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Corsets may help to stabilize the body, prevent injury, correct past injuries, change body morphology and more – read below to read about the physical/medical benefits to corseting, or read about mental/emotional benefits, or the social benefits on their corresponding pages. Or, you can go back to the main "Corset Benefits" page.
Physical Benefits of wearing a corset:
The black, bolded notes are the chapters and stories where you can read truthful, in-depth cases about these in the official Corset Benefits book, Solaced.
- Corsets help control back pain and correct posture, to help those with past injuries (e.g. car accidents, vertebral fractures, slipped discs), to wear and tear injuries (e.g. osteoarthritis, degenerative disc disease). (For another account of this not featured in Solaced, read this post on Staylace about a man with congenital deterioration of the spine).
Refer to Chapter 1: Back Injuries
- Corsets can help stabilize spinal curvature of scoliosis, kyphosis, and lordosis patients and help alleviate their back pain and muscle tension from their curve. Some have even said that corsets have corrected their curve! Some experienced corsetieres design corrective corsets that may help to stop the worsening of the curve or reduce the curve over time.
Refer to Chapter 2: Spinal Curve
- Corsets can conceal asymmetries and help people prevent tension or injury associated with skeletal asymmetries (PFFD and other birth defects) and also muscular asymmetries (after unilateral strokes, or after asymmetric surgical removal of muscles).
Refer to Chapter 6: Physical Disorders & Disability
- Correction of the posture also helps prevent other skeletal issues. One viewer has experienced relief from her plantar fasciitis while wearing a corset because her corset encourages redistribution of her weight evenly across both feet. I have experienced considerable pressure taken off my knees since wearing corsets (bad knees run in my family), as corsets have changed the way I sit and stand, and encourage me to keep my hips level. Two people have said that their corset has corrected their turned foot (in-toeing and out-toeing) and helped them walk properly.
Refer to stories "From Duck-Butt to Pin-Up" and "Corsets Corrected my Walk"
- Corsets can also help relax trigger points and alleviate/ prevent some muscular pain, fatigue and and tension from autoimmune disorders (e.g. fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, lupus, etc.) and after injury (e.g. post-traumatic dystrophy)
Refer to Chapter 7: Fibromyalgia
- Corsets, especially overbust corsets, and support the bustline. For those who have very heavy breasts, this can help alleviate back pain and neck strain, reduce headaches (see below) and help prevent Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (inflammation of the brachial nerve plexus, which is often caused or exacerbated by the weight of the breasts).
Refer to Chapter 3: Breast Support
- Corsets have also been known to reduce the intensity of headaches or migraines, and over time, some wearers have noticed that the corset has stop their headaches completely as proper posture can take tension off the neck and shoulders. Also, by potentially reducing the hyperlordosis in the lumbar spine, a properly-fitting corset can act as an orthopedic traction unit to prevent the spinal cord from being pinched or stretched (thereby preventing or helping to improve nerve problems).
Refer to stories "A Glimmer of Hope", "Liberation from Joint Pain", "A Bride's Tips on Pacing", Wisdom and Autonomy", and "Life with Intracranial Hypertension"
- Corsets are used as lumbar support to prevent potential back injuries and give support during work — e.g. during heavy lifting, repeated tasks or long hours on one's feet, or in front of a computer. This has been known to benefit those working trade careers like plumbing and automechanics, those in retail who lift stock or stand for many hours, and those in the medical and nursing fields when having to lift patients, etc.
Refer to stories "Corsets Saved my Career" and "Outdoing the Spring Chickens"
- Those who have hypermobility or connective tissue disorders like Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (H) sometimes experience injury due to weakness and hyperextension in their joints, and they may also experience chronic pain. Wearing a corset has helped some of these people by bracing the torso and preventing spontaneous movements that could lead to sprains, dislocations or other injuries.
Refer to Chapter 5: Hypermobility & Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
- For people who suffer from chronic low blood pressure, or postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (PoTS) wherein the heart beats unusually fast but the blood pressure isn't stabilized when going from sitting to standing, corsets can help to raise and stabilize blood pressure, preventing it from dropping too quickly or erratically. *Torso compression is usually paired with compression socks and other devices. Please speak with a doctor before you manage your blood pressure with a corset.
Refer to Chapter 5: Hypermobility & Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and also the story "Corsets for Orthostatic Hypotension"
- For people with Sensory Processing Disorder and other neurological/ sensory afflictions, where they are unable to tune out or desensitize to light touch or other sensations, a corset provides a firm, equal pressure evenly around the torso and helps "turn down" sensation. The thick layers of a corset also provide a barrier against the light fluttery touch of a shirt or from other people, preventing sensory overload.
Refer to the story "Corsets and Sensory Processing Disorder
- Corsets are sometimes used by singers and public speakers as diaphragm support; they provide resistance against which the diaphragm can push, which may help the singer achieve higher or more powerful notes. Some operatic singers also find it useful to rehearse in corsets, since they are often required to wear corsets in performance.
Refer to stories "Corset Solutions" and "Finding my Voice"
- Two viewers have mentioned that wearing a corset has helped improve their asthma. The upper lungs and bronchi may not be fully open or utilized with very poor posture, and correcting posture using a corset may help to open up the chest, relax the windpipe and allow easier breathing.*Asthmatics, please consult with your doctor before trying a corset, as not everyone has the same experience.
Refer to the story "A Home Found in Corsets"
- (Added Nov 30 2018) Corsets may help with sleep and insomnia. A number of corset wearers have written Lucy to say that they sleep better in a corset compared to not wearing a corset at night. One in particular participated in a sleep study and found that wearing a corset seemed to reduce the number of events of their sleep apnea. While their story is not in the Solaced book, here's a quote from their experience:
- "Last month, I headed in to see the sleep doctor. I brought my corset with me, and we chatted about how sleeping in it seems to help me sleep more soundly and wake better rested and in less pain.We decided to do another sleep study. In case you are unfamiliar, during a sleep study, one of the things that they check is how often you either stop breathing, or have such shallow breath that your O2 levels go down.One of the nights I slept without my corset, I:
-Had an average of 34.8 respiratory events an hour, and
-a total of 224 events
One of the nights, I wore my corset and I:
-Had an average of 15.5 events per hour
-87 total events
I really am sleeping better in my corset! I have fewer respiratory episodes, and they are shorter in duration. Neat! Moral of the story: Talk to your doctors if corsets and medical concerns intersect."
* Sleep quality in a corset is highly subjective and may not always help with apnea or respiratory events. Always consult a doctor before trying a corset for any reason.
