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|Houston, Texas
United States
|Fox 26 (general)
Fox 26 News (newscasts)
|You Miss a Little, You Miss a Lot (primary general)
We Are Fox 26 (secondary general)
|Digital: 26 (UHF)
Virtual: 26 (PSIP)
|26.1 Fox
|Fox (O&O)
|Fox Television Stations
(Fox Television Stations, Inc.)
|First air date
|August 15, 1971
|Call letters' meaning
|Albert KRIVin
(former top executive of Metromedia)
|Sister station(s)
|Former callsigns
|Former channel number(s)
|Former affiliations
|Independent (1971–1986)
|Transmitter power
|1000 kW
|598 m
|Facility ID
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KRIV, virtual channel and UHF digital channel 26, is a Fox owned-and-operated television station located in Houston, Texas, United States. The station is owned by the Fox Television Stations subsidiary of 21st Century Fox, as part of a duopoly with MyNetworkTV owned-and-operated station KTXH (channel 20). The two stations share studio facilities located on Southwest Freeway in Houston (between the Uptown and Greenway Plaza districts). KRIV's transmitter is located in unincorporated northeastern Fort Bend County (near Missouri City).
Early history
The station first signed on the air on August 15, 1971 as KVRL, operating as an independent station. It was the third UHF television station in Houston, after KHTV (channel 39, now KIAH) and KVVV-TV (channel 16, which lasted only for 18 months). Four years after signing on, in 1975, the station's call letters were changed to KDOG – a callsign chosen by former station general manager Leroy Gloger. Another former general manager, Jerry Marcus commented (upon his retirement) that he saw the calls appropriate during the station's formative years as, in his words, channel 26 was a "dogged station" ratings-wise. The station's slogan during this timeframe was "Where Every Dog Has His Day." During this period, the station aired English-language general entertainment programming including old cartoons, sitcoms, and classic movies during the daytime hours, along with Spanish-language programs including telenovelas, movies and serial drama series at night. For its first two decades on the air, channel 26 operated from studio facilities located at 3935 Westheimer Road in Houston's Highland Village section.
Acquisition by Metromedia
In May 1978, Metromedia purchased the station and changed its call letters to the current KRIV, named in honor of then-Metromedia executive Albert Krivin. Jerry Marcus, general sales manager of Metromedia's Washington, D.C. station WTTG, was hired to manage channel 26's operations, remaining there until his retirement in December 1999. This influx of dollars from Metromedia's investment in the station resulted in KRIV acquiring higher-profile syndicated programs and by 1983, the establishment of its news department. The station ran a general entertainment format complete with cartoons, sitcoms, movies, first-run syndicated shows, locally produced talk shows and one of the few Spanish-language public affairs programs on television at the time. Overall, the station's viewership ranked near KHTV, a more well-established outlet, over the years.
As a Fox owned-and-operated station
In 1986, Australian newspaper tycoon Rupert Murdoch purchased KRIV and the other five television stations in the Metromedia group, all of which became the founding owned-and-operated stations of his new television network, the Fox Broadcasting Company. The acquisition resulted in channel 26 and the other former Metromedia stations to suddenly adopt a more sophisticated on-air appearance for a network, that at the time, did not exist. A unified music and graphics package was featured on all of the original Fox-owned stations, including KRIV, which was consistently noted for featuring graphics that were among the first of their kind for local television. The station changed its on-air branding to the current "Fox 26" upon the network's October 9, 1986 launch. As a Fox owned-and-operated station, KRIV acquired more first-run syndicated programming. Upon adding its weekday morning newscast in 1993, KRIV removed its morning cartoon block, although it continued to run afternoon children's programming from Fox Kids until the network discontinued that block's weekday lineup nationwide in the fall of 2002. It should also be noted that, from the 1993-1994 period when Fox acquired the rights to carry the NFC package from CBS as well as more VHF outlets to accommodate this (resulting in affiliation switches through New World Communications), KRIV is the longest serving Fox O&O not to be located in an NFC market (However, the station does air up to two Houston Texans games a year [since their founding in 2002], when the team plays host to an NFC team at NRG Stadium).
