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Integrating postpartum family planning into an existing community-based health program significantly reduces risk of preterm birth and improves birth spacing
The study, conducted in a rural area of Bangladesh, provides some of the strongest evidence yet that integrating family planning services with maternal and newborn health programs is feasible and effective in low-resources settings
Women who give birth more than once within 24 months are at substantially higher risk of facing a wide range of serious health issues. They are also more likely to have a preterm birth, which puts the child at risk. The risks are especially high for both mother and child in low-resource areas where adequate health care is often not available.
Recent studies show that the vast majority of women in low-and middle-income countries want to delay their next pregnancy for at least 2 years. Unmet need for contraception remains high, stagnant at levels from a decade ago. As a result, around half of non-first pregnancies in these countries occur at intervals that are too short. To address these challenges, governments and public health organizations are more and more looking to integrating family planning services into existing community-based maternal, newborn health (MNH) care programs. Despite this, there is little evidence about the feasibility and effectiveness of such integration. It is widely recognized that well-designed evaluation research is still urgently needed.
A new study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health found that adding postpartum family planning services to existing maternal, antenatal and newborn community health programs significantly decreased the risk of a subsequent birth within two years and reduced the risk of preterm birth. The study also showed community health care workers were able to add family planning to their package of care without undermining the effectiveness of the services they already offered.
The study was published in the July issue of the Journal of Global Health. It was conducted in Sylhet Bangladesh, a rural area where the majority of births occur at home.
The quasi-experimental study was broken into 2 arms: control and intervention. In the entire study site, community health workers (CHWs) had been providing a platform of MNH services. Both the control and intervention arms continued receiving these. Women in the intervention arm also received a family planning package of care. CHWs provided family planning information, promoted exclusive breast-feeding for 6 months, distributed short-term contraception, made referrals for long-term contraception, and made two additional home visits in the 6-month postpartum period to provide contraception and check on satisfaction with the method being used.
The study enrolled a total of 4,504 pregnant women. The analysis showed the risk of short birth interval was 19% lower in the intervention arm. It also found the risk of preterm births was 21% lower in the intervention arm.
A concern related to family planning integration activities is that while adding family planning may improve family planning outcomes, the addition of new tasks and activities may undermine MNH service delivery performance and affect outcomes. Across all measurements, researchers found no significant differences between the two arms of the study.
The findings lead researchers to conclude that this integration program, which was designed by the Healthy Fertility Study, is scalable because it reflects WHO recommendations for integrating family planning counseling, services and referrals into multiple MNCH service contact points in the health system.
"MNH programs should consider systematically integrating postpartum family planning," says Abdullah Baqui, MBBS, DrPH '90, MPH '85 a professor of International Health at the Bloomberg School and lead author of the study. "These programs would benefit from early & sustained family planning use, including exclusive breastfeeding, reducing the risk of short birth intervals and preterm birth."
Impact of integrating a postpartum family planning program into a community-based maternal and newborn health program on birth spacing and preterm birth in rural Bangladesh was written by Abdullah H Baqui, Salahuddin Ahmed, Nazma Begum, Rasheda Khanam, Diwakar Mohan, Meagan Harrison, Ahmed al Kabir, Catharine McKaig, Neal Brandes, Maureen Norton, Saifuddin Ahmed, and for the Projahnmo Study Group in Bangladesh
This study was funded by US Agency for International Development under the terms of Award No GHS-A-00-08-00002-00 (Maternal and Child Health Integrated Program (MCHIP), No. GPO-AA-05-00025-00 (Associate Cooperative Agreement with the Access Program), No.GHS-A-00-04-00002-00 (Cooperative Agreement with the Access Program), and No. GHS-A-00-03-00019-00 (Global Research Activity Cooperative Agreement with the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health).


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We visited Walt Disney World in Orlando this week, and were blessed with small crowds, and, for the majority of the time, extremely short lines. The benefit of timing a visit when the Florida kids (and many others) are already back in school!
There were two exceptions to the short queues – Soarin' at Epcot, and Toy Story Mania at Hollywood Studios. The Toy Story Mania ride consistently had extremely long queues whenever we tried. (We had better luck with Soarin' later in the evening.)
My family doesn't usually spend a full day at Hollywood Studios, park hopping between Magic Kingdom or Epcot. Two days in a row, we hit Hollywood Studios between 11 and 12 o'clock, and were disappointed to find all the fast passes had already been distributed. The stand by queues were fluctuating between 80-120 minutes too, so we weren't keen to undertake that wait (especially having endured a 45 minute wait for Soarin' with an active 4 year old, and that was with the cool new interactive games at the Soarin' queue.) The Toy Story queue has little to entertain or distract, other than a talking Mister Potato Head shortly before you actually get on the ride.
So, we hatched a new plan.
On the third day's attempt, we awoke to hit Hollywood Studios right at rope drop at 9:00 am.
The lines of people to go up past the Mickey's Sorcerer's Hat (and towards the Toy Story ride) was fairly heavy right at entrance, and for some reason, cast members were channelling folks away from that shortcut and towards the Playhouse Disney entrance.
We walked as quickly as we could through the crowds, and Bill queued up for a fast pass.
Within 10 minutes of the park opening, the fast pass windows were already heading towards a noon return time… which only goes to prove, once again, for Toy Story Mania – get there early, or don't bother at all.
After snagging the fast passes, we finally realized why cast members were directing people away from the Sorcerer's Hat. The attraction was having a delayed opening. We guessed the cast members were hoping to distract people with other attractions before they got to Toy Story. Despite questioning from the scads of people, all we could elicit from the cast members was that there were some mechanical difficulties. We didn't know to what extent, or how long it'd take to fix. With fast passes in hand, we could ride the attraction right up to park closing once the ride re-opened. At first, the stand by queue was closed, but it soon opened, with cast members telling people they could wait at their own risk. A large stand by queue started to develop, and we thought – why not chance it (since we had our fast passes for later)? We had an hour to kill before returning for a character meal.
The chance worked. Moments before we had to leave, the ride suddenly opened up, and the line started moving. (Before we ducked inside, however, we noticed that the stand by queue was now over 90 minutes.)
We were happy to finally get on this ride, after so many delays and misses.
There is no doubt that Toy Story Mania is a fun ride!
You wear 3D glasses, and have Buzz Lightyear and Woody holding everything from plates that you have to shoot and break (who doesn't the idea of smashing plates with no clean up duty, and no recriminations); to hooping rings around rockets.
The skill level required to shoot at the various targets isn't as high as the Buzz Lightyear ride in Magic Kingdom (which is a laser light game, that requires you to shoot at "Z" targets), and my 4 year old was easily able to participate and get a charge out of each different game you play. (Your seats spin you around to different displays.) However, it is fun for all – you can choose to shoot quickly, and amass as many targets as possible; or you can shoot for accuracy and line up the higher-value targets that pop up at various points.
Toy Story Mania is a fun ride, and is worth queuing up for an hour if you have to… but get the fast pass if you can at all. Why waste that much park time, when you can get a ticket to come back at an appointed time?


