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Ellicott City Eyelid Surgery Doctors and Reviews
Randolph Capone, MD
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81% of Ellicott City reviewers said Eyelid Surgery was worth it
"Eye Lid and Chin Lipo. Bethesda, MD"
I'm 55 and am okay with some aspects of aging. But, after seeing so many photos of my hooded eyes and wrestling with my mascara - I decided that I had to do something. I made an appointment with Cosmetic Surgery Associates and met with Dr. Dean Jabs. I was sure that I wanted to have my lids done and after looking at Dr. Jabs' before and after results for upper lids, I decided to have him do... more
"66 Years Old Having Eyelid Surgery -..."
I had outpatient eyelid surgery by Dr. Roger Oldham in an outpatient surgical center. I had absolutely no pain afterwards, not even a headache. I felt as if I could just get in my car and drive home afterwards (wasn't allowed, of course!) I took no pain meds afterward, just had the expected swelling and bruising after the procedure. Even these weren't bad - I used glasses with a tint in... more
"Bad Blephroplasty! Eyes Water and..."
Its been over three years. I remain traumatized and disappointed. I still have red watery eyes and my lower lids are pulled and I have visible scars. My upper are still heavy and somewhat uneven. I also had an endoscopic brow lift with no results except baldness and continuous tingling. I also had fat injections that left me with darkened skin and uneven bumps under my right eye. Most the... more
"Almost 46. Decided to Do Something..."
I'm still watching to see how cellulaze turns out. It may have helped. Idk yet. Lipo on one thigh seems fair, the other not so much. 1 month post op. Well see what needs touched up there. As for Axillary..Idk about that either. Just have to see how skin settles. Kind of a mess right now and keeping bandages wrapped around all the time def limits clothes. Good I have lots of zip up hoodies. The... more
"40 Year Old Divorced Female - Chevy..."
Droopy upper eyelids that bothered me especially for my current age of 40. I felt I always looked tired even when I was not. It was challenging applying eye make up, I always had mascara dots on my eyelids. I knew that I wanted to get this procedure done once I turned 40 to be happier with my appearance. Procedure definitely worth it, absolutely so happy I had this done. The actual... more
"Procedure Went Smoothly, Results Not..."
I have thought about lower eyelid surgery for a while to get rid of dark circles, bags, and that tired look. Dr. Capone's office was the second one I had been to, and I was immediately impressed that I saw him on the first visit. At the other practice you see the office staff first, then the doctor. He was very attentive and explained the results I could expect in a realistic manner. So... more
"I had sagging upper eyelid and..."
I had sagging upper eyelid and wrinkles below the eyes. I had a few consultations and spoke with a friend that had the procedure and then decided to proceed. The procedure was done under general anesthesia in the hospital. The procedure fixed both but did not look too dramatic. There was quite a bit of bruising that was not easy to cover up for the 1st 7 days. more
"First 5 Days - Washington, DC"
I am 5 days into my recovery from upper eyelid blepharoplasty. My reason for having this procedure was droopiness. I am 47 years old and felt like my appearance was tired and when I actually was tired, it was even worse. Botox wasn't getting the job done anymore so I started consulting and decided to proceed. So far so good. Day 5 photo update - stitches coming out... more
"Swelling Under the Lower Right Eye..."
I am a 55 year old healthy woman that had lower eyelid surgery 99 days ago. I still have swelling under the right eye is that common? I sleep with my head evaluate and use warm compress. When will this go away? Can I have an affection in my right eye that's swell? Also some pain in the left eye. Another question is it also common to have stitches left in your left eye that have not... more
"Absolutely Satisfying Eye Surgery -..."
My eyebrows and eyelids were drooping so badly. Could not even tell I had eyelashes they were so bad., I saw absolutely no reason not to proceed with the surgical procedure. I felt as though I always looked angry. The surgery was on my eyelids and eyebrows . I also had a chemical peel around the eyes., There was very little bruising after surgery and the stitches were removed in 10 day. After... more
I am 26 years old and have hereditary dark circles/bags. I had lower transconjunctival blepharoplasty in the beginning of December 2011. Now over 4 months later the bags are mostly gone, however under certain indoor lighting I have terrible dark marks. I am not sure whether this is bruising or what. I am not sure whether the fact that that they are MUCH more visible in certain lightings makes... more
"Go-To Doc for Eye Work - Baltimore, MD"
I didn't like the way my eyes were starting to get the sunken look and he tightened the eyelids and did a peel on the area under the lower lid. He was very professional and thorough in explaining the procedure and recovery time. He gave great instructions both pre and post-procedure. I followed his instructions and was back to work in about six days. It took about 2... more
"Blepharoplasty - Washington, DC"
It was time to get rid of the historical bags under my eyes and make myself feel good again. Had a bit of a lift of the upper eyes at the same time. Love the results - they look natural and I feel refreshed. more
"Great Blepharoplasty - Washington, DC"
Wanted to get rid of bags on eyelids and loose skin. My ex husband met me and said I look like I did when I got married to him (20 years ago). Revenge is sweet! more
"Upper & Lower Eyelid Surgery..."
I had an upper and lower blepharoplasty to correct both congenital and age-related lid sagging and excess fatty tissue. The scars are imperceptible and my vision is no longer obscured. Plus...It looks great too! more
"Devastated After Lower Eyelid..."
I went to PS for a consult on upper eyelids that were slightly drooping onto eyelashes. PS pointed out my tired look and showed me how he could also correct my bags under my eyes with a simple procedure to remove a little excess skin. I did not have a problem with the way I looked but he made me feel like I did have a problem. He made the correction seem so simple and convinced me to do it,... more
"Happy with Results - McLean, VA"
I have always had excess eyelid skin and bags under the eyes for many years. My optician recommended I look into surgery. I also wanted the excess skin under my chin removed, as I hated it more than the eyes. I interviewed four Plastic Surgeons (make sure they are board certified PS) - highly recommend everyone does this. Also, call the references they provide – very helpful in... more
"How Much Swelling Should I Have..."
Had an upper bleph done two weeks ago, and although the recovery was rapid, I still feel as though there is some extra puffy skin where fat/tissue may have been removed. How much of this puffiness should I expect to go away over the next few months? It looks almost as if there should have been a little more skin removed, but it could just be minor swelling. Any input is appreciated. more
"Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty Finally..."
I had frequently been told (and noticed myself) that I had bags under my eyes from high school onward. What started out as not getting enough rest for years, was compounded by heredity. I was always tilting my head slightly upward in social settings, trying to work minimize my eyes heavy appearance. Besides probably looking a total snob, it was exhausting, physically and mentally. Flash... more
"I Had Eyelid Surgery 5 Months Ago..."
I had bags under my eyes.I always looked tired and I hated it. Five months ago, I finally had them removed. I absolutely love the result!Very little pain, some bruising and swelling under my eyes for about a week. I still see a little swelling under my left eye especially when I have a cold. But over all, I look much better than before I had the surgery. more
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CAIRO — Egypt's top prosecutor reached an agreement with the country's president to keep his job Saturday despite earlier attempts to remove him, ending a standoff that had prompted accusations of executive interference in judicial affairs.