In 1997, KRIV moved from its original Westheimer Road studios to a state-of-the-art digital facility near the Southwest Freeway (the former studio facilities currently house a Central Market food store, owned by the grocery chain H-E-B). and upgraded the look of its newscasts with the debut of a brand new set, graphics, news theme ("The Edge" by VU Music, now Cue11) and a new multi-paned rectangle logo similar to those implemented by other Fox-owned stations following the network's 1994 affiliation agreement with New World Communications.
With this upgraded presence in Houston, channel 26 went from outperforming former independents KTXH and KHWB (the former KHTV, now KIAH) to regularly challenging the market's Big Three stations (KPRC-TV channel 2, KHOU channel 11, and KTRK-TV channel 13) in the ratings. During this time KRIV's studios also became a taping location for various syndicated programs produced by 20th Television, including the court shows Texas Justice, Cristina's Court and Judge Alex. In mid-August 2006, channel 26's website adopted the MyFox website design originally designed by Fox Interactive Media; this technically marked the station's first serious online venture in a number of years, as the station's previous 2001-era website served as somewhat of a placeholder and contained little station information.
Digital television
Digital channel
|PSIP Short Name
|Main KRIV programming / Fox
Analog-to-digital conversion
KRIV discontinued regular programming on its analog signal, over UHF channel 26, on June 12, 2009, as part of the federally mandated transition from analog to digital television.[2] The station's digital signal relocated from its pre-transition UHF channel 27 to former UHF analog channel 26 for post-transition operations.[3]
News operation
KRIV presently broadcasts 52½ hours of locally produced newscasts each week (with 8½ hours on weekdays and five hours each on Saturdays and Sundays); in regards to the number of hours devoted to news programming, it is the highest local newscast output among both the Houston market's broadcast television stations and all Texas. As is common with Fox stations that carry early evening newscasts on weekends, KRIV's Sunday 5 p.m. newscast is subject to preemption due to NFL football or NASCAR coverage and the Saturday 6 p.m. newscast is subject to delay due to Major League Baseball or college football coverage. Since February 2008, KRIV's 9 p.m. newscast has been simulcast on Corpus Christi Fox affiliate KUQI (channel 38). A simulcast of that program subsequently began airing on Beaumont affiliate KUIL-LD on September 14, 2009 (ironically, KUIL lost its Fox affiliation nine months earlier to the market's former NBC affiliate KBTV-TV).
KRIV has touted its newscasts as the fastest growing in the Houston area ratings, and had outperformed KPRC's newscasts during the February 2007 sweeps period. During Jan Jeffcoat's tenure as morning anchor from 2004 to 2007, KRIV saw a major jump in ratings in the morning slot, surpassing KPRC (though still behind ABC-owned KTRK-TV and CBS affiliate KHOU). The station's flagship 9 p.m. newscast often trails behind network programs in the ratings, and KRIV's newscasts still trail in overall viewership behind KHOU and KTRK (both of which battle for first place in Houston television ratings books, with KTRK's dominance dating back to the 1970s); however, channel 26's newscasts perform well among young women 25-35, and teenagers, which are both key audiences for KRIV.
Prior to the formation of KRIV's news department, the station ran hourly local news updates during regular programming from 1971 to 1983. Full-fledged newscasts on channel 26 began in 1983, with the debut of the flagship 9 p.m. newscast as the first major primetime news program in the market; the program was moved to 7 p.m. shortly after joining Fox but moved back to the 9 p.m. slot in 1989 as the network had expanded its primetime schedule to additional nights. In 1987, the station formed an investigative unit, and a program called City Under Siege, which aired after the late evening newscast. Originally hosted by anchors Jim Marsh and Fran Fawcett, the show was actually a predecessor to one of the Fox network's later standout hit series, Cops. In 1993, KRIV joined several other Fox-owned stations in launching a weekday morning newscast. Also in the early 1990s, KRIV added a midday newscast at 12:30 p.m., which would later move to noon during the early 2000s.
