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Alumni News
Story on Reboot of The Jungle Book Includes Comments from Prof. Jeff McCall '76
April 28, 2014
Plans by Walt Disney Studios to create a new version of The Jungle Book come with challenges, reports Yahoo! News. "Both Rudyard Kipling's original book... Read More
Claire Jagla '12 Will Teach in South Korea with Fulbright ETA
April 28, 2014
Claire E. Jagla, a 2012 graduate of DePauw University, is the recipient of an English Teaching Assistantship from the Fulbright U.S. Student Program competition... Read More
TV Networks at a Loss When it Comes to Covering Economy: Prof. Jeff McCall '76
April 27, 2014
"Network television newsrooms often must cover stories for which they have no internal experts," writes Jeff McCall, professor of communication at DePauw... Read More
Scott Reasoner '09 Named General Manager of Baseball's Great Falls Voyagers
April 26, 2014
"Scott Reasoner was a history major back in the day, and now that he's familiar with the past of the Great Falls Voyagers he's ready to lead the team into... Read More
Prof. Mark Long Discusses Affirmative Action with NPR
April 25, 2014
Do these alternate programs designed to increase the number of minorities on college campuses have the same impact as affirmative action, Mark C. Long... Read More
Alabama Literary Review Publishes Work by Linda Heuring '76
April 25, 2014
The latest issue of Alabama Literary Review (Volume 22, Number 1) includes a short story written by Linda Heuring, a 1976 graduate of DePauw University... Read More
Summer Movie Preview Includes Analysis from Prof. Jeff McCall '76
April 25, 2014
"It's summer movie season, with all that implies: sequels, reboots and lots and lots of explosions," writes Bill Goodykoontz in the Arizona Republic. The... Read More
"There is a Fix for What Ails Congress," Writes Lee Hamilton '52
April 25, 2014
According to Lee Hamilton, the veteran statesman and 1952 graduate of DePauw University, "as grim as things seem now, there is a fix for what ails Congress... Read More
Jeff Easterling '13 Awarded Critical Language Scholarship from US State Dept.
April 23, 2014
Jeffrey T. Easterling, a 2013 graduate of DePauw University, has been awarded a U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) to study critical... Read More
Sarah Masterson '06 Presents Piano Recital at Fitchburg State U
April 22, 2014
Sarah E. Masterson, a 2006 graduate of DePauw University, will present a piano recital at Fitchburg State University in Massachusetts on Sunday, April... Read More
Libby Christiansen '94 Joins Willow Marketing
April 22, 2014
Elizabeth G. "Libby" Christiansen, a 1994 graduate of DePauw University, has joined Willow Marketing as account coordinator. An English (writing) major... Read More
UK Newspaper Cites Barbara Kingsolver's ('77) Poisonwood Bible
April 20, 2014
The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver, a 1977 graduate of DePauw University, is one of the "10 best novels about Africa," according to the United... Read More
Frank Jacobs '66 to Lead Musical Commemoration of Kent State Anniversary
April 19, 2014
"Frank Jacobs was a state away when four students were shot to death at Kent State University (KSU) on May 4, 1970, as anti-war protests escalated there... Read More
Justin Woodard '02 is President of Woodard Cleaning & Restoration
April 18, 2014
Justin C. Woodard, a 2002 graduate of DePauw University, has been named president of Woodard Cleaning & Restoration, a residential and commercial carpet... Read More
John Georgy '99 Named VP & Partner at Dorion-Gray Retirement Planning
April 17, 2014
John Georgy, a 1999 graduate of DePauw University, has been promoted to vice president and named a partner at Dorion-Gray Retirement Planning Inc. A... Read More
Alice Ripley '85 to Perform in Broadway Tribute & Fundraiser
April 16, 2014
Alice Ripley, Tony Award-winning actress and singer and a member of DePauw University's Class of 1985, has joined the roster of artists participating in... Read More
Margaret Davidson '80 Leading Asher Agency's New Indy Office
April 15, 2014
Margaret Davidson, a 1980 graduate of DePauw University, has joined Asher Agency as vice president of strategic development and will lead the full-service... Read More
Google Marks 115th Birthday of Legendary Research Chemist Percy Julian '20
April 11, 2014
Today's "Google Doodle" -- the cartoon atop the main search page of Google.com -- is a sketch of Percy L. Julian, groundbreaking research chemist and 1920... Read More
Transition to Mainstream Network May Be Tricky for Stephen Colbert, Says Prof. Jeff McCall '76
April 11, 2014
Stephen Colbert will face challenges when he takes over David Letterman's late night CBS program next year, reports the Christian Science Monitor. Gloria... Read More
Ken Owen '82 to Moderate Panel at 2014 O'Bannon Institute for Community Service
April 9, 2014
Ken Owen, executive director of media relations at DePauw and 1982 graduate of the University, will moderate a panel discussion at the eleventh annual... Read More
Former VP Dan Quayle '69 On Hand for Texas Celebration of George H.W. Bush Presidency
April 7, 2014
"About 600 of George H.W. Bush's closest friends, administration officials, political allies and family members headed to his presidential library in Texas... Read More
Bret Baier '92 'Talks Tech' with USA Today
April 7, 2014
"If there's a tech angle to reporting the news, Fox's Bret Baier is there," begins USA Today's "Celebrities Talking Tech" column. Jefferson Graham writes... Read More
Brad Stevens '99 to Receive Honorary Doctorate from Butler U
April 6, 2014
Brad Stevens, head basketball coach of the NBA's Boston Celtics and 1999 graduate of DePauw University, will receive an honorary doctorate at Butler University's... Read More
