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Posted 17 February 2012 - 01:08 AM

Alcor is pleased to announce the appointment of Lisa Shock to the position of Membership Communications Director. Lisa has participated in cryopreservation cases at Alcor and has helped out in other ways. The staff, management, and the board welcome Lisa to the Alcor staff. We also thank Life Extension Foundation for funding this new position [...]http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AlcorNews/~4/k-LUfCiKnqY

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Posted 17 February 2012 - 08:17 PM

The January-February 2012 issue of Cryonics marks the return of Alcorâ€™s magazine as a bi-monthly professionally printed publication. This issue features two major articles on cryonics and brain-threatening disorders. The first article, by Cryonics editor Aschwin de Wolf, provides a framework for thinking about identity-destroying brain diseases and discusses what Alcor members can do to [...]http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AlcorNews/~4/FkKpcQQEvTc

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Posted 24 February 2012 - 06:05 PM

The next Alcor Board of Directors meeting is now scheduled for Saturday, March 17, 2012, at 11:00 AM (MST) at the Alcor facility (7895 East Acoma Drive in Scottsdale, AZ). Members and the public are encouraged to attend.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AlcorNews/~4/4wy0SrDMOX8

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Posted 24 February 2012 - 05:18 PM

Five years have passed since Alcor held a conference. 2012 is also Alcorâ€™s 40th year. That means itâ€™s time to hold a conference this year. The date and venue are now settled: When: Friday October 19 to Sunday October 21, 2012. Where: Scottsdale Plaza, 7200 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85253. Rooms are $159/night for [...]http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AlcorNews/~4/dAmNhG2KJEk

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Posted 28 February 2012 - 09:53 PM

This is a series of eight shows produced by Tony and Ridley Scott. It’s about SF’s greatest writers and how they have influenced technology and culture. The last show is about Robert Heinlein and includes an interview with Alcor member Mark Voelker on cryonics and Robert Heinlein’s novel, The Door Into Summer. It will air [...]http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AlcorNews/~4/6tMEKtmKg6Q

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Posted 14 March 2012 - 08:18 PM

This week Alcor is launching a new version of its main website at www.alcor.org. This is the first major change to the appearance and navigation of the site since the extensive revamping in 2003. The site content remains the same, but the presentation and organization are improved. Content growth over the past decade had made [...]http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AlcorNews/~4/gZZYr_OevoE

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Posted 23 March 2012 - 01:34 AM

Fred Chamberlain III who, with his wife Linda, incorporated Alcor in 1972, was cryopreserved by Alcor on March 22, 2012. One week earlier, Fred relocated from Florida to a Scottsdale hospice. This allowed us to watch over him and respond immediately when needed. We believe that Fred received an excellent cryopreservation. More details will be [...]http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AlcorNews/~4/d6or4shlI0o

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Posted 02 April 2012 - 06:13 PM

Introducing a new class of Alcor member Supporters of Alcor who are not yet ready to make cryopreservation arrangements can now become an Associate Member by paying $10/month. Associate members are members of the Alcor Life Extension Foundation who have not made cryonics arrangements but financially support the organization. They will: receive Cryonics magazine discounts [...]http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AlcorNews/~4/E30LAezh8rc

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Posted 02 April 2012 - 06:08 PM

Communicating Cryonics Planning for the Alcor-40 conference continues to move ahead. We announced the date and venue and will send out a “Save the Date!” notice shortly. I have outlined a schedule, gathered a list of potential speakers, and have started inviting some of them. Initial invitations are tentative since we are likely to have [...]http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AlcorNews/~4/ncqXvL2mhaw

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Posted 12 April 2012 - 06:32 PM

The next Alcor Northern California meeting is Sunday, April 15th at 4pm. Please bring your favorite dish to share with friends. Also, feel free to bring a suit and towel for the pool (now heated), the sauna or the hot tub. Contact Mark Galeck at mark_galeck@pacbell.net, to RSVP. Location: 505 Cypress Point Dr Mountain View.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AlcorNews/~4/mxkIda1W7bQ

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Posted 12 April 2012 - 06:21 PM

The next Alcor Board of Directors meeting is scheduled for Saturday, May 5, 2012, at 11:00 AM (PDST) at the Alcor facility (7895 East Acoma Drive in Scottsdale, AZ). Members and the public are encouraged to attend.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AlcorNews/~4/CauB_fl6DEs

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Posted 01 May 2012 - 06:54 PM

Alcor is seeking donations for a silent auction to be held during the 40th Anniversary Conference, October 19-21, 2012. Previous silent auctions have been exciting opportunities for attendees to acquire rare art and collectibles, and provided important funding to support Alcorâ€™s mission. With help from members and supporters like you, this yearâ€™s event is expected [...]http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AlcorNews/~4/MS3K3wBmngo

