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"The Science Behind UFOs" – Stanton Friedman Debunks Skeptic Phil Plait & Astronomy Magazine in Open Letter!

By ScottCWaring

Letter By Stanton Friedman UFO Researcher & Scientist
www.stantonfriedman.com
April 11, 2013

As a scientist who has been studying the UFO evidence since 1958, I must commend ASTRONOMY for publishing such a splendid example of the intellectual bankruptcy of the pseudoscience of anti-ufology ,namely Phil Plait’s “The Science Behind UFOs” (May 2013). He avoids all the science! There are 5 large scale scientific studies. None are mentioned. There are at least 12 PhD Theses about UFOs. None are mentioned. There are numerous radar visual accounts. None are mentioned. There are more than 5000 Physical Trace Cases collected by Ted Phillips from 95 countries. None are mentioned. There are a number of well investigated UFO abduction cases investigated by Professionals such as Psychiatrist Dr. John Mack of Harvard. None are mentioned.

The largest study is “Project Blue Book Special Report No. 14” done by engineers and scientists at Battelle Memorial Institute under contract to the USAF. It has over 200 tables, charts, graphs, maps, etc and deals with 3201 UFO sightings of which 21.5% were finally listed as UNKNOWNS, completely separate from the 9.3% listed as Insufficient Information. The better the quality of the sighting the more likely to be an UNKNOWN.A chi-square statistical analysis showed that the probability that the UNKNOWNS were just missed knowns was less than 1%.

The 247 page ”Symposium on Unidentified Flying Objects: Hearings Before the Committee on Science and Astronautics, U.S. House of Representatives” ,July 29, 1968, provides testimony from 12 scientists , three of whom were astronomers. One was Dr. J. Allen Hynek, Chairman of the Astronomy Department at Northwestern University, and for more than 20 years consultant to the USAF Project Blue Book. His book “The UFO Experience: A Scientific Inquiry” should be required reading and contains many intriguing sightings. The most comprehensive presentation was by Dr. James E. McDonald, Senior Physicist in the Department of Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Arizona. He covered 41 separate cases including sightings by astronomers such as Dr. Clyde Tombaugh, the discoverer of the planet Pluto, and multiple witness radar visual cases.

The University of Colorado’s “Scientific Report on UFOs “(The Condon Report) included information on 117 cases of which, according to a special UFO Subcommittee of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 30% could not be identified..This book has the folllowing statement about the Trent Photo from McMinnville, Oregon, May 1950, noted by Plait. “This is one of the few UFO Reports in which all factors investigated, geometric, psychological,

From: http://www.ufosightingsdaily.com/2013/04/the-science-behind-ufos-stanton.html

University Emphasis On Race Not Contributing To The Economy?

By Suzanne Eovaldi

The hypocrisy of American academia centers on a craving for donated, capitalist dollars but with no caveats. The miserable state of university and college intellectual achievements runs parallel with the stream of leftist ideology that began back in the 60s, interestingly enough the years when the Bill Ayers/Weatherman group began its reign of in-country terror.

When philanthropist Thomas Klingenstein got the drift of how Bowdoin College President Barry Mills felt about the evils of conservatism, the wealthy realist took action. ”Diversity of ideas at all levels of the college is crucial for our credibility and for our educational mission,” he said as he commissioned the National Association of Scholars (NAS) to research the Maine colleges’ real diversity composition.  “There’s the obsession with race, class, gender and sexuality as the essential forces of history and markers of political identity,” plus the dedication of sustainability of the planet to keep it safe from capitalism.  And Klingenstein’s criticism of Bowdoin’s phony dedication to diversity proved correct as the NAS research showed the “college has no curricular requirements that center on the American founding or the history of the nation,” but only courses centered on race, class, gender, or sexuality.

The political imbalance of moving the academic world from one of a collegiate education into one of identity politics and liberal progressivism is ruining America’s very foundations and turning out generations of young people ill-equipped to run or to love the United States.  How ironic that the alma mater of the great American author Nathaniel Hawthorne would turn away from honoring the greatness of the very country he said no longer needed to look to Europe for intellectual inspiration. Just consider the audacity of Northwestern University hiring Bernardine Dohrn for its law school to instruct in Family Law or the hiring by the University of Illinois (Chicago) of her husband Bill Ayers to teach much the same subject.  Having authored his new progressive educational theories, Ayers initiated the Hyde Park salon that launched Barack Obama’s anti-capitalist, anti-American political career in order to fundamentally change this great nation.  And that, they are doing.  What kind of example is being given to students who take a course from a woman who, even though she received a law degree from the University of Chicago in l967, was refused admission to the NY Bar?

