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After thinking heftily about my posts regarding UC, and formulating her own comments, my friend Dana posted this excellent response. She is a friend, fellow natural childbirth advocate, and childbirth educator who helped me to find many of the resources I needed to have an empowering, informed birth last summer. This girl knows her stuff.
p.s. she calls me Mona. Long story.
I just HAVE to quote Dana here, even though this paragraph is in the link above:
"The more I learn about childbirth, the stronger my feelings that God has designed us women beautifully for birthing our babies. Given education, support and safe environment, I believe that the majority of women have the capacity to safely give birth vaginally, joyfully, and to come away feeling strong and empowered. It grieves me that so many women are left believing that their bodies are broken. That some have outright traumatic experiences. Unnecessarily."
I absolutely agree.
For example: myself. When I was pregnant with Ayden I [wasn't ready] didn't do much research. I [was in denial] pretty much didn't do anything regarding pregnancy health for the first four months, not even taking prenatal vitamins, because I couldn't handle the fact that I was pregnant. I pretty much trusted my doctor implicitly to inform me of anything I might need to know. And I ignored [until late in the game] the fact that I was going to have to push this baby OUT.
My doctor is a good one, but, like the vast majority of general physicians in Canada, had approximately 6 weeks of obstetrical training in medical school, focusing solely on obstetrical pathology (what can go wrong). Also like the vast majority of general physicians in Canada, she limits her ongoing medical education mainly to pharmaceutical reps and conferences sponsored by pharmaceutical companies. Pharmaceutical companies are not evil, but they DO have a vested interest in physicians prescribing their drugs, and in physicians educating their patients towards their products (the brand of formula a patient uses usually coincides with the brand that provided a free can or bottle in the hospital, or the brand a physician recommends based on the formula company's representative educating that physician on its benefits). Anyways, my doctor, though she watched me gain weight like a balloon being filled with cement, knew there was some gestational diabetes in my family, and knew that I had several other risk factors for GD, and knew that gestational diabetes testing is available, did not inform me of the existance of Gestational Diabetes testing nor recommend I get it. I didn't know the test existed until I was pregnant with Riley. When I was 36 weeks pregnant with Ayden I had some bleeding so I went to the hospital and the doctor there, after palpating my abdomen, told me two things. (1) I had too much amniotic fluid, and (2) my baby was breech.
In my reading since Riley was born I have discovered that (a) an overabundance of amniotic fluid (polyhydramnia) is associated with Gestational Diabetes. And, (b) polyhydramnia is associated with fetal malpresentation (breech babies).
Later that week I went in for my regular prenatal appointment with my doctor and she ordered an ultrasound to confirm Ayden's breech presentation, and then referred me to an obstetrician. That OB booked me at the hospital for an external version, where they try to turn the baby so it can be delivered head first, the safest presentation (especially for a first time mom who is ridiculously out of shape and who has a big baby in her uterus). The EV didn't work, and so we scheduled a cesarean for the following week. Largely based on a then recently published large research study of best fetal outcomes in vaginal vs. cesarean births, the fact that it was my first baby, the fact that he was large (which is not a disqualifier on its own; we have an obsessive fear of large babies that is unfounded, in my opinion, but in conjunction with the other factors was something I considered), and the fact that I was in really poor physical shape.
Later, in my OB's office, she asked me if I remembered one last big somersault when I was pregnant with Ayden? And I did. I had been leaning back in my chair at a work related class, 3/4 reclined, when it suddenly felt like there was an earthquake in my abdomen. I slammed my chair down and yelped, which made all my male coworkers freak out. I later learned that 3/4 reclined is actually not a recommended position for women to be in during the last stage of pregnancy, as it ecourages fetal malpresentation (as well as compressing maternal veins and reducing oxygen supply to mom and baby).
Based on the fact that I very likely HAD Gestational Diabetes with Ayden's pregnancy but wasn't tested, diagnosed, or treated, and based on the fact that I was not informed that 3/4 reclined is not an optimal position to sit in and therefore sat in, I wound up with a baby in a non optimal birthing position.