President Mohamed Morsi had ordered Prosecutor General Abdel-Meguid Mahmoud to step down Thursday in an apparent bid to appease public anger over the acquittals of former government officials accused of orchestrating violence against protesters last year.
Morsi had broad public support for removing Mahmoud, who was appointed under ousted president Hosni Mubarak. But the move created a backlash from judges, who saw the decision as an infringement on the judiciary.
Egyptian law protects the prosecutor general from dismissal by the president. To overcome that constraint, Morsi had asked Mahmoud to accept an appointment as ambassador to the Vatican. But Mahmoud refused.
Vice President Mahmoud Mekki told reporters after meeting with the prosecutor that the president had agreed to suspend the decision following a request from the country's Supreme Judicial Council.
After meeting with Morsi and his advisers, Mahmoud said that "a misunderstanding" had been resolved.
Earlier Saturday, Mahmoud defied the order by entering his office in a downtown Cairo courthouse flanked by security and hundreds of judicial officials who came to support him.
Mekki said the procedures to reassign Mahmoud have been stopped following the appeal by the Council. He said the decision was initially to avoid popular anger after the Wednesday acquittal of Mubarak loyalists over their alleged role in a turning point of the 2011 uprising, known as the "Battle of the Camel," when camels ridden by Mubarak supporters charged into an opposition crowd.
Mekki dismissed accusations that Morsi was interfering in the judiciary. The move, he said, was to "protect the post" against criticism. In defense of the decision, Mekki said the presidency had announced the decision after initially understanding that Mahmoud had agreed to step down.
"There was confusion. The acceptance was not complete, was not clear," Mekki told reporters.
Mahmoud returned to his office after the meeting with Morsi. At a press conference later, hundreds of judges came out to congratulate him for retaining the job. Mahmoud said he had been threatened, a charge the presidency denies.
An independent daily's online headline read: "The judges win in the battle of the prosecutor general."


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These Kids Aren't Spoiled: They're Changing the World
Written on April 16, 2014 at 2:21 pm , by Christina Tynan-Wood
I think it's debatable whether todays' kids are spoiled, overprotected, distracted, game-addicted or less polite than previous generations. That has not been my personal experience with the kids I know. And since the big, splashy, star-studded stage event We Day is currently touring the world, launching a year of social activism for youth called We Act, I happen to have some statistics at hand that I like—and that seem more in keeping with my experience—about today's kids:
Through their involvement in We Act, over 2 million youngsters have gotten behind local and global causes, volunteered their time, raised money, attended camps to learn how to lead other youth to change the world, and used social media—another often-denigrated modern development—to raise awareness for causes they care about.
These kids have:
• raised $37 million for more than 1,000 local and global causes
• volunteered 9.6 million hours for local and global causes
• collected 4 million pounds of food for local food banks
• logged 7.5 million hours of silence to stand up for children in developing communities who are silenced by poverty and exploitation
It starts with the We Day event, which gets kids pumped up with the message that everyone—no matter how young—can make a difference simply by believing in a cause and doing something about it. Then the site provides schools and families with the resources they need to actually get involved in whatever social change they want to make happen. So maybe, instead of lamenting our kids' failures (and our own parental mistakes that led there), why not watch the video (above) with them and see what happens?
If kids still doubt they can effect change, point out that We Day and We Act are part of Free the Children, which was founded in 1995 by Craig and Marc Kielburger when Craig was 12 years old. Craig rallied a handful of classmates to rescue children from child labor, and discovered that he could make a difference even though he was himself just a kid. Since then, Craig has become a social entrepreneur, a New York Times bestselling author and a syndicated columnist, and founded a youth organization that has taught 2.3 million young people that they can change the world for the better.
I'm sure there are some spoiled, overprotected kids out there. But they can change. And I can't get behind this idea that today's youth aren't doing anything worthy. They seem like an impressive bunch to me.
Christina Tynan-Wood has been covering technology since the dawn of the Internet and currently writes the Family Tech column for Family Circle. You can find more advice about buying and using technology at GeekGirlfriends.com.
Categories: Family & Technology, Momster | Tags: education for teens, local hero, technology, volunteering
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Hit "Post"—Wait, Not So Fast!
Written on April 10, 2014 at 9:00 am , by Janet Taylor
I remember when memories had expiration dates. What I mean is that if someone had a picture that you liked, you actually had to ask for the negative or request a copy of the photo. Occasionally, by the time you received the keepsake, you had long forgotten about the event. The good thing about formally requesting a reproduction was the implicit approval residing in the delivery of the image.
That was then. This is now. These days, a photo is taken and uploaded faster than you can say "Cheese!" A quick turnaround is wonderful for sharing a joke and capturing good times, but if you are looking for private moments, you won't find them in this technological age. And when it comes to children—and more specifically photos of other people's children—we're not dealing with a laughing matter anymore.
A recent poll indicated that 57% of parents on Facebook strongly dislike having unauthorized photographs of their children posted. However, most parents feel like they don't have control over the images. Their wishes and wants are conflicted. As a parent, if you don't have control, who does?
Perhaps the answer is that every family needs to have a social media and sharing policy. Decide if it's okay to have your little cherub's face posted at any time by folks who are not part of your family's tribe. If it is, have at it. If not, then diligently make sure that your wishes are enforced. That may result in the potentially difficult task of asking friends and family to delete unauthorized photos. By the same token, if you post a picture and are asked to remove it, please do.
In the future, schools and organizations may need to require consent for the release of photographs to protect your wishes. Until that happens, the wiser decision may be to ask, not assume, before hitting the "post" button.
Have you ever asked someone not to post (or to remove) a photo of your child from a website? If so, post a comment and tell me what happened.
Janet Taylor, MD, MPH, a mother of four, is a psychiatrist in New York City. Follow her on Twitter @drjanet.
Got a question for Dr. Janet? Email her at email@example.com.
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Gamer Moms
Written on April 3, 2014 at 1:35 pm , by Christina Tynan-Wood
When I met some friends for dinner at a popular restaurant recently, waiting for a table was a given. We all happily used the time to start catching up—except for Annette, who whipped out her smartphone. Hoping to lure her into our group chatter, I teased her a little about being all work and no play. "Oh, this is play," she said. "My mother lives by herself in Texas, so we do our best to connect every day through Words with Friends."
Turns out, as gamers, these two are in good company. According to the Entertainment Software Association, 74% of moms play video games, usually on smartphones and mobile devices. Even more surprising: Women over age 18 represent a significantly greater portion of the game-playing population than boys age 17 or younger. (Hello, Candy Crush Saga!)
Like Annette, I enjoy playing games on my smartphone and tablet. Developers at Zynga (the California-based social game company that racked up 10 million users in six weeks when it debuted FarmVille on Facebook in 2009) say women tend to gravitate to games that suit their personality. Artistic, visually driven types tend to enjoy FarmVille 2: Country Escape (Google Play, iTunes, free for April), in which players create beautiful environments as they complete short quests. Personally, I like logic, trivia, narrative and word games that test my knowledge rather than my reflexes.