Long-Term Stability in Ukraine is Key, Lee Hamilton '52 Writes
April 4, 2014
"What's happening in Ukraine represents an extremely dangerous crisis, as alarming and precarious as any crisis of the post-Cold War period," according... Read More
Investigative Reporter Meg Kissinger '79 Wins Second Prestigious Polk Award
April 3, 2014
Meg Kissinger, investigative health reporter for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and 1979 graduate of DePauw University, is the winner of a George Polk... Read More
Article on Noah's Opening Weekend Cites Media Studies Prof. Jeff McCall '76
April 1, 2014
The film Noah opened #1 at the box office last weekend, notes USA Today. "Despite the solid opening and a thumbs-up from three-fourths of the nation's... Read More
Juan Pedroza '03 Awarded Ford Foundation Predoctoral Fellowship
April 1, 2014
Juan M. Pedroza Jr., a 2003 graduate of DePauw University, is the recipient of a 2014 Ford Foundation Predoctoral Fellowship. Currently working toward... Read More
Steve Spicer '82 Appointed Indy President of First Financial Bancorp
March 31, 2014
Steve Spicer, a 1982 graduate of DePauw University, has been appointed Indianapolis market president of First Financial Bancorp. "Most recently, Spicer... Read More
Ali Sales Roach '03 Making a Mark in High Tech
March 31, 2014
Ali Sales Roach, a 2003 graduate of DePauw University, is among "10 Central Indiana women -- including entrepreneurs, executives, educators and communicators... Read More
Inconsistencies in School Free-Expression Rulings Must Be Addressed, Writes Prof. Jeff McCall '76
March 30, 2014
"Public school administrators must have their heads spinning as they try to sort out recent court decisions regarding the free-expression rights of students... Read More
Wendi Taylor Nations '85 is Chief Marketing Officer for World Business Chicago
March 27, 2014
Wendi Taylor Nations, a 1985 graduate of DePauw University, has been appointed chief marketing officer for World Business Chicago (WBC). Chaired by Mayor... Read More
Jay Moore '74 Elected to Bank's Board of Directors
March 27, 2014
James "Jay" D. Moore, a partner in the law firm of Ryan, Moore & Cook and 1974 graduate of DePauw University, has been elected to serve on the board of... Read More
Jennifer Pope Baker '89 and Women's Fund Eye Solution to Critical Problem
March 26, 2014
"Now that we understand the ripple impact of not serving this population we know we have to come up with solutions," Jennifer Pope Baker, executive director... Read More
Market Forces are Behind Spate of Religious-Themed Movies: Prof. Jeff McCall '76
March 26, 2014
"Not since The Ten Commandments and Ben-Hur more than a half-century ago has the film industry bankrolled religious-themed pictures as it has this year... Read More
Jeffrey Ganis '80 Joins Reality Shares as Regional Sales Director
March 25, 2014
Jeffrey C. Ganis, a 1980 graduate of DePauw University, has joined Reality Shares as regional sales director. "A longtime leader in the derivatives and... Read More
W. Clifford Mull '01 Named a Partner at Benesch
March 24, 2014
W. Clifford Mull, a 2001 graduate of DePauw University, has been named a partner at Benesch. Mull is based in the business law firm's Cleveland office... Read More
2014 'Cinderella' Team Once Recruited Brad Stevens '99
March 22, 2014
"Mercer University, an 8,300-student school in Macon, Ga., stole the basketball spotlight Friday when its 14th-seeded Bears upset third-seeded Duke in... Read More
Customers Cutting Cable is No Surprise to Prof. Jeff McCall '76
March 22, 2014
Across the nation, about 250,000 cable, satellite and fiber optic television customers canceled the service last year -- the the first full-year decline... Read More
Sam Holley-Kline '12 Authors Article for Berkeley Review of Education
March 21, 2014
An article by Sam Holley-Kline, a 2012 graduate of DePauw University, is published in the Berkeley Review of Education. The piece, "History Through First-Year... Read More
March 20, 2014
The largest entrepreneurial event ever hosted by DePauw, UPushStart, the DePauw Startup Institute is scheduled on April 4-5 in the Memorial Student Union... Read More
Ben Purvis '09 is Head Soccer Coach at Indiana HS
March 19, 2014
Ben Purvis, a 2009 graduate of DePauw University, has been named head boy's soccer coach at Indiana's Shelbyville High School. An alumnus of the high... Read More
Sarah Palin & Sportsman Channel A Good Fit, Says Prof. Jeff McCall '76
March 19, 2014
"It takes a certain kind of pizzazz for a politician to make the move into reality television," Jeffrey M. McCall, professor of communication at DePauw... Read More
Newspaper Profiles Gretchen Haehl '08, a National Champ at DePauw and Now a Stanford Graduate Student
March 19, 2014
"Gretchen Haehl was the first Shelby County girl to score more than 1,400 points in her career," begins a story in Indiana's Shelbyville News. "Three... Read More
Media's Hidden Cameras in Schools a "Random Fishing Expedition," Says Prof. Bob Steele '69
March 18, 2014
A New York Times article detailing undercover news reports which sent hidden cameras into schools to test their security measures includes analysis from... Read More
Winfield Ong '80 Receives Receives US Department of Justice Director's Award
March 17, 2014
Winfield D. Ong, assistant United States Attorney and 1980 graduate of DePauw University, is the recipient of the prestigious Director's Award from the... Read More
Attorney Rhonda Long '99 Joins Dickinson Wright
March 15, 2014
Rhonda R. Long, a 1999 graduate of DePauw University, has joined Dickinson Wright PLLC as an associate. She is practicing out of law firm's Las Vegas,... Read More
Sports Producer Ryan McGuffey '01 Gives Baseball Fans a New Perspective
March 14, 2014