- "Last month, I headed in to see the sleep doctor. I brought my corset with me, and we chatted about how sleeping in it seems to help me sleep more soundly and wake better rested and in less pain.We decided to do another sleep study. In case you are unfamiliar, during a sleep study, one of the things that they check is how often you either stop breathing, or have such shallow breath that your O2 levels go down.One of the nights I slept without my corset, I:
- Corsets can also help to protect the organs during horse-riding or motorcycling, acting like a kidney belt to prevent bruising of the retroperitoneal organs. Corsets can also be used to help with balance and communication while riding on horseback.
Refer to "Getting Back on the Horse", "My Journey Back to Health", "Corsets in Action: Fashionable Healing", and "Biker 'Chic' "
- Corsets have provided actual protection as armor for a few lucky individuals, from motor vehicle accidents, to being shot, stabbed, punched and kicked in the gut. One ER doctor asked "Why don't NASCAR drivers wear those things?" *NB It's not recommended that the corset be used as a bullet-proof vest, or any deliberate armor. These were serendipitous events.
Refer to Chapters 11 (Armor) and 20 (Noteworthy Newspaper Clippings)
- Corsets are helpful in minimizing menstrual cramps in women. Many women temporarily relieve their dysmenorrhea by lying in the fetal position, which exerts pressure on the peritoneal organs and somewhat diminishes the painful uterine contractions. Corsets can mimic this position by exerting pressure on these same organs, reducing uterine contractions (and thus cramping) while her posture remains erect.
Refer to Chapter 9: Dysmenorrhea & Endometriosis
- Corsets can prevent some types of abdominal hernias by exerting external pressure on the abdomen, or may act like a girdle to prevent pre-existing hernias from worsening while the wearer waits for surgical repair. *NB: this may only help specific types of abdominal hernias, and results may vary – misuse of the corset may result in worse hernias in the case of hiatal/inguinal/femoral hernias. Always consult a doctor before trying a corset for any reason.
Refer to stories "My Exoskeleton", "Are Corsets Good Back Support?", and "My Armor, My Weapon"
- If extensive injury to the abdominal wall has already occurred (from automotive accidents, surgeries or procedures like ileostomies, etc.) and the muscles are unable to heal properly, corsets may provide a source of protection and can help increase the intra-abdominal pressure to prevent the muscles from collapsing.
Refer to Chapter 10: Post-Surgical Abdominal Weakness
- Corsets can sometimes help to correct diastasis recti, the separation of the abdominal muscles that some experience during their last term of pregnancy, if the corset is used postpartum to hold the muscles together and prevent them from separating further while they heal together again.*Again, please check with your OB/GYN to see if compression wear is appropriate for you after childbirth.
Refer to Chapter 13: Postpartum & Motherhood
- For those who have ligament disorders that may affect the position of the stomach and liver, or for those who have had major surgery which has resulted in shifting of their organs, a well-fitting corset can lift up and support these organs and prevent "floating" or dropped liver (hepaptosis). See my interview with Kitty.
- Corsets may be used as a weight loss aid – they act as an external gastric band and do not allow much expansion of the stomach, thus helping to control appetite and reduce food portions. Wearing a corset can also help the wearer to see themselves as a smaller person, 'planting the seed' of belief in their minds that weight loss is achievable, and acting as a strong motivation for these wearers to improve their nutrition and fitness regimen.
Refer to Chapter 4: Weight Loss & Lifestyle, and stories "The Art of Aging" and "Shattering the Stigma"
- Corsets give some women an hourglass shape that they may never be able to achieve naturally (through diet and exercise). Medications like steroids, or conditions like thyroid abnormalities or PCOS can make weight loss nearly impossible for some. On the other end of the spectrum, some patients with hyperthyroidism, pituitary issues, extremely fast metabolisms, or muscle wasting conditions may find it difficult or impossible to put on weight. However, the use of corsets can make it possible for women in both these situations to temporarily experience more of an hourglass shape even if their current gene expression or health situation dictates otherwise.
Refer to Chapter 12: Body Positivity
- Corsets can change a wearer's figure semi-permanently through changes in muscle and fat pad morphology. Many athletic women use corsets to make their waists smaller. Female body builders have used corsets to reduce the size of their waists so they will have a more competitive edge in fitness competitions. Ex-professional swimmers have also used corsets after their careers to help reverse the effect of the "Swimmers' barrel chest" and give them back the smaller ribcage they had before swimming.
Refer to Chapter 4: Weight Loss & Lifestyle, and stories "Wesley" and "The Art of Aging"
- It is even possible that the compression of a corset can undo the damage caused by wearing skinny-jeans or ill-fitting bras, by providing gentle consistent pressure over the area where permanent dents occur on the back or the hips, and providing a barrier to prevent outer clothes from pinching the same way again. While minor fat pad migration is disputed (in the context of breast tissue especially), some corset wearers have seen noticeable results even when the corset is off.
Refer to the stories "Dent Repair" and "Paradoxical Liberation"
- Corsets are used to reshape and feminize the figures of trans women or gender fluid individuals: often making the ribcage more narrow, raising the apparent height of the waistline, and making the hips look fuller in contrast. These changes may help with any dysphoria they may experience by creating a figure they may consider more desirable or more easily identify with.
Refer to Chapter 14: Gender Identity
- Corsets are also worn by men who need back support – a custom fit piece can help them keep a masculine physique, so they don't have to be concerned about inadvertently creating any feminizing effects. Special custom corsets can also be used by trans men to change their figure into one that presents as more stereotypically masculine.
Refer to the story "Paradoxical Liberation"
- In those who have slow bowels/ constipation issues, the pressure of wearing a corset can sometimes stimulate the intestines and may allow a brief increase in peristalsis immediately after taking off the corset, making it easier to have a bowel movement. In those who have issues with diarrhea or fast bowels, wearing a corset snugly can sometimes slow down peristalsis, possibly lengthening the time between bowel movements. *this doesn't work the same way for everyone – if you already experience abdominal pain, bloating or irregularity, ask your doctor before you'd like to try corseting.
Refer to the story "Pain Free and Pill Free"
- The gentle compression from corsets can also sometimes help with cramping associated with gastrointestinal disorders. While highly disputed, four writers featured in Solaced have experienced relief from their gastric/ intestinal pain caused by ulcerative colitis, IBS, fibromyalgia, and idiopathic causes.*Please speak with your doctor if you have a gastric or intestinal issues before considering a corset, as normally corseting is not recommended for these individuals.
Refer to Chapter 8: Gastrointestinal Disorders, and also the story "Story of a Scar and a Swan"
Jump to the mental/ emotional benefits to corseting, or the benefits with societal impact.
