me to read.

"Justice is the crowning glory of virtues." - Cicero

I went to the third floor and showed my summon that was properly filled up about me. I was given a lot or panel number 2. There were many people in the room, maybe 500 or more? They were already watching a video about the jury system being hosted by Lester Holt (NBC Weekend Today Show and Dateline), who still had a moustache so the video was made when he was still the CBS news anchor in Chicago. His handsome son, Stefan Holt is a weekend anchor in NBC Chicago.
The video ended after an hour and the long wait started. After a while I heard somebody snoring. I thought one of the books I brought was interesting but it was not. I should have renewed Opus Dei from the library that I could not ever finished due to circumstances beyond my control. That book was an excellent reading!

To be continued...
(It's time for me to see my favorite TV show "Person of Interest")

Around 11:30 A.M, a court clerk came out and called numbers 7 and 37 or 38? I forgot. Then after 15 minutes or so called another number. Again, I forgot what number. Not my number for sure. Later, around 12 noon, he announced where to have our lunch and to be back by 1:30 P.M. We were told to remove our JUROR sticker before leaving. I went to the cafeteria located at the second floor, ordered cheeseburger and fries and chatted with other jurors about our previous experience. By 2:00 P.M. we were told that we were free to go, that we did our duty for this year and we were given a check of $17.20 for coming as a Stand-by Juror.

It is justice that ordering of society is centered. - Aristotle

The history of the jury goes back to Norman customs in the 800's. The word jury comes from the medieval Latin word jurata, meaning sworn. In the old days, jurors were once much like witnesses - called because they had knowledge of the facts. These days, a prospective juror with special knowledge about the case is rejected!

A jury is a selected group of folks from all walks of life that hears the witnesses in legal disputes and decides the facts. A courtroom trial in which a jury, also known as petit (fr: small) or petty, decides the facts is called trial by jury. Traditionally, the petit jury had 12 members. The right of an accused person to a trial by jury differs between civil and criminal cases. The U.S. Constitution, Article III Section 2, provides that that all criminal trials in federal courts shall be by jury. The Amendment VI, further describes this right. It requires that the jury be impartial, and be selected from the community where the crime was committed. The accused can ask for trial by judge without jury if he prefers.

Before each term of court, a jury commissioner or other public officer prepares a panel, or large initial list of qualified jurors. For each trial, jurors are selected by lot from this panel. The lawyers for either side may reject any prospective juror for cause by stating some reason why he or she should not serve as a juror.

Before the trial begins, the jurors swear to decide the facts fairly. They hear the testimony given by witnesses for both sides, including cross-examination. Then counsel for each side sum up or summarize the case, and the judge explains the applicable law in his instruction or charge to the jury. In criminal cases, the jury must decide whether or not the accused is guilty beyond reasonable doubt and then return an unanimous verdict of guilty, or acquit the defendant by a verdict of not guilty. A hung jury is one that cannot agree - it usually makes necessary a new trial, with new jurors. If the verdict is guilty, the judge imposes the sentence or punishment, within limits that have been fixed by the legislature. In civil suits for money damages, the jury must decide who is at fault and must determine the amount of money verdict.

Jurors receive a small payment for each day's service.

There are other types of jury - grand jury and coroner's jury. The Grand Jury has from 12 to 23 members - whose duty is to hear evidence and bring formal charges against persons believed guilty of a crime. Unlike petit jurors, grand jurors may rely on their own knowledge as well as on that of witnesses who testify. The U.S. Constitution requires an indictment by a grand jury before trial for most crimes against federal law. In cases where an indictment is not necessary, an information by the prosecuting attorney takes its place. The coroner's jury has the duty of conducting an inquest, or an investigation, in case of an unexplained death, to try to determine the cause of death where there is doubt. In some cases, its functions are performed by a professional medical examiner.

"Conscience is the chamber of justice." - Origen

Jurors are thought to be more subject to emotion, more easily swayed by eloquent lawyers and more likely swayed by public demonstrations and protests from famous political figures and celebrities. (Jurors on duty are not allowed to watch TV and read newspapers).

However, although considered to be expensive and a slow way to secure justice, the jury remains an important part of the legal system.

"I think the first duty of society is justice." - Alexander Hamilton

Judge, I rest my case.

2-Year Microbiology Position B.S./M.S. Level - FDA

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From: gottsch345@nethere.com
To: gottsch345@nethere.com
Subject: FW: 2-Year Microbiology Position B.S./M.S. Level - FDA
Date: Mon, 26 Mar 2012 16:46:54 -0500


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Sent to ISM members on behalf of the US FDA.