For me, a few minutes playing Mah Jong solitaire is a terrific way to recharge my weary brain. So is playing QuizUp (iTunes, free) with a stranger whose total recall of literary character names never ceases to impress me, or clashing vocabulary swords with my game-addicted teen in Wordament. And when all is said and done, let's just say I'm not averse to passing time by tossing birds at pigs (Angry Birds; all mobile devices) or growing plants to kill the invading horde of zombies (Plants vs. Zombies; Google Play and iTunes, 99 cents).
After all, as the old saying goes, fun is where you find it. And my smartphone is always within reach.
Categories: Family & Technology, Momster | Tags: family and technology, smartphones, technology
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Free SAT Prep Classes
Written on March 26, 2014 at 2:24 pm , by Christina Tynan-Wood
My kids have frequently used the Khan Academy to improve their grades, catch up on classes and complete their homework. So the announcement (above) that this free online classroom has partnered with the College Board to make SAT prep free to everyone made me very happy.
My son has taken the SAT three times and plans to take it again. Every time he does, he plans to study. But somehow he never manages to get in enough studying before test day. Next time, he won't be trying to drag himself through a book. And I won't feel guilty if I can't afford to buy him an expensive test preparation class. Because, according to David Coleman, CEO of the College Board, the Khan Academy will be the best place to prepare for this exam going forward. "To be clear," explains Coleman in the above video, "this will be the only place in the world—and free to the world—besides on our own website, that students will be able to encounter materials for the exam that are focused on the core of the math and the literacy that matters most…There will be no other partnerships, so this will be the best there is."
So that's where my son will be taking practice tests, watching Sal Khan work through actual SAT questions, retaking tests, practicing with real SAT reading and writing problems provided by the College Board, and doing it all from whatever tablet, smartphone or computer he happens to be in front of. To make sure he's on track, I can act as coach and check his progress online.
For 2016, the SAT will be completely redesigned to put the emphasis back on testing knowledge rather than mastery of test-taking tricks. The Khan Academy is working in partnership with the College Board to create study materials—available for free to everyone!—to go with the revamped SAT, too.
Free test prep for college, free college classes for all students. I love the democratic, egalitarian place the Internet is taking education. All we have to do is dial up learning instead of silly cat videos and we can change the world. It gives me hope.
Christina Tynan-Wood has been covering technology since the dawn of the Internet and currently writes the Family Tech column for Family Circle. You can find more advice about buying and using technology at GeekGirlfriends.com.
Categories: Family & Technology, Momster, Technology | Tags: education, educational websites, SAT prep, SATs
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Broken Smartphones Are a Trend in My Household
Written on March 20, 2014 at 2:12 pm , by Christina Tynan-Wood
It's been a rough month for phones in my house. My daughter dropped hers on the floor in the locker room at school and shattered the screen. Mine took a small tumble out of my pocket, landed on an edge and suffered a crack. Both falls would have been immediately forgotten if we'd had a case on our phones. Instead, I found myself researching repairs. And while it's not that difficult to get a phone fixed—or, in some instances, fix it yourself—it's much easier not to break the phone in the first place.
I broke mine in the morning and got it fixed by noon at a small phone repair place that was only a few blocks away, but I spent nearly $200. (iPhones are probably cheaper to repair than my Nexus 5, since there are so many of them.) My son fixed a phone he broke by ordering a replacement kit from eBay and watching a how-to video on YouTube. Otherwise, you can usually call your phone's manufacturer, ship it to them and have it back—good as new—two weeks later. The cost will depend on the model and the size of the screen. Newer phones are usually cheaper to fix, since replacement screens are more readily available.
For all the small drops we experienced, any case—even a cheap one—would have probably offered enough of a buffer to prevent the screen from cracking. Of course, you can also get a bit spendy and protect the phone from water, serious impact and other hazards.
Here's a selection of cases to keep from shattering your screen—and your budget.
This simple Catch case ($35) from STM is also a wallet and offers a small amount of protection.
The Otterbox Commuter case ($45) also doubles as a wallet and offers lots of protection. (The video below, courtesy of Otterbox, demonstrates how cool it is!)
If you own an iPhone or Samsung Galaxy and want to express your interests, personality or fandom—or just have so much style that you can't be limited by an off-the-rack product—check out the artist-designed cases at Redbubble.com. Warning! It's very fun to shop there.
For utilitarian protection that will keep your phone out of trouble and give you the look of a pragmatic worker bee, consider this Pelican Vault ($75) case. You have to install it, but your phone will survive practically anything once you do.
If you don't own one of the most popular phones, your search will be a bit more difficult. But until you find the perfect fit, swing by Amazon and buy a $10 case. Even a little protection is better than a shattered screen.
Christina Tynan-Wood has been covering technology since the dawn of the Internet and currently writes the Family Tech column for Family Circle. You can find more advice about buying and using technology at GeekGirlfriends.com.
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Buggy Nights Is a Game (or a Movie?) That Will Have You Prancing Around the Room
Written on March 12, 2014 at 11:54 am , by Christina Tynan-Wood
I've been covering technology since before my kids were born. So my son (now 17) has seen a lot of tech in his young life: big beige computers, gaming systems that no longer exist, PDAs, laptops, smartphones, tablets and wearable technology. It's hard to get him to marvel over innovations anymore. But the creators of Buggy Nights—an interactive video from animator and director Mark Oftedal, illustrator Jon Klassen, composer Scot Stafford and producer Karen Dufilho—got him up out of his chair, prancing around the room, making us stop what we were doing to look, and saying, "Wow! That is awesome!"
He wasn't the only one in our house acting silly over this 3-D animated world you peer at through the screen of your smartphone. I got up to walk and spin around and "play" this animation that's somewhere between a game and a movie and a lot like opening the secret door in the back of the wardrobe and plunging into a world of magic and whimsy. Even the people who were part of creating it are blown away by it.
"I have been working in computer animation for years," Oscar-winning director Jan Pinkava, formerly of Pixar and now at Google's Advanced Technology and Projects (ATAP), which created the hardware-software mashup that makes the Buggy Nights animation possible. "I was at Pixar for many years," he says. "But I am still astonished by what's possible in this little consumer device that's in your pocket. One minute it's about work, your calendar and email. And then…this world opens up in front of you. We are just scratching the surface of what is possible."
Once you enjoy this production, what is possible is exactly what you will marvel over. I immediately started wondering what would come next. Longer films? Ways to see animations superimposed on the world I'm in?
"I feel that the technology is a bridge to a new territory," says Pinkava. "We are hacking back the jungle, exploring a new territory of what we can do with this device. We can create this amazing interactive cinematic experience that is somewhere between a movie and a game—or a movie where you control the camera."
Pretty amazing. It's only on the Moto X at the moment because ATAP had to game the hardware and software together to make it all work seamlessly. But, as Pinkava says, this is just the beginning. If you have a Moto X—or know someone who does—look for Spotlight Stories in the Play Store or on the device. Buggy Nights is one of the Spotlight Stories.
Christina Tynan-Wood has been covering technology since the dawn of the Internet and currently writes the Family Tech column for Family Circle. You can find more advice about buying and using technology at GeekGirlfriends.com.
