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Wednesday, November 2, 2011
More from the shop...
8 comments:
- Jacqueline @ HOME said...
Oh Amanda,
How exciting it must be for you. Your store looks beautiful....I love that louvered cupboard.
Popping in from England could be difficult though so, forgive me !!
Wishing you every success on your new venture. Much love. XXXX
- November 2, 2011 at 7:09 PM
- Splendid Sass said...
Gorgeous store! I know that you are doing well.
- November 3, 2011 at 1:00 AM
- Katherine said...
Wow gorgeous! Such an exciting event - would love to see more photos :)
- November 3, 2011 at 10:11 AM
- meenal@maison marigold said...
You've got beautiful stuff in your shop! thanks for sharing with us..have a lovely day, amanda..xx meenal
- November 9, 2011 at 3:26 PM
- vicki archer said...
Gorgeous... I hope it's going fantastically...xv
- November 13, 2011 at 6:54 PM
- Melissah from Scrapbook said...
I just bought a piece of coral like that but it was framed and it looks fantastic hanging up on the wall.
I have just set up my new blog Country Style Chic ...if you feel like popping by.
- December 5, 2011 at 7:50 PM
- Julian | sofas piel said...
The harmony of colors, feelings, natural colors, natural, I have my house decorated with your ideas I think are wonderful and charming with you needed help I got it.
- January 11, 2012 at 2:49 AM
- Jim said...
Love it!
- January 27, 2012 at 9:33 AM


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Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal blasts Mitt Romney for blaming defeat on Barack Obama 'gifts'
Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, a rising Republican star who stumped for Mitt Romney repeatedly on the campaign trail, assailed the failed presidential candidate for his remarks to donors on Wednesday that President Obama was reelected because of "gifts'' to minorities, young people, and women.
"I think that's absolutely wrong,'' Jindal said later Wednesday at a news conference in Las Vegas at a meeting of the Republican Governors Association. "We have got to stop dividing the American voters. We need to go after 100 percent of the votes, not 53 percent."
Jindal's reference to 53 percent was a criticism of Romney's secretly recorded statement at a Florida fund-raiser in May that 47 percent of Americans are dependent on government assistance and do not take personal responsibility for their lives.
The Louisiana governor, an Indian-American who is considered a potential presidential candidate in 2016, said that Republicans "need to continue to show how our policies help every voter out there achieve the American Dream, which is to be in the middle class, which is to be able to give their children an opportunity to be able to get a great education.''
He added, "I absolutely reject that notion, that description'' of Obama's winning strategy, which Romney made in a conference call that reporters heard. "I think that's absolutely wrong.''
The election, Jindal said, showed that "if we're going to continue to be a competitive party and win elections on the national stage and continue to fight for our conservative principles, we need two messages to get out loudly and clearly: One, we are fighting for 100 percent of the votes, and secondly, our policies benefit every American who wants to pursue the American dream. Period. No exceptions.''
The criticism from Jindal, who is the incoming president of the GOP governors association, was echoed by Republican Governor Scott Walker of Wisconsin, who was sitting with Jindal on a panel when the Louisiana chief executive made his comments.
The Republican Party is not "just for people who are currently not dependent on the government,'' Walker told CNN. "It's for all Americans.''
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First Comes Love: Portraits of Enduring LGBTQ Relationships is an exhibition of photographs and love stories that celebrates the lives and enduring relationships of LGBTQ couples from across the U.S.
The brainchild of Philadelphia photographer Barbara Proud (aka B. Proud) is just one element of the First Comes Love Project, a travelling exhibition of photographs, love stories and video interviews of LGBTQ couples who have been together for 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50+ years.
Changing laws does not lead to acceptance. LGBTQ couples continue to face discrimination based on myths, prejudice, and popular misconceptions.
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Gallery Reception: February 1, 2018 at 5pm.
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American Academy of Dermatology
P.O. Box 4014
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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
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American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine
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500 New Jersey Avenue NW, Suite 380
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American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine
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2621 Superior Dr NW
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American Federation for Medical Research
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American Nurses Association
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American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
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9400 W. Higgins Road, Suite 300
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American Osteopathic Association
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American Physical Therapy Association
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American Society of Gene and Cell Therapy
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Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals
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Biophysical Society
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Dermatology Foundation
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Dermatology Nurses Association
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Website: http://www.dnanurse.org
Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology
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Foundation for Physical Therapy
The mission of the Foundation for Physical Therapy is to fund and publicize physical therapy research that determines the scientific basis and value of services intended to optimize physical functioning by physical therapists, and to develop the next generation of researchers.
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National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses
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National Athletic Trainers Association
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1620 Valwood Parkway, Suite 115
Carrollton, TX 75006
United States
Main: 214-637-6282
Toll-free: 800-TRY-NATA (800-879-6282)
Fax: 214-637-2206
Website: http://www.nata.org (con información en español)
Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation
9400 W. Higgins Road, Suite 215
Rosemont, IL 60018-4975
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Main: 847-698-9980
Fax: 847-698-7806
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Website: http://www.oref.org
Orthopaedic Research Society
This is a society of orthopaedic surgeons and other investigators who are elected as active members on the basis of their previous scientific activity, their continued participation in the field of research, and their accomplishments in orthopaedic surgery. The society promotes orthopaedic research.
9400 West Higgins Road, Suite 225
Rosemont, IL 60018
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Fax: 847-823-5772
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Society for Investigative Dermatology
This is the professional society promoting research in the skin and skin diseases and related subjects.
526 Superior Ave. East, Suite 340
Cleveland, OH 44114
United States
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Fax: 216-579-9333
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Website: http://www.sidnet.org
Society for Pediatric Dermatology
8365 Keystone Crossing, Suite 107
Indianapolis, IN 46240
United States
Main: 317-202-0224
Fax: 317-205-9481
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Website: http://www.pedsderm.net
Volunteer Organizations
American Autoimmune-Related Diseases Association, Inc.
The American Autoimmune-Related Diseases Association (AARDA) is a nonprofit voluntary health agency dedicated to bringing a national focus and collaborative effort to the more than 100 known autoimmune diseases through education, awareness, research, and patient services. By collaborating with the National Coalition of Autoimmune Patient Groups (NCAPG), AARDA supports legislative advocacy for autoimmune disease patients. AARDA provides free patient education information, physician and agency referrals, forums and symposia, and a quarterly newsletter.
22100 Gratiot Ave.
East Detroit, MI 48021
United States
Main: 586-776-3900
Toll-free: 800-598-4668
Fax: 586-776-3903
Email: email@example.com
Website: http://www.aarda.org (con información en español)
American Behçet's Disease Association
P.O. Box 80576
Rochester, MI 48308
United States
Main: 631-656-0537
Toll-free: 800-7-BEHCET (723-4238)
Fax: 480-247-5377
Email: email@example.com
Website: http://www.behcets.com
American Chronic Pain Association
This voluntary organization's mission is to facilitate peer support and education for individuals with chronic pain and their families so that these individuals may live more fully in spite of their pain; to raise awareness among the health care community, policy makers, and the public at large about issues of living with chronic pain; and to offer support and information for people with chronic pain.
