Nutramax Laboratories is a Maryland- and South Carolina-based nutraceutical company that develops dietary supplements for both humans and companion animals.  Nutraceuticals are natural dietary supplements that support healthy living.  The focus of the Research and Development laboratory at Nutramax is to examine the efficacy of raw materials used in our product, testing bioactivity of finished goods and support of the Product Development Department by examining the efficacy of potential blends of active ingredients for new products.   In addition to in vitro assays, both human and animal studies are also carried out to support these initiatives. 

Immunology Internship:

This internship position will focus primarily on the efficacy of an immune product on boosting the immune system.   The intern will identify biomarkers of a stimulated immune system and help to develop an assay to examine the effect of the active ingredients.    Some knowledge of quantitative real-time PCR, ELISAs and tissue culture sterile technique is preferred. 

Cellular Detoxification

This internship position will focus on the ingredients of a product line with an emphasis on cellular detoxification via the up-regulation of Phase II detoxifying enzymes.  The intern will help to develop techniques to demonstrate the efficacy of the ingredients using quantitative RT-PCR to examine gene expression and perform biochemical assays to study GST activity, glutathione levels and NQO1 activity in a tissue culture system.  Some knowledge of quantitative real-time PCR, ELISAs and tissue culture sterile technique is preferred. 

To apply: Submit a resume via UMBCworks.

New to UMBCworks?  Visit http://www.shrivercenter.org/students/internco-opresearch/how-do-i-get-started/ to get started!

Saturday, September 14th

Bus Departs: Commons Loop @ 7:45am

All Guests = $15.00

We are on Ticket 16 of 56 

Juniors and Seniors, apply to gain Psychology research experience with the Maton Lab.

Ideal candidates will have:

**SPSS Experience

**taken or are currently enrolled in PSYC 331

**GPA of 3.0 or higher

**interest in qualitative research

**excellent attention to detail

**ability to learn new tasks quickly

** At least 4 hours per week to commit (based on number of credits taken, 1-3)

EVENING HOURS are also available.

See an overview of Dr. Ken Maton's lab and research topics at

http://psychology.umbc.edu/people/corefaculty/maton-2/

Interested students should email:

1) letter of interest

2) Unofficial transcript

3) Resume or Curriculum Vitae (not required, but given priority)

to tahira1@umbc.edu 

The History of Labor Day

Labor Day: How it Came About; What it Means

Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.

Labor Day Legislation

Through the years the nation gave increasing emphasis to Labor Day. The first governmental recognition came through municipal ordinances passed during 1885 and 1886. From these, a movement developed to secure state legislation. The first state bill was introduced into the New York legislature, but the first to become law was passed by Oregon on February 21, 1887. During the year four more states — Colorado, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York — created the Labor Day holiday by legislative enactment. By the end of the decade Connecticut, Nebraska, and Pennsylvania had followed suit. By 1894, 23 other states had adopted the holiday in honor of workers, and on June 28 of that year, Congress passed an act making the first Monday in September of each year a legal holiday in the District of Columbia and the territories.

Founder of Labor Day

More than 100 years after the first Labor Day observance, there is still some doubt as to who first proposed the holiday for workers.

Some records show that Peter J. McGuire, general secretary of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners and a cofounder of the American Federation of Labor, was first in suggesting a day to honor those "who from rude nature have delved and carved all the grandeur we behold."

But Peter McGuire's place in Labor Day history has not gone unchallenged. Many believe that Matthew Maguire, a machinist, not Peter McGuire, founded the holiday. Recent research seems to support the contention that Matthew Maguire, later the secretary of Local 344 of the International Association of Machinists in Paterson, N.J., proposed the holiday in 1882 while serving as secretary of the Central Labor Union in New York. What is clear is that the Central Labor Union adopted a Labor Day proposal and appointed a committee to plan a demonstration and picnic.

• Learn more about the founder of Labor Day

Advertisers on Facebook will shortly be getting some new options for sprucing up their ads with high-quality stock photographs from Shutterstock. All of Facebook’s more than 1 million active advertisers will get integrated access to millions of photos and illustrations (over 25 million, to be exact) for use in their Facebook ads.

Facebook advertisers will be able to search and choose images directly within Facebook’s ad creation tool, saving time and money. Advertisers can opt to use up to six images in their group of ads, so they can determine which one works best. It really simplifies A/B testing of your ad’s images, which should result in much better response rates over time. The great part is that you can mix in images from Shutterstock, as well as your own images and images you’ve used in previous ads.

Shutterstock images can be used in any ad using Facebook’s Ad Creation tool, whether they’re mobile, desktop, or news feed ads. These images are used at no additional cost to the advertiser.

But the nice thing is that Shutterstock contributors still get their normal royalties whenever their image is licensed via Facebook. This is a huge deal for photographers, as it means more exposure for their work and potentially more income. With more than 18 million small businesses using Facebook pages, there’s a lot of room for growth in the future.

Images used in the ads are restricted to digital size, so advertisers can’t turn around and use those images in other advertising (they’ll need to buy a regular royalty-free license if they want to do so). Royalty rates are the same or higher than those for subscription downloads.

Access to Shutterstock’s API is a great opportunity for small and medium-sized businesses, who might not have the same resources as larger companies. It gives them a more level playing field in the Facebook ecosystem, without adding a bunch of additional costs.

Overall, this is a great move on the part of both Facebook and Shutterstock, giving more opportunities for photographers and advertisers.

Do you advertise on Facebook, are you interested in the new image options? Do you provide images via Shutterstock, are you excited by the possibilities? Let us know in the comments.

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