Food Microbiology Fellowship at FDA

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Division of Food Processing Science and Technology (DFPST) is seeking a laboratory scientist in food microbiology who will participate in proficiency testing, method validation and collaborative food safety research programs. DFPST is part of a research consortium at the Institute of Food Safety & Health (IFSH) (www.iit.edu/ifsh), located on the Moffett Campus of the Illinois Institute of Technology in Bedford Park, IL near Chicago. IFSH is a food safety research consortium of government, academic, and industry scientists.  The chosen candidate will be appointed to a 2-year fellowship position administered by Oak Ridge Associated Universities (http://orise.orau.gov/science-education/default.aspx). The fellowship position does not include federal employee benefits. 

The food microbiologist will be part of a team working in the areas of microbiology, food safety, microbial detection methods and proficiency testing. The ideal candidate must have a BS /MS degree in food microbiology or a closely related field.  The incumbent will be responsible for the design and continuous improvement of food microbiological proficiency testing programs and for assisting in microbiological method validation programs.  The candidate must have knowledge and experience working with microbiological cultures, identification of bacteria and modern food microbiological procedures including standard cultural methods, immunoassays and PCR procedures for the detection of pathogens in a variety of food matrices.  The incumbent must have technical skills to adopt, implement and troubleshoot microbiological methods and instrumentation and will be responsible for ensuring quality and safety systems are implemented in preparation for quality audits required for compliance with ISO 17025/17043 standards. In addition, the incumbent must assist in interpretation and evaluation of results to determine their validity and scientific significance. Experience and research skills such as statistical evaluation and interpretation of laboratory data in validating food microbiological methods are a plus.  Excellent verbal and written communication skills are needed.

Required Training Experience: Prefer BS/MS with 1-3 years of experience. Stipend depends upon training and experience.  The participant must be a US citizen or Permanent Resident of the United States.

FDA is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a Smoke-Free Workplace

Contact: Ravinder Reddy, Ph.D.  (Ravinder.Reddy@fda.hhs.gov )

Position Location:  6502 S. Archer Rd., Bedford Park, IL 60501

Division of Food Processing Science & Technology

Office of Food Safety, Center Food Safety & Applied Nutrition

US FDA

DHHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and has a Smoke-Free Workplace.

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Glass Skywalk Zhangjiajie and Harbin, China

SNOW AND ICE SCULPTURES

Recycled Web Page

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VIDEO LINK  http://youtu.be/I1Me7G1pY1g

Glass Skywalker
This is scarier than Grand Canyon West, AZ.
No thanks!

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Published  3/24/12   altgroup  multiply
Web Page:  Glass Skywalk - Zhangjiajie, China

ISM Spring Meeting 2012 (Revised)

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Subject: Spring Meeting
Date: Thu, 22 Mar 2012 05:53:00 -0500

Attached is a slightly revised version of the program announcement.  Please note that, if you are planning on staying at the hotel, the deadline to register at the group rate is March 31.  Details may be found in the brochure.

Also, if possible, please try to get your registrations to me by April 4.  I will be gone for a week so that would really help.  I will be back before the meeting, so please be assured that late registrations will still be accepted.  If I do not receive your checks before April 4 that is no problem; however, a faxed registration form would be great.  Thanks much!

Dick

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Philippine Fest Chicago (Piyesta Pinoy sa Chicago) 2012

PRESS RELEASE
Date: Sat, 17 Mar 2012 21:22:47 +0000
 Subject: Fwd: FW: Philippine Fest Chicago (Piyesta Pinoy sa Chicago)
 From: lfg
 To:

 This event sounds lots of fun!!

 Mary

 FYI. Please share with family members & friends.

 Here is the link to press release in the website:

 http://www.paccgc.org/pacf/?p=643

 THANKS again.

On Sat, Mar 17, 2012 at 11:17 AM, Piyesta Pinoy <piyestapinoy@gmail.com> wrote:

 Greetings.

 Can you help us promote and spread the attached press release?

 On behalf of the Piyesta Pinoy Chicago Committee, We thank you in advance for your help and support to promote our culture and heritage.

Mabuhay tayong lahat at Maraming Salamat.

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Chicago's Filipino community celebrates Piyesta at Navy Pier!