PO Box 850
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Fax: 916-652-8190
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Website: https://www.theacpa.org (con información en español)
American Porphyria Foundation
This is an organization for people interested in advancing awareness and treatment of the many forms of porphyria and people who have porphyria. The foundation provides financial support for researchers. It seeks to improve diagnosis and treatment and to locate people with porphyria.
4900 Woodway Drive, Suite 780
Houston, TX 77056-1837
United States
Main: 713-266-9617
Toll-free: 866-APF-3635 (273-3635)
Fax: 713-840-9552
Website: http://www.porphyriafoundation.com/ (con información en español)
American Skin Association
The American Skin Association is an organization dedicated to supporting research on skin diseases. It promotes public education on preventative treatments and the cure of skin disorders.
6 East 43rd Street, 28th Floor
New York, NY 10017
United States
Main: 212-889-4858
Toll-free: 800-499-SKIN
Fax: (212) 889-4959
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Website: http://www.americanskin.org
American Society of Nephrology
1510 H Street NW
Suite 800
Washington, DC 20005
United States
Website: http://www.asn-online.org
Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome Foundation of America, Inc.
This foundation is dedicated to fostering and facilitating joint efforts in the areas of education, support, research, patient services and public awareness of Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome.
Post Office Box 801
La Crosse, WI 54602-0801
United States
Main: 608-782-2626
Fax: 608-782-6569
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Website: http://www.apsfa.org
Arthritis Foundation
The Arthritis Foundation is devoted to supporting arthritis research and providing educational and other services to individuals with arthritis. The foundation publishes a free pamphlet on rheumatoid arthritis and a magazine for members on all types of arthritis. It also provides up-to-date information on research and treatment, nutrition, alternative therapies, and self-management strategies. Chapters nationwide offer exercise programs, classes, support groups, physician referral services, and free literature. The foundation also has free information about lupus, scleroderma, and other autoimmune and rheumatic conditions on its Web site.
1355 Peachtree Street, Suite 600
Atlanta, GA 30309
United States
Main: 404-872-7100
Toll-free: 800-283-7800
Website: http://www.arthritis.org
Arthritis Foundation/Metropolitan Washington Chapter
This is the Washington, D.C. area chapter of the Arthritis Foundation.
1615 L St NW #320
Washington, DC 20036
United States
Main: 800-365-3811
Website: http://www.arthritis.org
Autoinflammatory Alliance
P.O. Box 590354
San Francisco, CA 94159
United States
Main: 415-831-8782
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Website: http://www.autoinflammatory.org
Basal Cell Carcinoma Nevus Syndrome Life Support Network
P.O. Box 321
Burton, OH 44021
United States
Main: 440-834-0011
Toll-free: 866-834-1895
Fax: 440-834-0132
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Website: http://www.gorlinsyndrome.org/
Churg Strauss Syndrome Association
35 New South St. #211
Northampton, MA 01060
United States
Website: http://www.cssassociation.org
Cicatricial Alopecia Research Foundation
303 West State Street
Geneva, IL 60134
United States
Main: 310-801-3450
Fax: 630-262-1520
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Website: http://www.carfintl.org
Cure CMD
19401 S. Vermont Ave., Suite J100
Torrance, CA 90502
United States
Main: 323-250-2399
Fax: 310-684-2023
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Website: http://www.curecmd.org (con información en español)
Cutaneous Lymphoma Foundation
P.O. Box 374
Birmingham, MI 48012-0374
United States
Main: 248-644-9014
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Website: http://www.clfoundation.org (con información en español)
Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa Research Association of America, Inc.
This association is for people with epidermolysis bullosa and their families, as well as other interested individuals. Its goals are to support research and to relieve the physical and emotional distress of people with epidermolysis bullosa by providing advice, guidance, and support. It distributes educational material to the public and to medical professionals and conducts educational programs.
75 Broad Street #300
New York, NY 10004
United States
Main: 212-868-1573
Toll-free: 866-332-7276
Fax: 212-868-9296
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Website: http://www.debra.org
Ehlers-Danlos National Foundation
The foundation serves people with or interested in Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) and medical professionals who treat EDS. It aids networking among members for communication and support and maintains a library of educational materials.
7918 Jones Branch Drive
Suite 300
McLean, VA 22102
United States
Main: 703-506-2892
Fax: 703-506-3266
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Website: http://www.ednf.org/
Epidermolysis Bullosa Action Network
The goal of this organization is to improve the financial quality and emotional stability of EB families.
16613 Milan De Avila
Tampa, FL 33613
United States
Main: 813-325-1955
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Website: http://www.ebanusa.org
Facioscapulohumeral Society, Inc.
This organization promotes scientific and clinical research on FSH muscular dystrophy (FSHD) through the education of the public, government bodies, and the medical profession. It collects and distributes information on FSHD and its cause and treatment, fosters communication among interested parties worldwide, helps organize support groups for people living with FSHD, and serves as a referral source for health professionals.
450 Bedford St.
Lexington, MA 02420
United States
Main: 781-301-6060
Fax: 781-862-1116
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Website: http://www.fshsociety.org
Fibrous Dysplasia Foundation
1380 Monroe St., NW #420
Washington, DC 20010
United States
Website: https://www.fibrousdysplasia.org/
Foundation for Ichthyosis & Related Skin Types, Inc.
Members of the foundation are people with ichthyosis and related diseases, dermatologists (doctors who specialize in skin diseases), and others, including doctors and health professionals who are interested in the disease. The foundation acts as a support group for people with ichthyosis and their families.
2616 North Broad Street
Colmar, PA 18915
United States
Main: 215-997-9400
Toll-free: 800-545-3286
Fax: 215-997-9403
Email: email@example.com
Website: http://www.firstskinfoundation.org
Genetic Alliance
4301 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Suite 404
Washington, DC 20008
United States
Main: 202-966-5557
Toll-free: 800-336-GENE (4363)
Fax: 202-966-8553
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Website: http://www.geneticalliance.org (con información en español)
Global Healthy Living Foundation
The Global Healthy Living Foundation (GHLF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with the mission to improve the quality of life for people with chronic illness. GHLF advocates for improved access to care at the community level, amplifying education and awareness efforts within its social media framework. Central to this advocacy are GHLF's successes educating about the importance of diagnosis, early and innovative medical intervention, long-term lifestyle improvement with the goal of improved outcomes.
515 N. Midland Ave.
Upper Nyack, NY 10960
United States
Main: 845-348-0400
Email: email@example.com
Website: http://www.ghlf.org
Gluten Intolerance Group of North America
This organization for people with gluten intolerance (dermatitis herpetiformis) and their family members, physicians, and dieticians works to educate patients, health care personnel, and the public. It offers psychological support to patients and their families and conducts research into the causes of the disorder.
31214 124th Avenue SE
Auburn, WA 98092-3667
United States
Main: 253-833-6655
Fax: 253-833-6675
Email: email@example.com
Website: http://www.gluten.org
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Foundation, Inc.
Dedicated to improving the quality of life and quality of care for individuals and families affected by Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS). Founded for the sole purpose of funding efforts to discover the molecular and cellular causes of HS, to aid in the development and delivery of more effective therapy to patients with this common, debilitating, and eminently chronic disease.