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Suffolk Day: Anderson and Fawcett: Suffolk Sisters, National Activists
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Growing up in Suffolk in the mid 19th century, Elizabeth and Millicent were encouraged to be interested in the issues of the day, and, unusually, to express their thoughts and opinions. Elizabeth had aspirations to enter medicine but early attempts to get into medical school were rejected. She had to leave the country to gain the qualifications to become a Doctor. Inspired by John Stuart Mill, Millicent focussed her energy on the struggle to improve women's opportunities, particularly for higher education. She began leading a powerful, mass campaign to get women the vote and she is remembered as a significant figure in the Suffragist movement.This day school examines the circumstances of the sister's lives, their journey as 19th century pioneers; concluding by examining the impact of the sisters' contribution to women's empowerment, social justice and regional history.
Additional information about this course
No skills or experience - open to all
Course aim
To provide an introduction to the life and work of Elizabeth Anderson and Millicent Fawcett; Suffolk sisters, Suffragettes & mid-19th century pioneers - their contribution to improving women's opportunities, to social justice & to regional history.
Do I need any particular skills or experience?
- No skills or experience needed
By the end of the course I should be able to:
- Demonstrate awareness of the sisters' background and understand the circumstances that led to their activism/pioneering work
- Identify the challenges the sisters faced as they worked to change attitudes and expand opportunities for women
- Demonstrate an awareness of the sisters' contribution to the region and to national issues of the day
- Discuss the impact of their contribution to education and culture in the 19th century and their legacy today
How will I be taught?
- The WEA tutor will use a range of different teaching and learning methods and encourage you and the group to be actively involved in your learning
What kind of feedback can I expect?
- As a short taster session the focus is on discussion with the tutor responding to comments and questions from learners
What else do I need to know?
- Nothing else is needed
Pre-course work, reading and information sources
- No pre reading or pre course work is required
What can I do next?
- Progress to another WEA course
- Progress to a course with another provider
- Become involved with the WEA in a range of voluntary work and other activities including campaigning as a WEA member
- Become involved as a volunteer for a WEA partner or another organisation
- Access the WEA What Next? booklet here http://www.wea.org.uk/learn-wea/what-can-i-do-next
Download full course information sheet
Suffolk Day: Anderson and Fawcett: Suffolk Sisters, National Activists
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This week has been packed with things to do. Including working a few 12 hour days and whisking my kids off to visit a castle before school starts. I also had a doctors appointment with some great news.
Right before I found out I was pregnant I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's which is an autoimmune disease that attacks your thyroid. Since it's rare and even more rare to have it active during pregnancy it's been an adventure to say the least.
Thankfully I got news today that my levels are almost normal. This is such a relief as the thyroid gland is so important for both baby and mom. I can breathe a little easier and enjoy these last few months of pregnancy.
How far along: 26 Weeks
How big is baby? Baby at 26 weeks is as big as a butternut squash
How many months? Five months and about three weeks pregnant.
Maternity clothes: Yes, I bought a few fall clothes that I can't wait to show you guys!
Stretch marks: A few
Bump: Is bumpin'
Sleep: I've been in an active Hashi's flair up for the last few weeks so sleep has been few and far between. I did get some great sleep once we got back from vacation though.
Best moment of this week: Getting test results back that my thyroid levels are normalizing.
Miss anything: No
Movement: She's always moving, especially when she hears her siblings and Father talking.
Food cravings: Spinach
Anything making you queasy or sick: Lots! I have to take medication and wait an hour before eating anything- I usually spend that hour being as still and quiet as possible to not anger the porcelain gods.
Have you started to show yet: YES.
Looking forward to: Seeing my baby <3
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When your Windows 8.1 mouse cursor is invisible in the screen center on VMware Fusion
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Somehow I have it happen every now and then on Windows (usually 8.1 x64) VMs running inside a VMware (usually Fusion) that the mouse cursor is stuck.
VMware Tools were already at the latest version and a plain reboot didn't help.
It doesn't matter if I was running full screen or Windows and altering these mouse settings did not change the behaviour:
Enable pointer shadow
Display pointer trails(long or short: does not matter)
I did enable
Show location of pointer when I press the CTRL key which then indicated the mouse pointer was static at the screen center.
The only thing to get the mouse respond to mouse movement were these steps:
- Start
Device Managerusing
- Switch to the
Devices by Connectionview from the
- Open these sub-trees:
- Your machine in this case my machine
ACPI x64-based PC
Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System
PCI Bus
Intel 82371AB/EB PCI to ISA bridge (ISA mode)
- Your machine in this case my machine
- Now delete the
VMware Pointing Device
- Reboot after
Device Managerask you to do so
After that my mouse cursor works fine.
Just in case you bump into a similar thing, but the above steps don't help, here are some links with different steps that might work in your situation:
- VMWare Invisible Mouse Pointer – Super User [WayBack]
- Setting
mks.noHostCursor = "TRUE"in your VM configuration [YouTube]
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HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System\EnableCursorSuppression=0as per


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Better understand the aims of disability policies and services by considering the position of people with disability in society. Explore the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and the National Disability Strategy (NDS).
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The third university established in Victoria, La Trobe University has a diverse community of more than 33,000 students and staff. Its commitment to excellence in teaching and research prepares students to make a bold and positive impact in today's global community. La Trobe provides Open Universities Australia with its core tenets, entrepreneurship and sustainability.
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Note: This subject is a part of La Trobe University's Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma in Disability Practice, which will become available for application in Semester 2. Students who complete this subject in Semester 1 will be able to apply for credit towards these programs.
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Analyse the interaction between the concepts of impairment and disability;
- Critically appraise perspectives on the citizenship of people with disability in society with an earlier historic period.
- Interpret and transmit knowledge about the theoretical models of disability embedded in current disability policies;
- Evaluate the changes that the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and the National Disability Strategy (NDS) brings to mainstream service systems;
- Critically reflect on different models of disability from different perspectives and their influence on individual practice, policy and programs.
- Critique the extent to which services are responsive to people with disabilities and reflect the principles that underpin them.
- What does an ordinary life look like?
- Thinking about disability; framework and models
- Understanding impairment and disability
- Stigma and disability
- Historical perspectives; life stories and policy contexts
- Deinstitutionalisation
- Kew Cottages case study
- The road to reform in disability funding and support
- The NDIS
- The roll out and implementation of NDIS
- Accessing mainstream services
- People with disabilities living their lives
In order to enrol in this subject, students are required to apply to OUA's Postgraduate Single Subjects program (OUA-PSU-GCE). https://www.open.edu.au/degrees/postgraduate-single-subjects-oua-oua-psu-gce?year=2019 Note: Students wishing to apply for either the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Disability Practice based on the completion of postgraduate single subjects should familiarise themselves with La Trobe's advanced standing policy. A maximum of two (2) or four (4) subjects may be credited to the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma programs, respectively. https://www.latrobe.edu.au/students/getting-started/new-students/advanced-standing
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This subject provides the theoretical underpinnings of the current disability landscape. It gives students a strong conceptual foundation for thinking about the contemporary position of people with disability in society and its comparison with an earlier historic period, understanding the aims of current disability policies and the nature of specialist disability and mainstream service systems available to people with a disability. Students will consider different models for understanding disability and the way these frame the 'problem' of disability, policy aspirations and services. The key features of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and the National Disability Strategy (NDS) as major reforms and their implications for professionals working in mainstream or specialist services will be explored. Students will examine the conceptual differences between impairment and disability, the interplay between these, and the rationale for impairment specific knowledge in adjusting social settings such as schools, places of employment or community groups to be inclusive of people with disabilities.
Concept discussion forum - Students to use online forum to discuss disability-related concepts. Marking rubric to specify the structure of the forum discussion. Historical perspectives forum - Students to use online forum to discuss historical perspectives. Marking rubric to specify the structure of the forum discussion. Disability Policy Report - Interpretation and evaluation of disability policies and how they apply to practice. Services Proposal - Proposal to Board of Management about suggested changes to mainstream services.
- Concept discussion forum (500- word equivalent) (10%)
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- Disability Policy Report (2,000- word equivalent) (40%)
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I have taught history for about 30 years. Over this time, I have come to realize that I faced two central philosophical problems teaching history. The first is that although we know the outcome of any particular historical process (who won World War I, what were the consequences of the Spanish conquest of the New World, etc.), these were not inevitable. The second is that history actually happened, it's not a fictional narrative, and it happened to real people. I developed this project to help students better understand the reality of history by placing them in a context where they are "living" in a historical period. As opposed to some history "games" (e.g. "Reacting to the Past"), in this project students invent their own characters (avatars) who live through turbulent times. It is an attempt to get at what C.Wright Mills once described as the "intersection of biography and history": while the history is real, the biographies are the creative work of the students.
In the second week of the semester, students in my History 293 class ("Dirty Wars and Democracy"), a class which studies the rise and fall of dictatorships in the Southern Cone countries of South America from the 1960-1990s, pick a slip of paper. On this they will find a country (Chile or Argentina), a birth year (from 1935-1960), a town, the occupations of their "parents," whether they immigrated to the country, and their religion if not Catholic. The students will then create names for their avatars, reflecting their backgrounds, and send them to me. With help from Barbara Sawhill at Oberlin's Cooper International Learning Center, we establish this blog on which the avatars post weekly entries. I remain the only one who knows which avatar is written by which student.
Students only have three rules in the project: (1) they cannot change the course of history; (2) their avatars cannot die before the end of the project; and (3) if their leave the country to which they have been assigned, they must remain active in an exile community. Further, as they post to the blogs, they can only use the media that was available at that time. Thus, they can insert photographs from the beginning, but cannot add "YouTube" videos until 2005, when the service was created.
Each week the students date prompts, and they write about what their avatars were doing around those specific dates. You can find those dates on the course syllabus – they are listed at the start of each week's assignments.
For a full description of the project, see: Steven Volk, "How the Air Felt on My Cheeks: Using Avatars to Access History," The History Teacher 46:2 (February 2013): 193-214.


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Eating a poppy seed bagel can really make you fail a drug test.
Studies show people can test positive for opiates after eating poppy seeds — and it's not as rare as you might think. Last April, Maryland woman Elizabeth Eden ate a poppy seed bagel the morning she went into labor. The doctor said she tested positive for opiates and reported her to state officials, so her baby had to stay in the hospital for five extra days while a caseworker did a home checkup.
It all is dependent on the threshold of the drug test. The Department of Health and Human Services set the limit to 2,000 nanograms per milliliter of morphine concentration. That means you could safely eat approximately three poppy seed bagels without failing a drug test.
But some hospitals and workplaces set their own thresholds lower, which is why it's possible to fail certain tests from just a bagel or muffin.
Poppy seeds come from the opium poppy plant, the same plant that produces morphine, codeine, and heroin. Even though the drugs and the food come from the same plant, consuming poppy seeds is considered safe. Plus, every drug test and person is different, so you might want to avoid poppy seeds if you have a drug test.