The station debuted an hour-long weeknight 5 p.m. newscast on August 18, 2008; the program later expanded to Saturday and Sunday evenings on July 7, 2012 (prior to the 5 p.m. newscast's expansion to weekend evenings, KRIV was one of only two Fox-owned stations – alongside Chicago sister station WFLD – that did not have an early evening newscast seven nights each week); that same date, KRIV debuted a three-hour newscast on weekend mornings.[4]
On January 31, 2009, KRIV became the fourth television station in Houston (behind KHOU, KTRK-TV and KPRC) to begin broadcasting its local newscasts in high definition. With the transition came the adoption of a new high-definition version of the standardized graphics package used on Fox's owned-and-operated stations. On September 7, 2009, the station expanded its weekday morning newscast to five hours with the launch of Fox 26 Morning News Extra as a less formal, hour-long newscast at 9 a.m. On March 29, 2010, KRIV became the first station in Houston and the first Fox-owned station to start their morning newscasts at 4 a.m., with the addition of a sixth hour to its morning newscast.
Notable current on-air news staff
- Isiah Carey - general assignment reporter
- Katie McCall - general assignment reporter
- Don Teague - 5 pm & 10 pm anchor
Notable former on-air staff
- Anna Davlantes - anchor (later at WFLD in Chicago)
- Jan Jeffcoat - (2004–2007; now main anchor with WUSA-TV)
- Chau Nguyen - reporter (1998–2000)[5]
- Hank Plante[6]
- ↑ RabbitEars TV Query for KRIV
- ↑ List of Digital Full-Power Stations
- ↑ CDBS Print
- ↑ In Houston, KRIV Adding Weekend Newscasts, TVSpy, June 15, 2012.
- ↑ "Vietnamese-American reporters shine in the US". 9 July 2012. Retrieved 13 March 2013.<templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>
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Judge issues nationwide restraining order against Trump's second travel ban
"Plaintiffs have met their burden of establishing a strong likelihood of success on the merits of their Establishment Clause claim," Judge Derrick Watson wrote in his decision Wednesday, referring to the First Amendment's requirement of the separation of church and state.
Hawaii Attorney General Douglas Chin argued the ban discriminated on the basis of nationality, exceeded the president's authority and was "motivated by anti-Muslim animus." He previously referred to the executive order as "Muslim Ban 2.0"
Trump responded to the ruling during a rally in Nashville, Tennessee, Wednesday evening, vowing to take the case to the Supreme Court if necessary.
"The order he blocked was a watered down version of the first order," which "should have never been blocked to start with," Trump told the crowd.
Trump called the district judge in Hawaii "part of the much-overturned 9th Circuit Court," drawing boos from the rally attendees. He added, "I have to be nice otherwise I'll be criticized for speaking poorly of our courts," before referring to the media as "dishonest" to the delight of the crowd.
Trump said it was within the president's power to halt US entry, "when he or she deems it to be in the national interest of our country." He then clarified that the "she" will never be Hillary Clinton, which prompted "Lock her up!" chants from the audience.
The state also cited economic harms the ban would cause, including to its tourism industry and the ability to recruit foreign workers and students, saying the ban would "undermine its commitment to being 'one of the most diverse institutions of higher education' in the world."
Trump signed the revision of a previous travel ban after it was the subject of repeated negative rulings in federal court, most recently in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in Seattle, Washington, last month.
READ MORE: Judge blocks new travel ban on Syrian family as AGs in 6 states challenge Trump's new order
The second executive order, signed March 6, was set to go into effect at 12:01am Thursday. The Wednesday evening ruling stops that from going forward.
Federal rulings in similar hearings for lawsuits over the travel ban in Washington and Maryland are also expected before midnight.