In this case, *education* was the key missing component. Like Dana says, "Given education, support and safe environment, I believe that the majority of women have the capacity to safely give birth vaginally, joyfully, and to come away feeling strong and empowered." I didn't know about GD or its management, so I ate horribly, didn't exercise at all, and snarfed down bags and bags of candy. And, near the end, I didn't know about positions which encourage optimal positioning of baby, so I hung out in the 3/4 reclined position a lot. Could I have done more to educate myself, instead of relying on my doctor? Absolutely. I think my lack of readiness for the pregnancy actually was the greatest factor in my ignorance. But with a little more support and proactiveness on my doctor's part and a little more seeking out on my part, I could have avoided a surgical birth with Ayden by controlling my GD and thus the polyhydramnia, and being mindful of my body's posture and position during the last months of my pregnancy.
But it is what it is, and now I know more, and that is how I have been able to have a more empowering experience in a later pregnancy.
I believe very strongly that pregnancy and birth have been circumvented by our culture and turned into "dangerous medical conditions," when in actual fact pregnancy and birth are normal, natural, physiological events. Rather than dangerous medical events, they are necessary bodily functions. Many of us who have had cesarean births are given the impression by the medical staff that we were 'saved,' or our babies were 'saved,' when in reality a cesarean was recommended as less risky. I don't think Ayden would certainly or even likely have died if I had given birth to him vaginally; rather I think that a vaginal breech birth in my particular situation would have carried a higher risk of complications, including a small risk of death. See the difference? Risk does not equate certain death, nor salvation on the part of the medical community. But I was definitely given the impression that a cesarean was 'saving' my baby. It's a cultural thing.
Of course, some cesareans DO save babies who are in trouble! Or some moms who are in trouble. Of course this is true. But I think it important to point out our culture's belief regarding birth as a dangerous event that women are often incapable of doing, and that many womens' bodies are broken or incompetent. And it is important to speak the opposite, whenever possible.
It IS possible to have a positive, empowering birth experience. It is possible to give birth naturally and have that be safe. And even for those of us for whom that is not true once, it can be true the next time.
So powerful.
So necessary!
So good to help us move forward in time, evaluating our past experiences knowing we made the best decisions we knew to make at the time, and feeling a measure of peace about that.
I also think it is paramount that, as Dana touches on, we not allow guilt any place in this equation. We do the best we can. And tomorrow, if we learn more, we do better. Such is life.
Monday, May 18, 2009
Further thoughts on unassisted childbirth
4 comments:
- Asheya said...
I've been wanting to comment on this whole train of posts, but haven't had the time. Now I am sick, so I really don't feel up to it, so I will just say for the time being that I appreciate you posting about this topic.
Ok, nausea taking over, must go lie down.
Look for my two cents another time :)
- May 18, 2009 at 7:31 PM
- Colleen said...
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- May 19, 2009 at 3:25 PM
- jenna said...
I am impressed with your thoughts but I'm more curious about how you find the time to think in such depths. I haven't experienced that in about 8 years!
And, I deleted Colleen's comment because I am not Colleen but I published it with her name accidentally.
- May 19, 2009 at 3:28 PM
- Dana said...
Get well soon, Asheya! I for one am looking forward to hearing your thoughts.
- May 19, 2009 at 4:02 PM
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Life would be so much easier if we could just stop little Johnny and Jill from going on the Internet until they're old enough to smoke and vote.
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The law, signed in June, may have flown under your radar, lost amid the legislative fireworks over tax changes, gay marriage and other issues.
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The Adult Licensed Deluxe Super Mario Costume includes a blue jumpsuit with yellow buttons and a long-sleeved red mock t-shirt.
Also included with the Super Mario brothers costume is an inflatable belly and matching red hat with 'M' on the front.
The licensed gaming costume is completed with a pair of white gloves and a false moustache.
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February 25, 2015, by Peter H - East Sussex, UK - United Kingdom
With the belly blown up the back has a tendency to pop open. But great fun to wear, especially when visiting the Pizza Restaurant!!
August 25, 2014, by Paul C - Surrey, UK - United Kingdom
For the price it's fine. Probably get a couple of uses out of it. It's big. I'm 6 2 and it is just about ok in trouser length. Have to wear pants though as your man bits show. It also come with a blow up tummy which is a nice touch.