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A Crisis Line for Teens Via Text
Written on February 19, 2014 at 9:15 am , by Christina Tynan-Wood
I have two teenagers, and I know a lot of things about these complicated young people. Here are two: They like to text so much that it's become the best way to talk to them. And they tend to stay up late for no good reason. (I do my best to stop that, but you can't force someone to sleep. All you can do is not provide distractions.) From those facts, I extrapolate that there will be times—probably some of them in the middle of the night—when they'll want to send a text asking for help. I'd like to think that they would always feel comfortable sending that text to me. But I was a teenager once, so I'm pretty sure there may be things that seem too awful to those inexperienced minds to confess to Mom. That's why I like the mission of Crisis Text Line: to provide teens with free, 24/7 emotional support and information via the medium they already use and trust, text.
The average teen sends 3,339 text messages a month (and opens every text she gets). Texting is quiet and discreet, so kids can do it even if they're afraid of someone in the room. They can text from school, late at night, whenever and wherever they're in need, and no one in their world has to know that their thumbs are sending out a cry for help. This makes it the perfect medium for teen crisis intervention.
But here's the best case for why Crisis Text Line is a good idea: It didn't come about because someone dreamed it up. It exists because teenagers asked for it.
Nancy Lublin is CEO of DoSomething.org, an organization that helps young people take action on causes they care about. That outlet discovered that the best way to get messages out to teens was via text. Lublin started the project that became Crisis Text Line because the staff at DoSomething.org started getting shocking cries for help from the teens they were communicating with. One of those texts read,
"He won't stop raping me. He told me not to tell anyone. Are you there?"
Lublin could do little but refer that teen to a crisis center. But she decided she had to do something to create a texting help line for teens that was empowered to provide assistance.
And she did. So make sure the teens you know are aware that free help is available via text 24/7. They just text "LISTEN" TO 741-741.
A great side benefit is that this forum also provides terrific data on when, where and to whom bad things are happening. If the Crisis Text Line sees a spike in texts after specific events or at certain times of day, this tells them that schools or cities need to provide help in those places and at those times. Maybe, Lublin says, that will make it possible to stop kids from being bullied, from cutting themselves or from being raped. You can watch her explain all this herself in the video below.
Christina Tynan-Wood has been covering technology since the dawn of the Internet and currently writes the Family Tech column for Family Circle. You can find more advice about buying and using technology at GeekGirlfriends.com.
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Safer Internet Day: Protect Your Kids Online
Written on February 12, 2014 at 3:15 pm , by Christina Tynan-Wood
I worry about what my kids are up to online. I talk to them about it so often that they have started spewing back rules and advice at me every time I bring it up. This sort of sass makes me happy. They might still make mistakes, but at least it won't be because no one told them to be careful.
Earlier this week was the first official Safer Internet Day in the U.S. Everyone from Microsoft to the Center for Missing and Exploited Children participated to get the message out to parents that we have to take Internet safety seriously. If you managed to miss it, don't worry. It's never too late to change a bad habit, and most of us have a few.
Do you know who can see what you post to social media? Do you have to type a pin to access your smartphone? (Oops. What happens to all that personal data if you leave the phone on the bus?) Do you have security software on your phone? On your computer? Do your kids understand how to behave safely online?
I'm sure you answered no to at least one of those questions. And you're not alone. According to the Microsoft Computing Safety Index, only about one-third of people surveyed are practicing safe Internet habits. That is one expensive collective fail! Microsoft calculates that, globally, unsafe online behavior cost $23 billion last year. The biggest expense was recovering from a damaged professional reputation ($4.5 billion), and people are falling for phishing scams to the tune of $2.4 billion. But don't panic. Just do something about it—right now! You'll make the Internet more secure, not just for yourself but for everyone else who uses it.
Microsoft has launched a campaign and website to encourage people do "Do 1 Thing" to stay safer online. So do your one thing. Then go to Microsoft.com/saferonline and spread the world. We all live on the Internet, and the practices of each person affect how safe it is out there. If it was harder to steal your data, if no one overshared information, if phones were locked and not so fun to steal, criminals would have to work harder to make less money. Maybe some of them would be forced to look for honest work.
Christina Tynan-Wood has been covering technology since the dawn of the Internet and currently writes the Family Tech column for Family Circle. You can find more advice about buying and using technology at GeekGirlfriends.com.
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Going to College for Free with MOOCs
Written on February 6, 2014 at 11:40 am , by Christina Tynan-Wood
My son is conflicted about college: Does he want to go? If so, where? What should he study?
He knows college is a huge expense, so he wants to make a choice that's worth the money and effort we all will have to put into it. But he doesn't know himself well enough yet to know what he wants. So he's paralyzed.
Fortunately, there's an education revolution going on that means he can explore college subjects and take classes at some of the best universities in the world from some of the best professors—without paying a dime or leaving the house. That's all thanks to MOOCs, or massive open online courses. To see them in action, just go to edX.org and browse through the class list. EdX.org is a nonprofit online initiative created by Harvard and MIT that offers courses from those two universities plus UC Berkeley and many others in biology, business, chemistry, computer science, economics, history, humanities, law, literature, math and more. See a course you like? Sign up, commit to taking the class when you have time, and learn. That's it. Some courses let you register, prove your identity, do the work and get a certificate of completion. And some have been collected into programs, called XSeries, that provide an understanding of a topic, such as computer science, and earn you an XSeries Certificate to prove it. (They do, however, cost a bit of money.)
I met with Anant Agarwal, president and founder of edX.org, when I was at CES. "This is not meant to replace college," he told me. An online class won't give you shared late nights working out code, poetry readings at the local student hangout, or the immersion in college culture that becomes part of your identity. "But the education system—as it is—is broken," he explained. "It should not break families financially to send a child to college." MOOCs can make the education portion of higher education universally available. A kid who could never afford Harvard can still take astrophysics there. A student in a remote location with no hope of ever getting to Cambridge can learn engineering at MIT. A high school teacher can add lectures from renowned professors to her AP science class. And my son can find out—for free, while still in high school—if he wants to study engineering by auditing a class at Harvard.
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My Daughter the Photographer
Written on January 29, 2014 at 6:04 pm , by Christina Tynan-Wood
My daughter is a bit of a shutterbug. When she was 8, she would grab my big, fancy (and expensive!) DSLR camera away from me and run around taking pictures with it. Despite her tendency to cover furniture and walls with sticky fingers and crayon mess at that age, she was very careful with that piece of equipment. She was also quiet and uncharacteristically focused when taking pictures. So I let her. And on her 10th birthday, I gave her that camera. In the five years since, she has surpassed my photography skills and knowledge by miles. In fact, she has surpassed the skills of most casual photographers. We frequently frame prints of her shots and hang them on the wall. She includes photography in every imagining of her future she comes up with. My husband, who disputed my insane decision to give a messy 10-year-old a $500 camera, now tips his hat at my ability to recognize passion in one so young.
