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"If this wasn't your first baby, we'd be more ok with you doing a vaginal breech birth. But since it's your first, we're worried the head will get stuck in your pelvis since your cervix has never stretched that much before." - OB to mother with a breech baby
Isn't this… Relatively reasonable? I don't think she should necessarily be risked-out, but I thought head entrapment was more of a concern for first-time moms for this very reason.
Jane Reply:
December 29th, 2012 at 5:27 am (Quote)
That was my thought too. Granted I know next to nothing about breech delivery, but this is what I'd heard.
Mama Wrench Reply:
December 29th, 2012 at 5:37 am (Quote)
It seems to me (from a layperson's knowledge) that cervices don't necessarily "stretch out" like a pair of old jeans; they either dilate or they don't. It also depends on the type of breech; if it's a frank breech I'd imagine that the body would more than "stretch" the cervix beyond what the head would need to pass through.
Jane Reply:
December 29th, 2012 at 7:52 am (Quote)
I can't speak for everyone, of course, but I can tell from my cervix checks for NFP that it feels different. That may or may not have anything to do with its stretchiness during labor, of course, but since multips dilate at a faster rate than primips (on average) I would assume that once the cervix has "learned" how to open, it does so better.
I'm not, however, sure what that has to do with head entrapment, since the cervix is going to open as wide as the presenting part no matter what birth it is. It may take longer for a primip to reach complete dilation, but it seems as if once she's reached complete dilation, she should be complete, breech or vertex. It's not as if a primip's cervix is waiting like a steel-jaw trap to clamp down on the baby's shoulders once the buttocks pass through, whereas a multip's cervix is floppy and saggy.
Dreamy Reply:
December 29th, 2012 at 8:22 am (Quote)
Without re-researching it, I think the issue may be that the cervix might be just a bit stretchiER on a multip, meaning in the case of possible head entrapment, instruments or other outside assistance to get the cervix from "as wide as the presenting part" to "as wide as the head" might be more effective. IDK if I'm remembering it correctly, and I'm completely open to learning new ideas about the subject, but that was my vague understanding.
Again, not sure it should rule out vaginal birth for all primip breeches, but it was at least my understanding that the risk may be higher.
Jane Reply:
December 29th, 2012 at 8:31 am (Quote)
Thank you — that makes sense. "Easier to stretch during dilation" would seem to lead to "easier to stretch manually in the event of an emergency." Now whether that's a false parallel I can't say, but it passes the "initial logical hypothesis test."
Teresa Reply:
December 29th, 2012 at 5:45 am (Quote)
I'm pretty sure this is crap. The largest risk of head entrapment in a breech birth is when baby is premature. Basically with a premature baby the shoulders are more narrow than the head so baby's body may slip through before fully dilated and the head can be left behind, vs. a full term baby where the shoulders are more broad and if the shoulders can get through the head can. Being a first time Mother should not play into this at all.
Goldilocks Reply:
December 29th, 2012 at 7:23 am (Quote)
The cervix does change after a birth, it is never just as tight as it was before, so that is part of the statement is true. What is more concerning is breach type, if this is a footlong breach then, she should be risked out (because I think everyone is for footlongs for head entrapment)
Dreamy Reply:
December 29th, 2012 at 8:18 am (Quote)
Okay? Your point is, then? VERY few people support vaginal footling* breech* birth for that reason. What in the OP in any way indicated footling breech? The fact that the OB said "we'd be more okay" if she were a multip implies a more "reasonable" breech position, like frank or complete.
*proper spelling
Jane Reply:
December 29th, 2012 at 1:13 pm (Quote)
Autocorrect nabbed you, huh?
Dreamy Reply:
December 29th, 2012 at 2:44 pm (Quote)
Ah, good point, Jane. I admit, I am more likely to correct a misspelling from someone who irritates me than from someone with whom I generally agree. Terribly unfair, occasionally hard to resist… usually comes back to bite me.
Goldilocks Reply:
December 30th, 2012 at 6:20 am (Quote)
I got an Iphone for Christmas….
Jane Reply:
December 30th, 2012 at 6:37 am (Quote)
Ah, and it thinks it's smarter than you when it comes to spelling little-used words? When Safari upgraded, I permanently disabled the autocorrect because there were some words it wouldn't let me spell no matter how often I fixed them, and sometimes it would all be written fine and when I hit "post" it would helpfully fix them for me. :-b I got nabbed on this site a few times for that.
Enjoy your phone!
Dianne Reply:
December 29th, 2012 at 5:41 pm (Quote)
As someone who had a vaginal breech first time round, the most important thing i found is position position position. Both for bubs and mum. This is why footling is more risky than the other positions, because with feet first the baby can start coming out before the head can fit through the cervix and get stuck, also the cord can slip out easily (however footling can still be managed by SKILLED attendants, just wouldnt be my personal choice) where as with complete or frank (at term) their butt/hips/legs are pretty similar in diameter to the head in terms of fitting through the cervix
One of the big risks with breech isn't just the whole first time mom thing… In fact that should be the encouraging part. This mama needed encouraging and relaxation to birth a breech baby. In my midwifery course,we discuss how to comfort and soothe a mother for breech delivery. Why can't OB's learn the same… It was a 3 hour course… The key to birthing a breech baby is to NOT stress out the mama after the birthing process (pushing) has begun. The cervix can close involuntarily if she is scared or made to feel inadequate… I hope this mama got everything she needed to have the birth her and her baby deserved <3
Samantha Reply:
December 29th, 2012 at 8:01 am (Quote)
Oh, you took one 3 hour course and you have breech birth all figured out. Guess those YEARS of advanced education and training were worthless for the OB.
If the baby's head gets stuck for whatever reason, no amount of comforting and soothing words will get it out. Woo.
Dreamy Reply:
December 29th, 2012 at 8:14 am (Quote)
Yeah, the 3-hour course isn't impressing me, either, but most OBs have next to no training in or about breech birth. So.
Dreamy Reply:
December 29th, 2012 at 8:19 am (Quote)
In her (possible) defense, though, it sounds like the "3-hour course" was about how to handle a breech mom emotionally… not that she only got 3 hours of education on vaginal breech birth.
Brittany Reply:
December 29th, 2012 at 8:34 am (Quote)
Think you're attacking the wrong person here. I mean seriously. . . Think before you speak.
Karma Reply:
December 30th, 2012 at 8:03 pm (Quote)
Wow! A lot of these 'women' are here to support birthing and women's rights to being respected… I can't believe how these ppl act! You should feel ashamed. It sounds like HippieMaMa just went through a course of how to support a breech delivery, Not how to manage one herself.
Like I tell the kindergateners I teach, don't say anything you wouldn't want said to yourself.