The revised executive order dropped Iraq from the previous order's list of affected countries. Under the new order, no new green cards or visas would be issued to Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen for at least 90 days, while also halting refugees for 120 days and limiting the total number of admissions to 50,000 for the 2017 fiscal year.
Imam of the Muslim Association of Hawaii, Dr. Ismail Elshikh, was a plaintiff in the Hawaii case. In the ruling, Elshikh is said to have declared the travel ban "devastating to me, my wife and children." His mother-in-law is a Syrian national without a visa, and although she most recently visited his family in Hawaii in 2005, he argues that the executive order puts her at risk. The executive order does include such a situation as when a waiver "could be appropriate."
The ruling also noted "significant and unrebutted evidence of religious animus" behind the executive order, including remarks made by then-candidate Trump to CNN in March 2016.
"I think Islam hates us," Trump told CNN's Anderson Cooper, the court noted.
The Department of Justice released a response Wednesday night, saying it "strongly disagrees with the federal district court's ruling, which is flawed both in reasoning and in scope. The President's Executive Order falls squarely within his lawful authority in seeking to protect our Nation's security, and the Department will continue to defend this Executive Order in the courts."


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Special to Nordstjernan from Red Bull Youth Americas Cup
Dateline: San Francisco, 04Sep2013
The fourth day of the Red Bull Youth Americas Cup was to have two races. Race-7 would be scored normally but the eighth one would double the points to increase the spread. That seventh race was a real upset. The Swiss rolled over New Zealand at the reach mark and never looked back. In crossing the finish line well ahead of others they became the sixth team in seven races to claim the win. And Portugal again demonstrated their sailing by taking second. That gave them a first, second, and third as well as scoring in the lower half of the pack for the remaining races.
The overall leader, Peter Burlings New Zealand Sailing Team with ETNZ at one point fell back to dead last. But they demonstrated how never to be demoralized but instead to work through the pack, finishing fourth with their compatriots in fifth. The Swedes finished last. Overall, only nine points separated second from eighth place. Without the spread of the eighth race, thats close sailing among very competitive teams.
So all teams awaited the eighth race with its double point spread to secure a better position. But the winds kicked up. The teams typically had less than fifteen minutes between the finish of the first race of the day before the start of the next. But this time the start was postponed every 5-10 minutes, until the eight race was finally called off. According to race protocol, that meant that the cumulative standings after the seven races determined the winners.
Double Kiwi at the top, Swedes 6th after a poor seventh race
With the huge lead that Burlings team had consistently acquired during the first six races, he became the winner. And New Zealands Full Metal Jacket Racing claimed second place. This sweep for the Kiwis matched in the youth races the accomplishment of their senior counterparts who are the official Challenger in the 34th Americas Cup. They dominate sailing.
Because Portugal had placed in earlier races and Switzerland had not, the Portuguese stood on the third place stand at the awards ceremony. Their helmsman, Mello, thanked Red Bull and the Americas Cup authorities for affording them the opportunity to demonstrate that Portugal has world-class young sailors. Just as Switzerland lost a podium position, so did the local favorite American team, which had demonstrated some superb sailing during the races, so that by yesterday they were tied with the second Kiwi team. They have raised their profile nationally, as did all members of these teams.
Swedens Ekberg told me after the race that there were no explanations other than that they sailed a poor race today.
These four days of youth racing were some of the most exciting in the entire summer of racing. Each day brought surprises and changes in the leader board. But gradually the winner outdistanced the rest of the pack on cumulative points. And the second Kiwi team challenged them continually. In the end they had great pride in having come this far, having been totally self-sufficient, relying upon their own initiative. Like this team that qualified on their own merits, several others had to raise their own funds, organize themselves into a team, and sometimes even coach themselves. All team members have gained worldwide recognition. Now most of them dispersed to follow their individual paths in other regattas and Olympic campaigns. We wish them well and thank them for an exciting four days of superb sailing.