May 20, 2014, by Andrew J - Lanarkshire, UK - United Kingdom
Impressed with service and delivery time, not so impressed with the sizing or lack of Velcro at back for fastening, but it's a fun costume
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Great product and service
February 21, 2014, by Andrea H - Merseyside, UK - United Kingdom
poor quality material but good sizing. very little velcro to secure back of outfit and had to buy more and stitch on ourselves. hat very large and needed pinning in order to be wearable!
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Very impressed with the excellent service!
December 10, 2013, by Peter C - Swansea, UK - United Kingdom
Excellent service, delivered ahead of time and costume is fab.....exactly what it said it was :)
December 10, 2013, by Danny T - Redhill, UK - United Kingdom
Mario costume lived up to expectations. All the accessories were great. Hat and stomach looked good, as did the gloves and overall. Would definitely recommend for anyone even slightly considering it.
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Overall quite impressed. Looks a lot like the picture. The gloves were quite smooth so difficult to grip a pint with. I'm 6"3' so the "Large" was still a bit short but I think if you were up to 5"11 you would be fine.
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Great service, twice used Jokers & both times costumes arrived quickly, well made and got the effects, which was good. When looking for fancy dress outfits; Jokers Masquerade if they have it then I've got it.
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By: Adam Gretz
When Calgary Flames general manager Jay Feaster took part in a question and answer session with fans a couple of weeks ago one of the topics that was discussed was whether or not starting goaltender Miikka Kiprusoff would be asked to start over 70 games again.
Kiprusoff, who was acquired by the Flames during the 2003-04 season and helped lead the team to the Stanley Cup Final that year, has been one of the most durable goaltenders in the NHL in the years since, starting no fewer than 70 games in each of the past six seasons.
Since the NHL came out of the lockout in 2005, no goalie has started more games than Kiprusoff's 442, while the only other player to start more than 400 over that stretch has been Vancouver's Roberto Luongo with 401. Only 13 have started more than 300, and Kiprusoff is the only goalie to start at least 70 games in each of the past six seasons. That's asking a lot of any goaltender given how physically and mentally demanding the position is, and it's possible that it's starting to wear on the soon-to-be 35-year-old goalie.
Feaster admitted that it's unlikely that Kiprusoff will be asked to carry such a heavy workload this season, which means a few more starts for backup Henrik Karlsson. And that may not be a bad thing for the Flames, as Kiprusoff's play has declined a bit in recent years with a save percentage below .907 in four of the past five years, including this past season.
Take a look at a quick breakdown of his save percentage by situation (even strength and on the penalty kill) compared to the league average in each of the past fives seasons. Notice how in many cases it's been either right around or below the league average:
|Miikka Kiprusoff vs. The League
|Kiprusoff ES SV%
|League Avg. ES SV%
|Kiprusoff PK SV%
|League Avg. PK SV%
His even strength and penalty kill numbers have been average to below average in three of the past five years. Is this just the typical decline that goes with being a goaltender in his mid-30's? Or is it the result of an almost unheard of workload? It's possible that it's simply a combination of the two.
Kiprusoff's durability has been admirable for a goaltender, but his level of play no longer warrants him getting that many starts over the course of the season. The concern, of course, is whether or not Karlsson can give the Flames a quality backup, and there isn't much of an NHL track record to go on. The 27-year-old has started just 11 games in his brief career, all of which came last season.
Overall, his save percentage of .908 was a marginal improvement over the .906 mark Kiprusoff posted, but was significantly worse in even strength situations (.916 to .905).
That also doesn't take into account the fact that Karlsson, as the backup, was getting his starts against lesser competition and also picking up some playing time off the bench in relief of Kiprusoff whenever he was lifted early from a game.
Here is the list of teams that Karlsson started against last season:
Columbus, Colorado, New Jersey, Minnesota, Anaheim, Columbus, New York Islanders, Ottawa, Dallas, Phoenix, Vancouver
His save percentage in those starts: .904
Not exactly a list of the NHL's power house offensive teams last season. Only two of those teams qualified for playoffs (Anaheim and Vancouver), while only three finished in the top-half of the league in goals, with only one finishing in the top-10: Vancouver (1), Anaheim (11) and Phoenix (14).