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Last Friday I sat myself down in the cathedral of Saint Joseph in San Jose, CA, waiting to hear the umpteenth sermon on St. John the Baptist. It was the feast of his nativity, and the occasion was the investiture of new members in the Order of Malta — aka, the Order of St. John of Jerusalem, of Rhodes and of Malta. The "St. John" in this case happens to be "the Baptist," and the Order is so-dedicated because of the location of its first hospice, built in the late 1080s next to the church of St. John in Jerusalem.
That was a fortunate choice of geography, because John turned out to be a pretty good patron for the Order. But I already knew that, and lots more. That's why I eased into a comfortable spot in the pew, in hopes that I could indulge in a pleasant daydream as the bishop told of other things that I already knew.
He began with the observation that we celebrate the birthdays of John and Jesus exactly six months apart. That I already knew, but I consoled myself with the thought that others in the room perhaps hadn't been so informed. He then observed that only John and Jesus have official vigils on the day before their nativity. Again, that wasn't news to me, and perhaps to a few others as well. Then he cited John's self-effacing words about Jesus: "He must increase, and I must decrease." Since every member of Malta should know those words already, I guessed they'd be a surprise to no one in the room.
Then came one item I'd never considered before. Centuries ago some liturgy committee had settled on June 25th as the feast of John's nativity, specifically with this gospel passage in mind. How did they make the connection, and what was the point? Well, they didn't choose the 25th because they'd checked the birth registry in the public records office in Jerusalem. In a decision that was brilliant for its subtlety, they landed on June 25th for reasons that were both arbitrary and quite deliberate. It just so happens that the summer solstice in the northern hemisphere falls between June 20 and 22, and the winter solstice between December 20 and 22.
And what precisely does that have to do with the birth of John the Baptist? Well, it's quite simple. The summer solstice is the longest day of the year, and from that day forward for the next six months the days inexorably become shorter and darker. They decrease. Conversely, shortly after the winter solstice — the shortest day of the year — the days lengthen and brighten. They increase. So it is that the liturgical calendar takes advantage of the cycle of nature. And just at the greatest moment of hope, John appeared on the scene. But over time he diminished and gradually stepped into the shadows as he pointed to the coming of Christ. Conversely, at the darkest moment Jesus came, but from that point on his figure increased brilliantly. In short, John decreased while Jesus increased. The seasons merely reinforce that lesson.
This little tidbit is not the only example of how the liturgical calendar uses nature as a reference point. For better and for worse the lesson works well in the northern hemisphere and falls flat in the southern, but that was because people in the early church never quite anticipated the spread of Christianity so far south. Aside from that, however, it's meant to remind us that nature can reinforce the divine message. God can and often does speak through nature; just as the heavens are fully capable of proclaiming the glory of God.
The Bible too emphasizes the power of nature to speak of God. Not by accident does the Book of Genesis open with the story of creation; and lest we forget, God only got around to creating Adam and Eve on the sixth day. It's a sobering thought to realize that God may have created us in the divine image, but for God we may have been something of a divine afterthought. Our creation was not the icing on the divine cake but rather a nice ornament that completed the total picture.
It's humbling for a monk to sit and listen to a sermon and realize that I've spent years missing the obvious. To the bishop, then, I'm grateful that he let a little of his light dispel some of my ignorance. And to myself I'm grateful that I hadn't settled in too conformably into that pew. Thankfully I stayed awake just long enough to catch a nugget of insight. It's a reminder too that I've not yet learned all there is to know. There's still lots of reasons for me to stay awake and listen, especially when someone has something important to say.
The last bit of wisdom that I take from this has to do with the light that shines in the darkness. In my own ego-centric world it's tempting to conclude that the light of the world emanates from me. John the Baptist reminds me that it doesn't. Whether I'm happy about it or not matters little. It's simply true that I am not the light of the world, and someday the world is going to go on without me.
But John also reminds us all that our decrease does not mean our destruction. Over the next six months the days will diminish and so will we. During this time we will ever so gradually come to terms with the thought that we are not the center of creation.
Still, when all seems spent and empty, come December 25th we'll discover that our lives are changed, not ended. From that moment on you and I will further increase in the glow of the Incarnation.
+On June 14th and 15h I participated in the annual investiture of new members of the Order of Malta in the Western Association. The vigil service took place at Mission Santa Clara, which sits on the campus of Santa Clara University. The investiture service itself took place at the cathedral and basilica of Saint Joseph in San Jose.
+On 16 June I took part in the reunions at Saint John's University and the College of Saint Benedict. To get there on time I took the red-eye flight from San Francisco. Each time I take that flight I vow that I will never do it again.
+On Sunday the 19th I attended a giant reception for two dear friends who celebrated fifty years of marriage. The celebration took place at the Ordway Theater in St. Paul.
+The photos in today's blog illustrate Reunion Weekend at Saint John's. Alumni returned to participate in classes offered by faculty members, and in general they simply enjoyed each other's company and the beauty of the campus. The weather held out nicely, but when we suddenly had a downpour the indoor beer tasting event became quite popular. For whatever reason, there are a goodly number of alumni who have founded craft breweries, and several were on hand to introduce their work to classmates and friends.


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TABLEHOPPING Here's a cheat sheet to four SF wine bars, recently opened, that you really should visit.
Let's pig out
TABLEHOPPING Blue Plate turns 15 and wants to party, Cochon 555 returns to SF, and you can get a mapo scramble on the weekend!
Lotsa Matzoh
TABLEHOPPING Even more places open for brunch and lunch, plus Passover and Easter options!
TABLEHOPPING: Brunch is trying to win the meal popularity contest in SF — and hey, we finally got a souvlaki joint!
Where to eat right now
Bacon Twix, rabbit curry, spicy panuozzo, avocado tacos: the hottest new spots in the city (that won't break your bank)
Spammy fries for all!
TABLEHOPPING: A trio of restaurant openings — Calvados, cheese cones, and craft beer, represent! — plus a new spot for loco moco, Spammy fries, and poke bowls.
Brunch me
TABLEHOPPING New spots to hop out of bed for, Monday pizza at The Mill, and Off the Grid's TGIF fiesta.
Healdsburg hop
TABLEHOPPING Fill 'er up -- we're taking a long (but worthy) journey to this Sonoma hotspot.
Modern English
TABLEHOPPING Eat like royals: New openings include The Coachman, The Square (N.B. not related to Square), sweet coffee spots, and hot hot dogs.
Hot! New! Live!
TABLEHOPPING: See the beauty, touch the magic -- of ICHI, Kin Khao, Bespoke Doughnuts, Melange Market, more
Up valley
An overnight visit to St. Helena yields great eats (and killer English muffins).
Going back to Cali
TABLEHOPPING Stoner comfort food, dishes from Guam, chorizo burgers, and piroshki — just another day in SF.
Hit the road
Pack your overnight bag, we're going to Napa! It'll be fun, we promise
Horsing around
TABLEHOPPING: The Lunar New Year is here, and it's time to feast. Plus: powerhouse pop-ups, sandwich shops rising from the ashes, and more.
The basics
TABLEHOPPING: Pizza, burgers, banh mi, and brunch...what more do you need?
"V" for victory
TABLEHOPPING: New openings brought to you by the letter "V" — plus nifty North Beach spots for lunch and Sunday dinner.
Wrap it up
A look back at the new restaurants, bars, and bites of 2013
Wrap it up
A look back at the new restaurants, bars, and bites of 2013.
Italian Job
TABLEHOPPING: Snag prosciutto and wine at La Nebbia, catch New York–style pizza on Divis, and dive into a Feast of the Seven Fishes.
Mexican dude
TABLEHOPPING: Alta CA takes us higher, Comstock Saloon rocks some changes, and two new brunches light up those late, late mornings.
Go east
TABLEHOPPING: Two new little cafés that will rock your world, a special Hanukkah dinner, and killer "Black Friday" pastrami
TABLEHOPPINGTwo Mexican restaurants to get you fired up, and the sub shop of your dreams
TABLEHOPPING: Three spots to visit before they self-destruct, $12 din-din, and a Mission café where you'll waffle on what to get.


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Retirement takes planning. You must never forget that. If you are not consciously saving for it, you could find yourself in a very hot soup later.
It is human nature to care more about immediate issues than something that feels far away, like retirement. By the time people get around to caring about retirement, they have already wasted precious time.
Tina Di Vito shares some excellent points in 52 ways to wreck your retirement, and how to rescue it. I have borrowed heavily from there and presented four below.
How retirement is perceived is undergoing a fundamental change.
Earlier, it was the case of being shoved off the demographic cliff and being forced to leave the company, saying goodbye to the 9-to-5 lifestyle.
Today, the concept of retirement is being reconfigured, and it could be a phased retirement.
It could mean just slowing down and working 3 days a week, or, working 5 days a week but just for a few hours each day. It could be opting for just project-based work or going off the salaried payroll to that of a consultant. It could also be the conventional "giving up work" altogether to pursue your hobbies or volunteering. You get the gist.
Neither does it have to be at a particular age. You could be retiring way before the conventionally set mark, out of choice. Or maybe, a golden handshake was offered, and you were asked to move on.
There is no right or wrong. It all depends on what you want from life, and what option is best suited to you, taking into account your financial position and the number of dependents. But how you choose to interpret retirement is what will form the basis of your retirement plan.
If retirement only lasted a few years, you could get away with no plan. But what if it lasts 30 years? Well, then you cannot leave it to chance. Which means you need clarity to embark on a strategy.
Any financial adviser will tell you that there is a direct link between having a financial plan and saving more. Even surveys reveal that individuals who had a financial plan in place ended up saving more.
Having a financial plan and just saving something, however small to start with, can make a big difference to retirement income in the long run.
Retirement planning is not something you do at a specific point in time or at a specific age.
We spend one-third of our lives growing up and getting smart, one-third of our lives working and buying things, and one-third of our lives living off the money and other assets we've accumulated during our working years. In essence, everything we do in the first two-thirds of our lives will affect the last one-third.
We affect our retirement plans every day with decisions we make or don't make. This is all the more relevant in the second third of our lives.
For instance, food is a basic need, but going out every second day for dinner is a discretionary choice. Vacation could be a necessity, but it is your call whether to view a cruise liner as discretionary or luxury. Buying a car could be a necessity, but does it have to be a Jaguar?
Know where your money is going. Make adjustments to your spending habits. How you are spending today will give you a sense of how you might be spending your money in the future. Getting into the habit of tracking how you spend your money is a good money management skill to have both now and during retirement.
Sarah Newcomb, Morningstar's director of behavioural finance, suggests that you ask yourself 3 three questions:
Put percentages to these and you will get a snapshot of where you currently stand.
You need to watch your spending, to ensure you save adequately. But saving measures aren't enough to secure a sustainable retirement. You need to invest smartly, to build those savings into a retirement kitty.
Take into factor the risks of longevity and inflation. Which means that a retirement portfolio must have exposure to equity. The actual exposure will depend where you are currently on your retirement schedule.
Have a retirement goal. If you don't have a goal, you will never reach it.
Have a retirement plan. If you don't have a plan, you will not know what path to follow.