Dreamy & Samantha are just Bullies!
You attacked a midwife student because she said she took a 3 hour course (probably just the basics) & didn't understand why and O.B wouldn't/couldn't take the same course?!?!?
A Plea From A Fan Of Tee;
Do you see anything wrong with these actions from women on here?
Brittany Reply:
December 31st, 2012 at 12:55 am (Quote)
Reply to the wrong person. =( im on your side LOL
Jane Reply:
December 29th, 2012 at 8:35 am (Quote)
Actually, how much education do most current OBs get on how to deliver a breech? I'm not being snippy: aren't they taught that a breech is an automatic C-section, to the point where most of them have never caught a breech baby even when the baby is in a favorable position and the mother is a favorable candidate?
Ina Mae Gaskin in her second book (forgetting the title, sorry) says that it's important for OBs to learn how to deliver breech babies because sometimes, it's going to happen. An undiagnosed surprise breech discovered at crowning, for example. Or a friend of mine who showed up at the hospital in labor and whose baby was coming so fast that the doctor said, "Well, we're doing this thing, aren't we?" Or a baby delivered during a power outage or other crisis where the surgical suite is less safe than the L&D room. Her point in that book was that most OBs section automatically and have never even seen a breech delivery, let alone attended one themselves.
Jane Reply:
December 29th, 2012 at 8:36 am (Quote)
My long-winded question being (and maybe Goldilocks can answer this) how much training in breech delivery is standard for an obstetrician?
Goldilocks Reply:
December 31st, 2012 at 1:09 pm (Quote)
I'm not done with school, so I don't know yet for sure.
mommymichael Reply:
December 29th, 2012 at 12:54 pm (Quote)
Exactly this. At 35 weeks my daughter was footling breech. (having turned DURING the NST from head down to footling breech.) I had to be induced for high risk reasons, and they were going to "let me try" an ECV in the OR with a spinal… if it didn't work, automatic c-section. Even though this was my third and my previous child before her was 9.5 lbs with a 38cm head – no complications, no tears. soooooo why couldn't we have just tried???
It ended up she turned head down again, and FELL OUT when I was 8cm. She was just 6lbs and sooo tiny. She probably would have fallen out as a footling breech too.
Carrie Reply:
December 30th, 2012 at 5:05 am (Quote)
The problem is there are more potential complications with a footling than with frank. Cord prolapse is a very serious complication, life-threatening, and much more likely to happen with footling breach than frank. Which is why alot of footlings are c-section birth, or attempted ECV.
mel Reply:
December 29th, 2012 at 8:42 am (Quote)
Seeing as an OBs training on breech birth amounts to "if the baby is breech at 36 weeks they WILL not turn, attempt EXCEPT and if that doesn't work schedule c-section…. " The OBs years of training in everything else isn't going to help him when the only thing he's learned about a woman presenting breech in labor is ZOMG PANIC!!!! I NEED AN OR NOW!!!!!!
Krista Reply:
December 29th, 2012 at 10:01 am (Quote)
Yeah, my son was breech until 38 weeks. When I went in for an ultrasound to confirm the breech at 36 weeks the OB told me to schedule a c-section for 38 weeks to be safe. I was with a midwife at the time that was very experienced in breech birth so we just planned for that.
I AM happy my son turned, because I don't think that breech is ideal, but I was shocked that the OB just offered automatic section EARLY rather than just wait and see what happens.
mel Reply:
December 29th, 2012 at 12:07 pm (Quote)
My SIL had real fun. Hers was also a VBA2C (she'd had 1 previous vaginal birth). The one OB, as she related to me, seemed to think that her uterus was going to explode and the remnants tighten around her baby's neck for just THINKING about a breech VBA2C. She finally found a supportive provider just days before giving birth. And then her daughter flipped during transition, lol. Her OB said he saw that OFTEN, but most just never have the chance.
Kasondra Reply:
December 31st, 2012 at 5:24 pm (Quote)
I read a story about a woman with a breech baby that flipped when she got in a warm tub of water during labor…
Tee Reply:
December 31st, 2012 at 7:15 pm (Quote)
It's actually somewhat common depending on how engaged the baby is! The water helps because you become more weightless.
Carolyn Reply:
December 29th, 2012 at 12:10 pm (Quote)
I wish the medical professionals attending my son's birth had training in comforting a frightened patient, even just a 3 hour class. I might have had a better outcome.
HippieMaMa Reply:
December 30th, 2012 at 1:26 pm (Quote)
I guess people didn't see where i even said the 3 hour course covers how to support (comfort&soothe) a mother with breech delivery. Most midwifes risk out of delivery breech and remain as doulas so a medical attendant with surgical training can help deliver and if neccessary perform a c-section.
So now a lil personal note. I love this page. It is what inspired me to be a midwife. Thankyou to the nice ladies. But seriously, 3/4th of you are rude bitches.
Yeah, i am talking about You, 'Samantha'. Fuck This Shit. Oh and Fuck You.
Samantha Reply:
December 31st, 2012 at 3:36 am (Quote)
HippieMaMa I'm not trying to be rude, but it's the truth. You have no formal medical training. An OB does. Perhaps they don't have training "comforting" a mother through a breech birth and perhaps they jump right to a Csection because they've never seen a vaginal breech but the fact is, by so doing they avoid a potentially catastrophic risk (DEATH by head/cord entrapment) and all by guarantee a live baby. Their goals are different. They aren't all that worried about the baby going through the woman's vagina, but that they can ensure a LIVE baby at the end of the day.
I had a homebirth with a CNM. I'm pregnant now and expect to have another homebirth with another CNM. But I would never hire a CPM for a homebirth. They have no formal medical training and could be licensed in NO other industrialized nation in the world. A friend of mine had a birth center birth last year with a CPM who failed to recognize the baby's malposition, pushed against it for 45 minutes, transferred and was immediately corrected by an OB. What ELSE is that CPM going to miss in a delivery?
You do a disservice to women and babies to suggest that by knowing more about supporting a mother through a breech birth (or any aspect of birth) supercedes an OB's years of training and expertise just because they haven't seen a vaginal breech.
HippieMaMa Reply:
December 31st, 2012 at 7:13 am (Quote)
Guess you didnt read my post x-(
I Never Once Said I Know More Than An O.B. NOT ONCE.
I even said that we risk out of breech deliveries, have an OB assist and we stay around as a DOULA. We go through the 3 hour starting course on breech so we dont freak out ourselves or the patient. This 3 hour xourse is tailored by the One And Only Ina May Gaskin.
You are so quick to ASSume Arent Ya?
P.S: i stand by what i said. F.U. & BTW i am a RN that decides to repurpose my medical training.