*Please note that this article is strictly for information purposes and not intended to replace the advice of a medical physician. Please talk to your doctor if you'd like to start wearing a corset for any reason.*
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Hello, I am very interested in trying corsets as I have bad posture and a massive slouching habit, however, I was born with an extra rib on my left side (genetic mutation) which does not currently impair me in any way. I know that you aren't a medical professional, but do you think that this would be problematic if I started wearing corsets?
Nr 13, corsets helping asthma probably has to do with the lighter breathing that yo have when you have a corset. Paradoxically, asthmatics breathe too deep and/or fast. The Buteyko breathing method (reduced breathing) has been proven effective for asthma in multiple trials.
Hello. I am a tall thin 21 year old man with back muscle weakness and significant postural issues. Can you direct me to a maker or makers who specialize in making men's corsets to assist with my issues? Thank you.
I am new to corseting and have already done a tone of research (this was very helpful by the way), I am looking for my first corset. I found that it will help with posture and have been hocked ever since. I was just wondering if you have any idea of were would be a good place to buy my first and if you had any advice for a first timer.
I know this is going to sound a bit odd, but would you be willing to send me an email saying that some people do use corsets for back pain caused by scoliosis? I work at Amazon and have been threatened with termination over repeatedly setting off our metal detectors. However the head of security said if I could get an email from someone knowledgeable about corsets, saying that they can indeed be used for pain management and breast support, not just fashion, that he would approve a medical exemption badge so I don't get fired.
I have spinal arthritis and degenerative disc disease. I own several corsets, both over and under bust. I've also read a lot about latex waist trainers. Which do suggest is best for me? Btw, I'm decently experienced with corsetry, and understand you're not a doctor. I just thought I'd ask your opinion :)
Also, should I sleep in them, or only do a few hours during the day and remove at night?
Dear Miss, i am a heavy set guy, tall, in my early 60s, a motor cycle accident 9 years ago showed up a stenosos problem, which has led to sciatica and a growing issue with walking and everyday tasks.
I have tried weight lifting belts with no success in the past, but wondered if a corset would be much different?…..
i might add, although i have a very vanilla partner, i do lean towards kink, but not too obviously in public….
any comments would be interesting…
have very bad low back pain for years at present i have on an open bottom firm girdle high waist it helps greatly i have been thinking about a corset but don't know where to buy
I almost cried reading this. I have Ehlers Danlos and POTS. I had come here just to browse. I never thought I would find this amazing info!
Me too! I bought my first corset a year ago just for performances but found when I wore it my pain was massively alleviated. Can't wait to transition to more regular wear to see what happens.
Thank you Lucy for the info!!
I never knew corsets could be used to alleviate back pain. So! I tried it out. My job consists of sitting in front of a computer 8 hrs a day. I didn't realize how terrible my posture was until I had to sit with a corset on. I have a fractured vertebra as well, this helped with the pressure and also made me set with my feet flat on the floor.
how much can i reduce my waist with a corset? when it becames Dangerous for my healt?
I have a corset custom made after my scoliosis surgery in 1976 – now all these years later I may need another surgery but in the meantime if I could stabilize my lower back – T4 and T5 I'd like to try another corset. Do you know – could you tell me how I might be able to go about that? I know all of the pros and cons and I really want to go ahead and get another one – I outgrew the first one 😀
I have been wearing my corset for a number of weeks and it had help my lower back pain tremendously I had tried everything in the past and found this is the only thing that helps as on my feet 10 hours a day.
I found this page very helpful, because my chiropractor recently told me that I was exhibiting signs of scoliosis. And that would suck,so I'm trying to find ways to prevent it. My sister keeps recommending Pilates, but I can never find a workout that actually helps with my back pain.
I have known i had EDS for my whole life. I had looked for corsets sence 2002. I started wearing corsets regularly in 2014. I started watching lucy on YouTube and that lead me to the sight and corset makers. Now i am a walking add to the medical field as well as people just looking to slim down those difficult love handles. Thank you for yoyr time Lucy!
I have been told i have scoliosis in my upper back and my lumbar sits in 3 inches too far.. I have also been told that i have spinal and muscle degeneration in my back as well as a birth defect "spinabifida occulta". I may have neuropathy in my legs and my ribs hips and legs all sit at different lengths. I have been thinking of getting a corset but have no real clue about them or how they work. Ive done research and so far everything has told me it would help.. Even with asthma.. I was wondering if you thought it would be a good idea? If you think it would help with the pain and the spasms? If so.. Where would i find one for a short torso?
After your reponse i will ask my doctor.
Thank you!
I'm suffering from a lower back, and lately I feel pains on my chest, I sit a lot in front of computer and I do go to gym 3-5 days per week! I suddenly lost my good posture since I experience these pains! Do you think corset can help me?
Hi Lucy, I enjoy your entire site and have done much research in the last week. It seems I'm forever reading over articles and/or watching your youtube videos! I contacted you around Tuesday or Wednesday I think, but can't find that original inquiry, so thought here might be the best place to ask. You referred me to Contour Corsets because I told you I have a lower spinal issue that is in need of support. Unfortunately, Fran just responded back to me today and is not taking new customers. Really, I think I just need a corset that fits my dimensions. I have an OTR corset from 15 years ago that I bought on a whim and am using it because of how much pain my back has been in. It really does hold my lower spine in place, but pinches and gouges me in areas because it's not made to fit a short torso. Here's my question: Do you make corsets? I feel I trust your knowledge and expertise with all the reviews you've done, and thought maybe you make corsets for others besides yourself. It would not be for decorative purposes. I just need something I can wear under my clothes that fits, that holds my spine in place, and some reduction in size would be bonus! Haha! Currently, I layer a bunch of clothing because my current corset pushes my bust up so high it is unnatural. My husband laughs at me, but I do it because it holds my spine and for no other reason. Please help! I'm desperate.
Hi I have a. Sliding hiatus hurnia,and have lost 2 dress,sizes but I have a belly and was wondering if I wore a corsett would it help my belly. Thanks ?
I have been using a waist trainer for 3 weeks now, almost a month and I have noticed nothing but benefits. My cramps are less intense, my bowel movement's aren't as urgent(IBS-D) and the thing I love the most is the reduction of back pain and my posture has significantly improved.It wear it all the time and maybe it is my body type( very petite)but I have a high torso and my ribs are higher up so there isn't as much compression on them so my Miss Belt waist trainer is very comfortable to wear daily.I am very pleased with my results so far.kk
I'm 77 years old and find I am stooping when walking. Almost leaning forward from my waist! When I think about it I stand up straight but of course I don't always realise what I'm doing. Is there a corset I could wear which would keep me upright?
You state, "experienced corsetieres have even designed corrective corsets that may help to reduce the curve over time." Do you have the names of these corsetiers?
My ribcage is too broad, I thought I was hopeless!! but what type of corset is recommended in this case?
