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...into a smaller size with a rubber-band-like device. In the first phase of results released by BOLD at the annual meeting of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), researchers reported safety data indicating that bariatric surgery is no riskier than other common abdominal and GI procedures, with an overall mortality risk within 90 days of 0.112%. Complication rates from bariatric procedures also put them in line with other common surgeries, such as hip replacements and gall bladder operations. "The clear message is that the very low mortality signals a high degree of safety compared...
...anticipating a total of around 2,000 agreements with over 600 schools for the next school year—which he said was a particularly strong number given that tuition for some private institutions in areas with high in-state tuition may already be covered by the baseline GI Bill benefits.He added that "it's very encouraging to see schools of the caliber of Harvard to be stepping up to the plate and helping veterans."Moulton said for Harvard in particular, participating in Yellow Ribbon represented a great opportunity to change the tone of the historically "sordid" relationship the University...
...Petraeus as a “soldier scholar,” adding that Faust is similar to Petraeus in that she is “a scholar who has written a lot about soldiers.” Faust prefaced her comments with the announcement that Harvard will join the GI Bill Yellow Ribbon Education Program next fall, which will provide substantial financial assistance for up to 150 military veterans to attend Harvard College, the Extension School, or one of Harvard’s graduate schools. The tuition assistance provided by Harvard will be matched by the federal government. ROTC...
...decision came at a turning point in the history of the College. With the recent end of World War II came the GI Bill and a subsequent rush of veterans looking to complete their college educations. This was in addition to the regular set of high school seniors vying to enter the Yard. Facing the task of turning away an unprecedented number of applicants, the College was forced to review its admissions standards...
...much-anticipated letter to Berkshire Hathaway's shareholders, one can't avoid being struck by his faith in the ability of the American people to overcome adversity and to move the nation forward. This is a legacy that stretches from the Revolution to Lewis and Clark on to GI Joe. Despite Buffett's grave concern about the state of the economy now and in the immediate future one of the most striking passages in his letter is "America's best days lie ahead." The same sentence might have been written into the President's address to a joint session...