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Most likely every man at time experiences low quantities of ejaculate.
If you've simply adopted round 2, as an example, your "lots" might not be that significant. If you've been experiencing a winding down libido or weaker climaxes, you could observe less semen when you climax.
Don't be embarrassed – you're not alone! The fact is, greater than 85 percent of men wish to increase the amount of seminal fluid they make upon climax.
It makes you feel a lot more manly. It makes you feel sexier. It makes your climax more powerful.
… And it also makes you much more productive.
That's because when you increase the amount of liquid you make upon orgasm, you likewise boost the variety of sperm you make, and also the number of sperm with high mobility.
A Steady Decrease in Fertility
Male fertility rates have been on the decline now for many years. Some researches show that the average sperm count has declined by as much as 42 percent in the last fifty years.
The factors for this decline might be environmental, yet a few of them are absolutely organic. Sperm production begins to lower as your body ages. Various other wellness and also way of living aspects could influence the wellness and also quantity of your sperm production as well.
Allow's take a look at a few of the aspects that could impact your seminal fluid and sperm manufacturing – as well as exactly how you can transform them around to create better quantities of seminal fluid and healthier sperm.
Adjustment Your Lifestyle to assist Improve Your Sperm Production
There are a variety of way of living changes you could make that will help promote better quantities of climax and bigger numbers of healthy and balanced sperm.
One of the most typically understood ways to raise your climax and also sperm count are as complies with:
Make love LESS often. The even more you have sex (or masturbate), the a lot more you are "consuming" your sources. By abstaining from sex as well as self pleasure for a week or even more, you might locate that you have a bigger quantity of climax. Eat a healthier diet regimen. There are a number of sperm as well as sperm enhancing foods that could aid advertise the health and wellness of your swimmers. Note that hamburgers and also French french fries are not among them!
Cutting out junk food, caffeine, liquor, and also other toxins is the initial step. Stopped smoking cigarettes. Smoking has been confirmed to have a destructive result on the wellness of your sperm. Quitting cigarette smoking (and for that matter, any other medicines) is vital for healthy and balanced sperm. Slim down. When men are obese, your estrogen levels raise.
Certainly, these women hormones are not valuable for your sperm! Trim down to obtain your hormonal agent levels back on track – and also your sperm healthier. Drink a lot more water. Several North Americans are chronically dried. Drinking even more water not just boosts your total health; it also boosts the volume of your climax.
The Easiest Method to Boost Your Sperm by As much as 500 %.
The diet regimen and way of life modifications over are exceptional home remedies, yet they require time, devotion, and also determination before you will certainly experience genuine changes.
The fastest, simplest means to boost the volume of your seminal fluid as well as advertise better quantities of healthy sperm is to locate a supplement that contains all the amino acids as well as herbal active ingredients should boost both sexual responsiveness as well as fertility.
The # 1 ranked male strength enhancer on the marketplace today includes a combination of ingredients that are medically formulated to raise your ejaculate as well as along with it, your fertility.
The real bonus is that with boosted ejaculatory liquids, you'll likewise experience more extreme climaxes!
Semenax is a doctor-approved formula that contains 18 important medicinal active ingredients, consisting of:.
L-ARGININE HCL – Shown to increase sperm and also semen in recent research studies; sperm wellness as well as activity additionally increase.L-Lysine – Utilized along with zinc raises sperm manufacturing, stimulates testosterone production, and improves sperm quality. Zinc Oxide – Rises sperm quantity and also motility by 80 percent to 200 percent. Epimedium Sagittatum – Boosts sex drive as well as testosterone degree for raised sperm production; otherwise called "horny goat weed.".
It's the easiest, fastest means to enhance your potency, libido, and also fertility. To figure out more about how Semenax can raise the volume of your climax by up to 500 percent, visit Semenax.com.


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Written by Richard Kolding and it was published sometime in 1998 by Grosset & Dunlap. The book is 16 pages long. The children's book is 0.12" Height x 10.99" Length x 8.54" Width. It has got a weight of 0.3 lbs. I would like you to get the best price and service when choosing a book. Please, check out our partners via the link below.
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05 Dec Smooth Life, Smoother Skin: Laser Hair Removal
We're all on similar journeys to smooth, clear skin. But, let's face it… some of us might struggle with body hair a little more than others. And with the stinging pain that accompanies shaving and tweezing, one can't help but regularly groan: There has to be a better way.
Well, we're here to tell you there is. If you're looking for a more permanent hair removal solution, then laser hair removal is the perfect next step on your journey!
In fact, here at Ponte Vedra Vein Institute, we use Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) and laser solutions for a variety of treatments. IPL is capable of alleviating multiple dermatological conditions, as treatment involves various wavelengths of broad-spectrum light. Plus, these energy pulses involve minimal discomfort and are both safe and effective.
So what does this mean for your hair?
Well, for one, having to stretch your patience thin and go for several days or weeks before removing your hair is officially a thing of the past. Laser hair removal directly destroys your hair follicles over the period of several sessions, effectively interrupting the regrowth cycle and ensuring your hair won't grow back. So, you can now say goodbye to having to wait for your itchy stubble to return to a specific length just to mow it back down.
Plus, we've eliminated the idea that beauty is pain. Not only is laser hair removal safe for all skin types, but our technology features a built-in contact cooling process that renders the procedure more comfortable and less painful than ever before.
Still not convinced? Well, what if we told you that laser hair removal requires no recovery period? If you're up for hitting the gym or the beach after your session, we say go for it! With little to no downtime post-treatment, life will feel as though it's going as smooth as your skin feels.
So, what are you waiting for? With laser hair removal, less time will be spent bent over with a razor and more days will be left open for you to live the way you've always dreamed. Just call Ponte Vedra Vein Institute today to learn more about the services we offer or to schedule your appointment! After all, our patients are our passion.


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PARSIPPANY, NJ /Marketwire/ -- DRS Technologies Inc. announced that it was awarded contracts from various customers with a combined value of approximately $47 million to provide man-portable surveillance and target-acquisition radar (MSTAR) systems, accessories, and/or support. The systems will support the U. S. Department of Defense in a variety of surveillance and security applications.
The work for these contracts will be performed by the company's DRS Sustainment Systems Inc. unit based in St. Louis, MO. Product deliveries are expected to begin immediately and will continue through May 2009.
Thomas G. Cornwell, President of the company's Sustainment Systems business segment, said, "The MSTAR is a best-in-class product based on its performance, price, reliability, and availability. Over 1300 MSTARs have been deployed around the world as a stand-alone system or as an integral part of a larger sensor suite. Its high reliability is supported by unmatched global logistics, to ensure that the warfighter or border security forces get the operating picture they need."
The MSTAR is a low-power ground-surveillance radar that provides wide-area coverage in all weather conditions, during both day and night. It locates moving targets and classifies them as personnel or tracked or wheeled vehicles. The system is ideally suited for deployable perimeter-security applications or as part of an integrated security system for force protection, border surveillance, and asset protection.
The technology and capabilities of the MSTAR can be customized to fulfill military and homeland security missions, when intrusion detection, border surveillance, and perimeter security are unique and require a tailored application.
"MSTAR provides enhanced security-system operations, with the capability to rapidly monitor large surveillance areas and provide information about potential hostile intrusion," Cornwell added. "Its highly accurate tracking ability may be used to cue other sensors or weapons."
About DRS
DRS Technologies Inc., headquartered in Parsippany, NJ, is a leading supplier of integrated products, services, and support to military forces, intelligence agencies, and prime contractors worldwide. The company employs approximately 10,000 people.


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UPDATE: Google Engineer Who Went Public Placed on Administrative Leave
Originally published:
Greg Coppola, the senior Google engineer who spoke to Project Veritas in an on-the-record interview about alleged bias in Google News and Google Search, has been placed on administrative leave, Project Veritas has learned. This is a developing story, check back for updates.
If you support Coppola and want to send a strong message to other tech insiders, you can donate to his GoFundMe here.
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Many people do comparisons before choosing a company that will be providing long-term services. Home security is an excellent example of this type of company, especially if you are interested in the benefits of professional monitoring. Both Protect America and Vivint are large companies that have multiple options and price points. However, there are striking differences between them. You may think that home security providers don't differ much in service. When you take a closer look, you can see that there are some very compelling differences that might influence your buying decision. Before you choose a home security, do a comparison! In this post, we will discuss the differences between Protect America vs. Vivint Home Security.
Protect America vs. Vivint's Customer Service
A quick search on the Internet will show you that Vivint has pretty terrible customer reviews. While they claim to have an emphasis on comprehensive customer support, their actions prove otherwise. Vivint's deceptive sales practices have resulted in some legal action recently. Last year alone, Vivint faced a federal lawsuit that has been filed as class action for allegations regarding violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). While Vivint denies these claims, they have agreed to a $6 million settlement to avoid the expense of going to trial. If that doesn't speak volumes, perhaps their F-rating on the Better Business Bureau does.
On the other hand, Protect America has award-winning customer service. For example, in Consumer Affairs magazine, Protect America has over a 4 star rating on over 1100 reviews. For a more industry-specific view, the security publication Best Home Security Companys gives Protect America a 9.6/10 rating.
Protect America vs. Vivint's Pricing
I you take a glance at Vivint's website, you will see that they are fairly transparent about their pricing. This is a good for customers to see the minimum price of what they might be paying prior to making a call. However, Vivint is extremely expensive compared to what most other home security companies are charge for their services. For the most basic package, Vivint charges $53.99 for monitoring. On top of this, they charge for installation, activation and equipment. The average up-front cost for Vivint customers is quoted at $99. Vivint also requires a longer than average contract period. Do you really want to be locked into a 42- 60 month contract, which is years longer than other offers on the market?
On the other hand, Protect America values affordability and providing a price point for every wallet. With monitoring starting at $19.99, all of your start-up equipment is free and yours to keep after the 36-month agreement ends. We only do guided DIY installation, which is also free. So you won't have to take off work or set aside hours of your precious time to have an installation crew come to your house. Protect America provides the flexibility to install your system on your own terms with the help of our security technicians.
The Bottom Line
As you can see, there are many differences when it comes to the pricing and services of different home security companies. At Protect America, we offer several promises along with our products and services. We offer a lowest price guarantee, meaning that if Vivint starts to offer home security at or lower than our prices, we'll match them! We also honor a price-lock guarantee, meaning that our rates will never increase mid-contract. Additionally, Protect America has lifetime replacement plans for all your home security equipment. It is clear Vivint is not interested in customization or affordability. Protect your home and your wallet with Protect America!


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With so many options to stream television shows many people are opting to cancel their satellite or cable contracts to save money. However, the main reason most people state that they are hesitant to get rid of cable is because of the sports. It seems to be a bit difficult to find a reliable place to stream live sports. It is especially hard to watch football online free. However, there are a few sites that offer free online sports streaming.
Remember while searching online that you weren't able to get every sports game played through your cable or satellite provider and that may still be true with online streaming. Plus you might have to spend a little time searching for sites offering the games you want to watch. That being said, if you just want to be able to watch most of the games or if you don't mind watching the game after it's already been aired you should have more than enough options online.
A few of the sites available right now are wiziwig.tv, firstrowsports.li, liveball.tv, stream2u.me, and not free but definitely cheaper than satellite and cable nfl.com.
At wiziwig.tv they make the claim that you can stream live sports from their peer to peer site after installing what they call clients and after registering with their site.
First Row Sports is another site that offers live football streaming but some say that it is a bit lagged and occasionally stalls or appears pixelated. However, come game day you can almost always find the games you are wanting to watch.
LiveBallTv is up and running as well and they claim that they stream NFL football in realtime and HD without having to register or sign up with the site. Best of all it's free.
NFL.com currently does not offer live streaming of the games but they do offer the following packages: game rewind, preseason live, and audio pass. While these aren't free they are definitely cheaper than keeping your cable or satellite just for football. They allow you to watch whichever game you choose based on the package you purchase. What this means is that after it has already aired live you will have the ability to watch it online. Again while not free this is a reliable and legal site to view NFL football.


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Your windows
Find the happiness of looking through clear windows again
Condensation is formed between your window panes? It's hard to see outside? You notice dark circles inside your windows?
This phenomenon of fogged windows generally occurs over time: your insulated glass panels eventually unseal, allowing moisture to seep between the two panels and, over the years, to saturate the silica beads located in your window frames. At this point, the moisture fogs your windows.
From the start, you believe your windows must be changed, but think again! Our defogging service can remove all traces of moisture and dirt between panels. Following our intervention, your windows will regain their clarity while maintaining their thermal properties.
Defogging, a highly efficient and advanced process
Our defogging process is done on site, directly on your windows; there is no risk of damaging your windows. Curious to learn more precisely what it consists of? Here are the main steps:
- We pierce the glass panels at two ends.
- We clean the inside by injecting different non-toxic and biodegradable liquids to remove residue and accelerate drying.
- We apply a discreet device on the glass so that, in hot weather, the moisture is evacuated more easily and that, after a few weeks or even a few days, the mist between the glass panels has completely disappeared.
- We are careful to seal the window panes by applying a new sealant, in order to extend the life of the glass panels and maximize their effectiveness.
For more information on the drying step, see this PDF:
The benefits of our defogging service at a glance
- You choose the most economical solution, 50 to 80% less expensive than a window replacement.
- You renew the life of your glass panels and, at the same time, your windows.
- You preserve the insulating properties of your windows, which assures comfort and energy savings.
- You benefit from an intervention without damage: no damage to your windows, no dust to sweep and no painting to perform.
- You benefit from our generous 10-year guarantee.
An eco-friendly gesture
By choosing our defogging service, you not only benefit from a range of advantages, but you also make an eco-friendly gesture. In fact, by restoring your windows, you fight against pollution in two ways: first, you limit the quantity of materials unnecessarily sent away; second, you are limiting the production of new windows that require packaging and transportation.
Don't wait, witness a difference with the defogging process
We invite you to fill out our free evaluation form so that a member of our team ensures that defogging meets your needs. Our expert will go to your home to make sure, among other things, that your windows are not bleached, that the structure of your windows is in good condition and that the type of glass installed can receive a defogging treatment. With Solution Thermo, you will be able to say goodbye mist and hello clarity!
Psst! Act now, because if you wait too long, the fogging problem could become irreversible. Our defogging service will no longer be the best option for you; we will then advise you on our sealed unit replacement service.
A 10-year guarantee for a 100% safe choice
At Solution Thermo, we are happy to give you more for your money: we offer a 10-year guarantee covering our defogging work and our replacement glass. Even more than that? We offer a workforce guarantee that stands out and surpasses that of the industry. The satisfaction of our clients is our priority. Solution Thermo is the safest choice!


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As is often the case when a holiday approaches, we received a lot of last-minute requests for publicity this week.
When that happens, usually the best way to get the word out is for me to tell you here:
Niceville High School�s Speech and Debate team is presenting Caf� Murder, a murder, mystery comedy, at Dockside Caf�, 821 Bayshore, Niceville, tonight at 6 (last minute, remember.)
Tickets include a three-course meal for $25 (tax and tip not included) and must be reserved or purchased in advance. Email email@example.com or call 833-4114, ext. 6280 to reserve tickets for will call.
Beginning Friday, regular day-use admission fees will be waived for public entrance to Topsail Hill State Park through a reimbursement program managed by Visit South Walton.
The program will be in effect from May 22 until Sept. 7 with VSW reimbursing the state park up to $25,000 for entrance fees during this time for visitors and residents.
Topsail Hill Preserve State Park�s tram service operates each day from 9 a.m. until sunset at least twice per hour to provide transportation to the park�s beach access from the park�s parking lot.
A press release says this program is to increase beach access parking availability along 30A, increase awareness of outdoor recreation opportunities, and increase visitation to the park.
Saltwater Restaurants announces a new addition to its family of eateries at The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island.
Rockin Tacos Grill & Tequila Bar will open Saturday serving dinner and a late-night menu in the former Howl at the Moon location.
These initial hours will continue until May 27 when the restaurant will open fully, serving lunch, dinner and its late night menu.
According to a press release, the menu will reflect authentic Mexican cuisine with the addition of local seafood fare.
�We�ve worked hard to create a menu full of fresh and local ingredients,� said Executive Chef Sixto Martinez in the release.
Local restaurateur John Perry is general manager of Rockin Tacos.
The restaurant will feature a fun, casual atmosphere with an open kitchen concept rock �n� roll DJ and outdoor pool tables.
The E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center announced this week it will no longer offer public days at the beginning of every month.
�The first and foremost mission of the center is to educate local students in the five surrounding school districts on the importance of biodiversity, to promote sustainability, and to encourage conservation, preservation and restoration of ecosystems,� a press release said. �The E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center will be refocusing on the original goal/mission of giving the students the best product possible of environmental education.
�... we will be offering membership/donation opportunities that will include special, periodic visitations to the Center throughout the year.�
Check the website: eowilsoncenter.org or call 835-1824 for more details.
Spoiler alert: Stop reading now if you recorded �The Voice� finale and don�t know yet who won.
Congratulations to Sawyer Fredericks!
I had my doubts about the young farm boy, but I�m thrilled he won. He definitely has � if you�ll pardon the incorrect grammar � the most unique voice of any of the contestants this season.
When you hear it on the radio, you�ll know immediately that it�s Sawyer. Much like Phillip Phillips, the winner of �that other singing show� a few seasons ago.
Also, Sawyer is the only singer who made it to the finale with his original coach � Pharrell. They made some amazing song choices, especially toward the end.
I particularly enjoyed �A Thousand Years� and �Old Man.� Both brilliant.
Hats off � or on, as the case may be � to Sawyer and Pharrell.


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8 Insecurities All Women Have
As women, we face pretty regular scrutiny about our bodies. Instead of celebrating how amazing our bodies are, the focus is often on our so-called "imperfections", or parts of our body that are 'bad'. But are they really bad? Are they even imperfections? How do we define perfect or imperfect? And if they are imperfections, what's the big deal?
Just like you girls and everyone, I have struggled with insecurities at times. Below is a list of some things that I know my clients have felt self-conscious about in the past and sometimes, still do. I want to let you girls know it's perfectly normal to feel like this from time to time, but that it's important it doesn't DEFINE who you are.
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- Insecurities all women have
- Cellulite
- Blemishes and breakouts
- Scars and stretch marks
- Injuries and health restrictions
- Pale skin
- "Bad" food
- Bad photo angles
- Sports bra
I want to help you girls to understand that we ALL struggle with insecurities, but I need your help. I'd love for you to be involved in a survey I'm running about motivations and insecurities.
It's okay and totally normal to have a day where you don't feel as good, where you wish your dress fit better, your hair was thicker, or your bum was bigger. It's perfectly normal to have cellulite, to struggle with breakouts (even as an adult), to want to change something about our appearance. But while it is normal to feel this way, it shouldn't be normal to feel constantly BAD about it. I want you all to be able to accept there are certain parts of your body or life you may feel insecure about, but that doesn't mean you are alone in feeling that way, and it doesn't mean you can't make a positive change both mentally or physically.
Rather than focusing on a certain body part you want to change or something you feel insecure about internally, we should focus on the overall feeling of HEALTH. Okay, you may want smaller thighs, or to get rid of that stomach roll — but is this really a realistic and healthy way to look at your body? No. It's more important to think about how you FEEL overall! Do you feel strong, fit, happy and confident? These are the things that we should all strive for. Yes, insecurities may inevitably pop up — but when we look at the bigger picture of our lives, they aren't necessarily the things that are most important.
Insecurities all women have
Here are just 8 of the things that are socially portrayed as "bad to have" as women.
Cellulite is primarily caused when the collagen fibres that hold fat against the skin stretch, which gives fat cells room to expand, leading to dimpling. Yep, the cause can really be that simple! While it's so common to see advertisements for laser treatments, creams and other such remedies to 'treat' cellulite, it's not common to see people who embrace it. That can make anyone feel self-conscious about having cellulite.
I'm sure that all women have felt body insecurities, and cellulite is just one of them. Yes, it can be very frustrating. But it's also SO normal! Cellulite can affect women of all sizes and ages, no matter how fit / thin / healthy. Women worry so much about cellulite, to the point that they workout like crazy trying to get rid of it, or try all kinds of radical treatments. I want you to choose to make lifestyle changes because you want to be healthy and to feel confident. Cellulite doesn't define you or your capabilities, so don't feel that getting rid of it has to be your priority.
Blemishes and Breakouts
There's a whole bunch of reasons why skin might suffer from breakouts, or why blemishes might appear, like hormones, genetics, diet and bacteria. Photoshopped and retouched photos in the media can make us feel self-conscious if we have even a single blemish, as they portray a message of glowing perfection.
I know it can be really hard to feel good about yourself in the middle of a breakout. Seriously though, who hasn't had a blemish? Why do they make our self-esteem plummet? Blemishes are normal, so maybe we need to just stop thinking of them so negatively. No girl is flawed for having blemishes. Even those girls we see on TV or in magazines have blemishes. They are a fact of life!
Scars and Stretch marks
Scars often come with emotional or painful memories, which can be part of the reason someone wants to hide them. Stretch marks can develop when someone grows quickly, or after losing or gaining weight in a short time frame. Have you ever noticed it's normally the bad guy in the movie who has scars? It's no surprise we feel as if they are flaws!
Lots of women have stretch marks, yet they seem to only feature in magazines alongside a body shaming comment or a cream or secret treatment to remove them. Being self-conscious about a scar or a stretch mark shouldn't stop you from living your life, wearing what you want or being comfortable in your own skin. We need to learn how to embrace it — it's part of who you are. It signifies a moment in your life. These so-called imperfections are what make us unique, and make us real. Why shouldn't we be real?
Injuries and health restrictions
If something health-related leaves you with no option but to slow down in your fitness routine, it can feel like a huge mental roadblock. It might make you want to give up all the hard work you've been through already. If you've suffered an injury that has changed the way you live your life, it can be a difficult adjustment time. But your self-confidence doesn't have to be affected.
No one is in perfect health 100% of the time. You could be struck down with the flu, injure yourself or require a medical procedure or pregnant. I want to remind you that you'll get through it, especially with the help of supportive women like those in the BBG Community. When you're better, you might even be stronger than before. And remember, even with an injury or a health problem, your body is strong and it's beautiful.
Pale skin
Having a glowing tan is something many girls strive to achieve, I think especially those of us who live in Australia — a tan is such a socially accepted thing. However, I also know how getting a spray tan can quickly turn into feeling like you can't go out WITHOUT one.
If you feel better about yourself when you have a tan, then go for it! But do it for yourself, not because you feel having tanned skin is something you HAVE to have. It can be way too easy to slip into a mentality that you ONLY look good when you're "tanned", and hate your skin at all other times! Just remember you are beautiful in your own skin — tan or no tan!
'Bad' food
Have you ever felt shamed about something you've eaten? Maybe someone commented when you decided to have a piece of birthday cake, or a second coffee. Comments about eating something 'naughty' or 'bad' can feel really personal, which can lead to you feeling guilty or embarrassed. If you eat healthy most days and choose to have a treat, why should you be 'food shamed' for that? YOU are in control of the food you put in your body, so don't let anyone pass judgement on you for your decisions!
Remember that it's perfectly fine to have the occasional indulgence. I think one of the worst things you could do is punish yourself for eating 'bad' food; it can lead to an unhealthy relationship with eating. You should enjoy a little of everything — it's about moderation!
Bad photos angles
Something I'm sure everyone has noticed using social media is a criticism of the angle of a photo. I see lots of comments made online about a photo being taken from the 'right' angle to make someone look 'better'. You've probably tried to take a photo once before and had someone tell you not to get their bad side. This often leads us to think about our own 'bad angles'.
Why is a particular view of ourselves bad? I'm a person, just like you, and we all have three dimensions. Different perspectives, or 'angles' are natural. It doesn't change who we are as a person on the inside; and we certainly shouldn't feel as though we can't be photographed from an 'unflattering' angle. An angle is an angle. How boring would photos be if everyone posed in the same way?
Sports bra
Wearing a sports bra to workout in is something every woman should do. For some girls though, they don't feel comfortable wearing a crop, because they are worried it will show off body 'flaws'. I've heard from some girls that they prefer to workout out in baggy t-shirts, because they feel self conscious about their body in tight activewear. We should ALL feel comfortable wearing whatever we like, rather than feeling like we need to dress for someone else!
Insecurities are normal
I wrote this blog because I want you to know that ALL women struggle with insecurities at some stage. Most of these worries are about things that are completely normal, like cellulite, dark circles under our eyes or stretch marks.
These things that are 'wrong' with us are perceived. These problems aren't really problems at all. I think it's time we stopped trying to be flawless. Trying to live up to the strict beauty standards placed on women is a game that can't be won.
Let's decide to make changes for ourselves. Let's decide to celebrate ourselves. Let's make more of an effort to be body positive, even when we're feeling self-conscious about ourselves.
* Results may vary. Strict adherence to the nutrition and exercise guide are required for best results.


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I added this as a comment in the long NIH TIL thread but I also wanted to add it as a post too.
A new biotech was announced today which among their plans are what appears to be commercialization of the NIH TIL trial our own Sleen is doing so well on. They haven't announce yet types of cancer they will try to go after (melanoma is a no-brainer) but getting it to commercial stage is a huge step forward for all cancer types responding. It is not your average biotech - it is fronted by very big business & science people in the field. Commercializing the TIL trial is what will be needed t to get it to the masses. The NIH can provide the proof-of-principle with trial heroes like Sleen but they can't handle & help large numbers of people. The immunotherapy wave continues to build! http://www.fiercebiotech.com/story/thir ... 2015-09-30


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Amazon enters the Home Services market
Amazon is taking on the US home services market with the launch of Amazon Home Services, but is it any good?
13 April 2015
Insight DIY always publishes the latest news stories before anyone else and we find it to be an invaluable source of customer and market information.
Max Crosby Browne - CEO, Home Decor


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Painting Tips From Our Experts
- 22 Oct 2019
Follow the advice from these experts and you'll never need to employ a painter again!
Painting your home whether you are using a professional or doing it yourself can be a daunting prospect. There are so many choices. If you are trying to save money, "get on the paintbrush. Everyone can paint," says Ronnie (The Block: 2017). "Practice makes perfect, so definitely give it a red hotshot."
Having more than 12 major renovations under their belts Ronnie and Georgia know a thing or two about painting.
2. Preparation is EVERYTHING
"Dust and clean the walls, scrape any cracked or flaking paint and for small imperfections use sandpaper," says Ronnie (The Block: 2017). "Use plastic drop sheets, tape up windows, lights fittings and anything that you don't want to be painted. Always use a primer and cut-in corners, cornice and skirting boards first then you're ready to rock and roll!" says Ronnie.
To avoid the paint peeling off and to ensure smooth edges, "remove painter's tape while the paint is still wet," tips Shannon.
To load up your paintbrush for the "cutting-in" stage, "cover half the length of the bristles and wipe it to the side of the pot to remove excess," says Shannon (The Block: Glasshouse winner). For a smooth finish, "make sure the brushed paint is still wet when you come to use the roller."
Mitch gives Mark the thumbs up for his skills on the paint roller.
4. Shaynna says TEST!
"The biggest painting mistake is heading to a paint store, choosing a colour, then painting a room that night," says Block judge Shaynna Blaze. "Get a test pot and see how the colour looks in different lights at different times of the day."
"Don't paint a test patch on the wall as it will be affected by the colour already there, and it will leave marks," says Shaynna. Instead, paint an A4 card and move it around the room.
Don't test colours on your wall as it makes it tricky to paint over. Use test cards instead.
"Choose one or two neutral colours — either natural, beige or grey — that you stick with throughout the home and add in touches of colour, so everything has a chance of working together," advises Block judge Neale Whitaker.
"If in the rest of the house you have been light, bright and airy, in the master you might be able to experiment with colours on the walls," agrees Jenna (The Block: 2011 and All-Stars, 2013). "Deep blues and deep greens, which are really popular at the moment, will absorb a bit of the light and make the room feel a little bit more cozy, relaxing and romantic.
"I think bedrooms are a really good opportunity to play with colour because it's a closed space," says Carlene (The Block: Glasshouse). Generally, the master is a more personalised space, so focus on feeling.
Michael and Carlene used a sublime shade of blue in their daughter's room (Photo: Mindi Cooke)
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When Professor Stephen Hawking, whose own voice system uses Artificial Intelligence (AI), warns that the creation of thinking machines poses a threat to the human race, should we be worried? How are businesses able to assess objectively the positive uses of advanced technologies when even the experts can't make up their minds?
Here we explore some of the arguments surrounding AI and the impact on the language industry.
Experts warn of AI's devastating potential
Speaking about a revamp of the Intel technology he uses to communicate, Professor Hawkins told the BBC: "The development of full artificial intelligence could spell the end of the human race."
The eminent scientist is not alone in thinking that AI has the potential to be destructive– both SpaceX founder Elon Musk and Microsoft's Bill Gates have spoken out about their concerns. While in a 2014 interview with students at the AeroAstro Centennial Symposium at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Elon Musk called the prospect of artificial intelligence "our greatest existential threat"
What's more Bill Gates told Reddit earlier this year: "I am in the camp that is concerned about super intelligence. First the machines will do a lot of jobs for us and not be super intelligent. That should be positive if we manage it well. A few decades after that though the intelligence is strong enough to be a concern. I agree with Elon Musk and some others on this and don't understand why some people are not concerned." But is AI all bad news?
Artificial Intelligence as a force for good
Other experts are much more optimistic about how AI can be harnessed positively. British scientist Rollo Carpenter, inventor of Cleverbot, an Artificial Intelligence algorithm that enables conversations with humans, has commented: "I believe we will remain in charge of the technology for a decently long time and the potential of it to solve many of the world problems will be realised."
"AI in the workplace could benefit the economy and will change the way we work"
Google founder and CEO Larry Page told the Financial Times that the advancement of AI in the workplace could benefit the economy and will change the way we work.
Rather than stealing jobs, the new technologies will create more, according to J.P. Gownder, an analyst with the Boston-based tech research firm Forrester: "In reality, automation will spur the growth of many new jobs—including some entirely new job categories."
Harnessing the business opportunities of AI
Artificial Intelligence is already built into many of the systems businesses use on a regular basis. If you are booking a plane ticket online then the chances are that it is AI, and not a human, that is deciding the price you pay and where you sit. Technology research firm Tractica forecasts that cumulative revenue for the sector will total $43.5 billion worldwide during the period from 2015 through 2024.
Savvy businesses are already looking to AI to help them work smarter and more profitably. Industries working with complex systems and large data sets are most likely to benefit from AI and the language sector is no exception.
Technology Driven Communication
While AI and automated translation is currently unable to reproduce the benefits of expert linguists – software struggles to effectively detect the vital nuances of language – other attributes cannot be ignored.
When dealing with translated content accuracy is key – one error can change the meaning of a message. That's why any tool which can flag inconsistencies based on a learned translation memory or remove the risk of human error in transposition offers real value.
"software alone struggles to effectively detect the vital nuances of language"
Improved automation too, can add to the process. Reducing the time taken in administration not only speeds up the process involved in supplying language solutions, but also enables Language Service Providers, such as thebigword to deliver genuine cost and efficiency savings to partners. That's why over the past three years we have invested 30 per cent of our profits back into investment in 'game changing' technological development.
While language quality remains in the hands of the human, effectively implemented AI has a lot to offer the language services industry.