When the more balanced president of the University of Illinois saw fit not to grant Ayers the Emeritus distinction, the Illini faculty rose up in angst; and now this wise man has been replaced with a left-coast feminist who presided over this past spring’s Sex Week, which paid homage to the Big Orgasm!

Unless parents and big donors unite to stop what is going on across our nation in the name of what is called a university education, we can give up on America once again being called the world superpower.  The millions of dollars in debt being carried around by students and their parents are pitiful ransoms of our country’s heritage, brave founders, and brilliant founding documents! The

From: http://www.westernjournalism.com/university-emphasis-on-race-not-contributing-to-the-economy/

Brad Blalock joins Prudential Fixed Income Institutional Consultant Relations

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Brad Blalock joins Prudential Fixed Income Institutional Consultant Relations

NEWARK, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Prudential Fixed Income today announced that Brad Blalock has joined the Institutional Consultant Relations team as a principal. In this role, he is responsible for developing strategic relationships with institutional consultants and building support in this channel for Prudential Fixed Income strategies and capabilities. Prudential Fixed Income, among the largest fixed income managers in the United States, is an asset management business of Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYS: PRU) .

Before joining Prudential, Blalock was a founding principal of Lockwell Investment LLC, with oversight of sales and consultant relations, based in New York. Earlier, he worked at Morgan Stanley Investment Management, Inc., as an executive director and global co-head of consultant relations. From 1993 to 2007, Blalock was with Mercer Investment Consulting, Inc., most recently as US director of consulting and worldwide partner.

Blalock received a BS degree in actuarial science from the University of Illinois, and an MBA in finance from Northwestern University. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.

Blalock is also a co-author of the section “Cash Balance Pension Plans” in the book Positioning Pensions for the Twenty-first Century.

“Brad brings great energy, and valuable perspective to our efforts globally,” said Miguel Thames, managing director and head of U.S. sales and global consultant relations at Prudential Fixed Income.

Prudential Fixed Income, with $395 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2012, offers institutional investors needs-based solutions across all fixed income markets, with a focus on credit strategies and liability-driven investing. Prudential Fixed Income has portfolio management and research teams in Newark, N.J.; London and Singapore. For more information, please visit http://www.prudentialfixedincome.com.

Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYS: PRU) , a financial services leader with approximately $1.060 trillion of assets under management as of December 31, 2012, has operations in the United States, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Prudential’s diverse and talented employees are committed to helping individual and institutional customers grow and protect their wealth through a variety of products and services, including life insurance, annuities, retirement-related services, mutual funds, investment management, and real estate services. In the U.S., Prudential’s iconic Rock symbol has stood for strength, stability, expertise and innovation for more than a century. For more information, please visit http://www.news.prudential.com.

CORRECTING and REPLACING Interbrand Appoints Tim Newby as Chief Executive Officer of BrandWizard

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CORRECTING and REPLACING Interbrand Appoints Tim Newby as Chief Executive Officer of BrandWizard

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Third graph, second sentence of the release dated April, 8, 2013 should read: including P&G, Citibank, Coca-Cola, and McDonald’s (sted including Proctor & Gamble, Altria, Nestle, and McDonald’s). Also, the fourth graph, second sentence should read: marchFIRST (sted matchFirst).

The corrected release reads:

INTERBRAND APPOINTS TIM NEWBY AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF BRANDWIZARD

Interbrand, the world’s leading brand consultancy, announced today that Tim Newby has been named Chief Executive Officer of BrandWizard, the digital arm of Interbrand that combines brand and Digital Asset Management (DAM) to bring technology solutions to brand management challenges.

Newby will be based in BrandWizard’s New York office and will report to Lee Carpenter, Interbrand’s North American CEO, and Jez Frampton, Interbrand’s Global CEO.

Most recently, Newby was Chief Operating Officer of MarketForward, a Publicis Groupe-owned company that provides customizable digital brand management tools and strategic consulting services. Newby joined MarketForward in 2004 and oversaw efforts for many of its prominent clients, including P&G, Citibank, Coca-Cola, and McDonald’s. During his tenure, Newby led the worldwide operations of BrandGuard, the company’s core enterprise-level digital management tool.