This kind of traumatized me during puberty, so I developed chronical migraine from a bad posture, when trying to always hide my ribs.
I have Umbilical Hernia, can corsets help me heal it ?
i have a problem with my back it really pains can i use a corset
I don't think this particularly helps with asthma. I suffer from asthma myself and every time I wear a corset, no matter how tight or loose I feel like I cannot breathe.
I have worsening Ehlers-Danlos (I'm so surprised you know about it – yay!!), & my lower back is getting looser & weaker no matter what exercises I do. (Other joints, too, but that's another matter & it is my lower back that hurts the most.) What kind of corset would you suggest? I am only just starting to look, & your site is fab, but I don't live anywhere near a corset place so would have to buy on the web. I'm not trying to give myself an hourglass figure & pushed up breasts, though I do have a smaller waist, but just give me support in the lumbar region & also improve my posture. I also want to wear it under my clothes, though as I live on an island in the Atlantic off Florida, it gets hot!! Thank you very much!!
What about those of us with pelvic organ prolapse? Won't corseting worsen these types of hernias? I miss my 23″ waist from my teens BUT I don't want to expel my bladder or rectum to get it back!


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Town Hall Meeting discusses Confederate flag memorial in Orange
A town hall meeting Saturday, March 23, at the American Legion Post 49 on Green Avenue was intended by organizers to be a meeting presenting both sides of the controversy over a proposed memorial that would display more than 20 Confederate flags including the infamous battle flag and would be visible from Interstate 10. It turned into a very one-sided affair, however, when no one from the organization Sons of Confederate Veterans (SCV) showed up to speak their piece.
Dozens of Orange citizens gathered in the hall and listened to a panel of speakers, who all acknowledged their disapproval of the building of the memorial. Members of the community, veterans and civilians alike, all spoke out and said they do not want to see the memorial built at the proposed location, which is close to the intersection of Interstate 10 and MLK Jr. Drive in Orange.
Larry Spears Sr. attended the event with his son, Larry Spears Jr., who was a speaker at the meeting.
"I understand they (SCV) want to recognize their family and loved ones, but we have family and loved ones too," the older Spears commented. "The Confederate battle flag has negative connotations. What message would it send? If people are driving on I-10 coming from the east, they are not going to stop in Orange because of the negative association when they see that flag. The will go to Beaumont and spend their money there instead. This is my back yard, and I don't want it here."
Moderator Nathaniel Brown, president of the Galveston chapter of National Action Network, addressed the crowd at the start of the meeting: "I bring greetings from NYC and National Action Network founder Al Sharpton. … We are the voice of the voiceless. No justice, no peace. … It's time for a change. It's time to stand up against wicked practices. Residents of Orange, will you take a stand?"
Voices from the audience echoed throughout the room offering words of encouragement to Brown as he told residents to let their city representatives know how they feel about the proposed memorial. Brown suggested that the city amend the 1985 order naming the street after Martin Luther King Jr. in such a way that it no longer "be permitted to have any events on this dedicated street that have opposing views that differ from what Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. stood for."
"We need to safeguard our principles," Brown added.
Pastor Tony Hoefner of Faith United Methodist Church was on the panel of speakers. In response to the amendment proposed by Brown, Hoefner said it would need to be reworded because he is certain members of SCV would say the memorial is not in opposition of Dr. King's principles. He said he believes education is the key to fighting racism. Hoefner said he wanted people to understand that the memorial will likely be built regardless of debate because SCV already has a building permit and plans laid out for the construction.
"Is there racism in Orange?" Hoefner asked. "There dang sure is. What is the solution? We begin to change the way things are. We sit down and talk with the Sons of Confederate Veterans."
He suggested that since there is no way to halt the construction, a plaque with a quote from the SCV website denouncing what they consider misuses of the battle flag could be placed in front of the memorial.
Brown got back up and said that would not be enough, and he stood by NAN's proposed amendment.
Orange City Councilwoman Annette Pernell said she spoke to Commander Granvel Block, local leader of SCV and the man who purchased the tract of land designated for the memorial on behalf of the organization. He refused to attend, saying he promised his wife he would no longer be the front man for SCV and the memorial. She said Block told her his wife had received threats and hate mail after his name appeared in numerous media reports regarding the memorial. A source within SCV confirmed that was the case, speaking anonymously with The Examiner staff.
"I called Mr. Block to ask him to be here to let us know why he chose the city of Orange when he and the others live in the county of Orange," Pernell said. "He told me he wanted to make sure that the real truth of the war was told. … I am sorry he is not here. I really wish he were here. I wish somebody, some of the Sons of Confederate Veterans … would be here to tell us why they chose to kill the city we love because believe me, if the city hasn't grown yet, it is not going to grow because when you wrap that flag around you, whether you believe in it or not, that's your flag. That is what people are going to see when they look at you and look at me. They are going to say, 'Do those people know what that flag stands for?' As long as we remain quiet, we are on their side."
Sally Keys of Orange asked, "Is there going to come a time when we can talk them?" Keys said her solution is for SCV to build the memorial somewhere else.
Brown and other organizers said they hope to discuss the issue with members of SCV in the near future. There will be a community forum April 1 at 7 p.m. in the Life Center at the Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Orange.
Sharon Brooks can be reached at (409) 832-1400, ext. 241, or by e-mail at sharon [at] theexaminer [dot] com.


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How to Make Money as a Video Gamer
Video game enthusiasts can watch live video game matches through services like Twitch and even make money. Twitch's vice president of marketing Matt DiPietro discusses. Photo: Activision.
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What does a regional extension specialist do?
As University of Missouri faculty members, regional extension specialists are the bridge between the unbiased, research-based information and resources of the university and people throughout the state. Specialists conduct surveys and gather information to determine individual's educational needs. They partner with businesspersons, teachers, state and federal agency personnel, government officials, farmers and others to build coalitions to solve community problems. Regional specialists deliver educational programs through short courses, meetings, individual consultations, web pages, videoconferences, newsletters and mass media. They refer people seeking information to answers – wherever those answers can be found. They organize leadership development experiences so that citizens can deal positively with change and create their own answers.
Our faculty and staff are our most valuable resource. We invite you to contribute your expertise and strengths. There is no one right way to be an extension specialist. As an educational specialist, you are also a co-learner. You and those you serve learn from each other and together discover how best to address issues critical to Missouri's people and communities.
Does extension value diversity?
We recognize that diversity strengthens us as an organization. What you bring to extension is valuable regardless of your gender, ethnicity, religion, age, national origin, disability, military status or other factors that make you unique. We assertively emphasize diversity in programming, audiences and staffing.
Is technology important in University of Missouri Extension?