1301 20th Street, Suite 570
Santa Monica, CA 90404
United States
International Foundation for Autoimmune Arthritis
525 Clara Avenue #101
St. Louis, MO 63112
United States
Main: 877-609-4226
Fax: 314-769-9163
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Website: http://www.IFautoimmunearthritis.org
International Myeloma Foundation
The foundation sponsors research in multiple myeloma.
12650 Riverside Drive, Suite 206
North Hollywood, CA 91607-3421
United States
Main: 818-487-7455
Toll-free: 818-487-CURE
Fax: 818-487-7454
Email: email@example.com
Website: http://www.myeloma.org (con información en español)
International Pemphigus & Pemphigoid Foundation
The foundation provides information to patients, their families, their friends, and the public. It educates the medical community, provides support and counseling to those in need, and helps patients cope with the side effects of drug therapy. It seeks to inform patients and others about the latest research for finding a cure, and it raises funds to promote and support research into the causes and treatment of pemphigus.
1331 Garden Highway #100
Sacramento, CA 95833
United States
Main: 916-922-1298
Toll-free: 855-473-6744
Fax: 916-922-1458
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Website: http://www.pemphigus.org
Lupus and Allied Diseases Association, Inc
The Lupus and Allied Diseases Association is a passion-driven, all-volunteer organization dedicated to improving quality of life for those impacted by lupus and allied diseases and conditions of unmet need by fostering collaboration among stakeholders and promoting innovative advocacy, awareness and biomedical research program initiatives.
P.O. Box 170
Verona, NY 13478
United States
Main: 315-829-4272
Fax: 315-829-4272
Email: email@example.com
Website: http://www.nolupus.org
Lupus Foundation of America
The Lupus Foundation of America is a national nonprofit voluntary health organization dedicated to finding the causes of and cure for lupus; and to providing support, services and hope to all people with this condition. The LFA and its network of nearly 300 chapters and support groups conduct programs of research, education, and advocacy.
2000 L Street, N.W., Suite 410
Washington, DC 20036
United States
Main: 202-349-1155
Toll-free: 800-558-0121
Fax: 202-349-1156
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Website: http://www.lupus.org
Lupus Foundation of America, Inc., DC/MD/VA Chapter
This chapter provides current information, educational programs, and outreach services to improve the quality of lives for people with lupus while also supporting research.
1319 F Street, NW Suite 305
Washington, DC 20004
United States
Main: 202-787-5380
Toll-free: 888-349-1167
Fax: 202-787-5399
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Website: http://www.lupusdmv.org
Lupus Research Alliance
The Lupus Research Alliance, is a nonprofit organization devoted exclusively to the support of promising research for the prevention, treatment, and cure of lupus. Through accelerated, focused, goal-oriented research programs, the Lupus Research Alliance aims to promote basic and clinical sciences to achieve major advances leading to a better understanding of the causes of lupus.
275 Madison Ave.
New York, NY 10016-1106
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Main: 212-218-2840
Toll-free: (800) 867-1743
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Muscular Dystrophy Association
222 S. Riverside Plaza
Suite 1500
Chicago, IL 60606
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Toll-free: 800 572-1717
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National Alopecia Areata Foundation
Foundation membership includes individuals concerned about or interested in alopecia areata. The foundation seeks to develop public awareness, provide a support network, raise funds for resources, and keep patients informed about the latest treatments.
65 Mitchell Boulevard
Suite 200-B
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Main: 415-472-3780
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National Association for Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum
This is an association for people who have pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE), as well as others who are interested in the condition. The association provides educational materials.
8760 Manchester Road
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National Eczema Association
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4460 Redwood Highway, Suite 16-D
San Rafael, CA 94903-1953
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National Eosinophilia-Myalgia Syndrome Network
15806 Stillwood Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44111
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National Fibromyalgia Association
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1000 Bristol Street N, Suite 17-247
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National Foundation for Ectodermal Dysplasias
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National Marfan Foundation
This organization helps people who have Marfan syndrome and related connective tissue disorders.
22 Manhasset Avenue
Port Washington, NY 11050-2023
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National Organization for Rare Disorders
This organization serves as a clearinghouse for information about rare disorders. It monitors the Orphan Drug Act, links individuals for mutual support, encourages research on rare diseases, and encourages faster communication among voluntary organizations, health-related agencies, and government. It also provides information on rare disorders and refers patients to organizations that can assist them.
55 Kenosia Avenue, P.O. Box 1968
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Fax: 203-798-2291
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Website: http://www.rarediseases.org
National Osteoporosis Foundation
The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) is a nonprofit, voluntary health organization dedicated to promoting lifelong bone health in order to reduce the widespread prevalence of osteoporosis and associated fractures, while working to find a cure for the disease through programs of research, education, and advocacy. NOF provides information and resources on osteoporosis for patients and the public. It also provides resources and professional relations and education programs on the disease for health professionals.
251 18th Street S, Suite 630
Arlington, VA 22202
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Main: (703) 647-3000
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National Psoriasis Foundation
The National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF) is a non-profit, voluntary health agency dedicated to finding a cure for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis and eliminating their devastating effects through research, advocacy and education.
6600 SW 92nd Ave., Suite 300
Portland, OR 97223-7195
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Toll-free: 800-723-9166
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National Scoliosis Foundation
5 Cabot Place
Stoughton, MA 02072
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National Vitiligo Foundation, Inc.
The foundation strives to locate, inform, and counsel vitiligo patients and their families; to increase public awareness and concern for the vitiligo patient; to broaden the concern for the patient within the medical community; and to encourage, promote, and fund increased scientific and clinical research on the cause, treatment, and ultimate cure.
11250 Cornell Park Dr.
Suite 207
Cinicinnati, OH 45242
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National Vulvodynia Association
The association was created to improve the lives of women affected by vulvodynia. It encourages patient self-help, provides a support network, educates the public, encourages research into more effective treatment and eventual cure, and coordinates a central source of information on suspected causes, current treatments, and ongoing research.
PO Box 4491
Silver Spring, MD 20914
United States
Main: 301-299-0775
Fax: 301-299-3999
Website: http://www.nva.org (con información en español)
Nevus Outreach, Inc.
600 SE Delaware Avenue, Suite 200
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Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation
This is an organization of health professionals, people with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), and parents of children with OI. It supports and encourages medical research into effective treatment of the disorder and seeks to educate people with OI, their families, and health care professionals.
804 West Diamond Ave., Suite 210
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
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Toll-free: 800-981-BONE (2663)
Fax: 301-947-0456
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Website: http://www.oif.org
Pachyonychia Congenita Project
2386 East Heritage Way Suite B
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
United States
Main: 801-401-6300
Toll-free: 877-628-7300
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Website: http://www.pachyonychia.org
Paget Foundation for Paget's Disease of Bone and Related Disorders
This is an organization for people with Paget's disease of bone and doctors and other health care professionals who are interested in the disorder and in improving patient care. It conducts educational programs for people with Paget's disease of bone, health care professionals, and the public and refers patients to physicians who specialize in treating the disorder.