Karma Reply:
December 31st, 2012 at 7:20 am (Quote)
You must be one of those Horrid O.B's here to haunt us :-\
Thats my only reasoning for why you,Sam, is so damn nasty.
Goldilocks Reply:
December 31st, 2012 at 1:05 pm (Quote)
Never once did Samantha say she was or wasn't an OB! Don't just assume she is one because she is catty. She could be a CPM, CNM, or just some women with google.
Details Reply:
December 31st, 2012 at 2:23 pm (Quote)
No doctor can gaurantee that mom or baby won't die in a c-section. It is major surgery. If you can't keep that in mind then you know nothing of balance and are only basing decisions on fear and lack of control. If saying to yourself when a mother dies after/during a c-section that "We did everything we could do." is justification in your mind for having forced her into a c-section she didn't feel was necessary then you don't belong in medicine.
Goldilocks Reply:
December 31st, 2012 at 1:14 pm (Quote)
It is kind of fun that I am running into another student on the webs. The goals are very similar in the end if you think about it (learning to be baby catchers), but I suspect the paths we take will be very different. I was inspired to go into OB by reading Midwifery Today, its funny the things that change our path.
Let's not be nasty to one another. She took a 3 hour course in how to comfort,soothe,and encourage. That most likely wasn't her entire education,just a very important part. Her post simply said that OB's aren't known to encourage and soothe. I agree. As far as noone being educated in breech births, blame the insurance companies that told hospitals that they'd lose their funding if they didn't stop performing "dangerous" procedures such as breech births.
Well, I know from my personal experience with my first baby being a frank breech, that you can have them safely vaginally. I think a lot would depend on your doctor. Since we have a family history of having breech babies, I told my doctor and said that I would want to try to turn the baby. Well, she never said anything and at the very end of the pregnancy said, "well, still breech. We will schedule your c-section for next week." WHAT???? What do you mean STILL breech!?!?!? <– My response. Well, this office in known for c-sections and they did make my whole pregnancy miserable. I switch to a high risk doctor who only does breech babies, multiples and high risk situations. He took one look at me, at my baby and said I would have no problem delivering. I was in labor for less than 5 hours and that was with them slowing me down a week after the switch.
So, my suggestion is to find a doctor with the experience to work with you. They will know if it is going to work for you and your baby or if it isn't. I believe that with experience, a lot can be done safely. I also believe that not all situations will allow it. So do your research and feel your instinct.
disclaimer: limited knowledge on breech birth
Wouldn't the concern be the pelvic bones moreso than the soft cervix? And correct me if this is stupid, but in the incredibly rare event that the cervix DOES reverse dilate some between the birth of the body and the head, in this type of emergency as a last resort (this is hypothetical, because I have no idea if this even happens, it sounds so obscure) could the attendant reach up and cut through the cervix to free the head? Since being trapped by the cervix IS a "soft tissue" thing, is that possible? Course great care would need to be taken to avoid cutting the baby's neck! (eeek!)
One potential (rare) complication I've heard of is if the baby startles after the body is born, they tilt their head up instead of tucking their chin like they need to to be born. And that can cause entrapment. I think thats part of the reason for "hands off the breech" because touching the baby (or YANKING) could trigger the startle reflex.
Krista Reply:
December 29th, 2012 at 8:44 pm (Quote)
Amen to hands off! But there are ways to get a un-tucked chin out, primarily reaching a finger into the baby's mouth and pulling the jaw/chin out of the cervix.
Rachel Reply:
December 29th, 2012 at 9:20 pm (Quote)
Right, I'd heard of that method! But the point is, when the head is stuck in that manner, its not stuck on the cervix!
jen Reply:
December 31st, 2012 at 8:36 pm (Quote)
this is precisely what i picked up on. the cervix stretching (or dilating as most ppl say) has nothing to do with concerning women about an "untried pelvis". seems this ob was in a hurry to disuade the mum and got a bit mixed up….perhaps the woman wasn't given quite enough information to make an informed decision?
I don't know for sure, but I've heard it helps to deliver most of the baby in a standing position and then squat to deliver the head to give the widest pelvic opening at the point in time when it's needed most.
A first time Mom is just as capable of delivering a breech baby as anyone else. There are two problems here. First of all, OB's have little to no training in regards to vaginal breech births. The reason behind the first problem is the second problem… we live in a cover your butt society. (Especially in regards to medicine!) Doctors flip out at the first sign of anything "abnormal" because veering off the beaten path opens things up for complications and complications open things up for lawsuits. Does that make their attitudes towards it right? Of course not! But I do think it helps explain it.
(Yes, I know I'm speaking in generalities.)
Carolyn Reply:
December 31st, 2012 at 7:00 am (Quote)
Glad to see you posting Tee. I've missed seeing you here.
Tee Reply:
December 31st, 2012 at 7:13 pm (Quote)
Ach, thank you! It's nice to know that someone missed me. Honestly, the fact that my comments kept getting eaten just became a little too much. This is a wonderful site and I love participating here but it wasn't worth the stress! I'm glad I'm able to post now. ::knock on wood::
The biggest problem with breech delivery is head entrapment. After the first baby the birth canal is stretched so it would be easier to delivery a breech on a multip. Due to the risk of perinatal death a c section is recommended for all breech deliveries. It's not saying that it can't be done but its not as safe.
I am CERTAIN that there will be a ton of arguments that its totally safe and OBs just like to cut. BUT this is a choice that a mother has to make and live with. Be sure that you are WELL informed if all the risks and benefits. Personally I wouldn't risk head entrapment. I've done well over a thousand deliveries, and believe me entrapment does NOT end well.
Details Reply:
December 31st, 2012 at 3:09 pm (Quote)
I agree with you 100%. I've seen the numbers: 1 out of 40 breech babies die. That is 2.5%. Way higher than the 0.7% of VBAC that rupture. Higher even than the 2% of amnios that are followed by miscarriages. I wouldn't do it. Now if another mother is feeling like she is on the 39 out of 40 side that is her right. But I wouldn't risk it. But, and this is a big but, this conversation should not be taking place before labor starts or water breaks (whichever comes first) Any doctor who tries to schedule a c-section for 38 weeks because baby is breech at 36 weeks is an a$$hole who is completely ignoring that baby could flip before 41-42 weeks! And any doctor who breaks a woman's waters without realizing that baby is breech and then goes screaming for an OR because he/she caused the freaking emergency is an a$$hole. (yes, we had one of those on here about 1 1/2 years ago.) Sometimes midwives do stupid things because they don't know everything doctors know and sometimes doctors do stupid things because they don't know everything midwives know (palpitation for one and keeping things calm for a possible second.) And they really should stop fighting and starting working together! Act like professionals and lay out the risks. Most moms are reasonable and baby centered enough that they will make the decision the doctor wants without the BS and manipulation.