All staff and faculty are required to have computer and Internet skills, and we encourage employees to continue learning in this area. In addition to offering face-to-face training in some situations, we provide training via the Internet and CD-ROM. Other extension employees often serve as mentors to teach colleagues technology skills.
What are your regional faculty positions?
We hire at the master's level and above in the following areas:
Current openings
How will I know if I am qualified for a field faculty position?
The first step is to review the position announcements and descriptions. If it is not clear whether you meet the qualifications for the position, check with the Human Resource Development Office, 205 Whitten Hall, UMC, Columbia MO 65211, email@example.com or call 573-882-4721.
We expect a lot from our field faculty (and most tell us that they appreciate being challenged). The core competencies list is long and demanding. Remember, we focus on life-long learning, not only for those we serve but for our faculty as well.
I'm almost finished with my master's degree. Can I go ahead and apply before I graduate?
Yes. Master's students are considered fully for positions if a completed application is received and your graduate advisor provides written documentation indicating the expected date you will complete all degree requirements.
Can I start working for extension before I finish my master's requirements?
While you can submit an application and be interviewed for open positions near the end of your master's program, any job offer will be contingent upon successfully completing your degree requirements. You may begin working in your position when those requirements are met and we receive a letter documenting the completion of the master's degree from the granting institution.
Some states hire extension field faculty with only an undergraduate degree. Will Missouri give undergraduates a few years to earn a master's degree after they begin work?
No. The needs and opportunities in Missouri are challenging. We believe that our citizens need more expertise, which requires at least a master's level education.
I know that extension hires at the master's level and above for all field faculty positions. I have a Ph.D. Will I be the only one in a field faculty position with this degree?
You can expect that all field faculty members will have at least a master's degree. It is not unusual for specialists in these positions to have a Ph.D.
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To apply for a position follow the directions below:
Please note you must upload a cover letter, resume or vita, a list of 3-5 references, and copies of all academic transcripts. We cannot load the documents for you nor can we accept hardcopies. Application documents must be completed online on, or before, the date stated on the position announcement. Only applications containing the four items listed above will be considered. Should you have any problems with the on-line application system, please call 573-882-7976 and ask for assistance.
What are the steps in hiring once I've submitted my application?
Once a completed application is received, there are a series of steps that eventually result in employment for successful candidates:
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Each position will have a selection committee of four to seven members. You will find committee members to be cordial people who want you to do well. When your appointment is scheduled, the human resources representative will outline the interview process in detail. Generally, candidates are asked to make a 20-minute presentation on an assigned topic related to the position. Use of visuals is always a plus. A laptop computer and projection device will be available for your use. Overhead projectors also are available. Following your presentation, expect to field questions from the selection committee(s). Interviews usually last about one hour.
The interview also is a time for you to ask questions of personnel committee members.
Do I pay my own way if I get an interview?
University of Missouri Extension will reimburse you for reasonable and necessary expenses, including airfare, rental car costs, lodging and meals. Once an interview is scheduled, it is your responsibility to make travel arrangements. To be reimbursed, you will be provided with a voucher that must be submitted with appropriate receipts.
What benefits are offered?
We offer generous leave from the start. Faculty members receive four paid personal leave days per year. They also receive paid vacation time. Faculty members begin with 17 vacation days per year, which increase to 22 days after five years. Together, paid vacation and personal days add up to nearly a month's leave during the first year of work. Twelve days of sick leave are available each year.
Additional benefits include choices for tax-deferred annuities; medical, dental, and vision insurance; disability and life insurance; flexible benefits for childcare; retirement options; and a 75 percent tuition reduction.
An amount totaling up to 10 percent of your beginning salary may be available to help you hire moving services.
I want to go back to school and work on another degree at some point. Will I have to quit my job?
No, many of our regional specialists work on advanced degrees while still employed with University of Missouri Extension. In fact, we will invest in you, too. If you choose to attend the University of Missouri, we'll pay 75 percent of your tuition.
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I'm professionally up to date now, however, my field is constantly changing. I'm concerned about keeping up to date while I work for extension. Do you offer professional training?
Within extension, we offer many choices for on-the-job training to enhance your skills and to grow professionally and personally.
We also encourage professional development outside of University of Missouri Extension. Specialists may request up to $600 per year to attend a national professional meeting. If you choose to attend every other year, we make $1,000 available to support your attendance.
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Do I stay in my headquarter county all the time?
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We challenge you to think locally and globally. In fact, you will be encouraged to travel and learn internationally during your career with University of Missouri Extension. Programs such as the Global Leadership Exchange with Thailand and the Exploring Global Resources through Extension Training in Costa Rica offering exciting new vistas.
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When do I get a company car?
University of Missouri Extension does not provide regional faculty with vehicles. Faculty members provide their own vehicle for business travel and are reimbursed on a per-mile basis. Faculty members are reimbursed at the IRS mileage rate in most regions and from campus sources.
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Liberty News
Left Behind co-author Jerry Jenkins speaks at convocation
Given the opportunity to assist the Rev. Billy Graham with his autobiography, "Just As I Am," author Jerry Jenkins wanted readers to be uplifted and motivated by the memoir. Through his travels with Graham, he himself became inspired by a man who lived his life sold out for Jesus Christ. Sitting in Graham's office, Jenkins struck up a conversation with the evangelist, noting how people often view him as a protestant pope. Upon hearing these words, Graham reacted in a way that left the writer utterly speechless.
"[Graham] said, 'When I think of the number of times that I have failed the Lord, I feel this low,'" Jenkins recalled. "And he reached out of his chair and put his hand flat on the floor."
Jenkins, co-author of the best-selling Left Behind series with Tim LaHaye (a loyal supporter of Liberty University), spoke to students at Friday's convocation, sharing anecdotes of moments where God made him humble.
After entertaining the crowd with funny stories, Jenkins reminisced about his experiences with Graham, telling of the evangelist's constant dedication to the Lord.
When once asked by Jenkins how he maintains his own spiritual disciplines, an animated Graham looked at him and said, "You know, God doesn't hide that from us. He tells us in Scripture what to do."
He then told Jenkins that he searched God's Word every day and prayed without ceasing, as the Scriptures say. Graham revealed that even at that moment he was praying his life story would glorify Jesus Christ rather than himself.
"I was taken back," Jenkins said. "I had always hoped that 'praying without ceasing' was figurative or symbolic."
Jenkins pointed to Graham's undying dedication to the Lord as the one quality that separates him from many of his contemporaries. Before exiting the podium, Jenkins challenged students to follow Graham's example in practicing spiritual discipline.
"Do you want to stand for God's grace, even if you have to stand alone? Search the Scriptures, pray without ceasing — be one who does it."