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Parks and Recreation takes great pride in providing beautiful parks and green space for all of Lubbock to utilize and enjoy. Countless hours of work go into our parks, and our Park Maintenance staff are pro-active in resolving day-to-day issues throughout the year. One area that receives attention during the warmer months is the mowing of our City parks. We hope the information in this page will help create a better understanding of how the mowing process works.
How It Works
Parks and Recreation currently has four contracted mowing companies that mow approximately 2,300 acres of parks, ballfields, medians and various other city property as well as 22 miles of right of way. Contract mowers have requirements that dictate the number of crews and equipment they employ in order to be awarded a contract. They work an average of 6 months out of the year and are required to mow from the time the grass begins to grow until the end of the growing season. The mowing season can vary significantly each year due to the length of the growing season.
City parks and other green spaces are broken down into 12 groups with each group assigned a particular class that determines the type of care they receive and the number of times they will be mowed during the growing season. Groups 1-10 are mowed, edged and trimmed. They may be cleaned with a blower or bagged depending on the class. They are mowed between 17 and 29 times during the season. Groups 11 and 12 are mostly undeveloped and require less maintenance. They are generally swathed, but if edging or other treatment is needed, this is also done. These groups may also include cleaning weeds from sidewalks. They are mowed 10 to 17 times a season. Before each park is mowed, city employees coordinate trash pick-up.
Factors That Impact Mowing Schedules
There are several factors that can affect the mowing schedule. It is not unusual for this schedule to change several times a day. Weather, equipment breakdowns, special events, and call backs are just a few of the things that dictate the schedule.
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The president was speaking. And from the gymnasium nosebleed seats came a perfectly timed shout: "Liar, liar, pants on fire."
I don't think it was from Donald Trump. Probably not Sens. Ted Cruz or Marco Rubio either.
It was 32 years ago, and when President Reagan paused between sentences, the outburst penetrated the silence. It was shocking.
But I also remember being a little amused, in a head-shaking way, at the absurd incivility and disrespect.
"The American people don't like bad manners — rude, disorderly bad manners," commented Reagan spokesman James Lake.
But that was then — a more mannerly era, before all the cultural coarseness nurtured by the impersonal Web and social media.
Reagan was on a reelection campaign swing through Oregon, speaking at the University of Portland. I was The Times' White House correspondent.
The "pants on fire" guy, I assumed, was some longhaired, pot-smoking hippie type.
But today, he could be a candidate for the Republican presidential nomination. Trump often acts like the most immature 69-year-old in America.
Cruz or Rubio? They frequently soil — along with their colleagues — the Senate's historic reputation as "the world's greatest deliberative body."
The pair not only have been tossing campaign invectives at each other, they and their GOP cohorts are balking at deliberating over any Supreme Court nominee offered by President Obama.
The Republican candidates called one another liars 22 times in a debate Saturday night.
My favorite L-bomb came Monday, however, when Trump said this about Cruz:
"He's a lying guy. A really lying guy. Some people misrepresent. This guy is just a plain-out liar. In fact, I felt better because Marco Rubio called him a liar the other night on stage. I felt so much better. I said, 'Good, a politician called a politician. Now I can call him a liar.'"
Guess that's what some Trump fans call "telling it like it is." I call it classless and scary.
Most Republican candidates like to equate themselves to Reagan. Well, maybe not Trump. He's his own icon.
Reagan would never call an opponent a liar, at least not without smiling.
The only time I ever heard the word from his lips was in a gentle jab at President Carter in 1980: "Anyone who says he likes cold showers will lie about other things too."
In 1988, Sen. Bob Dole stunned TV viewers after losing the New Hampshire Republican presidential primary to then-Vice President George H.W. Bush. Asked whether he had a message for Bush, Dole responded: "Yeah, stop lying about my record."
Fast forward to 2009.