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Posted 01 May 2012 - 06:50 PM

The March-April issue of Cryonics features an extensive treatment of protecting one’s cryonics arrangements against inflation through life insurance. Insurance agent and Alcor member Rudi Hoffman makes the case for “superfunding” your cryonics arrangements to keep pace with the rising costs of advanced medical procedures. The author explains the differences between the major forms of life insurance (term [...]http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AlcorNews/~4/HKAfvjFUpwc

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Posted 03 May 2012 - 05:56 PM

Are you a public Alcor member? Would you like to help Alcor increase the awareness of cryonics in your local community? If your answer is yes to these questions, Alcor would like to encourage you to participate in the new press release project. For public members who submit consent forms, Alcor will send a press [...]http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AlcorNews/~4/9WcreN8hBy8

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Posted 23 March 2012 - 01:34 AM

Alcor Co-Founder Fred Chamberlain is Cryopreserved

Fred Chamberlain III who, with his wife Linda, incorporated Alcor in 1972, was cryopreserved by Alcor on March 22, 2012. One week earlier, Fred relocated from Florida to a Scottsdale hospice. This allowed us to watch over him and respond immediately when needed. We believe that Fred received an excellent cryopreservation. More details will be [...]

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Posted 02 April 2012 - 06:13 PM

Associate Membership

Introducing a new class of Alcor member Supporters of Alcor who are not yet ready to make cryopreservation arrangements can now become an Associate Member by paying $10/month. Associate members are members of the Alcor Life Extension Foundation who have not made cryonics arrangements but financially support the organization. They will: receive Cryonics magazine discounts [...]

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Posted 03 May 2012 - 05:56 PM

New Program: Press Notification of Cryopreservation

Are you a public Alcor member? Would you like to help Alcor increase the awareness of cryonics in your local community? If your answer is yes to these questions, Alcor would like to encourage you to participate in the new press release project. For public members who submit consent forms, Alcor will send a press [...]

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Posted 12 April 2012 - 06:32 PM

Alcor Northern California Meeting

The next Alcor Northern California meeting is Sunday, April 15th at 4pm. Please bring your favorite dish to share with friends. Also, feel free to bring a suit and towel for the pool (now heated), the sauna or the hot tub. Contact Mark Galeck at mark_galeck@pacbell.net, to RSVP. Location: 505 Cypress Point Dr Mountain View.

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Posted 01 May 2012 - 06:54 PM

Silent Auction

Alcor is seeking donations for a silent auction to be held during the 40th Anniversary Conference, October 19-21, 2012. Previous silent auctions have been exciting opportunities for attendees to acquire rare art and collectibles, and provided important funding to support Alcorâ€™s mission. With help from members and supporters like you, this yearâ€™s event is expected [...]

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Posted 02 April 2012 - 06:08 PM

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Communicating Cryonics Planning for the Alcor-40 conference continues to move ahead. We announced the date and venue and will send out a “Save the Date!” notice shortly. I have outlined a schedule, gathered a list of potential speakers, and have started inviting some of them. Initial invitations are tentative since we are likely to have [...]

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Posted 14 March 2012 - 08:18 PM

New Alcor Website

This week Alcor is launching a new version of its main website at www.alcor.org. This is the first major change to the appearance and navigation of the site since the extensive revamping in 2003. The site content remains the same, but the presentation and organization are improved. Content growth over the past decade had made [...]

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Posted 02 April 2012 - 11:58 PM

Registration for the Teens and Twenties Cryonics Meeting Still Open

There are still 8 spaces available for the April 2012 Teens and Twenties cryonics meeting in Florida. If you are a funded member of a cryonics organization and meet the eligibility criteria, you can still register until Friday morning and apply for a paid scholarship to cover travel and lodging expenses. More information about the [...]

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Posted 12 April 2012 - 06:21 PM

Next Alcor Board of Directors Meeting

The next Alcor Board of Directors meeting is scheduled for Saturday, May 5, 2012, at 11:00 AM (PDST) at the Alcor facility (7895 East Acoma Drive in Scottsdale, AZ). Members and the public are encouraged to attend.

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Posted 01 May 2012 - 06:50 PM

Cryonics March-April 2012

The March-April issue of Cryonics features an extensive treatment of protecting one’s cryonics arrangements against inflation through life insurance. Insurance agent and Alcor member Rudi Hoffman makes the case for “superfunding” your cryonics arrangements to keep pace with the rising costs of advanced medical procedures. The author explains the differences between the major forms of life insurance (term [...]

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