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Human Endogenous Retrovirus K in Astrocytes Is Altered in Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's disease (PD) is the most common neurodegenerative movement disease with a global prevalence of approximately 8.5 million cases. PD is clinically characterized by loss of dopaminergic neurons, causing motor symptoms of rest tremor, rigidity, and bradykinesia. It is pathologically characterized by the presence of α-synuclein aggregates in neurons. PD is a complex polygenic disease, with more than 20 genes implicated in the disease process.
Concurrent Photooxidation and Photoreduction of Catechols and Para-Quinones by Chlorophyll Metabolites
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Embodied’s AI robot Moxie designed for kids - with limits Original
video Artificial intelligence could become your child’s new best friend. California-based Embodied has created Moxie – a robot companion designed to support social, emotional and cognitive development in children ages 5 to 10. While AI can often feel mysterious, Moxie – with its blue body and big, curious eyes – provides a tangible application of the fast-growing technology, to the tune of $799.
Event: Verizon 5G Is 'Changing the Game' for the Tech Industry
Katherine Phan Katherine Phan is dot.LA’s Director of Events. Katherine has years of experience producing events, activations and summits working with startups to Fortune 500 companies in industries such as tech, film, television, fashion and lifestyle. Katherine holds a bachelor’s degree from UCLA. During her down time, she enjoys being an armchair expert in film and food.
Nominations Are Open for Our Summit LA Pitch Showcase
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Nominations Are Open for Our Summit LA Pitch Showcase
Katherine Phan Katherine Phan is dot.LA’s Director of Events. Katherine has years of experience producing events, activations and summits working with startups to Fortune 500 companies in industries such as tech, film, television, fashion and lifestyle. Katherine holds a bachelor’s degree from UCLA. During her down time, she enjoys being an armchair expert in film and food.
Behind Her Empire: Logan Hollowell on Forging Her Jewelry Company from Vision and Grit
Nominate Innovators for dot.LA's Startup Awards We are thrilled to announce the dot.LA Startup Awards 2021, a celebration of the most innovative people and companies in the L.A. startup and tech community. The event will be hosted live on Friday, October 29th, during the dot.LA Summit. We will recognize and celebrate L.A.'s most coveted startup pioneers, rising tech companies and disruptive innovators. Nominations are open for company submissions in six categories.
Event: The Startup/ Venture Relationship With Clash and Seven Seven Six
Katherine Phan Katherine Phan is dot.LA’s Director of Events. Katherine has years of experience producing events, activations and summits working with startups to Fortune 500 companies in industries such as tech, film, television, fashion and lifestyle. Katherine holds a bachelor’s degree from UCLA. During her down time, she enjoys being an armchair expert in film and food. What should be the relationship between every startup and their investor?
LA Venture: Act One Ventures' Alejandro Guerrero on Bringing More Diversity to Venture Capital
Minnie Ingersoll Minnie Ingersoll is a partner at TenOneTen and host of the LA Venture podcast. Prior to TenOneTen, Minnie was the COO and co-founder of $100M+ Shift.com, an online marketplace for used cars. Minnie started her career as an early product manager at Google. Minnie studied Computer Science at Stanford and has an MBA from HBS. She recently moved back to L.A. after 20+ years in the Bay Area and is excited to be a part of the growing tech ecosystem of Southern California.
Uncovering pathophysiological changes in frontotemporal dementia using serum lipids
Abstract Blood serum is enriched in lipids and has provided a platform to understand the pathogenesis of a number of human diseases with improved diagnosis and development of biomarkers. Understanding lipid changes in neurodegenerative diseases is particularly important because of the fact that lipids make up >50% of brain tissues.
Invisible Life - TheWrap Screening Series
International By Katherine Phan | November 27, 2019 Location: Landmark, Date & Time: Monday, December 2, 2019 Screening at 4:00PM (Check-in: 3:30PM) Description: Rio de Janeiro, 1950. Eurídice, 18, and Guida, 20, are two inseparable sisters living at home with their conservative parents. Although immersed in a traditional life, each one nourishes a dream: Eurídice of becoming a renowned pianist, Guida of finding true love.