120 Wall Street, Suite 1602
New York, NY 10005
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Main: 212-509-5335
Toll-free: 800-23-PAGET (237-2438)
Fax: 212-509-8492
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Website: http://www.paget.org
Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy
The Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy mobilizes people in the United States and worldwide in a collaborative effort to enable people with Duchenne and Becker Muscular Dystrophy to survive, thrive and fully participate within their families and communities into adulthood and beyond.
401 Hackensack Avenue, 9th Floor
Hackensack, NJ 07601
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Website: http://www.parentprojectmd.org
PXE International
This organization for people with pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE) fosters support groups, encourages research, provides physician referrals, and publishes a newsletter and educational materials. Its goal is to support patients, provide resources for clinicians, and encourage research.
4301 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 404
Washington, DC 20008-2369
United States
Main: 202-362-9599
Fax: 202-966-8553
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Website: http://www.pxe.org
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Association
This is an association for people with reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome (RSDS) and health care professionals who treat RSDS patients. It educates the public and the media and provides physician referrals.
99 Cherry St., P.O. Box 502
Milford, CT 06460
United States
Main: 203–877–3790
Toll-free: 877-662-7737
Fax: 203-882-8362
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Website: http://www.rsds.org
SAFE KIDS Worldwide
1301 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W. Suite 1000
Washington, DC 20004
United States
Main: 202-662-0600
Website: http://www.safekids.org
Scleroderma Foundation
This voluntary organization publishes information and funds research on scleroderma. It also offers patient education seminars, support groups, doctor referrals, and information hotlines.
300 Rosewood Drive, Suite 105
Danvers, MA 01923
United States
Main: 978-463-5843
Toll-free: 800-722-HOPE (4673)
Fax: 978-463-5809
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Website: http://www.scleroderma.org (con información en español)
Scleroderma Foundation of Greater Washington
The Scleroderma Foundation of Greater Washington is the local Washington, D.C., chapter of the national foundation. It provides educational and emotional support for patients and their families. The foundation seeks to increase awareness of the condition and funds research to determine the cause, enhance treatment, and find a cure.
2010 Corporate Ridge, 7th Floor
McLean, VA 22102
United States
Main: 703-938-2191
Email: email@example.com
Website: http://www.scleroderma.org/chapter/washingtondc
Scleroderma Research Foundation
The foundation's goal is to find a cure for scleroderma by funding and facilitating the most promising, highest quality research and by placing the disease and its need for a cure in the public eye. The foundation distributes patient handbooks and a twice-yearly, research-related newsletter.
220 Montgomery Street
Suite 1411
San Francisco, CA 94104
United States
Main: 415-834-9444
Toll-free: 800-441-CURE (2873)
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Sjogren's Syndrome Foundation, Inc.
This organization is devoted to Sjogren's syndrome. It publishes free pamphlets and a newsletter for members that provides up-to-date information. It provides clinic and physician referrals.
6707 Democracy Blvd, Suite 325
Bethesda, MD 20817
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Main: 301-530-4420
Toll-free: 800-475-6473
Fax: 301-530-4415
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Website: http://www.sjogrens.org
Society for Women's Health Research
The society promotes a public policy dialogue and serves as a resource for policy makers on women's health issues. It is involved in a wide range of legislative issues that affect women's health and the field of women's health research.
1025 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 601
Washington, DC 20036
United States
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Website: http://www.swhr.org
Soft Bones, Inc.
121 Hawkins Place, #267
Boonton, NJ 07005
United States
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Website: http://www.softbones.org
Spondylitis Association of America
The association is the main voluntary organization devoted to all forms of spondylitis. It publishes materials for patients and for health care professionals.
P.O. Box 5872
Sherman Oaks, CA 91413
United States
Main: 818-892-1616
Toll-free: 800-777-8189
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Sturge-Weber Foundation
This organization is for people with Sturge-Weber syndrome and their families, concerned professionals, and supporters. It provides information and support to people with Sturge-Weber syndrome.
P.O. Box 418
Mt. Freedom, NJ 07970-0418
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Toll-free: 800-627-5482
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The Myositis Association
The mission of The Myositis Association is to find a cure for inflammatory and other related myopathies, while serving those affected by these diseases.
1737 King Street, Suite 600
Alexandria, VA 22314
United States
Main: 703-299-4850
Toll-free: 800-821-7356
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Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance
801 Roeder Road, Suite 750
Silver Spring, MD 20910
United States
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670 Newfield Street, Suite B
Middletown, CT 06457
United States
Main: 800-910-2462
Fax: 800-929-4062
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Website: https://www.uspainfoundation.org
Vasculitis Foundation
The Vasculitis Foundation (VF) is the only international organization for patients with Vasculitis. Founded in 1986, VF provides patients and family members with practical information and coping strategies to live successfully with Vasculitis.
P.O. Box 28660
Kansas City, MO 64188-8660
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Main: 816-436-8211
Toll-free: 800–277–9474
Fax: 816-656-3838
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VITFriends Vitiligo Support Group, Inc.
7 Frazer Street
Boston, MA 02136
United States
Main: 1-844-374-3639
Website: http://www.vitfriends.org
Vitiligo Bond, Inc.
Vitiligo Bond Inc. is dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments and a cure for vitiligo; increasing awareness of vitiligo spectrum disorders; and advocating for the needs of individuals with vitiligo and their families.
Red Oak P.O. Box 1541
Red Oak, GA 30272
United States
Main: 404-997-2201
Website: http://vitiligobond.org/
Vitiligo Research Foundation
1, Penn Plaza, 36th floor, office 3606
New York, NY 10119
United States
Toll-free: 1-855-966-3555
Email: email@example.com
Website: http://www.VRFoundation.org (con información en español)
Vitiligo Support International, Inc.
This organization, with more than 30,000 active members, promotes awareness and education about vitiligo, provides information and interaction to people living with vitiligo, and works to encourage and support medical research to find better treatments and a cure for vitiligo.
P.O. Box 3565
Lynchburg, VA 24503
United States
Main: 434-326-5380
Fax: 434-270-7173
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437 Snydertown Road
Craryville, NY 12521
United States
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Coalition for Imaging and Bioengineering Research
1001 Connecticut Ave NW
Suite 601
Washington, DC 20036
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251 18th Street South, Suite 630
Arlington, VA 22202
United States
Main: 703-647-3003
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I need to run an app on my computer which connects to local port 49100. So everything runs on one computer.
I tried adding rules to gufw, firestarter, manually:
sudo iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 49100 -j ACCEPT
But when I look at opened ports 49100 is not listed! And my app cannot connect to local debugger therefore. I ran:
sudo netstat -anltp | grep "49100"
it returns nothing.


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'Any chance he got, he did it': Man allegedly raped, used sex toys on 11-year-old relative
A 38-year-old man was arrested Tuesday after an 11-year-old relative told police he had raped her several times over the last year, a practice that allegedly began after he showed her pornography and asked her if she liked it.
Silas Wirth now faces a charge of continuous sexual abuse of a young child. He remains in the Bexar County Jail on a $75,000 bail.
According to his affidavit, Wirth confessed to the abuse during an interview with a detective, then went back on his confession before blaming the abuse on the relative, claiming she initiated the illicit relationship.