LaborRN Reply:
January 1st, 2013 at 11:52 am (Quote)
They shouldn't be doing a c/s at 38 weeks anyways! They are very serious about the new guidelines of nothing before 39 weeks unless medically indicated. It's not much but it's a step in the right direction!!
I hope the OP got to make her own decision!


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GED TEST & CLASSES - Only eleven months until The GED test changes on January 2014. At that time, all 2002 Series GED Test scores will expire. This means that, if you are GED candidate who started with the 2002 version of the test, you will have to complete your testing by December 31, 2013 or start all over again. If you are one of these partial completers, you need find you way to the nearest GED class. You will need to pass a Practice Test in the areas you have not yet completed, and then sign up for testing. GED classes are available in both Gilmer and Calhoun counties. Calhoun County classes will be held at the Career Center on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 11:00 to 3:00. Gilmer County classes will be held at St. Marks Church on Wednesday from 3:30 to 5:30.
CONTRACTOR PROPOSALS - Minnie Hamilton Health System is requesting proposals from licensed contractors. The successful contractors will be required to renovate the Rural Health Clinic space at MHHS main facility, located in Grantsville, WV. A project review meeting is scheduled for June 4, 2013 beginning at 9:00 a.m. in the Hospital cafeteria located at 186 Hospital Drive, Grantsville, WV 26147. Please contact Bill Ellis at 304-354-9244 ext. 1167 or e-mail at firstname.lastname@example.com for more information. MHHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
CALHOUN COUNTY E911 IS HIRING - (e.6/15/13) Telecommunicator/Dispatcher needed for part-time position. Must be available for weekends and holidays. Must be 18 years of age with high school diploma/GED. Must be able to pass an FBI background check. Must complete all mandated training within one year. This center operates 24/7 365 days a year. You will be a direct link between community residents and emergency responders. You must be able to multitask and handle stressful situations. Applications can be picked up at Calhoun E911 center behind the high school. Deadline to apply is June 15th 2013. For more information contact Director Kathryn Wood 304-354-9637.
POKER RUN-DIP 'N' DONATE FUNDRAISER - Saturday, May 25 will benefit Fred Dawson, one of West Virginia's best fiddle pickers and a friend to all. Fred is undergoing chemo therapy and radiation for lung cancer. $10 entry fee - sign-up from 9 a.m. to noon. Run begins at Al's Barn at the intersection of Munday and Brohard roads - ends at Al's Barn at 6 p.m. 1st place 30%, 2nd place 10%, 3rd place 10%. No two-wheelers please. State ATV regulations must be followed. This will be a leisure ride, not a race. All riders are responsible for there own actions and ride at there own risk. Al's Barn and all parties involved will not be liable for any accidents or injuries of any kind. l8 and under must wear a helmet - guardian must sign and accept total liability. Refreshments and food, donations, door prize, 50/50. All proceeds will really help. Info call Cap 304-354-6371 or Al 3O4-354-9101 or email firstname.lastname@example.com All pickers are uelcome. Dip & Donate starts at 6 p.m. Covered dishes and volunteers are appreciated. Can't make the Benefit? Please send a donation made out and mailed to Helping Hands Crisis Ministries, 11000 Munday Rd., Munday WV 26152.
HORSE SHOW - The Central WV Riding Club will hold its regular monthly horse show on Saturday, May 25 at Holly Gray Park in Sutton, WV. The show will begin at 5:00 p.m. For a copy of the showbill or more information call 364-5576, 364-2273 or email firstname.lastname@example.com
BLUEGRASS-COUNTRY-GOSPEL MUSIC - Saturday May 25, starting at 6:00 p.m. at Dutchman Community Building. All musicians are welcome to participate, sign-in for play time begins at 5:30. Everyone welcome and admission is free.
RANDY WHITE QUARTET - At Bethlehem Baptist Church Saturday, May 25 at 7 p.m.
SHIMER FAMILY REUNION - The annual Shimer family reunion will be held on May 26, 2013, at the Creston community building. The covered dish lunch will begin at 12-noon. Any and all Shimer relatives are welcome. Please plan on attending and making this a part of your Memorial Day tradition. If you have any questions, please call 304-354-0095.
GRIEF SUPPORT MEETING - A Grief Support Group will meet each Tuesday, at the Oshoway Law Office on Main Street in Grantsville. Sue Oshoway, assisted by Sandra Fowler, will lead the group beginning at 5:30 p.m. The ladies encourage everyone that is struggling with the loss of a loved one to join them. Everyone is welcome. If you have any questions, contact Sue Oshoway 304-354-9204 or 304-655-9931 or Sandy Fowler at 304-373-6365.
BLOOD DRIVE - Victory Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, Rt. 16 South of Grantsville, Thursday, May 30 from noon til 6 p.m.
GROWERS ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP MEETING - Mid-Ohio Valley Growers Association invites you to attend their membership sign-up meeting Thursday, May 30 at the Heritage Park Community Building in Spencer, WV starting at 6:30 p.m. For directions to the meeting, please call the WVU-Roane County Extension Office at (304)927-0975. If you are unable to attend the meeting, but would like to learn more about the Association, please contact Keith at 304-477-4100 or email firstname.lastname@example.com
GOLF SCRAMBLE - Wirt County High School Football Sideliners is having a Golf Scramble, Saturday, June 1 at 11:00 am at Mingo Bottom Golf Course, Wells Lock Rd., Elizabeth, WV. $40.00 per player. $200.00 Cash Winning Team, Prizes award for 2nd and 3rd Places. Prize for the closest to the Pin. Long Drive and extra mulligans available to purchase. Free Soft Drinks, Hotdogs, and snacks. For more information or signup, call 304-275-3152 All proceeds goes to the Wirt County High School Football Team.
BOSOM BUDDIES BASKET BINGO - The Bosom Buddies Relay for Life Team will have their annual Basket Bingo on Saturday, June 1st at Calhoun Middle-High School Commons area at 6 p.m. with the doors opening at 5:00 p.m. There will be a minimum of 25 games with early bird tickets available and concessions will be sold. All the baskets are donated in memory or in honor of people who have had cancer. Anyone wishing to donate a basket can contact a team member or call Jean Simers at 304-354-7315 after 5:00 p.m. or email email@example.com
COMMUNITY YARD SALE - Brohard and Dutchman Community Yard Sale Saturday, June 15 from 9 am to 3 pm. Located off Munday Rd (Wirt Co.) or off Rt. 47 near Macfarlan, WV.
CALHOUN COUNTY RELAY FOR LIFE - The 2013 Relay for Life will be held at Wayne Underwood Field in Grantsville on Saturday, June 29.