After Parkland - TheWrap Screening Series
Documentary By Katherine Phan | November 22, 2019 Location:MONICA FILM CENTER, 1332 2nd Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401 Date & Time:Thursday, December 5, 2019Screening at 7:00PM (Check-in: 6:30PM) Description: Millions of parents wave their children into school, placing their trust in the sanctity of a classroom. For much of the country, school shootings remain distant, seen as tragedies that plague faraway towns.
Nationwide 'All American Gospel' Vocal Competition Canceled
All American Gospel, a national Christian vocal competition organized by Church Communication Network (CCN) Entertainment and Los Angeles-based Barna Films, has been canceled just one month after its launch. By Katherine T. Phan, Christian Post Reporter LOS ANGELES All American Gospel, a national Christian vocal competition organized by Church Communication Network (CCN) Entertainment and Los Angeles-based Barna Films, has been canceled just one month after its launch.
Fuller Seminary Begins New Year With Celebration of Unity Among Diversity
Fuller Theological Seminary celebrated the beginning of its 58th academic year with a special chapel service marked by the year's theme ''Unity.'' By Katherine T. Phan, Christian Post Reporter PASADENA, Calif. Fuller Theological Seminary celebrated the beginning of its 58th academic year with a special chapel service marked by the year's theme "Unity." The Festival of Beginnings, a celebration service for the first week of the academic year, was held on Sept.
Convocation Speech with Jesus Reference Sparks Controversy at Dartmouth College
A convocation speech made last Tuesday by Dartmouth College's Student Body President with references to Jesus has sparked controversy on the Ivy League campus, leading to the publishing of a retaliating cartoon and the resignation of the Assembly's By Katherine T.
Biola University Dedicates New San Diego Campus
Biola University held a dedication ceremony Thursday night for its new extension campus in Vista, Calif. The San Diego site, located on the first 7,701 square-foot floor of a three story commercial building, is the newest of seven locations that hous By Katherine T. Phan, Christian Post Reporter Biola University held a dedication ceremony Thursday night for its new extension campus in Vista, Calif.
Azusa Pacific University's 20-Year Expansion Plan Approved
A $550-million plan to construct new dormitories, parking structures, and a 3,000-seat performing arts facility on APU campuses over the next 20 years was approved by the Azusa City Council on Monday. By Katherine T. Phan, Christian Post Reporter LOS ANGELES A $550-million plan to expand Azusa Pacific University (APU) over the next 20 years was approved by the Azusa City Council on Monday.
'Rock the Park' Festival to Reach Unchurched through Hard Rock Music
Producers of two of the largest Christian concert festivals on the West Coast are launching Rock the Park, a 20-hour event full of hard rock music followed by unabashed evangelistic preaching. By Katherine T.
Christian Colleges Offer Free Tuition, Donations to Katrina-Affected Students
Member campuses of the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU) are helping students displaced by Hurricane Katrina in anyway they can. By Katherine T.
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary Relocates to Atlanta
The flooding of the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (NOBTS) campus in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina has forced the school to move its classes and operations to its North Georgia Extension Center. By Katherine T. Phan, Christian Post Reporter The flooding of the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (NOBTS) campus in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina has forced the school to move its classes and operations to its North Georgia Extension Center.
Lousiana Churches Join Statewide Day of Prayer for Katrina
Christians went to their local churches to pray for Hurricane Katrina's victims and relief efforts on Wednesday, the day Louisiana Gov. Kathleen Blanco had designated as a statewide day of prayer after ordering complete evacuation of New Orleans. By Katherine T. Phan, Christian Post Reporter Christians went to their local churches to pray for Hurricane Katrina's victims and relief efforts on Wednesday, the day Louisiana Gov.
Edmund Robb Jr., Prominent United Methodist Evangelist, Dies
By Katherine T. Phan, Christian Post Reporter A memorial service was held Dec. 17 in Marshall, Texas, for the Rev. Dr. Edmund W. Robb Jr., a noted United Methodist evangelist, former chairman of the board of the Good News evangelical caucus, a life trustee of Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Ky, and a founder of the Institute on Religion and Democracy. Robb, 78, died in his hometown of Marshall, Texas on Dec. 14.