I thought that camera would last her a lifetime. But the functionality of cameras has evolved. These days cameras can connect to the Internet so you can post pics directly to Facebook or Instagram the minute you take them. She wants one of those. Of course, she can take photos with her cell phone to post. But for someone who has learned to take great pictures with a real camera, that's just not the same.
I've looked at some very tempting connected cameras lately. Some have onboard Wi-Fi and others are so connected that they blur the line between camera and smartphone. For example, when I was at CES I looked at the newest version of the Samsung Galaxy Camera, a very-high-end mirrorless camera that, like a smartphone, runs the Android operating system. (I liked the previous version enough to put it in the holiday gadget guide.) Many of Sony's wonderful interchangeable-lens NEX cameras are Wi-Fi-enabled so you can shoot awesome photos and post them directly to Instagram, Google+ or the online photo storage and sharing space of your choice. Not all of these camera are terribly expensive, considering their high-end features and interchangeable lenses for professional results. But I've already given my daughter a camera. And she loves that camera and knows all its quirks and features.
So instead of springing for a new camera, I gave her a connected memory card for the one she already has. The Eye-Fi Mobi ($50 for an 8 GB card) will send photos from her camera—almost as fast as she can shoot—to her smartphone or tablet as long as both are connected to Wi-Fi. From there, she can tell her phone where to post the shot, how to back it up, or what to say about each shot as she posts it to Facebook or Instagram.
Some manufacturers engineer their cameras to work seamlessly with the Eye-Fi in order to bill them as connected. But the camera you already own and adore might be compatible with the Eye-Fi too. There's a full list of cameras that work with the Eye-Fi Mobi card here.
Christina Tynan-Wood has been covering technology since the dawn of the Internet and currently writes the Family Tech column for Family Circle. You can find more advice about buying and using technology at GeekGirlfriends.com.
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The Future of Technology Looks Seriously Cool
Written on January 15, 2014 at 10:00 am , by Christina Tynan-Wood
I survived—once again—the International CES in Las Vegas. Amid the massive displays of curved TVs, truckloads of consumer electronics, madding crowds and cacophony, there was an amazing amount of innovation.
If you read my article "Your Future Car" in 2013, maybe you doubted that the future held cars that could drive themselves. Well, I've seen it. Bosch demonstrated (above) a car that could park itself even if you step out of it, so it can fit into a small space. Delphi Automotive showed off a prototype future-vision Tesla that possessed enough sensors to drive itself (in a future where the infrastructure exists for it) and keep an eye on the driver so it knows who's behind the wheel. It could also display a movie on the inside of the windshield and create an immersive gaming experience in the back seat for the teens, with each back seat boasting a set of speakers that play only for the person in that seat.
If you read my article "Your Future Home," you might have taken those developments for science fiction too. But I walked through a house where the appliances knew I was coming, turned on the lights for me, welcomed me home with a soothing "Hello, Christina!" and readied the kitchen for dinner. In the kids' room, the lighting, Teddy bear and music all cooperated with the alarm clock to set a mood for the kids to go to sleep or wake up. And if a young one decided to sneak a tablet under the covers to watch some silly cat videos instead of sleep, the TV in the master bedroom would tell me by flashing a warning across the screen (all of this powered by Qualcomm's Alljoyn technology).
If you doubted my research in "Your Future Body," this year's CES was all about wearable computing and a future where the Internet of Things (your appliances, car, house) will know all about you because of the accessories you sport. There were so many "smart watches" (watches that convey key information from your smartphone so you only have to glance at your wrist to see who's calling or texting) that I lost count. Activity trackers and wearable monitors were everywhere, in every shape and form. And more and more of them are getting ready to talk to your home and car.
It was a mind-blowing trip to the future, and I'll be sharing items, services and cool ideas here as they move from prototype and proof of concept to actual products you can buy. I will say this, though: The future looks seriously cool!
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These Apps Will Ease Your Winter Travel Woes
Written on January 8, 2014 at 11:54 am , by Christina Tynan-Wood
I am on my way to CES in Las Vegas. Getting to this annual massive gathering of all things geek has been an epic quest this year—cancelled flights, insane weather, mistaken rebookings that would have me arriving as the show ended, tears and a sudden overnight layover in a distant city. Sometimes travel goes well. And sometimes it doesn't. And when it doesn't, I am always grateful for my smartphone and a little tech savvy.
When a flight was delayed by this crazy winter storm, I missed my connecting flight and there wasn't another unclaimed seat on any flight out of Atlanta. So I found myself suddenly in need of a place to sleep. Did I sleep on the airport floor? Demolish my budget by walking into the closest hotel? No. I sat quietly (while others around me wailed, lamented and panicked), tapped a few times on my phone and had a room in a nearby (nice) hotel for a fraction of its standard price. In fact, my smartphone—and the right app—has saved me many a hassle on numerous adventures. When traffic threatens to derail a meeting by trapping me in my car, I (pull over and) tap my phone to find out the cause of the congestion and plot a reroute. When I'm in a new city and need to be somewhere on time—either by car, foot or public transportation—I pull out my phone for turn-by-turn directions.
I use a lot of apps to keep me on track. But here are three that helped me keep my cool on this particular journey—one that otherwise could have been an ordeal to make even the most seasoned traveler snap.
This app has saved me quite a few times. Hotels hate to have empty rooms. So they release those that aren't booked at noon every day for that night—to this app. When I realized I was stranded in Atlanta, I pulled up the available rooms closest to me; it knows where I am because my phone does. I tapped, booked a room (at an upscale hotel for $100), got on the hotel's shuttle and slept.
This navigation app gathers the collective knowledge of everyone else on the road who is also using the app (and you'll see there are a lot of us) and uses it to inform you of what's ahead. People can post what they can see in terms of accidents and holdups. But the app also tracks how fast those other phones are traveling, so you know if there's a slowdown ahead and what routes have fast-moving traffic.
Google Maps has gotten so good at giving turn-by-turn directions that I depend on it. Meeting in an unfamiliar city? I enter my destination (it knows where I am because my phone has GPS) and tell it how I want to travel—public transportation, walk or drive—and it will take me right there. If I'm walking, I use a Bluetooth headset and it speaks the directions right into my ear. It even knows the train schedules for most urban transportation systems.