SLOW-PITCH SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT - 2nd Annual Event. Beginning 9 a.m. June 29 at the Arnoldsburg Community Park Arnoldsburg Park. Any male or female age 16 or older. Registration June 10th, $5 per person or $50 for teams. Registration after June 10th through June 29th 8:20 am is $10 per person. All proceeds will go towards Madis contribution to the Down Syndrome Network of WVs 2013 Buddy Walk. All participants will have to sign a waiver as we will not be responsible for accidents. For more information contact Brittney 304-588-8951.
CONNOLLEY, KERBY, WHYTSELL REUNION - The annual Connolley, Kerby, Whytsel Reunion will be held Saturday, July 13 at Jim and Juanita Bells home near Grantsville. We have lost so many of our family members this is likely to be the last year this reunion will be held. There will be lunch at noon. Everyone is asked to bring a covered dishenough to serve their family and a bit more. All members of these families are welcome and encouraged to attend. This is a chance to meet old friends, relatives you may never have known you had and catch up on the happenings of the families. So many families are scattered far and wide anymore and this is sometimes the only way to catch up. Come, visit, enjoy a great meal and meet your family.


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Drawing Board | Buy local, build local
A number of regional companies make high-quality materials.
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When given a choice, I always purchase local produce and products at the farmers market or grocery store. I like knowing that I am supporting a local family business in our community and that the dollars stay here in the region.
Plus, fruit and vegetables just seem to taste better when they haven't traveled very far.
I follow that same logic when selecting and recommending building items for clients' new homes or renovations. My clients appreciate the quality and enjoy knowing that they are supporting our region.
Another benefit of buying locally is that it reduces the shipping distance, which saves energy. Considering the weight, size and the sheer quantity of everything required to build or renovate a home, there could be considerable fuel energy savings.
"Just down the road in Joplin," explained an enthusiastic roofing installer on why he used only TAMKO roofing shingles.
That is how I learned about TAMKO's line of laminated asphalt/architectural shingles. TAMKO Building Products is based in Joplin, Mo., and has about 750 employees in the region.
The letters stand for Texas, Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas and Oklahoma — the company's trade area when it was founded in 1944. TAMKO also has a plant in Lamar, Mo., that produces Evergrain composition deck products.
The family-owned company is a national producer of attractive shingles, and it was using recycled materials long before it was trendy.
I have other go-to products that I always recommend for their quality and dependability.
For example, Koch & Co., based in Seneca, Kan., is a favorite for its many door design styles and craftsmanship.
I also liked that when I called the company to ask a question about its cabinet line, a worker cheerfully gave me another number to call "as our cabinets are produced on the other end of town."
Koch & Co. products can be purchased locally through building material suppliers.
Closer to home, Prairie Village-based U.S. Stone Industries touts stone products with a timeless look.
The Cottonwood, Silverdale, Prairie Shell and Flint Hills Gray limestone are pulled from the company's seven Kansas quarries. This native stone can be used on exterior walls and interior fireplaces or for landscaping, such as rock walls and walkways.
Look locally for lighting, as well.
Artist Dierk Van Keppel, of Rock Cottage Glassworks in Merriam, uses a blowpipe and artisan tools to create pieces that are functional and beautiful.
Lighting is a good way to have original art that is used and enjoyed every day. A handcrafted pendant light or wall sconce can add richness and a custom charm to a home.
For the bath, a Belvue, Kan., company called the Onyx Collection manufactures a solid surface "cultured Onyx" shower panel wall and base product. The company of 240 employees works without an advertising budget or salesmen or even a sign on its building.
Products are shipped nationwide to distributors in all 50 states. I like seeing "Proudly made in Kansas USA" on the company's samples.
These are just a few of the many products produced in our region but distributed nationally. Every home project, whether a small remodel or entire new home, requires decisions on which products make the most sense for aesthetics and budget.
Another factor to consider when choosing building materials is where it is made, to discover if it is proudly homegrown.


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Corticosteroid injections for plantar fasciitis
Generic Name | Brand Name |
betamethasone | Celestone |
methylprednisolone | Depo-Medrol |
triamcinolone | Kenalog |
How It Works
Corticosteroid injections can provide short-term relief from heel pain due to plantar fasciitis.
The site where the doctor injects the steroid may vary. Some inject directly into the plantar fascia on the underside of the heel. Others inject on the big-toe side of the heel or arch.
Injections are advised to be given with an anesthetic mixed with the corticosteroid, but the injections may still be painful. Your doctor may spray a topical anesthetic on your skin before giving you the injection.
Why It Is Used
Your doctor may consider corticosteroid injections if several weeks of nonsurgical treatment have not relieved your heel pain.1
How Well It Works
- Symptom relief from corticosteroid injection lasts for 3 to 6 weeks, but often the effect wears off and symptoms come back.
- If a series of steroid injections does not help relieve the problem, you and your doctor will probably need to consider other treatment.
Side Effects
Side effects of corticosteroid injections can be serious, such as:
- Pain with injections.
- Shrinking of the fat pad over the heel.
- Degeneration of the plantar fascia from multiple injections, which can lead to plantar fascia rupture.
See Drug Reference for a full list of side effects. (Drug Reference is not available in all systems.)
What To Think About
Some doctors are cautious about using corticosteroid injections for plantar fasciitis.
- Concerns include the pain of the injections, the short-term relief of pain, and the risk that the heel pad or the plantar fascia may be damaged by repeated injections.
- Experts advise using injections sparingly, only when other treatment has failed. They also recommend limiting the number of injections to avoid complications that may be even more difficult to treat than the original plantar fasciitis, such as plantar fascia rupture.
- Other rare complications of corticosteroid injections include infection, bleeding, and accidental damage to the ligament or nerves by the needle.
Complete the new medication information form (PDF)(What is a PDF document?) to help you understand this medication.