So while the numbers look comparable, it's important to keep in mind that Karlsson was doing it against some of the worst offensive teams in the NHL.
The position should be a point of concern for Flames fans given Kiprusoff's decline, the fact he is signed for another three seasons at a cap hit of just under $6 million, one of the largest in the league among goaltenders, and the backup behind him is, at this point, still a bit of a question mark.
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students through the stages of creating a still life floral painting
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Coral Gables, FL (SportsNetwork.com) - Jarrell Eddie knocked down a go-ahead jumper with 20 seconds remaining in the extra session to help the Virginia Tech Hokies defeat the Miami-Florida Hurricanes, 61-60, in an Atlantic Coast Conference overtime thriller at the BankUnited Center.
Eddie finished with a game-high 24 points and eight rebounds for Virginia Tech (7-3, 1-0 ACC) as it opened up its conference schedule on a positive note. Ben Emelogu chipped in 11 points off the bench while Joey van Zegeren tallied eight points and 10 boards.
Garrius Adams paced Miami (5-5, 0-1) with 14 points, but missed a key free- throw attempt late in the extra period. James Kelly contributed 12 points and nine rebounds, Davon Reed scored 10 points and Donnavan Kirk corralled 11 boards for the Hurricanes, who have now lost two games in a row.
Miami took a 31-23 lead into the intermission after it shot 45.2 percent from the field and limited the Hokies to 30 percent efficiency from the floor in the opening 20 minutes of action.
Virginia Tech fought back after the break by hitting on 6-of-16 attempts from behind the 3-point line. None of the Hurricanes' reserves contributed in the scoring column in the second half. The Hokies trailed, 56-53, with one minute remaining before Eddie connected on a shot from beyond the arc with 46 seconds left in regulation to even the score. After Davon Reed missed a 3-point field goal try for Miami, Kirk blocked Eddie's last second jump shot.
Eddie's jump shot with 20 seconds left in the overtime period gave Virginia Tech a 61-59 lead. Adams was fouled on Miami's next possession, but missed the back end of his trip to the charity stripe. Kirk pulled down an offensive rebound after the miss, but his jump shot as time expired was off the mark.
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And it's on MiLB-TV at 3 PM !!
Francis starting for Bats. Game just started
Brackman at 4:30 for Blaze
Tuttle at 3:05 for Dragons
And it's on MiLB-TV at 3 PM !!
Francis starting for Bats. Game just started
Brackman at 4:30 for Blaze
Tuttle at 3:05 for Dragons
Bats up 1-0 in the 3rd. Back to back doubles by Dorn and Rhinehart (both lefty's but off to poor starts).
Francis 3 IP, 1 H, 1 BB, 3 K.
"All I can tell them is pick a good one and sock it." --BABE RUTH
Having better players makes "the right time" or "the big hit" happen a lot more often. PLUS PLUS
Bats still up 1-0 in the bottom of the fourth.
Gathright is swinging a hot bat in AAA. He is sitting at .344 right now.
Anyone getting audio on Wahoos?
Cingrani strikes out the first two batters he faces in AA, then shows he is a mere mortal and induces a groundout to end a 1-2-3 first.
Cody Puckett with an RBI single. Bats now up 2-0 in the bottom of four.
Lamarre with a lead-off single for the Blue Wahoos and DiDi follows that up with a pop out to short. DiDi has really fallen off. He is now down to .271.
Anyone watching? Feel free to post some thoughts. I didn't renew the MiLB -TV thing this year.
Peacock with a 2-RBI double and Gathright continues his hot start with the Bats with an RBI double. Bats up 5-0 in the bottom of four.
Brodie Greene gets a single for the Blue Wahoos. First and second with one out in Pensacola. Guzman follows that up with a GIDP. 0-0 after one.
Dragons go 1-2-3 in the first and then Bowling Green does the same.
Negron strikes out to end the Bats four-run fourth inning.
Cingrani strikes out the fourth batter he faces. That's three K 1.1 into his AA career.