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Hi folks - I appreciate this Kitchen forum more than I can say. I think I read every single message thread. Things I learned from the forum: Don't be afraid of white cabinets! Details: -Haas Homestead Heartland Maple cabinetry, I'm not too happy about keeping the old fridge This whole process has taken almost a year. The local After: |
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Such a bright kitchen! I'll bet you love it every time you step into it. You have a lot of space to enjoy. Congrats! |
- Posted by robotropolis (My Page) on Wed, Feb 5, 14 at 12:30
Lovely! What a nice change! Your backsplash is so interesting and unusual, really cool. I like the ribs a lot. LOVE your bookshelf too! |
love the Azul platino with those backsplash panels, great combo! Also like the way your hardware looks equally fab on both the light and dark cabinets. Great job! |
What a wonderful kitchen! Love the ribbed texture of your backsplash tiles! You did a great job of camouflaging the electric outlets, too, so that the tile is the star. I love the bookcase on the back of the island. I'm thinking about doing something like that, too, so thanks for sharing your kitchen with us! |
Love that backsplash! I really like seeing the before & after pics. Your "after" is lovely. I love the java island of drawers. The hardware looks great. Your research really paid off. I had to scroll back to even find your white frig so it's definitely not unattractive. The only bad thing about staying on GW after your kitchen is done is realizing you missed something. Darn, I don't have a bookshelf on my island. Congratulation, a job superbly done. |
Lovely kitchen! I'm stealing the island cookbook bookshelf idea, too. Taking the cabinets all the way to the ceiling looks great and adds that much more storage for seldom used items. |
Great job! Love the backspalsh - super cool looking and very unique. I also really love that hardware! |
Thanks so much for your kind comments! Here's a close up of the backsplash - Fasade Brushed Nickle Rib. An easy DIY. |
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Lovely! Can you switch the swing of the fridge doors? My understanding is that that is a fairly simple thing to do, and, at least from the angle of the photo, seems like it would be way more convenient to have the doors swing the other way. |
Carrieb, that's the plan when we get a new fridge. I'm considering another white fridge with a stainless handle. DH refuses to consider changing this one. |
Thanks for the close up of your handles. They are nifty! I really like what you did, with the touches of silver in the counter, the grey, black and white, and especially the backsplash. It looks awesome -- I bet that will surprise a few folks! |
karlsmom, I love your kitchen! My kitchen had a modest makeover too but you managed to do more for less. You are so lucky to have a handy DH!!! Your kitchen's transformation is like night and day. I love your backsplash, so unique. Good job!!! |
- Posted by tinker1121 (My Page) on Wed, Feb 5, 14 at 19:30
Very nice!! Love the backsplash too and the granite. |
- Posted by nightowlrn (My Page) on Wed, Feb 5, 14 at 19:51
Wonderful. I am sure you will LOVE the bookcase. Great idea. |
Beautiful kitchen! I had your old cabinets too, right down to the little fence around the top. |
what a great kitchen! it's heartening to know someone else with a smaller budget can successfully transform their kitchen! are you pleased with your Haas cabinets? where did you get your granite from? kudos to you for doing all the backbreaking work yourselves as well! |
Ardcp, the Haas cabinets we got were the least expensive of their line. No negatives so far; except for my choice of the Java stain. I wish I had chosen an opaque stain, instead. Slab maple door and drawers don't always look the greatest with a dark stain. Our installers did an excellent job, absolute perfectionists. We got our granite from Triton Stone Group of Louisville KY, it was fabricated and installed by Trademark Universal Stone. The work we did was more frustrating than backbreaking; there were a couple of leaks in the plumbing that had my DH pulling out the remains of his hair. We had help from a BIL with the demolition. DH was nervous about the electrical work, but he knew exactly what to do and it was fine (two BILs are licensed electricians). |
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Looks amazing!! Congrats! Btw, I love how you summed up what you learned on here! :) |
- Posted by williamsem (My Page) on Wed, Feb 5, 14 at 20:50
Wonderful! I recognized those lovely handles right away, I wanted to use them but they just didn't work right with my stuff. Please tell DH he did a great job too! |
Lovely! What a transformation. Especially love the interiors of your cabinets and your all white dishes (what fun), your beautiful granite, and the contrasts between your floor/island/countertop/perimeter cabinets. |
What a great reveal! I love that you started out with things that you learned. There are some good words of wisdom there! It's a beautiful transformation. I like the granite. And that backsplash really is cool...I had to go play a while on their website, interesting stuff to think about! Thanks for including the details for that. It all looks wonderful. Job well done. |
Great choices: the backsplash, granite, handles, cabinets, and even your white fridge look great together! Congratulations! |
- Posted by sstrazisar (My Page) on Fri, Feb 7, 14 at 21:08
It has such a cleaner/crisper feel! Nice job! |
Such a lovely lovely kitchen. A beautiful space. I was wondering if you would be able to share with me the width of your upper doors on either side of the sink? |
Beautifully done! Congrats! |
I like how you changed the island color from the rest of the kitchen. I also really like the granite, backsplash and hardware. Great job! |
I heart your open shelves on the island! Backsplash is very cool, too. The whole kitchen looks great and thanks for the interior drawer/cabinet shots!! |
xc60 - the left upper is a 27" cab; the doors are 13". The right upper is 29", the doors are 14". |
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Columbia CityŌĆÖs girls golf team held its awards ceremony Sunday. Pictured from left are: Abbey Polanco, Most Improved Award; Cheyenne Johnson, Coaches Award; Macenzie Lane, Season Low Average, MVP and 1st-Team All-Conference; and Taylor Daniel, Mental Attitude Award.
COLUMBIA CITY ŌĆö For the second time in five days, the Columbia City Lady Eagle volleyball team squared off against a strong Heritage Lady Patriot team. SaturdayŌĆÖs match went the full distance, with the Lady Eagles pulling out the win in the final game. This time, the match again went the maximum number of games, but the outcome swung toward the Lady Patriots as they left the Donald S. Weeks Gymnasium with a 17-25, 25-19, 20-25, 18-25 and 15-10 marathon win on Columbia CityŌĆÖs Senior Night.
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ALBION ŌĆö It was unfortunate that on a night in Albion when the Central Noble volleyball team was raising money for breast cancer, it was an illness that played a big factor in a match against Whitko. The Lady Wildcats went in to the match against Central Noble without senior outside hitter Tressa Keim who was out with an illness.
INDIANAPOLIS ŌĆö The transition into cooler weather and changing leaves welcomes the final push for area football teams ŌĆö the postseason.
SOUTH WHITLEY ŌĆö Columbia CityŌĆÖs volleyball team came into SaturdayŌĆÖs Whitko Invitational with two very distinct goals. The first goal was to avenge a loss to the Garrett Lady Railroaders from earlier in the season. The second was to defend their two ŌĆōtime tournament championship. The Lady Eagles accomplished both of those goals, downing the Lady Railroaders in straight games on their way to a pool win and a come-from-behind third straight tournament title.
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12 Tripp Lane Armonk, New York, 10504 USA |
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Type | Public, co-educational 9-12 |
Established | 1965 |
CEEB Code | 051727 |
Principal | Chris Borsari |
Faculty | approx. 120 |
Enrollment | approx. 900 |
Color(s) | Blue and red |
Mascot | Bobcat (athletics) |
Newspaper | The Oracle |
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Byram Hills High School (BHHS) is a four-year co-educational public secondary school located in Armonk, New York. Its principal is Mr. Chris Borsari and its vice principals are Chris Walsh and Ken Cotrone. It is the only secondary school within the Byram Hills Central School District and serves students from the towns of North Castle, Bedford, Mount Pleasant, and New Castle. The school currently enrolls over 800 students in grades 9-12. The school operates on the semester system, with two quarters (referred to as marking periods) per semester. Byram Hills does not rank its graduating classes nor does it additionally weight the GPAs of its students. In addition, Byram Hills is a "closed campus", meaning students may not leave campus during the schoolday without proper notification.