Last Updated: July 16, 2009
Author: Shannon Erstad, MBA/MPH
Medical Review: William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine & Barry L. Scurran, DPM - Podiatric Surgery


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Inky's Choice: Shift and BZRK
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So today marks the 10 yrs since I've been apart of Gamespot. (Not totally true as it's when I had my new account after the transition to the current set up). I had a previous blog mentioning ten of my favorite games from the past ten years while being apart of Gamespot. I'm not going to go through that again. This particular blog is more for reflection. Seems like yesterday I was checking on the new games for the PS2 while this new system named "XBOX" was just starting to get its feet underneath it. There has been a lot of changes from different people that used to be here to people like Synthia that has made this place pretty enjoyable, at least for me. I look forward to another ten years here. Salute! -
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//So on August 20th, I'll celebrate 10 years of being a part of GameSpot. *Disclaimer, like many people here, it was a lot longer than that just when the whole conversion thing took place then.* I remember the site being originally videogames.com where GS just talked videogames. The site was not great but it was definitely the best place to check out previews and reviews of games. It was a pretty awesome place for the late 90's. That being said, I thought about all the games I've played during that time and have come up with the top 10 games that I enjoyed from the time of GS as it is now up until today. It was very hard but here goes:
10. Kingdom Hearts 2 (PS2) - Release date March 28, 2006
I thoroughly enjoyed the first Kingdom Hearts. It caught me off guard with just how good it was given it had Disney characters in it. KH2 built on the first game and did even more. For it being a PS2 game, the graphics where gorgeous. Fighting the camera became a chore but overall, Kingdom Hearts 2 was an absolute delight. I was able to accomplish everything in the game (which today would result in a platinum trophy and such) and it didn't feel like a complete chore to do it. I can remember scavenging for XP play replaying the Beauty and the Beasty stage by killing the enemies there. KH2 was a lot of fun.
9. America's Army/Special Forces (PC) - Release date August 28, 2002
America's Army was a pretty fun first person shooter. The realism that was displayed worked well in this game. I spent well over 1,000 total hours played on this game. Hospital (perhaps the best map in any FPS since some of the N64 Goldeneye maps) made this game what it was – a game that you can pick up and learn but also that threw in a bit of realism that made you think about how you would take out the other team. Plus, it was completely free. Can't beat that.
8. Half-Life 2 (PC) – Release date November 16, 2004
Following up to a pretty good game in its own right, Half-Life 2 launched with extreme hype and but did it not disappoint. I think I must have spent like 20 minutes at the beginning of the game just picking random things up and tossing them. The graphics were absolutely stunning and the physics were amazing. The creepy old dude bugged me out though…
7. Grand Theft Auto IV (360) – Release date April 29, 2008
GTA III paved the way for how sandbox shooters are made today. It did a lot of things differently but in a good way. Enter GTA IV. I spent numerous late nights playing this game (even though I had to work the next day). Graphics were good, gameplay was great but something else made this game awesome…you actually cared what happen to Niko. Here's what I mean: towards the end of the game there is a mission where you either go kill someone or take the money. Might not seem like much at the time but it causes a significant outcome on the game….you either take the money and your cousin dies or you kill the guy (name escapes me right now) and your new wife is gunned down, be it accidently. One of the first sandbox type of game that I can remember where it essentially branches in one way or the other depending on what you decide to do. At the time, I thought it was very thrilling and engaging.
6. Infamous (PS3) – Release date May 26, 2009
This game shocked me (no pun intended) by just how good it was. I wasn't expecting to even play it much less complete it. It didn't seem like the type of game I could get into. Boy was I wrong. Outside of the tedious side quests, I found the game to be very exciting. Also, Infamous was the first PS3 game where I got a platinum trophy.
5. Mass Effect Series (360) – Multiple
I couldn't pick just one game out of the series because they are all so very good so I decided to just say all of them. One of the funniest things I can remember about these games is the hoopla that came about form Mass Effect 1's "sex scene". Makes me chuckle every time I think about it. Anyway, the RPG element of the series was a pretty nice touch. But the story….amazing. I became quite invested in how things turned out to the point that I recently started Mass Effect 2 over just so that I can make sure everyone survives before I play Mass Effect 3 again.
4. Battlefield 2 (PC) – Release June 21, 2005
BF2…what can I say about this game?? I spent something like 1400 hours playing this game. This game was so much fun, especially the patch that brought about infantry only maps. Awesome, awesome game.
3. Blackhawk Down (PC) – Release date March 23, 2003
BHD's single player….was a disaster. Extremely boring and glitchy. However, that is not why this game is so high on my list. The multiplayer was...astonishing. I consistently played this game for a good 4-5 years. The maps were incredible and the fast past action made this game extremely enjoyable. This game was great because it didn't try to be anything more than it was.
2. God of War 2 (PS2) – Release date March 13, 2007
I did not play the first God of War prior to picking up GoW2. I was a little lost in regards to the story initially but got the gist of it after playing through it for a while. But man, I loved this game from the start. Fighting the big statue at the beginning of the game got me hooked.
1. Uncharted 2 (PS3) – Release date November 9, 2009
There are not many words to describe just how much I loved this game. I've never been a big action type of person. I've most played FPS and RPG games such as Final Fantasy. However, the hype of this game got me to check it out…and man am I thankful I did. This game was extremely well done. I actually stopped playing games such as Fallout 3 and Call of Duty 4:Modern Warfare 2 to play this game exclusively. Great, great game.
So this is my list of ten games from the past ten years. I know people will definitely disagree with me because I didn't mention games like Halo, Zelda, Call of Duty, etc. It was a very hard list but these are the ten games I had the most fun with and that took up most of my time.It's been a great ten years here at GameSpot. I look forward to another great ten with an amazing site just for us videogame fans.
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In this week's episode politics starts to trump cooking skills. Of course, it's only a game. As Jenna said, Nookie and John would have been fired in the real world for watering down their juice. Damn straight! But in this game, being a good chef and a strong competitor can be a liability.
Politics plays a role in the kitchen too. Being too competitive with your peers isn't conducive to harmony in the kitchen. We have to channel our competitive natures into seeking success for the whole team. This week every team did that. Everyone worked well together.
The game element of the show really accentuates people's competitiveness. Jenna's had a target on her back since the first show. She's highly competitive but also comes across as bossy. But John mentioned her cooking skills when he decided to vote for her. Her talent as a chef made her too much of a threat. In a game like, this sometimes you're better off flying a little under the radar.
so, it is NOT a cooking show at all! Why not have them run all over America? It'd be cheaper, but then you nor Curtis would get a paid vacation travelling the globe . . . You called it - a strong cook is a liability - a savvy, backstabber - now there we go! Bye! Am done with the show!
Well, Cat, that is precisely why the show won't survive... the idea of cooking all over the world is wonderful... having the Chef's judge each other is a disaster for this show.... change this or the show won't last
Cat - I'm a big fan of your cooking on ICA and the cruise... you're beautiful inside and out.. and i hate that dress!
Thanks for offering your insights on this blog, Cat. I enjoyed watching you on Iron Chef and appreciated your appearances on Top Chef. Glad to see you still on TV!