The victim, however, told police a different story. She said that the abuse began around a year ago, with the last instance occurring sometime in April, according to the affidavit.
Wirth allegedly progressed from showing the victim pornography to raping her.
According to the affidavit, both the victim and Wirth told police that he used sex toys on the victim at various times. Wirth also told police he took showers with the victim on multiple occasions.
According to the affidavit, Wirth would sexually assault the victim while her mother was away at work and her brother was asleep.
Police were first notified of the alleged abuse on Tuesday. Later that day, a police detective interviewed Wirth about the allegations. At first, Wirth dismissed the allegations and even made a joke about them, police say.
Wirth then told the detective that "any chance he got, he did it," and that "he did everything [the victim] said he did," according to the affidavit.
Following the interview, police obtained a warrant for his arrest on a charge of continuous sexual abuse of a child.


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Ensuring that you are properly covered by insurance following a divorce can be easily overlooked amid the emotional and financial tumult that accompanies the termination of a marriage. Nevertheless, divorce does require a careful reassessment of your insurance coverage if you want to remain protected against the financial risks that continue long after your divorce. If you are recently divorced, or going through a divorce, you should take steps to ensure that you are properly protected.
A change in auto ownership will require that you obtain car insurance coverage to coincide with that change. If you have your former spouse on your auto policy, you should remove him or her to protect yourself against potential liability and prevent his or her name from appearing on any future claim check. You should also advise your insurance company of any change in address.
If a divorce finds you living in a new residence, be sure to secure renter's insurance. If you are staying in your present home, remove your ex-spouse's name from the policy and consider changing property coverage if, for instance, your former spouse is taking jewelry or other items of value from the premises.
Life insurance serves a number of financial roles, chief among them is to help cover financial obligations in the event of a spouse's death. Life insurance is often a key element of a divorce agreement, protecting against the loss of alimony income or child support should your former spouse die prematurely.
If you own a policy underwritten while you were married, be sure to review and update your beneficiary information.
If you or your ex-spouse was unable to work because of illness or injury, it could impact both parties. If disabled yourself, you'd need to find a way to pay your routine expenses like mortgage, phone, loan payments, etc. If your ex-spouse pays you alimony or child support and he/she became disabled, that could significantly impact your finances as well. Make sure you have adequate income protection on yourself. In addition, you may want to request that your ex-spouse maintain such a policy on him/herself as part of your divorce agreement.
Health coverage of your children is also typically an element of any divorce agreement. If you are required to cover your children and they are currently covered by your former spouse's employer group plan, you may want to contact the employer to continue coverage under COBRA. If you have an individual policy, you may need to add your children to the policy. Whatever your situation may be, ensure that you are not duplicating coverage for your children.
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Richard Bausch wins $30,000 Rea Award for short stories
NEW YORK - One of the country's top short story writers has won a $30,000 prize.
Richard Bausch, author of eight story collections and winner of numerous other honors, is this year's recipient of the Rea Award for the Short Story.
The prize, announced Thursday, is given for making a "significant contribution" to the art of short story writing. Bausch's books include "Something Is Out There" and "Someone to Watch Over Me." He also has written 11 novels and has been praised for his lyrical style and his insights into a wide a range of people and emotions.
The Rea Award was established in 1986. Previous winners include Eudora Welty, John Updike and Lorrie Moore.


text: Crop Conditions Plummet, Grain Prices Surge June 29, 2012 11:12 AM Tweet TAGS: Marketing, Overseas December 18, 2014 By Scott Harms, Archer Financial Services Email This information is provided by Archer Financial Services, Inc., 800-933-3996. Grain values surged this week as hot and dry conditions continue to plague the Corn Belt. New crop corn values that seemed quite improbable just a week ago, now have producers largely stuck in a state of indecision. Producers are caught between the desire to hedge their corn crop at values which are now $2.00 above levels for which most analysts predicted that they would have to settle and attempting to calculate their actual hedge position based on previous sales and lower yield ideas. December corn rallied over $1.00 higher than last Friday's close this week while closing over $.80 higher for the week. Crop conditions plummeted this week as widespread dry conditions combined with excessive summer heat have made the reality of projected trendline yields seem like a distant fantasy. As expected, lower yield estimates are beginning to inundate the marketplace. One news service released an average estimate of several analysts today that pegged the corn yield at 157 bu./acre. My guess is that many of the analysts included in that survey have not updated their models recently. One private analyst released a corn yield estimate of just less than 155 bu./acre, which seems closer in line with where the market is currently trading. In actuality, given the rally to corn values this week, I suspect that the market is factoring in a national average corn yield estimate near 152 bu./acre. One of lowest estimates that I have seen recently comes from a private weather service and has pegged corn yield near 144-147 bushels per acre. This would be below last year's final yield. If the weather does not improve over the next 2 weeks, a national yield below 150 may likely become a reality. The corn market has done a good job of smartly increasing the price of corn based on the damage to the crop that has occurred. In order for the market to exceed its contact highs of $6.73 1/2 and trade toward $7.00, the current weather pattern would have to persist for another two weeks. There are signs of improved chances of rain as we move into the second week of July. This will be watched closely next week for signs of a long overdue pattern change for the drought stricken Midwest. (click the charts below to enlarge) Back to news


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I am an American girl who has seen Tim McGraw live 18 times and as traditional as they come. I do not, however, participate in baby showers. This ceremonial welcoming of a baby rarely treats birth with reverence. I believe women can - and should - birth naturally and breastfeed their babies. The American way of having babies is in crisis. This is an educational blog; exploring birth, breastfeeding, & attachment parenting. I am a Natural Childbirth Educator and this is my voice.
Monday, April 23, 2012
Jessica Simpson's Fear-Based Elective C-Section
Some of the highlights, in case you missed it, are that Ms. Simpson is "terrified of pain" and "too scared to push." ''The thought of going into labor scared the bejeezus out of her. She was so anxious, she was even breaking into cold sweats at night. Jessica has no tolerance for pain. She even turned to hypnotherapy to calm her fears about it, but nothing was working. She desperately wanted to experience the joy of a natural birth, but decided to go with what made the most sense for her.''
She obviously has her choice to elect to have surgery, and I don't really care about taking that choice away from her. I am more concerned with where the fear comes from, and how do we conquer this fear that is so prevalent in our modern society?
I was scared to death when I was pregnant with my first baby. I've written his birth story here, but in case you missed it, here it is again. I was, like Jessica, terrified of the pain. Everything I knew about birth came from the movies and TV sitcoms. Elective cesareans had not taken off (I wouldn't have chosen that option anyway) so I had to face my fear -- which I bravely did by demanding "my epidural"!
The two things that helped me overcome the fear of natural childbirth were:
1) Knowing someone who had actually done it
2) Education
So, while I am sad that so many women are missing out on the amazing -- and even hard -- experience of natural childbirth, I understand the fear. If you have had a natural childbirth, talk about it! Encourage the women around you. They are strong and capable. I always believed I was strong. Now I know I am strong because I faced my fear. That knowledge is powerful as a woman becomes a mother. It's powerful in other areas of your life too. The more you know, the less you fear. Get educated!