Ryan McGuffey, coordinating producer for Comcast SportsNet Chicago and 2001 graduate of DePauw University, "has now joined the significant ranks of video... Read More
American Idol's Ratings Decline Draws Comments from Prof. Jeff McCall '76
March 13, 2014
"Once upon a time, American Idol rivaled the Oscars telecast for TV viewers," begins a Yahoo! TV article. "Last week, it got beat in the weekly Nielsen... Read More
J. Peter Konkle '70 Authors On Bolton Flats: An Irish Insurrection in Vermont's North Woods
March 13, 2014
J. Peter Konkle, a 1970 graduate of DePauw University graduate, is the author of On Bolton Flats: An Irish Insurrection in Vermont's North Woods. Set... Read More
Educator and Coach Rick Weinheimer '78 is Honored
March 12, 2014
Rick Weinheimer, teacher and coach in Columbus, Indiana, and 1978 graduate of DePauw University, is the recipient of the 2014 Education Hall of Fame Award... Read More
Blythe Gifford '71 Authors Secrets at Court
March 10, 2014
Wendy Blythe Gifford, a 1971 DePauw University graduate who writes using her middle name, is the author of Secrets at Court. The new book is published... Read More
Work by Barbara Kingsolver '77 Among '100 Books to Read in a Lifetime'
March 9, 2014
The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver, a 1977 graduate of DePauw University, is among Amazon.com's "100 Books to Read in a Lifetime." Parade magazine... Read More
J. Nichols '89 to Address TEDx SantaCruz
March 8, 2014
Wallace J. Nichols, marine biologist and 1989 graduate of DePauw University, will be among the presenters at today's TEDx SantaCruz in California. The... Read More
FCC Needs to Explain Recent Actions, Opines Prof. Jeff McCall '76
March 7, 2014
"The Federal Communications Commission has backed away from the senseless study it planned that would have had researchers snooping into the content decisions... Read More
Playwright Christian Hamilton '50, Who Taught at DePauw in the 1950s, Dies at Age 86
March 6, 2014
E. Christian Hamilton Jr., a 1950 graduate of DePauw who taught at his alma mater and several other colleges, died February 17 at the Levine-Dickson Hospice... Read More
Carolyn Mueller '09 Authors Lily: a True Story of Courage & the Joplin Tornado
March 6, 2014
Carolyn Mueller, a 2009 graduate of DePauw University, is the author of a new children's book Lily: a True Story of Courage & the Joplin Tornado. Based... Read More
Angie Hicks '95 & Dennis Trinkle '91 Join Indy Chamber Board
March 4, 2014
Angie Hicks '95, co-founder and chief marketing officer of Angie's List, and Dennis A. Trinkle, provost and chief academic officer of Harrison College... Read More
Ben Solomon '10 is Honored in Pictures of the Year International Competition
March 3, 2014
Ben C. Solomon, a freelance multimedia journalist and 2010 graduate of DePauw University, is a third place winner in the 71st annual Pictures of the Year... Read More
Former Professors and Classmates Talk with Boston Globe About NBA Coach Brad Stevens '99
March 2, 2014
Friday's appearance by Brad Stevens, head coach of the NBA's Boston Celtics, at the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference, "the top gathering of analytic-minded... Read More
Prof. John Dittmer to Address Racial Reconciliation Conference in Mississippi
March 1, 2014
John Dittmer is among the speakers who will address a racial reconciliation conference at Delta State University in Mississippi, March 18-19. The event... Read More
Toby McClamroch '77 Named Managing Partner of Bingham Greenebaum Doll
February 28, 2014
W. Tobin "Toby" McClamroch, a 1977 graduate of DePauw University, has been named sole managing partner of Bingham Greenebaum Doll. In that role, McClamroch... Read More
Ryan Sipe '05 Promoted to VP at Pacific Wine & Spirits of Hawaii
February 27, 2014
Ryan M. Sipe, a 2005 graduate of DePauw University, has been appointed vice president, general sales manager of Pacific Wine & Spirits (PWS) of Hawaii... Read More
Brad Stevens '99 to Speak at MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference
February 27, 2014
"Celtics coach Brad Stevens, holder of an economics degree from DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana," is among the speakers at the MIT Sloan Sports... Read More
Chris Burton '09 Directs Indianapolis Production of Antigone
February 27, 2014
Chris Burton, a 2009 graduate of DePauw University, is directing the Garfield Shakespeare Company's spring production of Antigone, which opens its five-date... Read More
Mark Davis '86 Named President of Illinois Hospital's Medical Staff
February 25, 2014
Mark E. Davis, M.D., a 1986 graduate of DePauw University, has been elected president of the medical staff at Galesburg Cottage Hospital in Illinois. "This... Read More
Coach Bill Fenlon & Josh Burch '99 on the "Fire Inside" Brad Stevens '99
February 24, 2014
Brad Stevens, head coach of the NBA's Boston Celtics and 1999 graduate of DePauw University, was ejected from a game for the first time in his career Saturday... Read More
"Let's Try Strengthening Congress," Suggests Veteran Statesman Lee Hamilton '52
February 24, 2014
"In his State of the Union speech to Congress last month, President Obama drew widespread attention for pledging to use his executive authority to advance... Read More
Carrie Birge '08 is Director of Johnson County Museum of History
February 23, 2014
Carrie A. Birge, a 2008 graduate of DePauw University, is the new director of the Johnson County Museum of History. Located in Franklin, Indiana, the... Read More
Slate of New Religious-Themed Movies Analyzed by Prof. Jeff McCall '76
February 21, 2014
"Get ready for a flood of religious movies coming out of Hollywood this year and next," reports Houston's KTRH radio in a story that quotes a DePauw University... Read More
Chinonye Chukwu '07 & Prof. Samuel Autman to Screen New Short Film at Princeton U
February 19, 2014
A Long Walk, a short film by 2007 DePauw graduate Chinonye Chukwu (pictured at right), and an adaptation of a short story by Samuel Autman (seen below)... Read More
Joe Brent '97 and Sara Caswell Coming for Feb. 26 Performance
February 18, 2014
DePauw University's Performing Arts Series presents Joe Brent, a 1997 graduate of DePauw on mandolin, and Sara Caswell, violin, in a Wednesday, February... Read More
Philanthropic Work of Gabrielle Benson '05 is Spotlighted
February 16, 2014
"Gabrielle Benson once described her dream job as being one where she could 'raise money and give it away'," notes today's Indianapolis Star of the 2005... Read More
Reality TV Genre is "Cooling," Prof. Jeff McCall '76 Tells LA Times
February 16, 2014
"The reality genre is cooling for network TV," Jeffrey M. McCall, professor of communication at DePauw University, tells the Los Angeles Times. Dr. McCall... Read More
"Process of the Press" is Beyond President's Powers, Writes Prof. Jeff McCall '76
February 15, 2014
"The president of the United States is often characterized as the most powerful person in the world," writes Jeff McCall, professor of communication at... Read More
Linda Marks Lyon '65 Publishes One Small Community: One Expansive Flagship
February 15, 2014
Linda Marks Lyon, a 1965 graduate of DePauw University, has published a photo book, One Small Community: One Expansive Flagship. "Comprised of photos... Read More
Attorney Craig Stevenson '02 Aligns with Murphy Desmond
February 14, 2014
Craig E. Stevenson, a 2002 graduate of DePauw University, has joined Murphy Desmond S.C. as an associate attorney. Stevenson is practicing in the firm's... Read More
Reuters Profile Cites Tim Solso's ('69) 2011 Commencement Address at DePauw
February 13, 2014
"General Motors Co's new Chairman Theodore 'Tim' Solso is not afraid to make edgy and sometimes unpopular decisions, a trait that could come in handy as... Read More
Richard and Lee Hamilton ('49 & '52) Featured in PBS Affiliate's Three-Part Series
February 12, 2014
A three-part series featuring two distinguished graduates of DePauw University, Lee and Richard Hamilton: Conversations with a Politician and a Pastor... Read More
Sally Krouse '74 Joins Not-for-Profit Foundation's Board
February 11, 2014
Sally Krouse, a 1974 graduate of DePauw University, has been appointed to the board of directors of the Honeywell Foundation in Wabash, Indiana. Sarah... Read More
$1 Million Gift from J. William Asher '50 to Create Fund in the Humanities
February 10, 2014
President Brian W. Casey announced today that a $1 million gift from Dr. J. William "Bill" and Dorothy A. Asher will create a new endowed fund in the humanities... Read More
Gift of $10 Million from Janet Prindle '58 to Endow Ethics Institute
February 10, 2014
President Brian W. Casey announced today that a $10 million commitment from Janet W. Prindle '58 will create an expanded endowment for the University's... Read More
DePauw Receives $14.4 Million in New Gifts for Academic Programs and Athletics
February 10, 2014
President Brian W. Casey announced today that the University's Board of Trustees, during its meeting over this past weekend, formally accepted $14.4 million... Read More
Newspaper Profiles Author & Prof. Cathy Day '91
February 10, 2014
"Indiana runs through Muncie author Cathy Day's books," begins an Indianapolis Star feature. "Born in Peru, she started writing her first novel, The Circus... Read More
Magazine Publishes Short Story by Linda Heuring '76
February 9, 2014
A short story by Linda Heuring, a 1976 graduate of DePauw University, is published in the latest issue of Rosebud magazine (Issue 56/Winter 2013-14). ... Read More
Prof. Beth Felker Jones '98 Authors God the Spirit
February 8, 2014
Beth Felker Jones, associate professor of theology at Wheaton College and 1998 graduate of DePauw University, is the author of God the Spirit: Introducing... Read More
Relationship of JFK and Gen. David Shoup '26 Explored in New Book
February 6, 2014
The February 2013 edition of Leatherneck, the magazine for United States Marines, includes a review of the new book Kennedy's General: A Story of Uncommon... Read More
Doug Elmore '86 Honored as Indiana HS Orchestra Teacher of the Year
February 5, 2014
Doug Elmore, orchestra teacher Floyd County Central High School and Highland Hills Middle School and 1986 graduate of DePauw University, is the Indiana... Read More
Prof. Brian Dixon '01 & Mike Langellier '04 Among Indy's 'Forty Under 40'
February 4, 2014
Brian E. Dixon, an assistant professor at the Indiana University School of Informatics and Computing and 2001 graduate of DePauw University, and Mike Langellier... Read More
NaShara Mitchell '01 Puts a Variety of Skills to Use
February 3, 2014
"As an undergraduate at DePauw University, (NaShara) Mitchell found herself the go-to person for makeup and wardrobe advice," notes the Indianapolis Star... Read More
Sarah Carlson '08 Named National Teacher Fellow
February 1, 2014
Sarah Carlson, a physics teacher at Brighton High School in Salt Lake City and 2008 graduate of DePauw University, "is one of 13 educators nationwide to... Read More
Prof. Jeff McCall '76 Offers Thoughts on Super Bowl Commercials
January 31, 2014
"Every big Wall Street bank is a host sponsor of this year's Super Bowl but experts question if it's worth the exposure," writes Sital S. Patel of MarketWatch... Read More
1st Source Bank Promotes Ryan Fenstermaker '05 to VP
January 30, 2014
Ryan J. Fenstermaker, a 2005 graduate of DePauw University, has been promoted to vice president at 1st Source Bank in South Bend, Indiana. An item in the... Read More
Lisa May '84 is VP at AAIPharma Services and Cambridge Major Laboratories
January 29, 2014
Lisa C. May, a 1984 graduate of DePauw University, has been appointed vice president of human resources at AAIPharma Services Corp., a leading global provider... Read More
Ads in the Big Game are Less Than Super: Prof. Jeff McCall '76
January 28, 2014
Advertisers who are spending $4 million for each 30-second commercial airing during Sunday's Super Bowl "might as well be dumping those dollars in the... Read More
Ryan McGuffey '01 Receives Jerome Holtzman Award for Documentary on 2003 Cubs
January 28, 2014
Ryan C. McGuffey, coordinating producer for Comcast SportsNet Chicago and 2001 graduate of DePauw University, has been presented with the Jerome Holtzman... Read More
AP Column on Super Bowl Media Cites Prof. Jeff McCall '76
January 25, 2014
"The NFL is a powerful force in our nation's cultural landscape precisely because it has done such an excellent job in monitoring and managing its image... Read More
COO Drew Coolidge '93 Motivates Employees
January 23, 2014
Andrew P. "Drew" Coolidge, chief operating officer of Sirva Worldwide Relocation & Moving and 1993 graduate of DePauw University, is engaging his company's... Read More
Elizabeth Rydell '87 is Dental Director at Midwest Dental Support Center
January 22, 2014
Elizabeth Rydell, D.D.S., a 1987 graduate of DePauw University, has joined Midwest Dental Support Center in Mondovi, Wisconsin, as dental director. In... Read More
Andrew Brooks '79 Joins Conexus Indiana Board
January 21, 2014
Andrew F. Brooks, president of Brooks Construction Co. and 1979 graduate of DePauw University, has been appointed to the board of directors of Conexus... Read More
Prof. Jeff McCall '76 Writes of "Cultural Responsibility of the Media Industry"
January 19, 2014
"The roots of violence in America are many and complex, but there is no doubt the primary dispenser of cultural violence into society is the media industry... Read More


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HPRC Blog
Welcome to the HPRC Blog. We've got lots of information here, from quick tips to in-depth posts about detailed human performance optimization topics.
HPRC Fitness Arena: Dietary Supplements
Up-to-date information on tainted products marketed as dietary supplements are now provided on HPRC's Dietary Supplement domain page via a "widget" from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Recent product alerts and health information on products marketed for weight loss, sexual enhancement, and bodybuilding are automatically displayed and updated as the FDA adds new notifications. Please see this new feature by visiting HPRC's Dietary Supplements section.
The latest update of HPRC's list of DMAA-containing dietary supplement products is now available online. Six more products have apparently been removed from the market; one has been added to the list because the fact that it contains DMAA is stated only on the product label, not on the manufacturer's website.
Following in the wake of the Food and Drug Administration's warning letters to manufacturers and distributors of dietary supplements containing DMAA, the Army announced that its own study on the effects of DMAA on soldiers will continue. Read about the announcement and more in the recent Stars and Stripes article. For more information about the FDA's action, you can read HPRC's post, which also includes a link to the FDA news release.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sent warning letters to manufacturers and distributors of dietary supplements containing 1,3-dimethylamylamine (DMAA) due to lack of safety evidence provided before marketing. The FDA states that information about the safety of DMAA as a dietary supplement ingredient has not been identified. For more information, see the FDA News Release and HPRC's latest on Dietary Supplement Products Containing DMAA.
The latest news on DMAA includes the New Zealand government's ban just placed on DMAA-containing products. DMAA has already been declared a drug in Canada and is banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency, the United States Anti-doping Agency (USADA), collegiate sports teams, and most professional sports teams.
HPRC has again updated its list of DMAA-containing dietary supplements, including a number of additions as well as some products that have been discontinued or reformulated. The additions mostly represent lesser-known products that have been around a while, but surprisingly there are a couple new products too. And we have added two new "aliases" to the list of other names for DMAA. To download the list, click on this link to "Dietary Supplement Products Containing DMAA."
HPRC has written about energy drinks and their possible adverse health effects; these drinks continue to be in the news following the death of a teenage girl due to caffeine toxicity from drinking two Monster energy drinks. Senator Dick Durbin has now urged the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to investigate energy drinks, specifically to regulate caffeine in these drinks (caffeine content in colas is already regulated) and determine whether other ingredients contained in them are safe. Read the press release and Senator Durbin's letter to FDA.
Do you buy dietary supplements when you want to lose weight, improve your performance, or give yourself a boost to get through a long day or hard workout? Then watch for this soon-to-be-released service-wide educational campaign by the Department of Defense in collaboration with the Human Performance Resource Center. Operation Supplement Safety (OPSS) will help Warfighters and their families make informed decisions when choosing dietary supplements. See HPRC's new OPSS link for an introductory article on supplement safety.
HPRC has received a number of questions about whether dietary supplements—especially those used for bodybuilding and weight loss—could result in a positive result on military drug tests.