Cingrani walks a batter, gets the next batter to fly out and then allows a single. Runners on the corners with two out.
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Wednesday-December 26. 2012-Wet Leg Day
This morning at 5:00, I went outside with the dog to light rain. By the time I got my morning routine completed and finished the inside portion of my leg workout, it was raining at a steady, but tolerable pace. I went outside, hit the 3-mile interval with the included rope jumping, traveling lunges, and bounds. It was a sloppy affair! But it was great to get the workout done in spite of the rainy weather.
After completing the workout and shower, it was my plan to take my mid-week profile pictures. The problem is that the rain went from steady to torrential. I decided to wait until tomorrow and put up a picture from last Friday as a profile and banner picture. It doesn't look too bad! LOL!
I hope that all of you are having a great day and not suffering from post-holiday letdown. I certainly can say that because of the cloudy, rainy weather and all that I did on yesterday to help my mom, I a bit flat this morning. I decided, however, to get moving. Once I got moving the workout gained its own momentum and I the next thing you know, I had completed the last rep and stretch. After that, in spite of the rain, the cardio portion of the workout went very well.
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I hope that you all are setting goals for 2013 and not making resolutions. I have few blogs from December 12-14, 2011 in my archives that can help you with goal setting, time management, and removal of barriers to your success. If you all cannot find them, I can repost them.
Everyone have a most wonderful and restful day!
Here is what I did today:
- 3 x 35 Squats with 20-pound weighted vest and dumbbells
- 3 x 35 Calf Raisers with 20-pound weighted vest and dumbbells
- 3 x 1-Minute Static Squat with 20-pound weighted vest
- 3 x 1-Minute Calf Raiser with 20-pound weighted vest
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Pictured above: Nicholas Cage in "Nearest to a Urinal". I never saw the original, but I bet a movie about an archaeologist looking for an ancient Mayan urinal, made of gold and adorned with human skulls, would be much more interesting than the latest drivel from George Lucas, the infamous "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skulls".
Man, there was a flying saucer in that movie! And a nuclear explosion-proof refrigerator!
Check out isplay=photoshop" target="_blank">what happened to Harry Potter... he's ready to be blamed for school shootings now!
It's a magical tool, the art of photoshopping, and we're lucky to have such intrepid manipulators, giving us deep belly-laughs from simple movie posters.
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The University of Michigan has been designated by the IRS as an approved Continuing Education Provider for its 2014 U-M Tax Seminars. These seminars qualify for IRS continuing education credit for Enrolled Agents (EA) and/or Enrolled Retirement Plan Agents (ERPA) only. Participation in these seminars is voluntary for other tax return preparers.
Certified Public Accountants, Enrolled Agents and Certified Financial Planners will qualify for 15-16 CPE/CE Credit.
Our seminars are relaxed and collaborative because we base them on participant and conversation, not lectures. You'll learn the things you need to know in a dynamic environment with plenty of time for questions. Plus every seminar has an open session with experts from the IRS, the State of Michigan and U-M - for multiple perspectives on topics that concern you. It's an easy and engaging way to stay up-to-date and fullfill your CE requirements. You can keep up to date with additional information by following U-M Tax Seminars on Facebook.
What's New for 2014?
Every year our expert instructors consult with the IRS and the State of Michigan to create a curriculum that covers the latest on tax codes and recent legislation, including pending and failed legislation. Topics include:
- The Patient Protection Affordable Care Act
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- Proposals on Corporate Tax Reform
- Updates to Form 1099 Information Reporting Rules
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Real focus happens inside the camera's lens element. The sharpening features in Photoshop CS3 exaggerate the contrast along edges in a photograph to transform a well-focused image into an outstanding image. In Photoshop CS3 Sharpening Images, Deke McClelland teaches a host of sharpening and noise reduction techniques, including using filters such as Unsharp Mask, Smart Sharpen, High Pass, and Reduce Noise. The training teaches the essentials of sharpening, including what it does, why it's important, and how the filters function. Plus, the training covers Deke's recommended best practices, including the four distinct varieties of sharpening, which can be used independently or in combination with each other. Photoshop CS3 Sharpening Images is about how to transform images from looking good to looking their absolute best. Exercise files accompany the course.