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Hiram College (/ˈhaɪrəm/ HY-rəm) is a private liberal arts college located in Hiram, Ohio. It was founded in 1850 as the Western Reserve Eclectic Institute by Amos Sutton Hayden and other members of the Disciples of Christ Church. The college is nonsectarian and coeducational. It is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Hiram's most famous alumnus is James A. Garfield, who also served as a college instructor and principal, and was subsequently elected the 20th President of the United States.[1][2][3]
On June 12, 1849, representatives of the Disciples of Christ voted to establish an academic institution, which would later become Hiram College.[4] On November 7 that year, they chose the village of Hiram as the site for the school because the founders considered this area of the Western Reserve to be "healthful and free of distractions".[5] The following month, on December 20, the founders accepted the suggestion of Isaac Errett and named the school the Western Reserve Eclectic Institute.[4]
The Institute's original charter was authorized by the state legislature on March 1, 1850, and the school opened several months later, on November 27. Many of the students came from the surrounding farms and villages of the Western Reserve, but Hiram soon gained a national reputation and students began arriving from other states. On February 20, 1867, the Institute incorporated as a college and changed its name to Hiram College.[4][5]
During the years before it was renamed Hiram College, 1850–1867, the school had seven principals, the equivalent of today's college presidents. The two that did the most in establishing and defining the nature of the institution were Disciple minister Amos Sutton Hayden, who led the school through its first six years, and James A. Garfield, who had been a student at the Institute from 1851–1853 and then returned in 1856 as a teacher. As principal, Garfield expanded the Institute's cirriculum. He left the Institute in 1861 and in 1880 was elected the 20th President of the United States.[5]
In 1870, one of Garfield's best friends and former students, Burke A. Hinsdale, was appointed Hiram's president. Although there were two before him, Hinsdale is considered the college's first permanent president because the others served only briefly. The next president to have a major impact on the college was Ely V. Zollars, who increased enrollment significantly, established a substantial endowment and created a program for the construction of campus buildings. Later presidents who served for at least 10 years were Miner Lee Bates, Kenneth I. Brown, Paul H. Fall, Elmer Jagow, and G. Benjamin Oliver.[5]
In 1931, shortly before Hiram celebrated the 100th anniversary of Garfield's birth, there was a debate in the community about changing the name of the school to Garfield College. There were strong advocates on both sides of the issue. Among the 2,000 guests at the centennial celebration were three generations of Garfield's family, including two of his sons. The idea of changing the college's name was not mentioned at the event and the idea was abandoned.[6]
Principals and presidentsEdit
The following is a list of the school's leaders since its founding in 1850.[5]
Principals (Western Reserve Eclectic Institute)Edit
- 1850-1856 - Amos Sutton Hayden
- 1857-1861 - James A. Garfield
- 1861-1864 - Harvey W. Everest (Pro Tem)
- 1864-1865 - C. W. Heywood (acting)
- 1865-1866 - Adoniram J. Thomson (managing)
- 1866-1867 - John M. Atwater
Presidents (Hiram College)Edit
- 1867-1868 - Silas E. Shepard (acting)
- 1868-1870 - John M. Atwater (acting)
- 1870-1882 - Burke A. Hinsdale
- 1883-1887 - George M. Laughlin
- 1887-1888 - Colman Bancroft (acting)
- 1888-1902 - Ely V. Zollars
- 1902-1903 - James A. Beattie
- 1903-1905 - Edmund B. Wakefield (acting)
- 1905-1907 - Carlos C. Rowlison
- 1907-1930 - Miner Lee Bates
- 1930-1940 - Kenneth I. Brown
- 1940-1957 - Paul H. Fall
- 1957-1965 - Paul F. Sharp
- 1965-1965 - James N. Primm
- 1966-1966 - Wendell G. Johnson (acting)
- 1966-1985 - Elmer Jagow
- 1986-1989 - Russell Aiuto
- 1989-1989 - James Norton (interim)
- 1990-2000 - G. Benjamin Oliver
- 2000-2002 - Richard J. Scaldini
- 2003–present - Thomas V. Chema
As of the 2011–12 academic year, Hiram's student body consists of 1,334 undergraduates from 35 states and 30 foreign countries[7] Of the 73 full-time faculty, 95-percent hold a Ph.D. or other terminal degree in their field.
Hiram is a member of the Annapolis Group, which has been critical of the college rankings process, especially the U.S. News and World Report rankings methodology. Hiram President Thomas V. Chema is among the signatories of the Presidents Letter.
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Hiram was ranked #167 among National Liberal Arts Colleges by U.S. News and World Report in 2012.[1] At the same time, Hiram is currently ranked #67 among Liberal Arts Colleges by Washington Monthly.[2] Also, in 2012, Forbes ranked Hiram at #197 among all colleges and universities in the U.S., and #39 in the Midwest.[3] Hiram has regularly been included in The Princeton Review Best Colleges guide,[4] and is one of only 30 schools included in Loren Pope's book Colleges That Change Lives.[5]
Hiram specializes in the education of undergraduate students, though the college does have a small graduate program. Hiram confers the following degrees: BA, BSN (nursing), MA (interdisciplinary studies). Students also have the option of a dual degree program in engineering between Hiram and Case Western Reserve University, through which they can earn a degree from both schools in five years.[6]
Majors: Accounting and Financial Management, Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedical Humanities, Chemistry, Communication, Computer Science, Creative Writing, Economics, Education, Educational Studies, English, Environmental Studies, French, History, Management, Mathematics, Music, Neuroscience, Nursing, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology, Spanish, Studio Art/Art History, Theatre Arts
Additional minors: Entrepreneurship, Ethics, Exercise/Sport Science, Gender Studies, International Studies, Public Leadership, Photography, Writing
Pre-professional programs: dentistry, law, medicine, optometry, podiatry, veterinary
Its education plan also includes international study and independent study opportunities, and faculty-guided research projects. Currently, almost all majors require some form of extensive independent project or apprenticeship experience.
Hiram has seven Centers of Distinction for interdisciplinary studies. They include: Center for Deciphering Life's Languages, Center for Engaged Ethics, Center for Integrated Entrepreneurship, Center for Literature and Medicine, Center for the Study of Nature and Society, Garfield Institute for Public Leadership, and Lindsay-Crane Center for Writing and Literature.[7]
The school's sports teams are called the Terriers. They participate in the NCAA's Division III and the North Coast Athletic Conference. Men's sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, lacrosse, soccer, swimming & diving, and track & field. Women's sports include basketball, cross country, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming & diving, track & field, and volleyball.
The Hiram College basketball team won the gold medal in the collegiate division of the 1904 Summer Olympics in St. Louis.[8][9] It was the first time that basketball was part of an Olympics; it was included as a demonstration sport and no foreign teams participated.[8][9]
The Cleveland Browns held their training camp at Hiram College from 1952 through 1974, making it the longest-tenured training site in the team's history.[10][11]
Residence lifeEdit
The college's residential complexes include The Quad (Agler Hall, Dean Hall, New Quad, Peckham Hall, and Gray-Bancroft), The Hill (Bowler Hall, Henry Hall, Miller Hall, and Whitcomb Hall), Booth-Centennial, East Hall, and the Townhouses.[12] They are managed by resident directors (RDs), resident managers (RMs), and resident assistants (RAs).
Student clubs and organizationsEdit
Hiram has nearly 100 registered student clubs and organizations.[13] Club categories include academic, musical, polictical and activism, publications and communications, religious, special interest and service, and sports and recreational. There are also Greek social clubs, as the college does not allow national fraternities and sororities. Campus programming organizations include Student Senate and the Kennedy Center Programming Board (KCPB). Since 1971, Hiram has maintained a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, the national honor society for the liberal arts. The school has also had a chapter of Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK), a national leadership honor society, since 1962.
Programming organizationsEdit
Student Senate is the elected student governing body of the college. It serves as a liaison between students and the school's administration, and oversees all student clubs and organizations, collectively called the Associated Student Organizations (ASO). The Kennedy Center Programming Board (KCPB) falls under the auspices of Student Senate, and is responsible for planning educational, social, recreational, and cultural programs.
The following are a listing of campus clubs, by category, as of Fall 2011.[13] The list may not be all-inclusive.
Academic: American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS), Astronomy Club, Chemistry Club, Education Club, English Society, Ethics Bowl Team, Fine Arts Guild, French Club, Hiram College Association for Computing Machinery (HCACM), Hiram Student Nurse Association, Hiram Writers' Association, History Club, Institute of Management Accountants, Investment Club, Natural History Club, Medicus, Philosophy Forum, Physics Club, Pre-Law Club, Psychology Club, Sociology Club, Spanish Club, Speech and Debate Club, Veticus
Greek Social: Delta Chi Lambda, Greek Council, Kappa Sigma Pi, Lambda Lambda Lamda, Phi Beta Gamma, Phi Gamma Epsilon, Phi Kappa Chi
Musical: United Voices of Hiram Gospel Choir, Terrier Sound Marching Band
Political and Activism: Model United Nations, Political Engagement Club, Students Against Social Injustice
Publications and Communications: The Advance (student newspaper), Hiram College Community Radio, Yearbook
Religious: Dove and Chalice, Interfaith Council, The Net, Newman Club, Hillel, Hiram Islamic Society, Religious Studies Symposium
Special Interest and Service: African American Student Union, American Sign Language Club, Anime Club, B-Side Cafe, Chess Club, Circle K, Club H.I.G.H. (Hiram's Intelligent Ghost Hunters), Fashion Show Committee, Fiat Lux, G-Free (Gluten Free Awareness), Habitat for Humanity, HOLA (Hispanic Organization for Latino Awareness), Holistic Well-Being, Independent Film Appreciation Club, Intercultural Forum, PAMO - Increasing African Awareness in Hiram, Presence and Respect for Youth Sexual Minorities (PRYSM), Relay For Life, Rotaract Club of Hiram College, Strategy Games Club, Stone Soup Vegetarian Coop, Student Environmental Action Committee, Students Organized for Sustainability, Students for Sensible Drug Policy, TASC Force (Terriers Actions for Smart Choices), Theatre Guild, Trading Card Club, TRUE, Video Games Club
Sports and Recreation: Bowling Club, Dance Team, Equestrian Team, Fitness Club, High Steppers, Hip Hop Terriers, Men's Rugby, Jiu Jitsu, Outdoors Club, Ski and Snowboard Club, Sky Diving Club, Soccer Club, Ultimate Frisbee Club, Women's Rugby
Notable alumni and facultyEdit
- Miner Searle Bates - historian, college professor, administrator, significant figure during the Nanking Massacre
- Laura Bell - author
- Robert Biscup - orthopaedic surgeon
- Howard Junior Brown - physician, gay rights advocate
- James Anson Campbell - industrialist
- Sharon Creech - author
- James A. Garfield - 20th President of the United States
- Osee M. Hall - U.S. Representative
- Ammon Hennacy - anarchist
- David Brendan Hopes - author, playwright, and poet
- Jan Hopkins - anchor, CNNfn
- John Samuel Kenyon - linguist
- Vachel Lindsay - poet
- J. Kevin McMahon - President and CEO, Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
- Louis Mink - philosopher of history and college professor
- Benjamin D. Pritchard - Brevetted Brigadier General, United States Army
- Platt Rogers Spencer - originator, Spencarian penmanship
- Mark W. Spong - roboticist
- Michael Stanley - singer-songwriter, musician, and radio personality
- Claude Steele - social psychologist, college professor, and college administrator
- Allyn Vine - physicist and oceanographer
- Tom Wesselmann - artist
- Bill White - Major League Baseball player and broadcaster; President, National League
- Harold Bell Wright - author
- Allyn Abbott Young - economist
- ↑ "U.S. News Rankings 2012- Hiram College". U.S. News and World Report. http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/hiram-college-3049. Retrieved January 17, 2013.
- ↑ "Washington Monthly Rankings 2012- Hiram College". Washington Monthly. http://www.washingtonmonthly.com/college_guide/rankings_2012/liberal_arts_rank.php. Retrieved January 17, 2013.
- ↑ "Forbes Rankings 2012- Hiram College". Forbes. http://www.forbes.com/colleges/hiram-college/. Retrieved January 17, 2013.
- ↑ "Princeton Review Best Colleges 2012- Hiram College". The Princeton Review. http://www.princetonreview.com/hiramcollege.aspx. Retrieved January 17, 2013.
- ↑ "Colleges that Change Lives- Hiram College". Colleges that Change Lives. http://www.ctcl.org/colleges/hiram. Retrieved January 17, 2013.
- ↑ "Engineering Dual Degree program". Hiram College. http://www.hiram.edu/majors-and-minors/physics/dual-degree-program. Retrieved January 17, 2013.
- ↑ "Centers of Distinction". Hiram College. http://www.hiram.edu/academics/centers-of-distinction. Retrieved December 5, 2012.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Could Be The Start Of Something Big". Sports Illustrated. November 29, 1999. http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1017810/index.htm.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 "A Look Back: Hiram Men's Basketball Team Captures Olympic Gold in 1904". Hiram College. http://news.hiram.edu/?p=17. Retrieved July 27, 2012.
- ↑ King, Steve (July 30, 2010). "Looking Back at Camp History". Clevelandbrowns.com. http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-1/Looking-Back-at-Camp-History/d26cfb6d-315f-4a60-b4f3-5e491bd98a92.
- ↑ "Cleveland Browns Training Camp Locations". Pro-football-reference.com. http://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/cle/training-camps.htm. Retrieved December 5, 2012.
- ↑ "Residence Life". Hiram College. http://www.hiram.edu/campus-life/life/residence-life. Retrieved December 5, 2012.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 "Clubs and Organizations". Hiram College. http://www.hiram.edu/get-involved/clubs-and-organizations/campus-organizations. Retrieved December 5, 2012.
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