Jenkins will remain on campus this weekend to participate in the eighth bi-annual Writers Conference, a celebration of contemporary Christian writing and literature. Jenkins will be the keynote speaker at Friday's opening session. Other featured guests include Bill Myers, known for his McGee and Me and Focus on the Family's Adventures in Odyssey; Carole Gift Page, author of 45 works of fiction and non-fiction and member of the Advisory Board of the American Christian Writers; and Jim Zabloski, writer, speaker and composer and former Editorial Director at Vida Publishers International. Sessions will be available for writers, aspiring writers and teachers. Other scheduled speakers include authors, editors, professors and educators from Liberty, such as Don Alban, Jr., Mark Jennings, Janice DeLong, Rachel Schwedt, Jamaica Johnson Conner, Stacey Hester and Beth Ackerman.


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Brandt Snedeker had his ninth straight round in the 60s on Saturday.
One more like that and he might really have reason to celebrate.
Snedeker ran off four straight birdies along the prettiest part of Pebble Beach for a 4-under 68, giving him a share of the lead with 31-year-old rookie James Hahn going into the final round of the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. A runner-up in consecutive weeks to Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson, this time the spotlight belongs to Snedeker.
"You never know what tomorrow holds, but I feel like I'm in great position, and I'm going to be surely more prepared, no matter who is around me in the last group," Snedeker said.
"I'm probably going to have the most experience of anybody in those last couple groups of winning a golf tournament." Hahn had a 66 at Spyglass Hill, making birdie on the last three holes to join Snedeker at 12-under 202.
Chris Kirk birdied his last hole at Monterey Peninsula for a 64 and was one shot behind the leaders. For all the celebrity antics that are part of the Saturday show at Pebble Beach, the video most likely to go viral belonged to Mickelson.
Below is a Friday interview with one of the amateurs who made the final cut: Jim Harbaugh.
The defending champion took a spill on the rocks below the 18th fairway. Mickelson was looking to see if his tee shot could be found - and played - when his right foot gave way and he landed hard on his back side, bracing the fall with his hands. "I got lucky,"Mickelson said.
"I didn't get hurt." Not physically, anyway. Mickelson hit his next shot into the Pacific Ocean and had to scramble for a triple bogey, leaving him 11 shots behind and ending his hopes of a record-tying fifth win at Pebble Beach. Snedeker hasn't had a better chance to win all year. He was seven shots behind Woods and six shots behind Mickelson going into the final round.
Now he is tied with Hahn, who until now was best known for "Gangnam" celebration of his birdie on the 16th hole at the Phoenix Open.
"He's been playing great golf these last couple of weeks ... and it looks like this could be his week," Mickelson said of Snedeker.
"But final round at Pebble Beach, a lot of things happen and he has to play one more good round. I know he has it in him, but he still has to go do it."
Pebble Beach was simply majestic on Saturday, with a blazing sun shining across the Pacific coast and temperatures in the upper 50s. Snedeker, who missed a pair of birdie putts inside 10 feet early in the round, began his big run with a 3-wood up the hill and onto the green at the par-5 sixth for a two-putt birdie.
He followed with a 10-foot birdie on the seventh, and then hit two of his best shots on two of the toughest holes at Pebble - a 7-iron over a corner of the ocean to about 5 feet below the hole on the eighth, and a baby cut with an 8-iron that plopped down 4 feet away for a birdie on the ninth. He didn't make many putts the rest of the way, however, and had to settle for a 68.
Snedeker's streak started with a 69-69 weekend on the South Course at Torrey Pines. In his last nine rounds, his average score is 67.8.
The difference has been his driving, which went from a weakness to strength late last summer when he won the Tour Championship to capture the FedEx Cup. He might be the hottest player in golf - except for winning.
"You want to win any time you have a chance because you don't know how many times you're going to get that in a year," Snedeker said. "I've had a couple chances the last couple weeks- haven't been the best chances. And this week, I have a great chance going into tomorrow.
And you need to capitalize on those chances." Snedeker missed four birdie putts inside 10 feet, including the last two holes. He badly misjudged the break on an 8-foot birdie putt on the 17th and made a weak effort from 8 feet on the 18th hole. "The last two really upset me because I felt like I really stayed patient all day and had done a great job and hit two great shots on the last couple of holes," Snedeker said.
"Those are the kind of putts you need to put some room between you and whoever else you're going to be around." In this case, that would be Hahn, who seems to thrive in any environment. If he was secure enough to do the "Gangnam Style" dance before the rowdiest gallery in golf, then he should be OK playing in the final group at Pebble Beach with a round that could severely change his career path. At stake are a two-year exemption and a trip to the Masters. Hahn is not one to allow himself to think too far ahead.
"I'm not even in next week's tournament, so to me, a top-10 finish would be great," Hahn said.
"So if you want to compare the Northern Trust Open to Augusta, we can. I would love to play another week out on tour, but just to learn from Brandt Snedeker, he's one of the hottest golfers on the planet right now." Hahn isn't one of those can't-miss rookies. He's only a year older than Snedeker, and took a far different path to the big leagues. He dropped out of California, and then took time off to work at an advertising agency, earned his realtor's license and even sold shoes at Nordstrom's. He is 47-under par for the year, which includes a tie for fourth in the Humana Challenge.
"I feel like I'm playing well just because I feel comfortable," he said. "You know, comfortable and having fun, that's when I'm playing my best golf. ... I feel like my attitude on the golf course is better than it has been in recent years, and not getting so frustrated out there, just kind of enjoying the moment. I keep saying that, but it's a blast to be inside the ropes and a member of the PGA Tour."
DIVOTS: Mike Weir, who missed every cut last year, had four birdies on his last eight holes to make his second cut this year. ... Among those missing the cut were two-time Pebble winner Dustin Johnson, Padraig Harrington and Geoff Ogilvy. Ogilvy, who has not broken par in his last three events, is assured of missing the Match Play Championship. ... Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo, who played with Tiger Woods last year, is leading the pro-am with Jason Day as his partner. San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh and Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander were among those making the cut. Giants pitcher Matt Cain did NOT make the cut.


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Stony Brook prof explores waterborne trash
While other tourists go to Alaska to see grizzly bears or whales, Stony Brook professor Carl Safina went to find trash, particularly the man-made refuse that floats in the Pacific and litters Alaska's southwestern beaches.
"Plastic is building up in the oceans every day, and it reaches the most distant shores," Safina, the expedition's lead scientist, said. "These things kill and maim and cause suffering. We could do better. We can make a better deal with the world and with our children and grandchildren."
Safina joined a group of artists and scientists representing organizations including National Geographic, Ocean Conservancy and the Smithsonian Institution to document and collect debris from the North Pacific Gyre, also known as the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. The crew's discoveries will be on display at the Anchorage Museum in 2014 and are then expected to be repackaged by the Smithsonian into a traveling exhibit. Safina returned to New York last week.
