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“Danger signs in pregnancy” was found in the Health Reference Center Academic database from the Tennessee Electric Library. Despite the unidentified author, the article remains credible because of the status of the publication on an academic database. The article addresses the danger signs that are found in pregnancy. The layout of the text is a bulleted list of information of all the dangers, and then an in-depth coverage of the listed topics, in addition to the bulleted list, the article lists…

With rising premiums and deductibles, and stagnant or shrinking coverage, many Americans will not be able to afford or obtain certain medical equipment. Invacare may need to invest in more affordable products in order to maintain their current market share. Cheaper products, however, tend to forgo a lot of perks higher priced items may have. Poor design/appearance, shorter product-life, and poor customer service are examples of when a company starts to cut costs. Invacare must show how and why…

Many important life-changing decisions in my life have been made by others. As I have matured and gained more freedom, it is now time for me to make a life-changing decision of my own. The time to make the decision of which university I will choose to attend is rapidly approaching. This decision will change the entire course of my life by dictating the people I will meet, the knowledge I will learn, the disciplines I will instill in myself, and my future occupation. Both the University of Toledo…

In a study involving 907 students at an unidentified public university in the midwest, funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, it was calculated that on average a freshman student gains 7.8 pounds during their first year at college (Freshman 15 Statistics…). Many have come to know this weight fluctuation as the dreaded, “Freshman 15”. Obesity is a growing epidemic in the United States affecting more than one-third of the population. With the increasing rate of obesity and the well known…

ages of 5 to 20, Dale Friend lived with no sisters or brothers outside of a village named Stony Ridge Ohio. Growing up in a farming community where over half of the population being Caucasian German folk, he barely experienced diversity except for the occasional Hispanics that came over to work in the summertime. When Dale graduated out of Eastwood High School at the age of 18, he left for Ohio State University in 1979. When asked of his transition from going to a high school with approximately…

I had the pleasure of interviewing Jacob, a friendly 24 year old gun and automotive fanatic. Jacob is studying electrical engineering and sees himself living in Huntsville, working for an engineering firm in the next 20 years. In his free time, he enjoys working on his dream car, a Honda s2000, and shooting guns, including his favorite, an AK-47. Jacob is also currently in the army and is a member of the NRA; additionally, and a value that Jacob would fight for would be improved gun laws. His…

The Akron Express high school basketball program has thrived for many years, winning multiple championships and breaking state records. Jim Brown recently retired after serving 15 seasons as the Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Coach Brown emphasized leadership, teamwork and athletic development to his players while ensuring they maintained academic integrity. Also, community involvement was something Coach Brown reinforced during his tenure. Akron High School honoured Coach Brown for his…

Mounds can be found throughout the Midwestern part of the United States. Almost every mound was man made by the early Native Americans mound builders. The history of the mound builders can date back thousands of years. Many wonder why they built the mounds and what were there purpose to these people. History of the ancient mound builders along with their religious beliefs can help get an idea of the purpose the mounds. Mounds were built with mud and wood to support the structure. Native…

Many families from the seventies and eighties remember Mikey, a young boy featured in a Life cereal commercial first shown in 1972 that aired until 1984 (Ng, 2001). "Mikey likes it!" depicts three brothers seated at the breakfast table with a large bowl of Life Cereal sitting on the table in front of them. The two older brothers discuss that the cereal is supposed to be healthy, but are unsure of how it will taste and neither brother wants to be the first to try it. The two come up with an idea…

After completing my first semester at Ohio State, I can already tell I am part of something very special. Granted, when I was accepted and when I made my decision to attend, I started to get the feeling that this would be the case. Growing up, I didn’t really think that this would be my case or story, but looking back on it, I am so happy it is. I was born in 1998 in Toledo, Ohio. Toledo as always been the place I call home, and I have spent most of my time in Ohio as well. I know the…