As Obama delivered a healthcare speech to Congress, Republican Rep. Joe Wilson shouted: "You lie." The South Carolinian later apologized for his "lack of civility."
Are just Republican politicians addicted to the word? Democrats must call their adversaries liars. But offhand, I don't know of any case. Hillary Clinton and Sen. Bernie Sanders are waging a relatively polite scuffle.
Can someone as uncouth as Trump — and maybe one or two rivals chasing him — actually be elected president? It would say plenty about the modern American voter.
"We're voting with our middle finger," a Greenville, S.C., used car dealer told a Times reporter this week.
"I hope he drops an F-bomb," a Trump fan commented on the way into a campaign rally.
Electability came to mind after Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia died over the weekend. Americans not only will be electing a new president in November, they'll be deciding which ideology controls the court.
Now on the bench are four liberals, three conservatives and one right-leaning swing vote: Anthony Kennedy of Sacramento. That's the formula for a lot of 4-4 ties. Not only is Scalia's seat vacant, but three justices are age 77 or more. Two others are at least 65. The next president could shape the court for decades.
Shame on Cruz and Rubio for falsely claiming during the debate, and in the days since, that there was an 80-year precedent of the Senate not confirming a lame-duck president's Supreme Court nominee during an election year. It wasn't really a lie — just a crock of ignorance.
Kennedy, a Reagan nominee, was confirmed in 1988, the president's last year in office. In fact, there are several examples since 1900 of justices being confirmed during a presidential election year.
The Supreme Court's vital importance to California is demonstrated by one particular case, which seems to have been upended by Scalia's death.
The court, experts believe, was on the verge of prohibiting the California Teachers Assn., and therefore other unions, from hitting up nonmembers for collective-bargaining fees. This would have weakened the unions' political power.
But now the court is expected to wind up in a 4-4 tie, leaving the current law in place.
Controversial issues involving abortion, immigration, affirmative action and the composition of legislative districts also are pending before the court.
Voters don't normally choose candidates in primaries based on their electability in November. People mostly look for candidates they agree with, like and trust. This year, they should think more about who will pick the court.
Too bad Californians won't be allowed to vote until June. Odds are, the nominations by then already will be sewed up.
Meanwhile, I'll be waiting for the first candidate to add to his rhetorical repertoire: "Pants on fire."
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No design to plan, no supplies to track down (except matching Persian yarn when my chain stitch is tighter than the kit apparently intended…grrr).
Are you loving the blue gingham wallpaper from our kitchen? Yeah, me neither. Distracting from the mingitude with gaudy seventies fruit currently beats stripping the paper. Though I should perhaps save "gaudy" for this lurid little number from another vintage kit:
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Welbeck Bakehouse - Great Taste Awards 2013
19 August 2013
Congratulations to the Welbeck Bakehouse for their success at this year's prestigious Great Taste Awards. Two of their signature products were awarded gold stars. The Welbeck Sourdough loaf, withstanding strong competition from other UK producers, was awarded two gold stars and the Bakehouse's infamous cheese biscuits received one gold star.
The Welbeck Bakehouse is located in the heart of the Welbeck Estate. Their fabulous breads, pastries and biscuits are handcrafted nightly by a team of four skilled artisan bakers and baked in the region's only wood fired ovens. Head baker Matt McCarthy has spent four years perfecting his sourdough which is made using just flour, water and yeast. The combination of these simple ingredients go through a series of fermentations until a 'starter' is created. This starter, refreshed into a new batch of dough every day, can last for years, resulting in a loaf of bread of unparalelled depth of flavour and texture.
You can find the delicious range of Welbeck Bakehouse breads, pastries and biscuits in the Welbeck Farm Shop as well as other fine farm shops, delis and restaurants across the East Midlands.


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Favorite Chicken Salad
I'll admit it: There are times when I simply don't feel like cooking. Perhaps it's been an extremely long workday or, even worse, the cupboard is a bit on the bare side.
That's when I like to raid the refrigerator for staples I've picked up at my local natural and organic food store. Within minutes, I can whip up a high-fiber, protein-rich salad that's extremely satisfying.
The combination of flavorful chicken, sweet-and-sour cranberries and pungent blue cheese—plus the crunch of salad greens and almonds—makes this salad high in both nutrients and taste. The chicken is packed with protein and limited in fat and calories. And if you prefer a slice of bread instead of crackers, opt for organic whole-grain breads like whole wheat, spelt, pumpernickel and rye, which are chock-full of nutrients and fiber.
Favorite Chicken Salad
Makes 1 entrée serving
2 cups mixed spring greens
1 tablespoon dried cranberries
1 tablespoon toasted almonds
1 oz. crumbled blue cheese
2 tablespoons nonfat vinaigrette
2 oz. sliced chicken breast
6 low-fat crackers
Simply add all ingredients (except the crackers) to a bowl and mix well.
Total calorie count: 370
Recipe and photo courtesy of Boar's Head


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Fall Leaves Banner
Hi, all! Today I have another FALL decor project to show you.
I used mostly Fun Stampers Journey product in creating this banner.
Inks: Oatmeal cookie (I used this to stamp the background image onto the Oatmeal Cookie cardstock)
Dies: Banner Parade and Autumn Days
Here are a few close ups!
This was a super easy, if not a bit time consuming (all of that die cutting and all!), banner that anyone can make! I used my BossKut Gazelle to cut out the give thanks letters and popped them up (as well as all the layers) with pop dots.
If you have any questions on the construction of this banner or are interested in any of the products just let me know or visit www.funstampersjourney.com/janicewhiting to purchase directly from my page. :)
Thanks so much for stopping by!
Janice :)


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In Northeast Wisconsin, there are endless options for things to do in the communities that make up the New North region. Cities in Northeast Wisconsin like Appleton, Green Bay, Oshkosh, Sheboygan and more offers so much more to enjoy: The Green Bay Packers, the only community-owned NFL football team; wineries, noteworthy museums and art galleries, rated hiking trails, PGA Championship golf courses, diverse restaurants, thriving arts communities, craft breweries, and more than 300 miles of shoreline on the Great Lakes. In Wisconsin, you can enjoy all four seasons while taking advantage of top-rated destinations. In our region, there are plenty of options and plenty of reasons the New North region is 'North of What you Expect'.
Discover all the events, restaurants, activities and more you can enjoy in Northeast Wisconsin by visiting the Convention & Visitors Bureau and Community Information websites on TravelWisconsin.com's Tourism in Wisconsin website, linked under each community below.
- Chilton
- Baileys Harbor
- Sturgeon Bay
- Egg Harbor
- Fish Creek
- Fond du Lac
- Marinette
- New London
- Plymouth
- Sheboygan Falls
- Sister Bay
- Sturgeon Bay
- Washington Island
- Luxemburg
Did you know?
- Wisconsin boasts more than 15,000 inland lakes, 33,000 miles of rivers and streams, 47 state parks and 13 state forests.
- Sheboygan is known as the "Malibu of the Midwest". It is the capital of freshwater surfing.
- Door County, the "thumb" on the eastern side of the state, claims more miles of shoreline, state parks and lighthouses than anywhere in the United States.
- Blackwolf Run® and Whistling Straits golf courses in Kohler, WI, located in Northeast Wisconsin, challenge the pros while providing the amateur golfer a fair and unforgettable test. All four courses between the two venues were chosen for 2013-14 America's 100 Greatest Golf Courses by Golf Digest and have hosted the PGA National Championship numerous times.
- Wisconsin is the #2 ranked sport fishing destination in the nation.
- Northeast Wisconsin is a recognized wine producing region internationally, with 11 wineries located in Door County alone. Vineyards all around the region offer tours and wines to taste.
Explore the Region
Explore the region and all its amenitiies and recreation opportunities on our Explore the Region webpage.
Outagamie, