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February 13, 2008 | Volume 2, Issue 4

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The TurnKey Conference is GREENER!
This year's program is looking to be the best yet. The conference is going greener - session notes will be distributed on flash drives and LEED® certified professionals will be talking on topics such as "Green Design is Not a Myth in a Vivarium." Don't miss out on this exciting event. The 2008 TurnKey Conference will be held
April 17-18, 2008 in Baltimore, MD. For more details go to www.turnkeyconference.com. » Register Now

Laboratory Energy Checklist
Lou Hartman, PE, a principal of Harley Ellis Devereaux and director of the firm's Science & Research Studio and Ken Mohr, a principal of Health, Education + Research Associates who specializes in laboratory planning and design, offer this 'energy checklist.' Take a look and see if there are some simple things your facility can look at to improve in terms of energy consumption. Read the complete article, Energy Checklist: Does your facility need professional help?, offered exclusively on the ALN website.
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Ultrasound Biomicroscopy (UBM) System
InviVue™ is an ultrasound biomicroscopy (UBM) system that was specifically developed for in-utero mouse brain embryonic imaging. UBM-guided injections of DNA and retroviruses allow for the study of cell linage and genetic mutations in early brain development and longitudinal studies. The system includes micro-high frequency ultrasound technology, custom imaging software, and a choice of staging platforms.
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LAB SAFETY TIP

Forbid Smoking, Eating, and Drinking in the Laboratory
The practice of forbidding smoking, eating, and drinking in laboratories is one of the basic good hygiene practices. Unfortunately, it is often one of the most frequently disregarded. Too many people seem to have a "good reason" for continuing these bad habits. None of these reasons are good enough. » Read more

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INDUSTRY CALENDAR

February 14 - 15, 2008
Massachusetts Society for Medical Research and Southwest Association for Education in Biomedical Research - 3rd Three I's Conference
Tempe, AZ
www.msmr.org/Shaping-Conference-Registration.htm

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IN THE MAGAZINE

No Time for Training? Use 'Teachable Moments'
by Ann Marie Dinkel, RLATG
No time for training? Using "teachable moments" to maximize training opportunities.
When thinking of training, what comes to mind is usually a formal program with PowerPoint presentations, handouts, and sign-in sheets. In the face of time constraints, heavy workloads, and budget limitations, maybe it is time to reevaluate this model.

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