Prior to his role at MarketForward, Newby held senior leadership positions at several top advertising and technology innovation agencies where he managed global teams across key offers and services spanning sales, strategy, account management, and technical support. He has also held senior Partner positions at OgilvyOne Worldwide and marchFIRST, formerly Whittman-Hart.

“Tim brings the unique combination of business and technological acumen that is required to lead a company like BrandWizard,” said Jez Frampton, Interbrand’s Global Chief Executive Officer. “I have the utmost confidence that with his successful track record developing and growing client relationships and developing innovative technological solutions, he will prove to be a vital asset to the firm and set the stage for the next phase of BrandWizard’s growth.”

Newby succeeds BrandWizard CEO Robin Rusch, who also founded brandchannel.com, Interbrand’s award-winning news resource that covers brands and marketing.

Newby holds an MS in Communications Systems from Northwestern University and a BA in Public Relations from Illinois State University.

About Interbrand

Founded in 1974, Interbrand is one of the world’s largest branding consultancies. With nearly 40 offices in 29 countries, Interbrand’s combination of rigorous strategy, analytics, and world-class design enables it to assist clients in creating and …read more

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Nordion to Host European-Based Educational and Scientific Meetings for Liver Cancer Specialists

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Nordion to Host European-Based Educational and Scientific

Meetings for Liver Cancer Specialists

Meetings designed to support TheraSphere® treatment growth and expansion in Europe

OTTAWA, Ontario–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Nordion Inc. (TSX: NDN) (NYS: NDZ) , a leading provider of products and services for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease, will host two upcoming educational and scientific meetings to support the growth and expansion of TheraSphere® treatment in Europe. On April 11 – 12, Nordion will host its 3rd European TheraSphere User Group Meeting in Vienna, Austria and on April 18, Nordion will offer a Satellite Symposium at the 3rd Interdisciplinary Treatment of Liver Tumors (ITLT) Meeting in Essen, Germany.

“These meetings provide physicians with an opportunity for interactive, real-time discussions on industry best practices and trends in radioembolization and liver cancer therapy,” said Steve West, Nordion CEO and Chief Operating Officer, Targeted Therapies. “With the objective of expanding the adoption of TheraSphere in Europe and further developing our clinical program, these events help us share the latest developments in radioembolization to a broad physician base from various liver cancer disciplines.”

The 3rd European TheraSphere User Group Meeting will cover a variety of topics over two days with a focus on current and future trends in radioembolization presented by speakers from Italy, Germany, France and the United States.

The ITLT Satellite Symposium titled “Clearly Targeted! Looking Beyond Systemic Therapies for the Treatment of Liver Cancer” is intended to provide attendees with the latest data on radioembolization from Nordion’s three European TheraSphere Centres of Excellence. The symposium’s Chairman, Professor Stefan Pluntke, a medical oncologist from Essen Mitte hospital, will moderate the following three sessions from key presenters:

  • Targeted Liver Cancer Therapy in the Windy City. The Chicago Experience with TheraSphere®, Dr. Riad Salem, Interventional Oncologist, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois
  • The Future is Clear. The Milan Experience with TheraSphere®, Professor Vincenzo Mazzaferro, Liver Transplant Surgeon, Istituto Tumori, Milan, Italy
  • The Lesson from Essen. Latest Insights on the Use of TheraSphere®, Professor Jörg Schlaak, Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist, Essen University Hospital, Essen, Germany

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Interbrand Appoints Tim Newby as Chief Executive Officer of BrandWizard

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Interbrand Appoints Tim Newby as Chief Executive Officer of BrandWizard

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Interbrand, the world’s leading brand consultancy, announced today that Tim Newby has been named Chief Executive Officer of BrandWizard, the digital arm of Interbrand that combines brand and Digital Asset Management (DAM) to bring technology solutions to brand management challenges.

Newby will be based in BrandWizard’s New York office and will report to Lee Carpenter, Interbrand’s North American CEO, and Jez Frampton, Interbrand’s Global CEO.

Most recently, Newby was Chief Operating Officer of MarketForward, a Publicis Groupe-owned company that provides customizable digital brand management tools and strategic consulting services. Newby joined MarketForward in 2004 and oversaw efforts for many of its prominent clients, including Proctor & Gamble, Altria, Nestle, and McDonald’s. During his tenure, Newby led the worldwide operations of BrandGuard, the company’s core enterprise-level digital management tool.

