Introducing dLifeTV: For Your Diabetes Life March 20 debut

[caligirl]

New York, NY, March 2, 2005 — Sunday, March 20, marks the debut of an innovative, informational, and inspirational weekly television series for people with diabetes and those that care for them. dLifeTV is an entertaining half-hour talk and information show that will address all aspects of type 1 and type 2 diabetes—from treatment concerns to lifestyle issues. dLifeTV will also feature updates on prominent JDRF-funded research projects.

The hosts of dLifeTV are all individuals living with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, including diabetes advocate and author Nicole Johnson Baker (type 1); author and television personality Mother Love (type 2); comedian and co-host of the Tom Joyner Radio Show J. Anthony Brown (type 2); and film and television actor Jim Turner (type 1). In addition, former NBC Chief Medical Anchor and author Dr. Bob Arnot will serve as dLife Medical Correspondent.

Check out this exciting new show by tuning in to CNBC at 7 pm (EST)/6 pm (CST)/4 pm (PST) Sundays, beginning March 20.


http://www.jdrf.org/index.cfm?page_id=101999

[LynzM]

1. Cool, thanks

I'll have to check it out. I don't feel like I need help in terms of 'lifestyle management', but if they're going to do anything about research awareness, that's cool!

[caligirl]

2. Speaking of research, The cali group is busy locating its headquarters

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2005/03/13/BAGQ0BOQH41.DTL



BAY AREA
Cities compete to host new stem cell institute
Bay Area cities are feverishly honing complex bids -- due in just a few days -- that they hope will land the headquarters of the state's new stem cell institute, a venture expected to provide both cachet and an economic boon.

The headquarters for the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine is expected to have only 50 or so administrative employees, by itself not a big number. But it will host conferences, bringing in specialists from all over the world, and is poised to be a big draw for biotech companies eager to get close to the action -- in this case, the flow of money.

And that is what has generated an intense rivalry over where it will be located.

"California probably will be the world's headquarters for stem cells,'' said Ed Penhoet, vice chairman of the institute's Independent Citizens Oversight Committee, which will select the site. "That's why we're seeing such an aggressive competition.''

The institute will be doling out up to $300 million a year in state grants and loans to California universities and institutions for stem cell research. The project was approved by voters last year with passage of Proposition 71, providing $3 billion for the landmark endeavor over the next decade.

The bids to host the headquarters are due Wednes

[LynzM]

3. Excellent

I am SO glad that somewhere in the US is continuing this research. Have you read about the mice that they cured using modified stem cells?!?

[caligirl]

4. Yes , I can't recall where but I think it involved something

so wasy and simple. Like when you can't find the car kesy , and they are right in front of you.