Conquer your fears! Each time you do, you become a stronger woman. I spent my entire life being terrified of bees. One year I planted a garden, and in doing so, learned how necessary the bees were to the survival of my 20 tomato plants. Without pollination, there would be no fruit. You've seen The Bee Movie, I'm sure. As the summer went on, I welcomed the bees and simply worked around them. I overcame my fear because the desire to have my garden flourish was stronger.
Birth is no different. Get educated, surround yourself with people who believe in you, make informed decisions and conquer your fear! You are stronger than any fear you currently have. Put that in your pocket, Jessica Simpson!
32 comments:
- Erin said...
I'm pretty sure she's still pregnant. Last i saw she tweeted Saturday that there was no baby yet.
- April 23, 2012 at 7:00 AM
- Donna Ryan said...
She is still pregnant, but apparently she made this announcement about electing a c/section. There's still hope she faces -- and overcomes -- her fears!
- April 23, 2012 at 7:12 AM
- Brianne said...
I love that fear of pain is a reason to elect for surgery. Having had two c-sections myself, I know they hurt like heck to recover from. I would rather have the pain of natural childbirth over that pain any day.
- April 23, 2012 at 7:57 AM
- Sally T. said...
Why would you choose to have an intensive, scarring surgery with a longer recovery time instead of going with something natural? I don't understand that. Did you read the recent article on abuse victims going through labor? Here's the link: http://lancasteronline.com/article/local/631885_Helping-abused-women-get-through-childbirth.html . What's your take on that?
- April 23, 2012 at 8:10 AM
- Mama Spud said...
Oh Jessica... I've had 3 different types of births. Induced (not my decision), natural drug free, and a crash c-section (prolapsed cord). The easiest one BY FAR was the natural drug free! Didn't hurt nearly as pain for weeks on end like the c/s! It's just one day - hours, even! C/s recovery is incredibly difficult. I hope she changes her mind at the last minute :-(
- April 23, 2012 at 8:32 AM
- one faux mommy said...
Jessica Simpson doesn't strike me as an educated person, so the fact that she's choosing an elective c/s isn't shocking at all! My first birth was an induction with an epidural and my second was natural and pain meds. free. It was so empowering to push that baby girl into this world and let my body do the exact thing it was made to do! C/S's are hard and time consuming to recover from. Who knows, maybe she's having some nip/tuck done as well ...
- April 23, 2012 at 10:35 AM
- momto5 said...
it's sad she is so scared. i can't imagine a c-sec is easy to recover from, it is major abd surgery. maybe she has had surgery before so that pain (surgical pain) is a known pain... but birth pain, maybe that scares her because she has no idea what will happen.
- April 23, 2012 at 10:56 AM
- C. Beth said...
Love your perspective. Yes, women can choose what kind of birth they want, but the more we can remove the association of FEAR with childbirth, the more women will make healthier choices!
- April 23, 2012 at 11:09 AM
- Unknown said...
Having gone through long labor ending in C/S I have to say, that the pain of C/S recovery is MUCH worse than the labor pains. Labor comes with a wonderful cocktail of hormones that makes it out of this world sensual experience, while healing a huge scar, dealing with adhesions, scar tissue, months or in some cases years of pain and discomfort is what you get if you have a surgery. And for someone who is making a living from singing and dancing, botching your abdominals is a huge setback in being able to work. So if anyone is afraid on labor pains, they might be better off with an epidural. Quicker recovery for sure. She needs a doula and some CBE classes.
- April 23, 2012 at 11:17 AM
- chelle said...
I had a 'natural' (not really) but it WAS drug free birth that hurt ALOT (4th degree tear) and 2 years later I still have issues/pain from that birth. 2nd time I was aiming for a natural (healing) home water birth but ended up with a emergency c-section...it was less pain and a much faster recovery...for me. I wouldn't have elected to have one but after I was 'glad'(as much as you can be when rushed into a hospital to birth your child a month early through unwanted surgery)prob more relieved that the recovery was easier/quicker than my 1st
- April 23, 2012 at 11:20 AM
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- April 23, 2012 at 11:28 AM
- CrispyMama07 said...
I really like this perspective! I have had three different births. A c/s, an all natural vbac in the hospital, and a homebirth. You know what I am scared of cesareans! I wish people were truly informed on the complications of c/s. Maybe if more women were informed of what can go wrong during and after your c/s and what issues c/s can bring to further pregnancies they would think twice and be more afraid of that than natural birth. It is a shame that doctors allow this.
- April 23, 2012 at 11:33 AM
- Criss said...
To all the moms saying C-sections are much more painful: Donna's point still stands, and even stronger.
What we see on TV is the horrible, screaming, unbearable PAINNNNN of vaginal birth. I guess it makes "good TV" (for people who know NOTHING about birthin' babies).
We never see how the vaginal-birth mom can get up and walk two days later, pickup her baby, pick up her toddler, and her preschooler, without pain.
We also never see how the C-section mom is recovering from surgery weeks later.
We never see how the C-section mom has to deal with the scar tissue of the surgery by having choices taken away from her when she wants to birth baby #2.
Jessica Simpson's fear comes from what society/the media have shown her: NATURAL BIRTH IS YUCKY AND PAINFUL AND EEEWWWW. Let a doctor "rescue" you from your faulty body.
If she had ALL the information -- how your body recovers from a vaginal birth v. how it recovers from a C-section -- she may feel differently.
TV shows never talk about all the very scary things about C-sections, so she's not scared of those. LET'S TALK ABOUT THEM.
(PS: Every mother, every birth, is different. If a mom wants to choose a C-section after researching all of her options, and she has accurate information on all options and the consequences/aftermath of each, I fully support her making whatever choice works FOR HER and HER BODY. However, moms have to work to get accurate info on birth these days. Which sucks. And too many women are "choosing" elective C-sections without being fully informed -- I object to the lack of information, which is not necessarily the fault of the mother, not to the C-section itself.)
- April 23, 2012 at 11:42 AM
- kfalting said...
I agree with your nip/tuck theory as well. Goes in foe c.s. comes out with a great bod...like magic!
- April 23, 2012 at 11:59 AM
- Zara said...
I don't get why women think having a C-section would be less painful than having a natural birth, labour lasts hours, recovering from major surgery lasts weeks! Madness
- April 23, 2012 at 12:16 PM
- Brittney Craven said...
WOW! "one faux mommy" So because I chose a c section, that means I am not educated? That's an awful blanket statement and you are one HATEFUL piece of work. Some of you are so judgmental. It is HER body and she can do what SHE wants to! I had both a natural and a c section, and my c section was nearly painless. My son was 10lbs and when birthed naturally, tore me to shreds. I couldn't walk, use the restroom, drive comfortably, etc etc for a good 6 months. I STILL have pain from that birth and my son is 8 years old. I opted for a c section because my daughter was measuring very large as well and we were scared there would be a lot of damage like there was when I had my son. You all act like you are about women and their freedom to choose, but in reality, you are just passing judgment on women because they don't choose the same path in life as you!
- April 23, 2012 at 12:23 PM
- The Deranged Housewife said...