A few exercises ago, we soft proofed the various sharpening phases when applied to a high frequency landscape image. This time we are going to soft proof the various sharpening phases as they apply to a low frequency portrait image. Now before, the difference between the various sharpening phases was rather subtle, this time it is not. At the end of the pervious exercise, you may recall I had flattened the images and downsampled it so that we could do a soft proof of the sharpening effect. Obviously, I would want to go ahead and press Control+Alt+Z and Control+Alt+Z, a couple of times in row.
that's Command+Option+Z and Command+Option+Z a couple of times on the Mac in order to reinstate the full resolution layered version of this sharpened for output image. Alright, now lets take a look at another image right here. This one is called Comparison portrait.PSD and it contains 117 pixels per inch versions of each of the most essential phases here in the development of a sharpened image. Right Now we are looking at the layer called no sharpening at all.
I didnt apply any sharpening; this is the original image from photographer Eva Serrabasa. I believe the image had been sharpened for source, to the tune of 25%, just to compensate for the de-mosaicing process, but in so far as I could tell, that was all of the sharpening that had been applied. If we were to just go ahead and print that image after downsampling it at 300 pixels per inch, if would end up looking more or less like this, which is to say fairly soft. Its a beautiful image, but it lacks luster. Lets say, it's a little bit lackluster - that is.
Alright, this is what the image would like if we applied everything but the output sharpening. So that is to say, we went ahead and sharpened for detail and we sharpened for effect. So it makes a little bit of difference. This is what the image looks like before and this is what it looked like after. I mean actually it is a fairly significant amount of difference, especially, if I zoom this in to 200%, you should be able to make out in a video. This is the image without any sharpening, this is with the effect and detail sharpening. This is the image, if I had just output sharpened it.
If I hadn't made any detail or effect adjustments whatsoever, I had just output sharpened the image. It would look like this, which is to say, lets sharp. So when we are working with the high frequency image that was a more sharp effect than the sharpening for source and sharpening effect combined together. This time it is a less sharp effect and bear in mind, I want to make this perfectly clear, this is the extent to which most people sharpen images. They just apply one pass of sharpening, this is old school. You will apply one pass of sharpening for output and nothing more and you end up getting something that really does not look all that great, in the case of this image.
This right there though, this top one is the multi-pass sharpening effect, everything combined together. And look how much better that looks. A much, much more aggressive and more becoming effect in my opinion. Lets go ahead and zoom out and take in all of the layers to the 100% zoom level. So we will go back down to the bottom, I am Alt+clicking on the eyeball, so we can see this is no sharpening at all. This is the result of the effect and detail sharpening. This is the result of the output sharpening without either the detail or effect sharpening, and this is the result of all three passes of sharpening combined potentially along with a little bit of sharpening for source as well.
So you can see how much of a difference multi-pass sharpening can make to your images.
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Jenny Dell & Will Middlebrooks Engaged [VIDEO + PHOTOS]
Former NESN Red Sox sideline reporter Jenny Dell is now engaged to Red Sox infielder Will Middlebrooks!
Former NESN Red Sox sideline reporter Jenny Dell is now engaged to Red Sox infielder Will Middlebrooks!
Jenny Dell, the former NESN Red Sox sideline reporter resigned her gig with the popular New England cable channel yesterday. She had been with NESN since 2012 when she replaced the popular Heidi Watney.
The Red Sox are back at it playing spring training games and of course the folks at NESN are back at it too, covering the Sox and televising the games.
This Sunday, the 2014 World Series Trophy will make it's way to Bangor and Orono! Officials from the Red Sox organization along with Wally the Green Monster, the Red Sox mascot, will present the World Series Championship Trophy for viewing at both the Cross Insurance Center and at the Alfond Arena! Both events are free and open to the public!
The event at the Cross Insurance Center goes from 10am until 12 noon in the Center's Ballroom
The Boston Red Sox have lost their center fielder. Sources are reporting that Jacoby Ellsbury has signed a 7 year deal with the New York Yankees. The long term deal being worth in excess of $150 million
Everyone knows that the beards were part of it! Part of the reason why the Boston Red Sox won the World Series! Now, you can own your very own World Series memento. A "Beard Ball" from the face of either David Ortiz or Shane Victorino!