Bishop Evangelizes During Christmas Eve Football Game
By Katherine T. Phan, Christian Post Reporter The NFL Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers will play against each other on Christmas Eve for the Northern Division Championship at 2 p.m. This event stirred up controversy as many Christians denounce the placement of the game on this date because it conflicts with church services. However, Bishop Sally Dyck of the United Methodist Church in Minnesota sees this game as a golden opportunity to evangelize.
Annual Letter Honors and Informs Martin Luther King of Nation's Racial Progress
By Katherine T. Phan, Christian Post Reporter Bishop Woodie W. White continues the twenty-nine year tradition of writing a birthday letter to his late colleague, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to inform him of the progress of the civil rights and spirituality movement in America. Americans celebrate and honor the late Rev. Kings memory on the third Monday of every January.
Methodists Produce Christmas Play by Developmentally Disabled Adults
By Katherine T. Phan, Christian Post Reporter United Methodist Church has a fondness for ways to celebrate Christmas. Just one of its churches, Roswell United Methodist Church in GA have begun to produce an annual Christmas play. The play is special because of its performers. Members of Noah's Ark Sunday School class, a ministry serving about 30 developmentally disabled adults, put together a Christmas play bringing warmth to the audience for three years.
Churches Warm Seamen's Heart this Christmas Season
By Katherine T. Phan, Christian Post Reporter Methodist churches are celebrating the giving spirit of Christmas in creative ways. A confederation of River Friendly Churches help the crewmembers, working this Christmas, receive some tender loving care while they're away from home. More than 100 churches in 11 states participate in the Seamens Church Institute, a year-round ministry. Crewmen usually work one month, and then take 15 days off.
Missionaries Find Open Hearts in Ukraine
By Katherine T. Phan, Christian Post Reporter Recently, Ukraine has seen the work of the Holy Spirit as missionaries find open hearts that seek the truth. United Methodists Fred and Stacy Vanderwerf wonder why God sent them to Ukraine to lead a Methodist campus ministry, Pilgrim. Could it be a spiritual revival in Ukraine? Protestantism is a mystery to a city that traditionally houses Greek Catholic, Russian Orthodox and Ukrainian Orthodox faiths.
Church Woman Leader Speaks on Inclusiveness
By Katherine T. Phan, Christian Post Reporter A new chief executive has assumed leadership of the United Methodist Commission on the Status and Role of Women. Garlinda Burton, a woman and an African-American, speaks of her strong views on gender and racial equality, both of which are still currently lacking in the United Methodist denomination. The commission first began to monitor high church bodies early last decade, in 1992.
UMC Publishes 2004 Books of Discipline, Resolutions
The new United Methodist 2004 Book of Discipline and the 2004 Book of Resolutions just came out, and as United Methodist News Service points out, they're just in time for Christmas. By Katherine T. Phan, Christian Post Reporter The new United Methodist 2004 Book of Discipline and the 2004 Book of Resolutions just came out, and as United Methodist News Service points out, they're just in time for Christmas. These two books are the denomination's rulebook, and they're revised every four years.
The UMC Takes Issue with Tax Policy
By Katherine T. Phan, Christian Post Reporter The UMC is once again at the forefront of national policy, and poverty and its causes are scrutinized. United Methodist Church (UMC) official, John Hill takes issue with the nation's tax policy and questions whether tax revenue is indeed fairly raised on television. United Methodist Church told MSNBC viewers on Dec. 15 that the nation ought to discuss the morality behind the tax codes of this nation. The implication is that they're not.
NCC Sponsors Christmas Eve Broadcast Service on ABC-TV
The National Council of Churches USA has announced sponsorship of a special Christmas Eve church service in Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip on Dec. 25. By Katherine T. Phan, Christian Post Reporter The National Council of Churches USA has announced sponsorship of a special Christmas Eve church service in Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip on Dec. 25. The service will be broadcasted on ABC's large television network of more than 220 affiliates at 1:30 AM EST.
Idaho Pastors Teach Grace by Offering to Payoff $10,000 in Parking Tickets
Pastors of a cross-denominational group in Idaho will demonstrate Gods teaching of grace on Saturday by offering to pay up to $10,000 in parking tickets for anyone who comes to City Hall and simply ask. By Katherine T. Phan, Christian Post Reporter Pastors of a cross-denominational group in Idaho will demonstrate Gods teaching of grace on Saturday by offering to pay up to $10,000 in parking tickets for anyone who comes to City Hall and simply ask.
UCC Pushes to Air Ad; Conservatives Advise Otherwise
By Katherine T. Phan, Christian Post Reporter NBC and CBS have refused to run a commercial for the United Church of Christ on the grounds that the message "implies acceptance of gay and lesbian couples," according to the United Church of Christ. The UCC filed a complaint with the Federal Communications Commission to deny license renewalsto WFOR-TV (CBS) and WJVY-TV (NBC) and their parent companies, Viacom Inc. and General Electric, respectively.
PBS Documentary On Lesbian Pastor
By Katherine T. Phan, Christian Post Reporter The Methodist church that well-known lesbian pastor, Beth Shroud, who was recently stripped of ministerial credentials, used to minister at, is the focal point of PBS's documentary, "The Congregation." A church trial court found Stroud guilty on Dec. 2, 2004 of being a self-avowed practicing homosexual, which is not acceptable for pastors under church law, and the court removed her ministerial credentials, but she remains as a lay employee.
The United Methodists To Join Week of Prayer
By Katherine T. Phan, Christian Post Reporter The Methodist Church has been invited to join with other Christians to observe the worldwide Week of Prayer set for Jan. 18-25. The top officials are now encouraging the denomination's local congregations to pray for peace during the Week of Prayer. The purpose of the Week of Prayer is to unite all Christians in a great demonstration of faith and to let God hear the combined voices.
Well-known Atheist Now Believes in God Based on Scientific Evidence
By Katherine T. Phan, Christian Post Reporter British philosophy professor Antony Flew, 81, who was a leading champion of atheism, said in a video released Thursday that he now believes in God after being an atheist since age 15, reported The Associated Press. A super-intelligence is the only good explanation for the origin of life and the complexity of nature, said Flew who arrived at the conclusion that God exists based on scientific evidence.
Faith Organizations Sign Onto International Code For Addressing AIDS/HIV
By Katherine T. Phan, Christian Post Reporter AIDS awareness week launched, and 160 organizations have signed onto the new "Code of Good Practice for NGOs Responding to HIV/AIDS," and at least 19 of them are faith-based. Faith communities all across the globe are living with HIV and AIDS, and are also on the front line of responding with care, support and education for prevention, said Linda Hartke, coordinator of the Ecumenical Advocacy Alliance.
Ukrainian Methodists Amidst Mass Election Protests
By Katherine T. Phan, Christian Post Reporter United Methodists are close to the action as mass protests broke out in Ukraine against falsified Nov. 21 presidential run-off election between Russian-backed Prime Minister Viktor F. Yanukovych and a challenger from the western part of the country, Viktor A. Yushchenko. For youths who were taught Christian values of truth and justice, it was a chance to transform beliefs into action.
UMC Launches Insurance Company
By Katherine T. Phan, Christian Post Reporter An insurance company was launched by the UMC's financial board earlier this week to save money. Although the ministry is taking on some risk, it is more beneficial in the long-run. The captive insurance company will be owned by many insured parties who share in the risk. ¡°We¡¯re currently paying millions of dollars ...
Hispanic Caucus Issues Resolution Against Racism At Theological Seminary
By Katherine T. Phan, Christian Post Reporter Iiliff School of Theology has been charged with institutional racism against its former president, the Rev. David Maldonado, who stepped down because of leadership difficulties.