Prior to his role at MarketForward, Newby held senior leadership positions at several top advertising and technology innovation agencies where he managed global teams across key offers and services spanning sales, strategy, account management, and technical support. He has also held senior Partner positions at OgilvyOne Worldwide and matchFirst, formerly Whittman-Hart.

“Tim brings the unique combination of business and technological acumen that is required to lead a company like BrandWizard,” said Jez Frampton, Interbrand’s Global Chief Executive Officer. “I have the utmost confidence that with his successful track record developing and growing client relationships and developing innovative technological solutions, he will prove to be a vital asset to the firm and set the stage for the next phase of BrandWizard’s growth.”

Newby succeeds BrandWizard CEO Robin Rusch, who also founded brandchannel.com, Interbrand’s award-winning news resource that covers brands and marketing.

Newby holds an MS in Communications Systems from Northwestern University and a BA in Public Relations from Illinois State University.

About Interbrand

Founded in 1974, Interbrand is one of the world’s largest branding consultancies. With nearly 40 offices in 29 countries, Interbrand’s combination of rigorous strategy, analytics, and world-class design enables it to assist clients in creating and managing brand value effectively, across all touchpoints, in all market dynamics. Interbrand is widely recognized for its annual Best Global Brands report, the definitive guide to the world’s most valuable brands, as well as its Best Global Green Brands report, which identifies the gap between customer perception and a brand’s performance relative to sustainability. It is also known for having created brandchannel.com, a Webby-award winning resource about brand marketing …read more

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GE Foundation Expands Commitment to Increasing Access to Healthcare with New Pilot Programs in Four

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GE Foundation Expands Commitment to Increasing Access to Healthcare with New Pilot Programs in Four Regions

GE Foundation increases its commitment to Developing Health™ in Chicago, Houston, Louisville and Los Angeles to nearly $5.5 Million

• Expands program’s impact on over one million people at more than 100 health centers

Developing Health new Community Health Center (CHC) pilot reaches across 23 centers

• Programs address cardiovascular disease, immunization, asthma and reducing ‘no-show’ rates

FAIRFIELD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– More than 60 million Americans — nearly one in five — lack adequate access to primary care in their communities1. To respond to this challenge in 2009 the GE Foundation launched GE‘s Developing Health U.S., a multi-year $50 million program focused on cities where GE has a significant business presence. As of this year, the program has reached more than 30 cities, and includes more than 100 health centers, with a total investment of $37.4 million.

Today, the GE Foundation is further expanding its commitment by partnering with local non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to launch new pilot programs in Chicago, IL; Houston, TX; Louisville, KY; and Los Angeles, CA. Each pilot program addresses a region-specific health issue such as heart disease and diabetes, childhood immunization, asthma and respiratory disease management, and patient compliance and retention.

GE recognizes there is a critical need in the U.S. healthcare system and Developing Health seeks to fill the gap in access to quality care for underserved communities. With the help of health centers and key community partners,” said Bob Corcoran, president of GE Foundation, “these grants will help to break down barriers to access and reduce the suffering of families dealing with chronic and too often debilitating disease.”

These pilot programs will address a variety of pressing health issues in under-served regions:

  • In Chicago, the program focuses on evidence-based interventions for cardiovascular disease risk. Program interventions will include community-based health screenings, outreach, referrals to Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), and follow-up and educational programs. The pilot will roll-out in conjunction with LISC Chicago and the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University in five health centers. GE Foundation will invest $250,000 over the next 12 months, bringing the Foundation’s total investment in health programs in the Chicago area to $1.5 million.
  • In Houston, GE Foundation has collaborated with the Immunization Partnership and Partners for Community Health to …read more
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Digital Insurance Appoints In-House Legal Counsel to Support Growing Employee Benefits Agency

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Digital Insurance Appoints In-House Legal Counsel to Support Growing Employee Benefits Agency

Carl Pilger Joins Team as Vice President, Legal Counsel

ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Digital Insurance (www.digitalinsurance.com), the nation’s largest and most technologically advanced employee benefits-only agency, appointed Carl Pilger as the company’s in-house legal counsel. As vice president, legal counsel, he’ll be responsible for benefits-related legal matters, education, compliance and health care reform initiatives.