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Fisher-Price The Sing-a-ma-jigs!? (Blue)
Meet The Sing-a-ma-jigs!? These offbeat characters are the latest singing sensations to hit the preschool set. Choose one of three ways to play (chatter, sing alone, or sing in harmony with other Sing-a-ma-jig pals), then squeeze their tumm...ies to make their mouths open wide! Start with one for solo fun, or choose your favorite two, three, four or more to create your own crazy chorus (they just love singing together!). In chatter mode they speak their own amusing language of jibber jabber fun. Each Sing-a-ma-jig has its own scale and high or low pitch, so when they sing together they harmonize perfectly -- every time! WATCH THE INTERACTIVE VIDEOThe larger the chorus, the better they sound! Choose from chatter, sing-alone, and harmonizing modes Each sold separately People?s Play Awards Nominee. Click Here to Vote Battery Required: Yes | Batteries Included: Yes Battery Quantity: 2 | Battery Type: AAA Alkaline | Battery Included Quantity: 2 Non Replaceable: No Assembly Required: No Age Grade: Ages 3 years and up. Country of Origin: Imported Read More
For a little girl whos both princess and an off-roader, the Fisher-Price Barbie Kawasaki KFX ATV with Monster Traction Riding Toy is an essential accessory. This is what is meant by "pink power." Sure, girls love Barbie. But sometimes, they... Read More
The Fisher-Price Deluxe Musical Mobile Gym--its where babies want to be. This super cool, wicked fun musical mobile gym features everything that infants little hearts could desire. Complete with multiple play modes, tons of repositionable t... Read More
The piano is sized just right to take on-the-go! With three modes of play ? Learning, Music and Bilingual ? baby can learn about colors, numbers, animals, animal sounds, parts of the face, greetings and first words in English and Spanish! W... Read More
The Fisher-Price Go Baby Go Poppity Pop Dino is an adorable dino friend, which is a big on ball-popping fun. The Poppity Pop Musical Dino is a fun dinosaur character that features 6 brightly colored balls. Your child can place balls on the ... Read More
Bring the fun of Little People to bath time with the Fisher-Price Little People Bath Playset designed for the tub. This colorful Fisher-Price Little People Playset easily suctions to the tub and stays put during play. The Fisher-Price bath ... Read More
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April 10th, 2012
The annual "Freshman Class" issue of XXL has hit newsstands. This year, the forecast calls for big things from the following: Hopsin, Machine Gun Kelly, Kid Ink, Don Trip, French Montana, Danny Brown, Future, Macklemore, Roscoe Dash and Iggy Azalea. To show the mag knows what it's talking about, a free mixtape has been put together featuring contributions from every freshman as well as co-hosting duties by DJ Whoo Kid, Diddy and T.I.
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Review | Stila 'Golden Noir' Smudge Pot – Swatches + Pics + Smokey Eye
This May, Stila will be releasing a new limited edition Smudge Pot in 'Golden Noir' as part of their Indian Summer collection. For those who are unfamiliar with Smudge Pots, they are a creamy, smooth, gel eye liner that is highly pigmented. They have fantastic staying power. Better than MAC's Fluidlines, in my opinion.
For futher info, swatches and a smokey EOTD, click "Read More" below….
In my experience, the Smudge Pots do tend to keep their creamy consistency a bit better than MAC's Fluidlines, which is a good thing, as Smudge Pots do provide more product so they hang around your traincase a bit longer. Fluidlines contain 3oz per container and Smudge Pots contain 4oz.
One of the things I appreciate about Smudge Pots is their ability to stay viable for a bit, so they can be perfectly smudged out. On the other hand, if you draw on a cat-eye with a fine-edged brush, you get a precise line.
Colour-wise, 'Golden Noir' is very similar to MAC's 'Blitz & Glitz' fluidline, exept that 'Golden Noir' is a touch more black than 'Blitz & Glitz' (which appears more dark brown, IMO). Additionally, the gold shimmer particles in 'Golden Noir' are much more apparent than in 'Blitz & Glitz'. In fact, the 'Golden Noir' Smudge Pot actually contains genuine 24 karat gold flakes, which are really striking against the matte black base.
Like Fluidlines, they work superbly as a cream shadow (zero creasing) and as a base for powder shadows. The first thing I thought of when I saw 'Golden Noir' is how perfectly it would work as a smokey eye base. I gave it a shot and was quite pleased with the results, but….as usual, I totally failed to capture the beauty of the product with my crap photography! Sorry guys!
For those of you who have MAC's Mont Black eye shadow from Chill, try patting it on over a base of Stila's Golden Noir Smudge Pot. It really picks up the gold particles in Mont Black.
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When I bought my pickup it had a tune on it (which is diablosport 100hp) and now I bought custom tunes and I have no way of clearing the PCM as I know of. I took it to the dealership and they tried to update the PCM and it wouldn't let them update it. My question now is, can the PCM be cleared somehow? Or do I need to get a new PCM? If I need a new PCM what PCM will work with a 01 auto trans.? I know alot of guys like the PMT1 because the trans and engine are at better parameters. Does a PMT1 work with an auto? Sorry for this being so jumbled I'm just frustrated and want this darn truck to be sound and the way I want it. Any help is appreciated greatly Thank You!!
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If the PMT1 has parameters for the trans then it should work with your auto due to the fact that with a stick you wouldnt have any trans parameters because the driver is in complete control, computer cant tell or make it shift. Not trying to sound like a you know what just saying.
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the chip will over ride anything on pcm
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Well I found out that it was a chip (the previous owner told me it was a tuner not a chip) When I pulled my pcm to see what code it was I found that it was a chip. Also found that I have a PMT2 pcm. I put my new tunes in and then later in the day when I was playing with it I blew the turbo hahaha it blew making around 30psi is all so I dont know what its deal was, now I'm debating what turbo to order any news on a 38r? If anyone is deciding on tuners I highly reccomend DI tunes they have insane power over that pos diablo, and the trans shifts really nicely I don't blame my turbo failure on them at all I kind of figured that the turbo was going to go as it wasn't boosting much, just would touch 30psi. also it surged pretty bad with just the diablo. My trucks mods are intake, straight pipe exhaust, DI tunes and now a new turbo once I decide on one. I just need to know exactly what I need for the turbo any gaskets or seals? Also can the CCV be left alone with the 38r? My future mods are maybe 238/100 injectors and fuel system and then leave it alone.
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LYTHAM ST. ANNES, England – The official projections for the Official World Golf Ranking will come out later, but Golf Channel insiders crunched math and determined that four different men have a chance to become No. 1 by the end of the week at Royal Lytham.
Here are unofficial projections of what could happen:
Luke Donald (No. 1): If he misses the cut, his ranking will be 9.39, which is the benchmark for everyone else.
Rory McIlroy (No. 2): Will need at least 50 points to have a chance to pass Donald. Fifty points traditionally has been a T-2 finish at a major. With a win, second or second-place tie with one other player, Donald would need a solo second-place finish to retain No. 1.