New Billy Graham Training Center Bible Tackles Modern-Day Issues
The first answer Bible compiled by the BGEA sheds Biblical light on modern-day issues such as abortion, sexuality, and suicide. By Katherine T. Phan, Christian Post Reporter While Billy Grahams recent four-day crusade in Los Angeles may be his last one held on the West Coast, people can still receive words of wisdom from a new Bible developed by the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. , the only answer Bible every compiled by the BGEA, released on Nov. 15.
Lesbian Methodist Pastor to Face Trial Next Week
Methodists pay close attention to the trial of Rev. Beth Shroud, a ''self-avowed practicing homosexual,'' because of its possible implication's for the denomination's future laws By Katherine T.
Penn. School District Offers 'Intelligent Design' Book as Alternative to Evolution Theory
By Katherine T. Phan, Christian Post Reporter A Pennsylvania school district thought to be the first school to teach Intelligent Design released a statement on Friday clarifying that its procedural statements to be read as part of its biology curriculum is only an attempt to present a balanced view and not teach religious beliefs. The Dover Area School District decided on Oct. 18 it would make alternative theories to evolution available to students.
Church Is Fighting AIDS in Mozambique by Fighting Cultural Barriers
By Katherine T. Phan, Christian Post Reporter Cultural differences have prevented the people from understanding AIDS as organizations distribute condoms, but churches are fighting back with the Word of God. United Methodist Bishop Joao Somane Machado said, after the civil war ended in 1992, Mozambique began to trade with Zimbabwe, South Africa, Zambia and Malawi.
Methodist Church Will Send Aid Workers To Darfur
The United Methodist Committee on Relief is upping its involvement in the Sudanese crisis by adding direct personnel aid to its current solutions of advocacy and financial aid. By Katherine T. Phan, Christian Post Reporter By January 2005, UMCOR will send a team of humanitarian workers to the displaced people suffering in Darfur.
Methodists Hold First Nordic and Baltic Youth Conference in Finland
By Katherine T. Phan, Christian Post Reporter Over the weekend, the first ever Methodist Northern European youth leadership conference was held. Representatives came from six Nordic and Baltic nations: Norway, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania for fellowship and training. "This is a historic gathering," said Bishop Øystein Olsen.
Church World Service Delegation Meets With Christians In Middle East
By Katherine T. Phan, Christian Post Reporter A meeting between US and Middle East church officials have left them all citing a stronger bond between Christians in the US and Christians in the Middle East as a necessary priority. The meeting highlights that the Middle East is not all Muslim. A five-person delegation, sponsored by Church World Service traveled around the Middle East from Oct. 23-Nov. 1 to Cairo, Egypt; Beirut, Lebanon; Damascus, Syria; Amman, Jordan; Jerusalem and Bethlehem.
Discipleship Made Top Priority At UMC Bishops Conference For 2005-8
By Katherine T. Phan, Christian Post Reporter This falls heralds a great development in churches as the UMC Council of Bishops propose a new leadership strategy for 2005-08. At the bishops conference, they decided to make disciple-making and world transformation top priorities for the next four years, claiming that there is no greater calling than making disciples of Christ (UMNS). This comes at the perfect time, when concerns are growing over the lack of a new generation of lay leadership.
Liberia-Faith Leaders Meet In Response To Violence
By Katherine T. Phan, Christian Post Reporter Violence erupted in the capital of Liberia over the Oct. 31 weekend. It was previously believed that the cause was religious, but this was found to be false. Nonetheless, Christian/Muslim leaders cooperated to end the youth gang-style fighting and unrest in the streets and provided repatriation assistance of ex-combatants. UMNS reports that after the violence, Christian and Muslim religious leaders met in a decisive effort to calm the violence quickly.
Interview with Rev. Larry Pickens
By Katherine T. Phan, Christian Post Reporter The year 2004 marked the year of a rigorously fought election on issues of faith, where for the first time, the political arena gave way to moral values. Rather than being dominated by concerns over the economy and national defense, the American public resounded a yes to issues of faith, as more than 50% of the popular vote went to incumbent President Bush, which has not happened since his fathers win in early 90s.
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