“Carl is a welcome addition to the company’s leadership team,” says Annette Bechtold, senior vice president of regulatory affairs and reform initiatives at Digital. “With his extensive ERISA, employee benefits and Affordable Care Act background, Carl will be a great asset to our organization and clients.”

“This role is tailor-made for my background, allowing me to apply my skills as an advisor, educator and presenter to help Digital Insurance achieve its long-term growth objectives,” explains Pilger. “I’m confident that my expertise, particularly in health care reform compliance, will add value to the way Digital serves its customers and supports its team.”

For much of the last two decades, Pilger served successfully in a variety of legal and consulting positions, focusing on a wide array of ERISA and employee benefit sub-disciplines. He also engages in community activities as president of the East Side Baseball Association and conducts prospective enrollee interviews for Northwestern University School of Law where he graduated. Pilger earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Northwestern University, as well.

About Digital Insurance

Digital Insurance (www.digitalinsurance.com) is the largest, most technologically advanced employee benefits-only agency in the U.S. Distinguished by its focus on innovation and education, the company creates greater value for employers and inspires individuals to become more engaged health care consumers. Its largest division, Digital Benefit Advisors, is a national network of experienced, local market experts who deliver expanded offerings to businesses and organizations. Digital is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fidelity National Financial (NYS: FNF) .

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Expert Panel Explores "Higher Education in a Digital Age" at 1871

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Expert Panel Explores “Higher Education in a Digital Age” at 1871

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Virtual schools, massive online open courses (MOOCs), online learning networks and tutoring are all reshaping what it means to be a student. Exploring this major transformation, thought leaders gathered at 1871, an innovative co-working center for digital start-ups, to discuss “Higher Education in a Digital Age.”

Sally Blount, dean of Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, moderated the panel, which included DeVry president and chief executive officer Daniel Hamburger; Deborah Quazzo, education entrepreneur and founder of GSV Advisors; and Ben Jones, associate professor of management and strategy at Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.

“Adaptive learning, big-data analysis, mobile applications, gaming, online simulation and online identity verification are some of DeVry’s current educational technology pilots,” Hamburger said. “Higher education is in the middle of a major transformation with growth in career-oriented programs and in blended learning, which offers the best of both onsite and online learning. It’s fitting we engage entrepreneurs at a place like 1871 in the discussion about education innovation.”

More than 100 attended the “Higher Education in a Digital Age” expert panel event Monday, March 18, including entrepreneurs from early stage digital start-ups, investors and local education influencers.

“The demand for education is only going to go up – in the U.S. and around the world,” Jones said. “There is a huge opportunity online for continuous improvement. Once you prove a delivery system is effective, people will want it.”

The role of MOOCs, today’s challenges and opportunities in education, Chicago’s role in education innovation and untapped partnerships were discussed by the panel. Then panelists turned the table on the entrepreneurial audience and asked them to join in the conversation.

“We have to figure out how to develop competency based learning and degrees,” Quazzo said. “We have to create segmented delivery systems if we want to have our populations deliver against the job demand.”

About DeVry

DeVry’s purpose is to empower its students to achieve their educational and career goals. DeVry (NYSE: DV; member S&P MidCap 400 Index) is a global provider of educational services and the parent organization of Advanced Academics, American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Becker Professional Education, Carrington College, Carrington College California, Chamberlain College of Nursing, DeVry Brasil, DeVry University, Ross University School of Medicine and Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine. These institutions offer …read more
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Broadwind Energy Names David E. Janek President of Gearing Business

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Broadwind Energy Names David E. Janek President of Gearing Business

CICERO, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Broadwind Energy, Inc. (NAS: BWEN) named David E. Janek as president of its Brad Foote Gear Works, Inc. subsidiary, effective Monday, April 1, 2013.

Broadwind Energy President and CEO Peter C. Duprey said, “We are delighted to have Dave Janek on our team. His deep experience with global industrial manufacturers, expertise in operations and understanding of the commercial-side of the business will help us expand the market presence of our gearing offering while we build customer intimacy.”

Prior to joining Broadwind, Janek served as chief financial officer at Pettibone, LLC, a diversified global manufacturer of industrial products, including lift equipment and process machinery. Previously, he served as president of Federal Signal Corporation’s Safety and Security Systems Group, a $250 million business with 1,000 employees and a global footprint. Prior to this, he held senior leadership positions of increasing responsibility at Federal Signal, Zellweger Analytics and Woodhead Industries. Janek started his career as an auditor at Deloitte.

He holds an MBA degree from Northwestern University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Accountancy from the University of Illinois.

Janek said, “I look forward to leading the Brad Foote team in the execution of our strategy to drive profitability and cash flow, improve capacity utilization, further diversify our industrial customer base and expand our focus from loose gearing to enclosed drives.”

Janek replaces Daniel Schueller, who resigned to pursue another opportunity. Duprey stated, “We thank Dan for his many contributions to the business and wish him well in his future endeavors.”

About Broadwind Energy

Broadwind Energy (NAS: BWEN) applies decades of deep industrial expertise to innovate integrated solutions for customers in the energy and infrastructure markets. From gears and gearing systems for wind, oil and gas and mining applications, to wind towers, to comprehensive remanufacturing of gearboxes and blades, to operations and maintenance services and industrial weldments, we have solutions for the energy needs of the future. With facilities throughout the U.S., Broadwind Energy‘s talented team of 800 employees is committed to helping customers maximize performance of their investments—quicker, easier and smarter. Find out more at www.bwen.com.

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Douglas J. Swirsky Joins Fibrocell Board

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Douglas J. Swirsky Joins Fibrocell Board

Brings Extensive Experience with Capital Markets

EXTON, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Fibrocell Science, Inc. (OTC: FCSC) announced today that Douglas J. Swirsky, CPA, CFA, joined its Board of Directors. Since 2006, Mr. Swirsky has served as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Corporate Secretary of GenVec, Inc. Mr. Swirsky previously held investment banking positions at UBS, PaineWebber, Morgan Stanley, and Legg Mason. Prior to joining GenVec, Mr. Swirsky was with Stifel Nicolaus where he served as a Managing Director and the Head of Life Sciences Investment Banking. His experience also includes positions in public accounting and consulting.

“Doug brings extensive and wide-ranging financial expertise to our Board,” said David Pernock, CEO and Board Chair, Fibrocell Science. “His experience in life sciences and his relationship with the capital markets is an excellent fit with our strategic direction. We’re delighted to welcome him as a new Board member.”

GenVec, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that uses differentiated, proprietary technologies to create superior therapeutics and vaccines. In his current position, Mr. Swirsky oversees all financial aspects of GenVec’s operations and works closely with the CEO and executive team on business strategy. He received his B.S. in Business Administration from Boston University and his M.B.A. from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. Mr. Swirsky is a member of the Board of Directors of PolyMedix, Inc.

About Fibrocell Science, Inc.

Fibrocell Science, Inc. (FCSC) is an autologous cellular therapeutic company focused on the development of innovative products for aesthetic, medical and scientific applications. Fibrocell Science is committed to advancing the scientific, medical and commercial potential of autologous skin and tissue, as well as its innovative cellular processing technology and manufacturing excellence. For additional information, please visit www.fibrocellscience.com.

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All statements in this press release that are not based on historical fact are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and the provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. While management has based any forward-looking statements contained herein on its current expectations, the information on which such expectations were based may …read more
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Enhanced light-harvesting in quantum dot-metal-organic frameworks

Center for Nanoscale Materials (CNM) users from Northwestern University, working together with the Nanophotonics Group at the Argonne National Laboratory, report the functionalization of porphyrin-based metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) with CdSe/ZnS core/shell quantum dots (QDs) for the enhancement of light harvesting via energy transfer from the QDs to the MOFs. This work paves the road for the development of efficient light harvesting complexes for solar energy conversion. …read more
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Northwestern to probe founder Evans and Sand Creek Massacre

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Responding to pressure from a student alliance, Northwestern University has established a committee to investigate the history of John Evans, a university founder connected to one of the worst massacres of Native Americans in the country’s history.

The committee will consist of four Northwestern faculty members and three additional professors hailing from Yale University, the University of Illinois and the University of Arkansas.

John Evans — the namesake of the city of Evanston — was territorial governor of Colorado in 1864 when a militia of about 700 men attacked a temporary village of Southern Cheyenne and Arapaho people at Sand Creek. According to the National Park Service, the soldiers killed 165 to 200 Native Americans, about two-thirds of them women, children and elderly….

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Chicago Tribune

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http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/suburbs/evanston_skokie_morton_grove/chi-northwestern-to-probe-founder-evans-and-sand-creek-massacre-20130221,0,4742882.story

Date:
2-21-13

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