Joins Navy Pier's Neighborhoods of the World series for the first time

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 Contact: Ruben Salazar, 630-379-9636

 Adeline Fajardo, 630-580-9069

 Louella Cabalona, 708-528-6321

Yvonne T. Hortillo, 773-817-3495

 PiyestaPinoy@gmail.com
bit.ly/piyesta_chicago

CHICAGO -- Celebrate the tradition of the Filipino piyesta at Navy Pier's Neighborhoods of the World performance series at "Piyesta Pinoy" on Sunday, April 1, noon, at Crystal Gardens! Admission is free.

While already part of the Chicago Children's Museum's yearly Passport to the World series, this is the first time the Philippines is featured at Navy Pier's Neighborhoods of the World series honoring Chicago's ethnic neighborhoods and cultural diversity. The famous Crystal Gardens are located on the same floor as the Chicago Children's Museum. "Piyesta Pinoy" is a landmark opportunity to learn about Philippine culture and traditions, and the meet the community currently living in Chicago.

"Piyesta" is the Filipino translation for celebration, fiesta and festival. In the Philippines, every town and village throws a yearly a festival to honor a patron saint, to celebrate a bountiful harvest or to just have fun. “Piyesta Pinoy” adds to the Chicago Filipino Community’s beloved traditions, usually celebrated in the summer as a reminder of the homeland climate, but acknowledging our adopted country by celebrating in the spring.

"We have several outdoor events in the summer such as the Philippine Independence picnic in June and the Adobofest in September. This will be the first time that we will gather and celebrate in the spring time for a huge Philippine festival and what could be a better place to hold a fiesta in April than indoors in a garden setting at Navy Pier's Crystal Gardens," said festival organizer Ruben Salazar of the Philippine American Cultural Foundation.

Performances include the Chicago premiere of Universal Records Philippines recording artist Jay R, with additional performances by the Chicago Angklung & Rondalla Ensemble, hip hop dance group Cryptic Movement Crew, De Paul Asian Cultural Exchange, Hataw Pinoy, Hinsdale FilAm SDA Rondalla, hip hop duo IL Empire, Jeremy Calimag, Lane Tech Kapamilya Habang Buhay, Loyola Kapwa Cultural, PACF Performing Arts, folk fusion band SamaSama Project, St. Isidore Simbang Gabi Dance Crew, Sulyap Pilipino Cultural Dance Company, and Transfiguration Dance Troupe. Winners of University of Illinois at Chicago's Battle of the Bamboo contest are also scheduled to perform! Philippine Consul General Leo Herrera-Lim will give an address. It will be a lively afternoon of music, dance, colorful costumes, authentic cuisine, and local folk arts.

 R&B singer Jay R is flying in from the Philippines to sing in a segment called "Party Pilipinas in Chicago." The Philippines' Platinum Prince of Soul's career includes singing, songwriting, record-producing, acting and even modelling. Jay R has come a long way since his debut album, "Gameface" under Universal Records in 2003. Currently, he hosts GMA's variety show "Party Pilipinas", and the host of the Philippine adaptation of dating game show, "Take Me Out". To know more about Jay-R, visit his site at www.jayrsmusic.com and www.gmanetwork.com/international.

 Philippine Fest Chicago is presented by Navy Pier in partnership with the Consulate General of the Philippines and the Philippine American Cultural Foundation. "We would like to invite you, your families and friends to celebrate and be part of a fiesta, the Philippine traditional way we call “Piyesta Pinoy” right here in Chicago at Crystal Gardens in Navy Pier," said Salazar.

 For more information, visit the piyesta Web site at http://bit.ly/piyesta_chicago.

 Philippine Fest Chicago Piyesta Pinoy sa Chicago
 Sunday, April 1, 2012
 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
 Navy Pier's Crystal Gardens
 Free Admission!

Birthday Chicagoing!

 A celebration of life with friends in sweet home Chicago.

Horseshoe Casino

IF YOU DON'T PLAY, YOU DON'T WIN!Horseshoe Casino in Hammond, Indiana, is a 20-minute drive from Chicago. Whenever old folks play the slot machines and Blackjack depend whenever they get their Social Security moolah. The Dragon Room of the casino was always full of Chinese players. The Chinese are big gamblers and they know how to win. The proof is Macao, the gambling capital of Asia.

Self, I win and I lose in the penny slot machines. Play a little, win a little, lose a little. Lucky players Elizabeth won 2,400 pennies and Rose won 700 pennies. So, I go for the buffet. I heard from my friend they don't serve lobsters anymore because some buffet eaters sneak them away. I don't know how they do that?! What do they use to wrap them lobsters? Thank my tummy they still have mussels, fried shrimps and crawfish.