Byram Hills consistently sends its graduates to top universities and Ivy League schools and has a high graduation rate. In addition, the school has renowned academic, performing arts, and athletic programs. Byram Hills also features myriad clubs and extracurricular activities for its students.
Students at Byram Hills are required to pursue a broad based curriculum, involving all areas of high school learning. During their four years, students are required to take four years of English, four years of social sciences, four years of mathematics, four years of physical education, three years of physical science, two years of foreign language, two years of visual or performing arts, one semester of health, one semester of economics, and one semester of mentor. In addition, students also have the option of taking many different elective classes which they can use towards their core requirements. Typically, a student will register for anywhere between 6-8 courses a semester. To counter the heavy academic schedule, the school follows the "drop-day" cycle pattern. Each day, students "drop" one of their classes for that day's cycle (for example, if it is drop-day 1, then students skip their first period class), except for drop-day A, in which students must attend all of their classes (however, classes are then shortened to accommodate this). The drop-day schedule also guarantees each student to have at least one study (or "free") period every nine days. While freshmen cannot add additional free periods, upperclassmen may opt for more free periods if they choose to do so.
In addition to the core curriculum, Byram Hills also offers many Advanced Placement courses for those seeking college credit. The school currently offers 15 AP courses in all areas of study. In addition, the school offers various honors courses in mathematics and science. Moreover, Byram Hills also features several unique courses of study
Peer Leadership[edit]
Peer Leaders assist in teaching health to sophomores and upperclassmen. The role of the Peer Leader is very similar to that of a college-level teaching assistant in that Peer Leaders will often teach more than one class and work with the teacher to grade exams and teach lessons. Students completing their junior year are eligible to apply to become Peer Leaders for the following year. Peer leaders make a year-long commitment to abstain from drug and alcohol use.
Science Research[edit]
Students entering their sophomore year have the option to involve themselves in Science Research, a three-year-long program founded by the late Dr. Robert Pavlica. In this program, students individually research a topic of their choosing and present their studies and research at the end of their senior year. Students also choose mentors (usually scientists, college professors, or professional researchers) to aide them in their process. In the fall of their senior year, students submit their findings and projects to enter the Intel Science Talent Search. Byram Hills consistently produces several students who go on to become Intel semi-finalists and usually about one or two who become finalists. Byram Hills has had 82 semi-finalists and 18 finalists. In 2004, Jayne Wolfson '04 placed 6th nationally for her study examining the cognitive behavior of toddlers using pretend play. In 2014, Byram Hills had eight Intel semi finalists, the most in Westchester County.[1]
Perspectives in Literature[edit]
Offered exclusively to seniors, this two-period year-long course satisfies English, visual art, and history requirements. While not an official AP class, students who complete this class are generally prepared to take the AP English Literature exam. While the class does not administer any graded exams, grades are determined almost exclusively by portfolios which the students are required to compile at the end of every marking period, based upon the material studied and personal experiences of that quarter. Previously taught by Jock Montgomery (now retired), the course is run by Duane Smith.
Freshmen Mentoring[edit]
Freshmen Mentoring is a one-semester program that all freshmen are required to take during their first semester. The program is a non-academic course led by a nine faculty members and nine highly selected pairs of seniors. The class is designed to introduce freshmen to the world high school and young adult decision making by integrating lessons about teen issues, study habits, drugs, peer pressure, and related topics. The lessons are taught through a variety of different media. Some of which might include: group discussions, films, games, and activities. Students completing their junior year are eligible to apply to become Senior Mentors for the following year and are chosen through a rigorous and competitive process.
Senior Internship[edit]
Seniors are required to complete a six-week job-internship in lieu of taking classes at the end of their graduating year. During this time, students are often encouraged to seek positions in the fields they will most likely study in college, or take jobs in fields that interest them. Students are allowed to work wherever they choose, with many opting to work in nearby New York City. Students are also required to meet with an advisor once a week during the internship to track their progress. At the end of the internship, students prepare presentations to a committee to show what they have learned about their experience.
Performing groups[edit]
Byram Hills is truly a district that appreciates and supports its performing arts programs. At the High School, there are currently 6 curricular and 2 extra-curricular ensembles in which students participate. Concert Band, Symphonic Band and Wind Symphony are the band groups in which students are able to participate. Concert Orchestra and String Orchestra are the two string ensembles offered during the day. All vocalists may participate in Concert Choir as part of their high school curriculum. Additionally, the Band program and Choir program offer extra curricular jazz groups. These are both auditioned groups and require an extremely advanced degree of musicianship for entrance. All areas of the music department offer extra coaching for small ensembles desiring additional performance opportunities. The performing arts department also offers electives in Music Theory (for accomplished music students), Electronic Music (for anyone interested in the Music industry) and a Theatre Workshop (an experiential course for students of all levels wishing to improve skills in communication and public speaking)
Byram Hills features many different athletic programs for its students. Almost 3/4 of the school participates in at least one sport during the school year. Students may participate in athletics in either the fall, winter, or spring. Students participate at either the freshmen, junior varsity, or varsity level, depending on the sport and student. The mascot of Byram Hills is the Bobcat and its colors are blue and red. The programs compete in Section 1, in Class A for some sports and Class B for others. Among the schools most successful programs are Boys Soccer and Track and Field. In 2006, the Byram Hills Boys Soccer Team reached the state finals and placed second (Hayden Morris, '07, was named All-American). In 2007, the soccer team reached the state finals once again, this time bringing the state championship back to Byram Hills with an overall record of 23-1-1. Forward Will Ogden ('08) was named the Section 1 Player of the Year and was awarded All-American, as well as Gatorade Player of the Year for all of NY state. In 2008, the Bobcats went undefeated but were upset in the sectional semi-final against Harrison in a penalty shootout. In 2009, the Bobcats made it back to the state tournament in Oneonta, and finished the season 18-3-1.
The Byram Hills Track team is one of the top ranked teams in the state and consistently wins meets and events annually. In the 2006-2007 indoor season, the boys track team had 5 All-Americans (Michael Sass '07, Maxwell Kasak '07 Nick Fasano '08, Philip Cawkwell '07, John Granata '07), placing 5th at the National Meet indoors in the 4x800m relay; they were also the top public school team at the NY state championships for the 4x800. At Nike Outdoor Nationals, they placed 3rd in the Distance Medley relay, running the 2nd fastest time in NYS history for the event (School, County, and Section 1 records as well), and had an athlete (Philip Cawkwell '07) finish 2nd individually in the 2,000m Steeplechase (School and County Record). During the 2007 NYSPHSAA Spring Track State Championship Meet, Davide Pulsoni '07, Nick Fasano '08, Pete Skurman '08, and John Granata '07 earned All-State honors, placing 5th in the 4x400m relay. Additionally, the distance running program has enjoyed recent success winning numerous sectional titles in cross country and a strong showing at the 2010 Nike Indoor Nationals (Joe Violone '10, Liam Weiland '10, Chris Cioffoletti '10, Jamie Love '10, David Taitz '11). On an individual basis the school has been represented at the indoor and outdoor national championships with all-state distance runner Marc Violone '12. In 2004, the girls field hockey team won the New York State Scholarship Award, for having the highest combined team GPA in New York State. The basketball team has also shown recent success, reaching the sectional semifinals the past three years in row. In 2011, the basketball team made it to the Class A NYS Final Four in Glens Falls, NY. In 2013, the basketball team lost in the sectional finals, only losing 2 games all year. The boys varsity lacrosse team reached the sectional finals in the 2008 season. In 2012, the baseball team went on to the Section Championship Game where they lost in 10 innings to Harrison. Lastly, many students who have participated in the athletic program have gone on to receive all-section, all-county, all-state, and all-American honors. Moreover, a good portion of athletes have also continued to compete at the collegiate level in the NCAA.