Razor maker Gillette is auctioning off these two razor packages to benefit Movember, an organ
The Sox are honoring veterans with free tours today.
Have you seen this new video on the Red Sox season, and what Boston Strong really means? Quite moving!
The Red Sox in this year's World Series means so much more.
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"Nobody's luck holds out forever."
In Wednesday's "Days Of Our Lives'" video, Nicole is asked a question, Kristen senses doom, Eric hits a dead end and Hope isn't optimistic.
Take a look at some out-of-character moments from Salem's history in our Days Poll: Blurred Lines. And then find out what happened when Gina finally opened up to her daughter in Soaps.com's Venice The Series: Season 4 Episode 11 recap.
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Folks in Napa are just beginning to assess the costs of rebuilding due to the devastation caused by Sunday's earthquake and for some hindsight will reveal as vividly as the damage suffered, that the need...
The devastation in Napa serves as a huge reminder many San Diegans aren't ready.
When NBC Bay Area photographer Jeremy Carroll snapped a picture of skateboarders doing tricks on a stretch of road in Napa that buckled during Sunday's 6.0 earthquake, little did he know it was going to...
The U.S. Geological Survey Sunday morning is reporting a 3.6 magnitude aftershock about four miles southwest of Napa following an earlier 6.0 magnitude earthquake near American Canyon.
How to prepare and what to do after one strikes. Check out our guide.
Despite the threat of earthquakes, most Californians are unprepared for the next disaster. Thankfully, the CEA and the Red Cross have teamed up to change that.
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.0 struck off the SoCal coast shortly after 10 p.m. Tuesday, minutes after a 1.8 quake hit nearby, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Earthquake simulations began Tuesday on a building in Scripps Ranch.
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I had the thrill of seeing Bruford play on two occasions, Boston, Mass in 1980 at the Paradise (League of Gentlemen tour) and again with Patrick Moraz at Toad's Place in New Haven (Music for Piano and Drums tour) 1985(?).
Bill was amazing! With the League his kit taking center stage his playing, for me at least, was the show. His skills, fluid movements and intensity was as close to a religious experience as I could possibly have. I still recall it vividly.
The New Haven show was up close and personal in many ways, small club, small stage two musicians and small crowd. I sat stage side all night and watched Bill paint a masterpiece with sounds armed with a small kit, a few accessories and his skills.
I later met him that night and we talked a bit, he was a gentleman, friendly and had a great sense of humor. Very down to earth. I was again blessed with the memories.
I hope he does return to music sometime soon. I miss him already.
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Traditionally used as a bittering herb, for a mild bitterness and subtle, sage-like flavor. Use 1/4 to 1/2 oz. in the boil, or use in the secondary fermenter for a pleasing, aromatic effect. Yarrow has been widely used for millennia by cultures all over the world., and has been used as a brewer's ingredient for nearly as long. It has antiseptic and antibiotic properties effective in the treatment of colds, flu, and respiratory illnesses. It also aids in digestion, has mildly narcotic properties, and is a natural preservative.
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Members of the Chicago Blackhawks watch as the 2013 Stanley Cup... News PhotoBanner - Sign,Ceremony,Chicago - Illinois,Chicago Blackhawks,Full Length,Hockey,Horizontal,Ice Hockey,Illinois,National Hockey League,People,Playoffs,Sport,Stanley Cup Finals,USA,United Center,Washington Capitals,WatchingPhotographer Jonathan DanielCollection: Getty Images Sport 2013 Getty ImagesCHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 01: Members of the Chicago Blackhawks watch as the 2013 Stanley Cup Championship banner is hung during a ceremony before taking on the Washington Capitals at the United Center on October 1, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. The Blackhawks defeated the Capitals 6-4. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)


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Kids in school are dressing inappropriately. Schools should require students to wear uniforms in District U-46. This would save parents money by not having to by new clothes every year. It would help prevent the students from wearing gang colors.
Also, it makes everyone feel equal and they don't have to worry about the latest fashion.
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Therefore, students should be required to wear uniforms in District U-46.
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