I've had two cesareans (for breech) and I chose them because I was uneducated about my options. My care provider told me zilch about the risks of cesareans in my first pregnancy, and by the time you're around to number two they just figure, you lived through the first one, you must know what it's about by now, no need to go over any of the risks. I wish I had known more and could go back and make difference choices, but I can't.
As far as terrible vaginal births, I'm not suggesting that every natural birth is a wonderful, peaceful and delightful experience. Some go "badly" despite low intervention, the best care, best decisions, etc. But I think our idea of vaginal birth is totally messed up to the point where we don't know what "normal" is anymore and think all the monitors, wires, machines and other crap is "normal." Those interventions are great if they're used correctly, but just make it horrible when they're overused. People's idea of vaginal births is basically dragging the kid kicking and screaming under any circumstance from the womb and calling it a day. One thing I regretted from my one vaginal birth is that they directed me to push, instead of me listening to my instincts. It would have made it so much easier and avoided a lot of trauma later on.
- April 23, 2012 at 12:49 PM
- floatingworld said...
This whole story is probably just another Beyonce incident, though. But some people do have an actual condition, a phobia, that makes them scared of childbirth, so it's not as easy as you think to rectify that. Also, I do see fear on the natural side of things too. so many have a fear of hospitals. no matter what you do, many will have fear. having a baby safely is the main objective and I agree that we need to encourage women to advocate for themselves, within reason! Injustice occurs in many places.
- April 23, 2012 at 12:54 PM
- KittyCraig said...
Someone needs to point her to Birth Without Fear Blog... Reading all those beautiful birth stories might help change her mind. Just saying.
- April 23, 2012 at 2:40 PM
- Musing Momma said...
My husband wanted me to have a c-section because he thought it would be easier and save me pain. I reminded him that it is MAJOR SURGERY! I had both my boys vaginally, one after being induced and getting an epidural, the second drug-free because he came so fast I didn't have time for anything. With the first I was exhausted and woozy from the epidural for hours. But I felt SO great after the second - like I could have jumped up and started dancing! Yes, it hurt like hell, but then it was over and I was like, "Wow! I'm done! I feel AWESOME!" :)
- April 23, 2012 at 3:08 PM
- Kelly said...
I personally do not support the choice of c-section unless medically necessary. Recent studies have shown that a vaginal birth is in the best interest of the child for long term health (decreased asthma risk and decreased chance of gastrointestinal problems), and I think as soon as we start equating ceseareans as "just another variation of normal" we will see MORE of them being preformed, which is NOT what we need. What we need is more education about the risks to mother and child, both short term and long term, as well as ObGyns who are more supportive of the natural (no intervention) choice for childbirth.
I have given birth three times. The first was an intervention full vaginal birth. My son ended up in the NICU with pnemothorax and I ended up having to have a spinal patch surgery because of a punctured spinal cord. My second was all natural vaginal birth. My daughter was alert, nursed great for 20 months, and I could have run a marathon the next day. My third was an ECS, my son and I got flown to a bigger hopistal right after his birth because we had hospital born infections that required antibiotics for a week. My cesarean caused massive damage and painful adhesions I am still dealing with. I am pregnant with # 4 right now and no matter what, I will try my hardest and will not consent to a unnecesearean unless it is life or death. The bond I have with my third child has suffered because of our birthing experience and the PTSD I suffer from it. I would not wish that on any women. I will fight to the bitter end to not be cut again.
I do not support a women's choice to have an elective cesarean for no medical reason. I believe doing so normalizes this procedure and I think an uninformed choice is not a choice at all. If women knew all the risks for their child and themselves of a cesarean, they would not choose it. If they would choose it despite the increased health risks, then I would think they were quite shallow. Why would you jeopardize the health of your child for convenience and to escape pain (which you don't....because c-sections hurt some of us forever:(
- April 23, 2012 at 3:30 PM
- one faux mommy said...
BRITTANY CRAVEN - no one is passing judgement here! we are soley expressing our opinions, which last time i checked is an ok thing to do in this country! my opinion is "to each their own" and every momma has their own personal reasons for choosing the birthing method that they do. i am saying however that an elective c/s seems a little irrational due to "fear of birth." all first time moms are scared spitless! who knows what contractions are going to feel like, who knows how big baby will be (your case), and on and on. so please direct your negativeness somewhere else and read everyone's opinion with an open mind!
- April 23, 2012 at 4:44 PM
- Jennifer Porter said...
It's so important that women -- dare I even say girls -- are exposed to what real birth can, should and does look like.
When facing the birth of our son, I realized that I knew no one in my close circle of family and friends that had had a natural childbirth. I knew that those closest to me really (and sadly) didn't know what they were talking about when it came to birth.
For me, empowerment came through hiring a doula who encouraged me to find a supportive care provider (34 weeks in) and reading, reading, reading and watching births. No animated pictures of what happens to the body during birth, but real, live, messy births. Seeing other women do it was so empowering to me. Seeing what it really was like -- unlike the images on TV -- made me actually excited to labor and deliver our son.
I AM thankful for the options that we have in this country, but deeply saddened at the lack of education.
- April 25, 2012 at 8:49 PM
- Ms. MaryAnn said...
I am a mother of eight, my first child natural, next two c-sections, following five all VBAC deliveries. There is NOTHING like the pain of recovering from a c-section while dealing with the inevitable exhaustion that being a new mom brings. Embrace your fears-the female body is designed for the process of natural delivery. I HOPE Ms. Simpson has chance to experience natural childbirth. There is nothing like it. I applaud all doctors who do not advocate ceasarean delivery unless medically necessary. It is major surgery not a convenience to avoid pain.
- April 27, 2012 at 12:25 AM
- kerseyra said...
The scariest thing on here is the fact no one has commented on the babys health. What's best for the baby (as long as its a normal healthy birth) is a natural birth. All of these moms were like yeah its scary but I got over it, yeah its scary so I had a csection, so on and so on. Why is nobody on here saying yeah its scary but its not worth my infants life. Children are made to go through the canal and remove all that waste in their lungs. There is only so much medical personnel can do to mimic that. So I'm assuming you would be a lot more scared if your baby is in the nicu dying from a respiratory infection. Also you should look up some of the pictures where the babys have been wiggling while they are trying to cut through the wall, way more scary than having to push for a while. All of this said I do support the moms who need to have a crash csection, or those who are unable to deliver. Its just a much higher risk process to do so. And I hope your decision has the baby in mind first. otherwise it just goes to show what kind of parent you will be.
- April 27, 2012 at 9:51 AM
- Kelly said...
Actually Kerseyra, I did mention the health risks to infant in my previous comment. I totally agree with you. I really do not think most women realize how much higher the risk is to the baby.
- April 30, 2012 at 10:45 PM
- Mary Anne said...
I haven't given birth, but am an older woman working on getting pregnant. I'll be 42 this summer and my ob/gyn has pretty much put me in the c-section bin due to my age. I was wondering about the thoughts on older mothers who are almost forced into c-sections by their doctors.
- May 2, 2012 at 1:40 AM
- mamab said...
I had all 8 of my babies completely natural, not even a Tylenol. Correct Lamaze breathing techniques allow you to control, manage any discomfort and relax and allow your body to function as nature intended. 18 of my 22 grandchildren were also born this way with me as a labor coach. The other 4 were 3 epidural for really long (30 hr) labors and 1 c-section.