Military drug testing begins with urine, which is first screened and then followed by additional tests depending on the outcome of the screen. You can get extensive information about DoD's drug policy and drug testing from the Drug Demand Reduction Program (DDRP), including military testing. And for answers about the potential effects of specific dietary supplements on drug screening tests, you can contact your service's military drug-testing laboratory by phone or email at:
- U.S. Army, Fort Meade, MD – (301)-677-7085 or firstname.lastname@example.com
- U.S. Army, Tripler AMC, HI – (808)-433-5176 or email@example.com
- U.S. Navy, Great Lakes, IL – 847-688-2045, press 2 or ext 113, or firstname.lastname@example.com
- U.S. Navy, San Diego, CA – 619-532-5180 or firstname.lastname@example.com
- U.S. Navy, Jacksonville, FL – 904-542-7755, press 2 or ext 104, or email@example.com
- U.S. Air Force, Lackland AFB, TX – (210) 292-3089 or email@example.com or 210-292-3101 or firstname.lastname@example.com
Positive urinalysis results due to dietary supplement use can occur because products on the market may contain undeclared drug ingredients—that is, controlled substances that are not stated/listed on the product label. More information can be found in the FDA Consumer Update There you will also find information about how to get updates about products FDA has identified as tainted. There is no way to know if a particular supplement contains an undeclared drug without laboratory testing, but FDA does keep track of such products once identified through its MedWatch program.
The Department of Defense (DoD) currently has no formal policy on the use of dietary supplements and no list of either banned or safe supplements. For more on this topic, see Operation Supplement Safety's (OPSS) FAQ "Is there an all-encompassing list of dietary supplements that are banned or illegal for use by military personnel?"
Lately, HPRC has been receiving a lot of questions about banned supplements in the military, but the fact is, there isn't a list of banned dietary supplements currently available. It isn't always easy to determine whether a dietary supplement product is safe or not, so the Department of Defense (DoD) is working on an educational campaign to inform Warfighters and their families about potential health risks involved with taking dietary supplements and steps to take before choosing/using a dietary supplement. And although DoD currently has no formal policy on the use of dietary supplements, a committee is working to establish such a policy.
Some dietary supplements, including ones sold on military installations, may contain potentially harmful and problematic ingredients. HPRC has put together the resource Red Flags: What You Need to Know to Stay Safe and Avoid Fraud. Of particular note are problematic, potentially dangerous ingredients that could be red flags, including approved prescription drug ingredients and their analogs, drugs banned by the FDA for safety reasons, controlled substances (such as anabolic steroids), and untested/unstudied new active drug ingredients.
You can also learn more on how to make informed decisions about dietary supplements and natural products from the Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database (NMCD). HPRC has made this available to all active-duty personnel; a ".mil" email address is required to create an account. We encourage consumers of dietary supplements to consider only using products rated eight or above on their rating scale. These are in the green area of the scale and have evidence of safety. Items in the yellow range mean data are lacking, and the red area indicates well-known safety concerns and/or proven ineffectiveness. HPRC makes this user-friendly database readily available through links on its website for both Warfighters and healthcare professionals. Choose the appropriate version and follow the instructions to create an account.
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We encourage you to talk with your healthcare provider or dietitian before using dietary supplements to avoid potential problems. Also, see FDA's list of tainted body building products, which includes important public notifications.
One Shot One Kill: Want to learn how the elite warrior accomplishes optimal performance time after time, under the most challenging conditions? The HPRC now has new program materials for the One Shot One Kill (OSOK) performance enhancement program online for you to use and download—by yourself or with your unit! One Shot One Kill (Integrative Platform version) is a "warrior-centric" performance enhancement program that warriors can set up and manage on their own. OSOK-IP is designed to enhance performance, hardiness, and resilience. By building on the skills that Warfighters already possess, OSOK aims to translate good Warfighter qualities to outstanding ones. OSOK-IP comes in two versions:
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"Love is much like a wild rose, beautiful and calm, but willing to draw blood in its defense.
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OMG! Godzilla, Ghidorah, Mothra, and Mecha-Godzilla!
We were hunters and foragers. The frontier was everywhere. We were bounded only by the earth, and the ocean, and the sky. The open road still softly calls. Our little terraqueous globe as the madhouse of those hundred thousand millions of worlds. We, who cannot even put our own planetary home in…
We are one species, Human.
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VertiCrop Processes 10,000 Plants Every 3 Days Using Vertical Hydroponic Farming
forget outdoor farming people, this is the future!!! skyscraper farms is the way to go…controlled environments, no heat, no cold, no bugs, no sprays!!!
Vertical farming is one of the most innovative solutions for lowering the amount of energy, space, and water needed to grow food, but Valcent Products has taken the practice to a whole new level with their revolutionary VertiCrop technology. By applying Henry Ford's super-efficient assembly line concept to vertical hydroponic farming, the Vancouver-based firm can produce the same amount of produce on a standard sized residential lot that most farmers would be able to grow on a 16-acre plot. Their stacked, mechanized, produce-laden plastic trays are already a hot commodity, with orders coming in from every corner of the globe. Step in for a closer look at how this technology is completely changing the way we grow food.
The VertiCrop system consists of a series of mechanical 123 plastic trays stacked 8 high that can be placed on urban rooftops and other tight spaces. They contain vegetables and herbs that are grown hydroponically with just 8% of the water and 5% of the space required by standard farms. Energy efficient LED lights are on standby to supplement waning natural light when necessary.
VertiCrops are climate controlled and use absolutely no harmful herbicides or pesticides. What's more, they are incredibly easy to manage. A staff of just 3 people can handle 4,000 square feet of plants and 2,000 square feet of germinating, harvesting, and packing space, and they can process as many as 10,000 plants every 3 days! Valcent's COO Christopher Ng told the Global Commodities Report, "this is what farming has to develop into."
"Live in each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit."
"We came, We saw, We destroyed, We forgot" by William Blum
An updated summary of the charming record of US foreign policy. Since the end of the Second World War, the United States of America has …
1. Attempted to overthrow more than 50 governments, most of which were democratically-elected.
2. Attempted to suppress a populist or nationalist movement in 20 countries.
3. Grossly interfered in democratic elections in at least 30 countries.
4. Dropped bombs on the people of more than 30 countries.
5. Attempted to assassinate more than 50 foreign leaders.
In total: Since 1945, the United States has carried out one or more of the above actions, on one or more occasions, in the following 69 countries (more than one-third of the countries of the world):
- Afghanistan
- Albania
- Algeria
- Angola
- Australia
- Bolivia
- Bosnia
- Brazil
- British Guiana (now Guyana)
- Bulgaria
- Cambodia
- Chad
- Chile
- China
- Colombia
- Congo (also as Zaire)
- Costa Rica
- Cuba
- Dominican Republic
- East Timor
- Ecuador
- Egypt
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- Germany (plus East Germany)
- Ghana
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- Honduras
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- Libya
- Mongolia
- Morocco
- Nepal
- Nicaragua
- North Korea
- Pakistan
- Palestine
- Panama
- Peru
- Philippines
- Portugal
- Russia
- Seychelles
- Slovakia
- Somalia
- South Africa
- Soviet Union
- Sudan
- Suriname
- Syria
- Thailand
- Uruguay
- Venezuela
- Vietnam (plus North Vietnam)
- Yemen (plus South Yemen)
- Yugoslavia
The first democratically elected government the CIA overthrew was actually Iran's in 1953 through Operation Ajax. Democratically elected Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadiq and his National Front Party planned on nationalizing the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company (now known as BP). To protect British interests, the CIA and MI6 overthrew Mossadiq, reinstalled the Shah, and set up a secret police known as SAVAK. Until the Iranian Revolution in 1979, the Shah and SAVAK killed over 20,000 Iranians.


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Caramelized pearl onions are a sweet, easy accompaniment to any holiday meal. This recipe takes only 10 minutes to sauté.
Cooking Light NOVEMBER 1998
Melt margarine in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add sugar and onions. Sauté 8 minutes or until golden brown; stir frequently. Stir in bell pepper and remaining ingredients; sauté 2 minutes.
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|Excellent - 2 reviews
Discover a leisure getaway in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Loews Minneapolis Hotel is an upscale hotel destination in the heart of downtown Minneapolis. From AAA-Diamond rated dining to acclaimed services by the dedicated concierge staff, leisure and business guests will experience an incredible downtown stay in the beautiful Twin Cities. Guests traveling for bus...
Good 7.0
location, friendly staff
The beds were tiny. 'double beds' were smalled then full size beds.
Good 7.0
the selection of soap/shampoo, large bathroom, mattress, non-carpet floor in 1/2 room,
The view, the room size (only 1 comfy chair), the shower spray, not really a boutique hotel but a Hilton-style/priced hotel, lacking a unique perspective of itself, the sink which left visible dregs
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Good 7.6
Long walk from parking garage
|Excellent - 4 reviews
Home of the original flagship Radisson Hotel built in 1909, the sophisticatedly stylish Radisson Blu Minneapolis has been designed to interact with the buzz in the beating heart of downtown Minneapolis offering world-class, upper-upscale hospitality. A location sensation: where history and heritage meet contemporary innovation and culture. The Radisson Blu M...
Overall Rating - Excellent - 4 reviews
Good 7.0
The staff were helpful in upgrading our accommodations after we expressed disappointment with the room we booked. (See below)
The hotel is misleading in what it advertises as a "junior suite" for which they charge $50 extra per night. It is not a suite. It is just a large room. And it's not even good extra space. Just an oversized entry way and an extra strip of space between the bed and TV. Also, when i booked, there was no mention that the room didn't have a window to the outdoors; just an atrium view. Definitely not worth paying for. But the staff was kind enough to get us a better room. Apparently they've heard this complaint before. My biggest complaint is with Kayak/Orbitz customer service. The first person I called was helpful, but got disconnected. The second argued with me and then refused to escalate me to his manager. Instead he tried to transfer me to the hotel, but nobody answered. I called back again and asked for a manager at Orbitz, but nobody answered there either. I wanted to reward Kayak with the booking since I used their service to find the hotel, but I will never book via Kayak again after that atrocious customer service.
Excellent 10.0
Modern. Great hip design
Was all good
|Excellent - 3 reviews
Located in Minneapolis, The Westin Minneapolis is minutes from Mary Tyler Moore Statue and Hennepin Center for the Arts. This 4-star hotel is within close proximity of Minneapolis Public Library-Central Branch and Minneapolis City Hall. Make yourself at home in one of the 214 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comfor...
Overall Rating - Excellent - 3 reviews
Excellent 9.6
Loved the history of the hotel and the comfort of the rooms.
No free wi-fi in rooms.
Excellent 9.6
It was great to be able to get some athletic clothes and use the excellent workout facilities. The bed at the Westin is super comfortable too.
I don't like having to pay for the use of the Internet - and I did not. It's not like you haven't already paid for it or gotten enough from your paying customers. It's why I downgraded the value for the money rating above.
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Overall Rating - Excellent - 397 reviews
Excellent 10.0
Very clean; good breakfast buffet
No towels in exercise room; expensive parking;cheap blanketsGreat location downtown; spacious rooms
Mediocre 3.0
Lovely clean room, nicely designed and laid out.
Noise from street, noise from hallway traffic.
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Admire breathtaking panoramas from The Marquette hotel in downtown Minneapolis, a Hilton hotel designed by renowned architect Phillip Johnson, and located within the IDS Center. Set in the heart of downtown Minneapolis' financial and entertainment district, this Minneapolis, Minnesota hotel is connected to the Minneapolis Skyway System and in close walking d...