Boys' Sports
Girls' Sports
To better accommodate the needs of the student athletes, the school underwent massive changes in its athletic grounds beginning in 2004 and ending by the start of the 2006-2007 school year. Among them, they included renovating the tennis courts, moving the football field closer to the main school building, installing an all-purpose turf with a track, upgrading fan seating, creating new baseball and softball diamonds, physically expanding the school's weight and conditioning room, and renovating the school locker rooms.
Extracurricular activities[edit]
Many Byram Hills students also participate in a variety of extracurricular groups and clubs, often more than one. There are currently 24 different clubs officially recognized by Byram Hills High School, although more come and go every year. Clubs range in all different activities and interests, engaging the interests of many different students.
Some of the clubs have gone on to achieve local and national fame. In 2006, the Academic Challenge club won the National Academic Championship and put team captain Nate Mattison '06 in the organization's hall of fame. In 2003, Youth Against Cancer (YAC) successfully brought Relay For Life to Armonk where it has been an annual event since then. Also in 2003, Byram Hills Stage performed an original musical written by Eric March '03 and Matt Rosenfeld '03 entitled Granola: The Musical. The production received local and regional attention and was later performed at the New York International Fringe Festival in August 2005. The Student Government at Byram Hills High School is known as the Parliament.
The current roster of clubs includes:
- Academic Challenge
- The Apocalypse Literary Magazine
- The Arch Yearbook
- Astronomy Club
- Blue Crew
- Byram Hills Stage & Crew (produces 3 full-scale productions each year)
- Club Rwanda
- Debate Team
- Film Club
- Food Bank Club
- Game Club
- Gay/Straight Alliance
- Habitat For Humanity
- Harvard Model Congress
- Helping Young People Excel (HYPE)
- Interact Club
- Jazz Ensembles
- Math Team
- Mock Trial
- Model UN
- One Life Club
- The Oracle Student Newspaper
- Outdoor Club
- Parliament
- Peer Tutoring
- Red Ribbon Club
- Robotics Club
- Senior Game Club
- Students Against Drunk Driving (SADD)
- Students Serving Soldiers Club
- Ultimate Frisbee Club
- Youth Against Cancer (YAC)
Parking and transportation[edit]
Because of its suburban setting, all students travel to school either by car or school bus. Students may only drive to school if issued a parking permit for that academic year. Parking permits are only issued to seniors. Juniors may drive only during the Senior Internship period and if issued a permit for the forthcoming school year. Sophomores (if any) may drive only during the final exam period.
Famous alumni[edit]
Over the years, Byram Hills has graduated several students who have gone on to noted acclaim. Included among them are:
- Laura Branigan – Singer [2]
- Eddie Cahill – Actor [3]
- Peter Gallagher – Actor [4]
- David Harbour – Actor [5]
- Bryce Dallas Howard – Actress [6]
- Chance Kelly – Actor [7]
- Tom Kitt – Musician / Composer of Next to Normal [8]
- Sean Maher – Actor [9]
- Glen Meakem – Conservative radio show host [10]
- Eyal Podell – Actor [11]
- Carol Weston – Author of 13 books [12]
- Mark Weston – Author [13]
- ^ Barron, Sam (January 10, 2014). "Byram Hills' Eight Intel Semifinalists Is The Most In Westchester". The Armonk Daily Voice. Retrieved June 11, 2014.
- ^ "2008–2009 High School Awards". (Summer 2009). Spectrum (BHSD), vol. 47 no. 4, p. 11. Retrieved April 25, 2011.
- ^ Leeds, Sarene (April 2002). "I went to high school with a celeb!". Twist, p. 34. Retrieved October 17, 2010.
- ^ Hershenson, Roberta (March 3, 1996). "District's Arts Support Puts Pippin On Stage at High School". The New York Times. Retrieved March 24, 2009.
- ^ "Biography for David Harbour". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ "Bryce Dallas Howard Education / Professional Details". Movie Actress and Actors.com. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ Renner, Tom (January 15, 2015). "Byram Hills Grad Chance Kelly Part Of Local Oscar Race". The Pleasantville Daily Voice. Retrieved January 22, 2015.
- ^ Lascala, Marisa (July 20, 2010). "Tom Kitt's Big Year". Westchester Magazine. Retrieved April 24, 2011.
- ^ "Sean Maher Firefly profile". (August 29, 2007). BuddyTV. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ Yeomans, Michael (September 18, 2005). "Second Act: FreeMarkets founder Glen Meakem contemplates future in politics". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Retrieved April 24, 2011.
- ^ Hamerman, Josh (March 13, 2007). "American daytime TV gets an Israeli face". Ynetnews. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ "Carol Weston's Resume". Carol Weston.com. Retrieved February 20, 2013.
- ^ "Local Authors". All About Armonk.com. Retrieved March 10, 2014.
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Re: Diary Suggestions
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telling you to wrap it up when you go off to college, just so he could
always say, "I told you so." Think of the message Gates is trying to get
across to the administration in his final interview ever as Def Min. I
think this should be the diary too, and we could focus on the world as
Gates experienced it over the past few years, from Bush to Obama, and how
things have shifted.
The more I type the more I like this topic.
On 6/30/11 2:14 PM, Reginald Thompson wrote:
Second Gates's words on Iran. It's pretty strong rhetoric and implies
Iran has been picking up its activities in Iraq recently.
Reginald Thompson
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Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2011 2:01:24 PM
Subject: Diary Suggestions
- Sadr is pushing provinces to not let US troops stay
- Gates saying Iran has really kicked up the level of support to
militants in Iraq
- Parliament speaker Nujaify denying he called for regionalization of
Iraq, clarifying it was a warning that others might call for it if
governance stays horrible
- All while Maliki tries to cut down the number of ministries in order
to battle corruption (but that high level of ministries is what allows
all the parties to get a piece of the pie.
- And we had the item yesterday about the oil refiniery guards barely
able to protect their areas
Basically everyone has been focusing on Afghanistan and the switch
to drawdown, but Iraq is a really, really fragile place.
Others possibilities:
* US making formal contact with MB
* Iranian Supreme Leader brining Addog, Rafsanjani, Larijani together
to talk about how they should all unite around Islam
* Kyrgyzstan ratifying CSTO rapid reaction force treaty
* Taliban releasing French hostages in prisoner exchange...aka moving
towards accomodation with Taliban
* Russian Dep FM meeting Iranian Ambassador and talking about
coordination over Syria
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