Beautiful decor of the Village Square Buffet

Peanuts

I LOVE PEANUTS!

Although I've been working for peanuts all my life, I still love peanuts. I've been binging on peanuts (I like them boiled) since I got my gift of big bag of peanut from Georgia this month.

Peanut is not a nut, it's a pea! They don't grow above the ground but grow on the ends of their flower stalks, which have dug into loose soil. Buds at the ends of the stalks enlarge to form peanut pods. Peanut plants bear many small, yellow, pealike flowers near the base. The plant blossoms continuously for about 2 to 3 months. It's an annual plant. The flower stalk or peg is its most distinctive feature and it may be 15 inches long.
Jars of peanut seeds found in ancient graves in Peru have been proof of their American origin, not African. Peanuts were one of the first gifts the Indians gave to the first white settlers in Virginia. Suffolk, VA, is called the Peanut Capital of the World. The 10 leading peanut States - Georgia, North Carolina, Virginia, Alabama, Texas, Oklahoma, Florida, South Carolina, New Mexico and Mississippi.
The peanut is very nutritious - one pound of roasted nuts or peanut butter contains more calories, protein, minerals, and vitamins than a pound of beefsteak.
Some peanut products: salad oil and dressings, packing oil for fish, illuminating oil, massage oil, deep-fat cooking, margarine, soap, cosmetics (face powder, shampoo, shaving cream), medicines, explosives (used in nitroglycerine), plastic filler, insulation and sweeping compounds. The vines, hulls, and peanut skins make livestock feed. Peanuts are food for humans except to those who are allergic and can be deadly to them when eaten.

THE SECRET BLACK DOCTOR

Power Point:
The secret story of Dr. Naki in apartheid days of South Africa.

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ON THE ROCKS!

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Published  3/7/12  altgroup  multiply
Web Page: Rock Landmarks Power Pont

Immaculate Contraception

SANDRA FLUKE, OUR LADY OF IMMACULATE CONTRACEPTION -The liberal Democrats and women's lib with the blessings of Queen Pelosi and Messiah Obama have found Our Lady of Immaculate Contraception in Ms. Sandra Fluke, a 30-yr old law student at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., one of Catholic universities in the United States run by Jesuit fathers. She overtly testified in Congress more than two weeks ago, a substitute and a set up it turned out by Madam Nancy, that she and her fellow sisterhood need free birth control pills for their sexcapades to be included in the healthcare plan of her Catholic school in which she's under a scholarship program. In her testimonial, she and her crusading cohorts have to pay in the amount of $1,000 (or is it $3,000?) for contraceptive pills to feed their genitals! OMG! How could that be? I though we are all individual in our own right and what we do with our own body is nothing but our own business. No wonder Rush Limbaugh, the Attila the Hun of "Conservatism" and the mega-mouth of EIB (Excellence in Broadcasting) http://www.rushlimbaugh.com and http://www.wlsam.com 11:00 am - 2:00 pm CST, made his opinion very loud and clear to his Dittohead listeners (20 million) calling her a "slut" and a "prostitute" - if may I say a common expression said occasionally by common folks. I even hear on SNL (Saturday Night Live) skit the expression, "You ignorant slut!" Of what I've seen in few of Ms. Fluke's interview by the media, she's very well spoken and has the look of a victim of her vaginal culture and sensitivity. Does she and her crusading sisters need help with that? I pray not! I was kind of disappointed with Rush Limbaugh for apologizing to her. As a Dittohead, one should never apologize if what was said was right at that particular time because it was thought to be the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. The liberal Democrats and Ms. Fluke should thank Rush Limbaugh for calling her slut affectionately, thereby elevating her as poster child and the face of contraceptive martyrdom. Right. Tit for tat. What goes around comes around. I, myself, love to boycott advertisers when I don't like what was said about all my favorites. Right. I don't listen to any Democrat leaning mainstream media and shows. Turn it off! I have been a Limbaugh radio listener since 1989. Because he says what I think myself. I'm not Conservative but I am a pragmatist Republican. I have my own sensible mind and no one can tell me, not even him can tell me what to do. He attacks the Right, the Left and the in-between. He's entitled to it because the Freedom of Speech is a God-given right and should never be extinguished. Maybe I should not go ahead with my AOL subscription. Did I read Rush Limbaugh order a lot from ProFlowers? Well, they just lost a customer from Limbaugh! Hey, always express yourself in any way you can to get to the point!


Published  3/7/12  lib's labyrinth blogspot