While Alaska's coastline is a continent away from Long Island, the issue of marine debris is a familiar one as wreckage from superstorm Sandy continues to clog local shorelines.
Jason Rolfe, coordinator of the superstorm Sandy response at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Marine Debris Program, said he continues to receive reports of submerged boats, docks and other debris in the Great South Bay and Long Island Sound. Federal, state and local agencies are to conduct aerial flights and ocean surveys, starting next month, and are setting priorities for debris removal, he said.
Safina's crew sailed on the Norseman, a 130-foot ship previously used for catching crabs before being renovated for research. In his first dispatch posted online at the National Geographic website, Safina said the ship was "stopping at several places along the way, bearing witness, perhaps witnessing bears, and talking trash."
Much of the debris the team picked up on beach cleanups -- bottle caps, cigarette lighters, plastic bags -- drifted into waterways and then the ocean, Safina said. The group also collected abandoned fishing gear and dozens of bird-feeders and fly swatters, which Safina said may be the contents of shipping containers tossed overboard during storms.
Birds can eat the smaller floating items, which can be harmful, and the fishing gear can be fatal to seals and dolphins, Safina said. Turtles often mistake plastic bags for jellyfish, which they eat. The impact on humans can include falling property values where the coast is "fouled with junk," Safina said.
The problem is the result of a "throwaway culture," said Safina, a recipient of the MacArthur Fellowship known as a Genius Grant.
"Why do we package yogurt, which lasts two weeks, in an eternal material?" he asked.
The amount of trash is particularly striking given Alaska's small population, said Julie Decker, chief curator at the Anchorage Museum and a member of the expedition.
Waterborne debris around Long Island could end up like that in Alaska, pushed by underwater currents into a vortex known as the North Atlantic Gyre, said Lawrence Swanson, associate dean of the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences at Stony Brook. Lighter material near the surface will likely return to shore, guided by southwestern summer winds, he added.
Rob Welton, the president of Freeport-based Operation SPLASH, which locates debris in the South Shore's western bays, said his greatest concern is the refuse-killing grasses that hold together the Island's marshland.
Safina suggested the solutions start close to home where people can help clean up local beaches.
"It feels good to pick up a few balloons and know that those are just a few fewer for sea turtles to run into," he said.
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It was only fitting that David Bobb, who is one of UMBC's most decorated athletes to ever don the Retriever black and gold, take over as head track and field coach following his stellar career as a Retriever athlete. Now entering his 18th season with the women and 15th at the helm of the men's squad, Bobb continues to raise the bar for his athletes as he leads them into their 12th season in the America East Conference.
Coach Bobb assists Matt Gittermann with cross country responsibilities.
In the first year, UMBC's men's team placed sixth at the outdoor conference championship meet while the women took eighth. A year later, Bobb moved the men's team to third place while the women moved up a spot to seventh, while nearly doubling their team score. During the 2005-06 campaign, the men placed second at the indoor conference championship and fourth in outdoor, while the women placed fifth and fourth, respectively. In 2006-07, the Retrievers hosted their first meet since 2003 with the America East Championships, and Bobb led the men to a third-place and the women to a seventh-place finish. In 2007-08, the Retriever men and women finished fifth and fourth at the outdoor meet, respectively, and in 2008-09, the men finished fourth in both indoor and outdoor.
During the 2010-11 season, the Retriever men placed third during the indoor season and fourth outdoors, while the women finished fifth in both seasons. The 2009-10 season was highlighted by Dominic Devaud, who was named to the CoSida/ESPN the Magazine Academic All-America Third Team and won the heptathlon at the America East and IC4A Indoor Championships.
In 2011-12, the women's team earned its highest-ever finish, third place, at the America East Indoor Championships, and followed it up by finishing fourth at the outdoor meet, their top-finish since 2006. The Retrievers were led by freshman Mercedes Jackson who broke the school record in multiple events and was named the conference's Most Outstanding Rookie at both championship meets. Meanwhile, the men's squad took fifth place indoors and sixth place outside.
Last season, Bobb guided the Retrievers to their best-ever finishes at the conference meet. Bobb and his staff were named the Coaching Staff of the Year twice, first after the women placed second at the America East Indoor Championships, and then after the men earned a second-place finish at the outdoor championships at Binghamton. In total, UMBC won 13 conference championships at the indoor meet, and then added another 13 titles at in upstate New York.
Since Bobb's first season with the Retrievers, his squads have produced four NCAA Championship competitors in Cleopatra Borel, Huguens Jean, Jackson, and Rentzsch. Borel won UMBC's first NCAA Championship in the shot put in 2002. Both became All-Americans and won multiple individual conference titles.
Prior to Bobb's rise into the coaching profession, he was a five-time Division I All-American as a student-athlete at UMBC and was inducted into UMBC's Athletics Hall of Fame in February 2003, along with legendary coach Jim Pfrogner, his mentor.
Bobb became UMBC's first Division I All-American in track and field with third-place finishes in both the 55m and 200m dashes at the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships in Indianapolis, during his junior season. His performance alone catapulted UMBC to an 18th-place finish in the nation.
Bobb capped off his career with a second-place result in the 100m at the NCAA Outdoor Championships in Bloomington, Ind., where he was the top American finisher in the country and earned All-American honors for the fourth time. He also qualified for the 200m finals, becoming an All-American for the fifth time, but a slight muscle pull forced him to drop out of the race.
Bobb, who was featured on the ESPN show "NCAA Today," graduated from UMBC with a degree in information systems in 1997. He and his wife, Dawnnette, have two daughters, Caitlyn Cassandra and Madisyn Alexandra.


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|Aug 19th, 2013 12:14 PM
Re: **Indire Akiki Chearing Thread**
Indire has dropped off the WTA singles rankings
|Jun 23rd, 2012 03:33 PM
Re: **Indire Akiki Chearing Thread**
^ Great!
That's five bagels in four matches
|Jun 23rd, 2012 01:16 PM
Re: **Indire Akiki Chearing Thread**
she trashed Viktoriya Tomova 6:3 6:0 ... plays Gjorcheska or Kostic in the final .. should be a tougher challenge for Indire anyway
|Jun 22nd, 2012 09:40 PM
Re: **Indire Akiki Chearing Thread**
Let's not forget about our lesser players this week. Indire is into the SF at $10K Nis:
R32: (3) Indire AKIKI CRO d. (Q) Radina DIMITROVA BUL 60 60
R16: (3) Indire AKIKI CRO d. Csilla BORSANYI HUN 36 62 62
QF: (3) Indire AKIKI CRO d. (5) Hüliya ESEN TUR 60 60
Double bagels in two out of her three matches, including against a seeded player
|Jun 13th, 2012 08:36 PM
Re: **Indire Akiki Chearing Thread**
Indire qualified for this week's $50K+ in Romania. Unfortunately she drew the #8 seed, Khromacheva, in R1 and lost (but it was close 76 64).
It's really too bad because if Indire had won she would have broken into the 300s for the first time. She's not defending big points until August so hopefully she'll get another chance.
|Apr 12th, 2012 05:56 PM
Re: **Indire Akiki Chearing Thread**
Sadly, Akiki retired from her R16 match at $10K Hvar in the second set--after winning the first one.
This is her third retirement in the past month and a half. That could mean that it's nothing serious and that she'll be back next week.
It could also mean the opposite: that there's something seriously wrong with her health/fitness, causing her to retire so often.
Hopefully it's the former.
|Apr 8th, 2012 10:19 PM
Re: **Indire Akiki Chearing Thread**
Congratulations to Indire!
She'll reach a new CH ranking around 415-420.
Keep going, Indire--good luck at Hvar!
|Apr 8th, 2012 12:28 PM
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|Apr 8th, 2012 10:47 AM
Re: **Indire Akiki Chearing Thread**
Won 75 62
|Apr 7th, 2012 08:35 PM
Re: **Indire Akiki Chearing Thread**
$10K Sibenik
SF: Indire AKIKI (CRO) [4] 7-6(7) 6-4 Hilda MELANDER (SWE) [5]
Good tournament for Indire--and she needed it, as she's defending 12 points in two weeks.
In the final she plays Srimp, who crushed Banovec 61 61 in the other SF.
|Apr 6th, 2012 05:55 PM
Re: **Indire Akiki Chearing Thread**
^ Very nice result for Indire. With this she'll move to a CH ranking of 430-435.
|Apr 6th, 2012 09:46 AM
Re: **Indire Akiki Chearing Thread**
61 61 over Klepic in Sibenik QF.
|Apr 6th, 2012 09:44 AM
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Re: **Indire Akiki Chearing Thread**
Nice to see some encouraging news about her, honestly I wasn't following her progress lately. Seems like I'll have to check up on her more often
|Apr 6th, 2012 04:44 AM
Re: **Indire Akiki Chearing Thread**
Over the past year Indire has been making quiet but impressive progress in the rankings. Last April she was in the 720s while this week she's at 447, her CH ranking.
This week she's in the QF's of $10K Sibenik and once those points are counted she'll have a new CH ranking of ~440.
Indire has had an interesting, and somewhat unfortunate, career arc. She came pretty much out of nowhere in 2007 to end the year at #583, at age 16. Her W-L record that year was 21-12; she made the semis at three $10Ks and was the runner-up at two of those.
It looks like the pressure of early success got to her because she regressed in 2008, 2009 and 2010. Her W-L records those years were 19-17, 19-18 and 20-20 and her year-end rankings were 695, 601 and 707.
She didn't play between August 2010 and April 2011, but it looks like the time off allowed her to grow up and learn how to handle the pressure. She had an encouraging 2011, winning three $10Ks, amassing a 33-16 W-L record and finishing the year at #505.
It's sad that five years after reaching her first $10K final she's still struggling at the $10K level. But she's still young (not yet 21) and at least it looks like she has matured into a solid top-500 player.
Also, she seems like a hard worker and to have the resources to pursue her career seriously; last year she played 19 tournaments (in just seven months) and she played not only throughout Europe but also in the U.S. and Venezuela. It'll be interesting to see if she can take the next step and break into the top 400.
|Feb 9th, 2012 07:46 PM
Re: **Indire Akiki Chearing Thread**
Indire is in the QF of the $10K in Egypt this week:
R1: Indire AKIKI (CRO) (5) defeated Sandra SAMIR (EGY) 6-2 7-6(4)
R2: Indire AKIKI (CRO) (5) efeated Yvonne NEUWIRTH (AUT) 5-7 7-5 6-4
QF: Indire AKIKI (CRO) (5) Vs Aminat KUSHKHOVA (RUS) (4)
She'll move up to a new CH ranking, from 495 to ~475-480.
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Sunday, January 29, 2006
Want to Link Up?
I have added a lot of new Blog Links down the left hand column today. If you have a Blog with a link to mine and I haven't listed you, please say so in the comments section, or email me, and I'll add you to the list. The least I can do, guvnor! And if you haven't got a link to me on your Blog, why not?!
19 comments:
- Nuke Labour said...
Cool. Thanks in advance for the link.
- January 29, 2006 7:53 pm
- Daniel Vince-Archer (aka Dan Quixote) said...
Thanks Iain!
- January 29, 2006 8:09 pm
- coolbuddha said...
I have!
- January 29, 2006 8:26 pm
- Ed said...
I feel so excluded...
- January 29, 2006 9:44 pm
- Iain Dale said...
But Ed, you don't have any links on your lovely site! Fair's fair! And by the way, how do you use your own design on blogspot? Can you email me? iain AT iaindale dot com
- January 29, 2006 9:45 pm
- Ed said...
Och, I do too, it's on the Blogs I Read panel on my sidebar between "Philosophically Made" and "Tim Blair"
- January 30, 2006 12:05 am
- Iain Dale said...
Ed, just added the link.
- January 30, 2006 12:23 am
- David Farrer said...
Link added today. You may be interested in the Press Release that was posted on my blog yesterday.
- January 30, 2006 8:48 am
- Femme de Resistance said...
You have been linked to over the weekend:
- January 30, 2006 9:03 am
- prolix said...
Thanks for the link Iain, I've added you to my links column but the feed hasn't updated yet which is why you aren't appearing there.
- January 30, 2006 10:09 am
- The New Idea said...
you are in blogs i like section on my site, thanks
- January 30, 2006 11:49 am
- Noel Slevin said...
Would be great if you could add me - though if you just want to link my politics archive, then it is this link here. No preference this end.
- January 30, 2006 12:34 pm
- PoliticalHack said...
Thanks, Iain.
- January 30, 2006 4:43 pm
- James Cleverly said...
Cheers, Iain.
- January 30, 2006 4:44 pm
- the newidea said...
thanks iain...
- January 30, 2006 8:26 pm
- The Passerby said...
Consider yourself linked! And keep up the good work...
- January 30, 2006 8:35 pm
- wonkotsane said...
I linked you a week or so ago. Good to see you are prepared to link to blogs that disagree with you or openly criticise you. Makes a refreshing change from Traitor Blair's approach of look the other way and let security sort them out.
- January 30, 2006 9:57 pm
- tim said...
http://www.anenglishmanscastle.com/archives/002342.html - respect!
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