Lee Westwood (No. 3): Can only become No. 1 with a victory this week. Donald would need a third place finish to hold the top spot.
Tiger Woods (No. 4): Can only become No. 1 with a victory. Donald would need to finish better than solo third to retain No. 1.
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The Evolution Deceit
Darwinism's contradiction with religion
In our day, some circles hold the view that Charles Darwin's theory of evolution does not contradict with religion, and that those who renounce the theory of evolution unnecessarily promote it. This view, however, includes many misconceptions. It is the result of a failure to grasp the main tenet of Darwinism and the extremely dangerous outlook it mandates. That is why, for those who have faith in the existence of God, the mere Creator of all living-beings, yet carry the conviction that "God created living beings through evolution", it would be quite useful to primarily review the fundamental tenets of the theory. In this essay, in an endeavor to warn believers who have this misconception, some essential scientific and logical explanations regarding why the theory of evolution is not compatible with Islam and the fact of Creation it introduces to mankind, are provided.
The basic tenet of Darwinism holds that living beings came into being spontaneously, as a result of coincidences. This view is completely contrary to the faith of Creation.
The most important misconception of those who think that the theory of evolution does not contradict with creation is their assumption that the basic assertion of the theory of evolution is that living beings came into existence through evolving from one another. Accordingly, they comment: "There is no reason why God did not create all living beings by making them evolve from one another; so what is the rationale to raise objection to it?" However, there is a very important point here which is ignored: the essential difference between the advocates of evolution and creation is not based on the question of whether "living beings appeared individually or through evolving from each other.
The main question is "whether living beings came into existence by chance and as result of natural events, or they were consciously created?"
The theory of evolution, as known, claims that lifeless chemical compounds came together by chance and as a result of randomly occurring natural phenomena, they formed first the building blocks of life and ultimately life. Consequently, in its core, this claim accepts time, lifeless matter and chance to be creative powers. Even the layman, who is somewhat acquainted with the literature of evolution, is aware that this is the basis of the claims of evolutionists. Not surprisingly, despite being an evolutionist scientist, Pierre Paul Grassé, acknowledges the implausibility of the theory and summarizes what the concept of "coincidence" means for evolutionists:
"…Chance becomes a sort of providence, which, under the cover of atheism, is not named but which is secretly worshipped."
(Pierre Paul Grassé,
Evolution of Living Organisms
, New York, Academic Press, 1977, p.107)
That life is an arbitrary by-product of the compound formed by time, matter and coincidence, on the other hand, is a nonsense claim unacceptable by those who have faith in the existence of God as the sole Creator of all living beings.
Believers should assume the responsibility to save societies from such perverted and unreal beliefs and warn them.
The claim of "coincidence" put forward by the theory of evolution is denied by science
Another significant fact that deserves a special consideration about this subject is that scientific discoveries also definitely refute the evolutionist claims that "life emerged as a result of pure coincidences and natural phenomena." This is because there are extraordinarily complex examples of design in life. Even the cell of a living being is a great wonder of design that totally annuls the concept of "coincidence".
This superior design and plan in life are certainly indications of God's unique and matchless creation, of His eternal knowledge and might.
The efforts of evolutionists to explain the origins of life with chance are rejected by science in the 20
century and today, in the 21
century, they met a total defeat. (See Harun Yahya,
Blunders of Evolutionists
, Vural Publishing) Indeed, the reason why they deny Creation although they see this fact is their blind adherence to irreligiousness.
God did not create living beings through an evolutionary process
Since the existence of creation, in other words, a conscious design, is obvious, the only question that remains is "through what kind of a process the living beings were created." The misconception of some faithful people emerges right at this point: The wrong reasoning that "Living being could have been created by evolving from one another" is actually related to how the process of creation occurred.
Indeed, had God willed, He could have created living beings through an evolutionary process from nothingness, as the abovementioned individuals propose. And had science proved that living beings evolved from each other, we could say, "God created life through evolution." For instance, if there were any evidence available that reptiles evolved to form birds, then we would say, "God transformed reptiles into birds with His command 'Be'!". Ultimately, both these living beings individually possess bodies overflowing with examples of perfect design, which cannot be explained away by chance. Transformation of these designs into one another -had such a thing really happened- would surely be another evidence for creation.
However, the situation is not so. Scientific evidence (especially the fossil record and comparative anatomy) point to the contrary; there is not single evidence on earth that an evolutionary process took place on the earth. The fossil record clearly indicate that different living species did not appear on earth through evolving from one another by fine gradations, but that on the contrary, distinct living species appeared on earth suddenly fully formed and without any preceding ancestors similar to them. Neither birds sprung from reptiles, nor fish transformed into land-dwelling animals. Each living phylum is created individually with its traits particular to its kind. Even the most renowned evolutionists had to accept this fact and confess that this provides an evidence for Creation. For instance, evolutionist paleontologist Mark Czarnecki confesses as follows:
"A major problem in proving the theory (evolution theory) has been the fossil record; the imprints of vanished species preserved in the Earth's geological formations. This record has never revealed traces of Darwin's hypothetical intermediate variants - instead species appear and disappear abruptly,
and this anomaly has fueled the creationist argument that each species was created by God.
(Mark Czarnecki, "The
Revival of the Creationist Crusade",
, 19 January 1981, p. 56)
Especially during the last fifty years, developments in various scientific fields such as paleontology, microbiology, genetics and comparative anatomy, and new discoveries show that the theory of evolution is untrue and living beings appeared on earth all of a sudden in their distinct and perfect forms. Therefore, there is no reason to suggest that God employed the process of evolution in Creation. God created every species individually and at one moment, with His command of "Be!" This is a certain and explicit fact.
It is of vital importance for people of faith to be alert and cautious against the ideological systems committed to struggle against God and religion. For 150 years, Darwinism provided a so-called scientific ground for all anti-religionist ideologies that caused misery for mankind, such as fascism, communism, and imperialism and legitimized the merciless practices of those who adopted these philosophies. Hence, it would not be right to ignore the inner truth and the real purpose of such a theory. For each Muslim of conscience, it is a major responsibility to disprove every anti-religious ideology rejecting the existence of God with a thought struggle, to demolish falsehood with truth and warn people.
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If you're looking for traditional, mindless, right-wing swill, then don't bother. Bill swings right, harder right than most republicans, but refuses to be played as a partisan fool. Hmmm. Sounds like someone else we know!
11:30am EST/10:30am Central The Morning Report with Dan Kennedy, Quad Cities, IA WOC, 1420 AM-the Quad Cities News Leader - www.woc1420.com
The Quad Cities wanted Ted, and Dan's Got Him! Dan Kennedy hosts the Quad Cities most informative morning radio show, bringing you the news and information and personalities you want, when you want it!
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