Overall Rating - Excellent - 3 reviews
Good 8.0
Nice location. Decent room.
No real complaints.
Good 6.3
The room was very spacious. The staff was fairly responsive once we alerted them of the issues.
There were several little things that added up to a disappointing stay for us. Wireless internet was not free in our rooms, which I have only ever experienced at a hotel that was SO nice that it made it worth it to come down to the lobby and use the free wifi. This was not, however, SO nice. The lobby area was small. No late checkout? I have literally never heard of this. I wasn't allowed to check in until 3, so why do I have to be out of the room by noon? They forgot to take off the disabled movies from the previous resident. Again - not a huge deal, but when I called the front desk, the person told me "that's just how it is sometimes" and he "doesn't know how the movies work up there." O-kay... so I asked to speak with a manager, and was placed on hold for way too long. Someone finally called us back and fixed it, but at that point we didn't really feel like spending the money on it. They really should have offered us a free movie or something to make up for it. Oh, they forgot towels when cleaning the room. And there were only 2 to begin with. This seems like a pretty basic step. All of this would have been fine/expected at a 2-3 star hotel, but I expected a little better from this one.
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With a stay at Le Meridien Chambers, you'll be centrally located in Minneapolis, steps from Orpheum Theatre and State Theatre. This 4-star hotel is within close proximity of Mary Tyler Moore Statue and Target Center. Make yourself at home in one of the 60 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring iPod docking stations and minibars. Your pillowtop bed come...
Overall Rating - Excellent - 607 reviews
Excellent 10.0
Very friendly and efficient service. All the staff was very accommodating.
Excellent 9.0
We went for our anniversary and it was perfect. Great location for walking to Nicollet bars and restaurants. It was super cozy. They also gave us a bottle of champagne on the house for our special occasion.
Very clean and staff was very attentive.
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A stay at The Grand Hotel Minneapolis, a Kimpton Hotel places you in the heart of Minneapolis, walking distance from Minneapolis City Hall and Mary Tyler Moore Statue. This 4-star hotel is within close proximity of Hennepin Center for the Arts and Minneapolis Public Library-Central Branch. Make yourself at home in one of the 140 air-conditioned rooms featuri...
Overall Rating - Excellent - 7 reviews
Excellent 8.6
The front desk was really great. And I liked the list of things availablr if needed. We took advantage of the Keurig. I liked the style of the hitel, pretty chic. Also, the location was awesome. I also loved that I could control the heat in the room myself.
I didn't like that there was no hot tub in the pool area. When I'm paying that much for a hotel room, I expect a hot tub. The blankets weren't very warm or comfortable. I expected a cozy, luxurious room and got a nice but kind of a cold lonely feeling room.
Comfortable bed
$35 for parking
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Downtown Minneapolis Hotel's Location is the Best Centered in the vibrant heart of downtown Minneapolis, our hotel's location, superb service and unrivaled amenities make the Crowne Plaza® Minneapolis - Northstar hotel the best. Corporate travelers appreciate our hotel's downtown Minneapolis location near major corporations. Being within 2.5 blocks of two li...
Overall Rating - Good - 6 reviews
Good 8.0
Close to Tram and Restaurants
20.00 parking fee for overnight
Excellent 10.0
It was close to everything we needed. Parking was ample. Friendly staff. Good value for your money. Close to food.
We had some rude and noisy neighbors next door, but management was prompt to address the issue and move us to a different room and floor.
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A stay at W Minneapolis - The Foshay places you in the heart of Minneapolis, walking distance from Mary Tyler Moore Statue and Minnesota Orchestra Hall. This 4-star hotel is within close proximity of State Theatre and Orpheum Theatre. Make yourself at home in one of the 229 air-conditioned rooms featuring iPod docking stations and LCD televisions. Your pillo...
Overall Rating - Excellent - 5 reviews
Great location, wonderful restaurant inside. Prohibition Bar is very unique
Rooms are very small for the money, Corner King was dinky, view poor, carpet dirty. Expected more for my dollar. Checked in a 4;30, my room wasn't ready until I made a big deal out of it. Check out is 11:00 and I couldn't get a room at 4:30 on a Saturday?
Excellent 9.3
Nice rooms and nice location.
The bed was old and not very comfortable. Stayed at the W a half dozen times before and this bed was the worst.
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Overall Rating - Excellent - 12 reviews
Good 7.7
Incredible that there was no free wifi. You are still using ethernet cable and it didn't even work. Then when I tried to pay $11 for the wifi, it never worked either. That is a mayor flaw in 2014. Not having good access to internet makes a hotel very undesirable. ,Incredible that there was no free wifi. You are still using ethernet cable and it didn't even work. Then when I tried to pay $11 for the wifi, it never worked either. That is a mayor flaw in 2014 not having good access to internet makes a hotel very undesirable.
Excellent 8.3
Great linens in updated rooms. Nice bath/shower suites.
Parking is valet only or in sketchy garage across the street.
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Welcome to the Hilton Minneapolis hotel. This 25-story, Victorian-style brick high-rise boasts a fantastic location in the center of Minneapolis' financial center and is within minutes of many Minneapolis attractions. Conveniently connected to the Minneapolis Convention Center, this Minneapolis, Minnesota hotel is a world-class convention and leisure destina...
Good 7.0
very nice facility
when I checked in the desk person tried to charge me more saying kayak had made an error. I finally was able to get the room for the agreed price after a lot of discussion.
Excellent 9.6
Great location. Clean great hotel!
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