However, with all that said, ANY healthy baby, healthy mama is a great birth!!!
- May 2, 2012 at 1:53 PM
- Meg said...
I know this is old news by now, but I just found your blog and I had to have a chuckle at this, only because I too made birthing choices based on fear: I was terrified of having a C-section, so I chose a natural birth in a birth center! They cut you open while you're awake! I think I've just seen too many horror movies to get past that, haha.
- August 26, 2012 at 6:25 PM
I think that we are all individuals and we deal with fear and pain in our own unique way. This is why we have so many options in regard to how we can labor and give birth. Natural may work for this author and an epidural may work for me and a c section may work for someone else. The tone of this author is so judgmental that her point really does not come across as anything more than nastiness! You really should be ashamed of yourself for being so nasty to the pregnant vulnerable population. Now go nurse your 7 year old!
- October 31, 2012 at 1:34 PM
- Beauty dot COM said...
Criss is right.. I also strongly agree with Dunnt. Every individual is unique and each of us has the right to choose whichever works best for our body and decide what's good for our baby? Don't be so judgemental!
- November 23, 2012 at 9:17 PM
- roxymama said...
This is such a personal decision and there is no right or wrong answer. you are as much a woman if you deliver vaginally as if you deliver via c-section. the miracle is in the process of conception and growing a baby in your body until the end. and the most important outcome is a healthy deliver, be it through surgery or not. there should be no societal expectations for a woman to deliver vaginally. if she doesn't want to then she doesn't and that is that. that's why we live in a country where we are free to make our own choices. just enjoy the miracle of creating a life and holding your baby once it is born through whichever means!
- December 23, 2012 at 7:06 PM


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A part of me says no, as minimalism is part of the kiting ethos: minimal equipment to maximally control nature's forces; minimal impact on the environment; minimal dependence on others to do your own thing. Crowds of people engaged in an extreme sport in tight quarters with relatively few mishaps is a testament to the control, flexibility, and general safety of the sport that amazes observing visitors. Why encourage beginners and kiting tourists to add to the already crowded parking situation at Sherman?
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The newspaper obtained Government records which show the rogue businessman and his wife Brid Murphy were granted a visa on June 26, as their child was born there.
Michael Lynn is wanted by Irish authorities for dozens of fraud related charges. However the international warrant obtained by Irish police is not recognized in Brazil.
There is no bilateral extradition treaty between Brazil and Ireland, so Lynn could remain untouched by Irish authorities if he remains there.
It is understood Lynn had been using temporary tourist visas prior to this, which meant he could only stay in the country for around six weeks at a time.
Lynn was struck off the solicitors' register in 2007 by the Law Society of Ireland after it emerged that he used clients' money to fund his lavish lifestyle and raised almost €80 million ($103 million) by securing multiple fake mortgages on the same properties.
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by the New York State Podiatric Medical Association
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one out of five Americans report they have been diagnosed with arthritis, which means, "joint inflammation." And as the aging population rises, so will those startling statistics. The CDC also reports that people of all ages can be affected by arthritis, including children, and that nearly two-thirds of those affected are under age 65.
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Symptoms are often manifested in feet and podiatrists are on the first line of defense when it comes to treating this debilitating disease. Each foot has 28 bones and more than 30 joints that can be afflicted by arthritis. The following are the most common foot joints affected:
•The joint where the ankle and shinbone meet
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In many kinds of arthritis, progressive joint deterioration occurs and the smooth cushioning cartilage in joints is gradually lost. As a result, the bones rub and wear against each other.
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|Damage in Netivot: Photo credit Shai Peretz [Image Source]
More than 140 rockets and mortars were fired into our suburbs, towns and farms this weekend by a hostile, phenomenally-equipped enemy focusing their fire exclusively at civilian targets, round the clock from Saturday afternoon until late Sunday night.
If you are thinking of war in the usual sense, it's not. Our enemy is unconventional for reasons that go well beyond the fact that they don't wear uniforms. They don't have any kind of military discipline, or ranks, or principles in the sense of the laws of war. They seek to deal out death and destruction, period. The enemies arrayed in the Islamist enclave called Gaza are driven by religious values that inspire them to kill, to be killed and - as a sign of their devotion and sincerity - to endanger their immediate neighbours and the neighbours' children. Think for a moment of what this would mean if it were happening where you live.
Here's an update on developments.
- According to Ynet, Egyptian Intelligence officials brokered "an end" to the current round of fighting. No rockets were fired overnight. Nevertheless...
- One of those endlessly-available Gazan rockets, fired by one of those numberless Gazan rocket-firing gangs, crashed into a local shop in one of the southern city of Netivot's residential neighborhoods this morning [Times of Israel].
- Separately, in the same city around 7 o'clock this morning (Monday), a long-range GRAD rocket crashed into the yard of a residence. No one is injured, but there is damage to the building and its surroundings. Power lines were also brought down and there are now power outages in parts of the city. Twenty-six people in the vicinity were medically treated this morning for shock.
- Schools in Netivot equipped with "proper" bomb shelters (the mayor's word) are open this morning. The others are shut down.
- Two morning rockets were fired at Ashkelon, a coastal ancient-modern city of 115,000 people, located 30 miles south of Tel Aviv. One Gazan Palestinian-Arab terrorist rocket crashed and exploded in an open field, without causing serious damage. The other was shot down by Israel's Iron Dome missile defense system - the fact that the system was triggered is usually a sign that the trajectory of the rocket, as computed by the Iron Dome control system, indicated human beings were going to be hit and hurt.
- Last night, a Qassam rocket struck a home in the southern Israeli city of Sderot, population 24,000 and a mere few seconds rocket flight from the vipers' nest that is Gaza. Fortunately the family had taken cover in the building's secure space and emerged unharmed. Their home was severely damaged.
- In a separate Sunday night attack, a building in the Sha'ar Hanegev region took a direct hit; the details of where and what are not being disclosed.
- Beersheba and some other southern communities have decided to open schools this morning. There's a strong desire to conduct public life as normally as the circumstances allow.
The same article makes a statement that illustrates how effective the cognitive warfare conducted over the past decade by the terrorists and their media friends is:
Sources in Jerusalem said that generating legitimacy for a ground operation is more difficult than it once was, especially considering the international community's intolerance for such measures. According a state source, Netanyahu wants "to create a reality where Israel isn't blamed for any future escalation. Holding off on retaliation now could allow for an operation when the time comes," an Israeli official said... [Netanyahu] is scheduled to meet foreign ambassadors on Monday and explain that while Israel is exercising restraint, it won't allow rockets to be fired on civilians for much longer."If - as we believe - this means the lives and well-being of ordinary Israelis are being put at higher-than-needed risk in order to score political points or avoid political fall-out, then that raises some very serious issues for all of us to consider.
Worth noting this statement by the US ambassador to Israel today:
"Our thoughts are with the residents of southern Israel, who continue to be bombarded with missile attacks from terrorist organizations in Gaza. The United States supports Israel's right to defend itself and its citizens from these attacks."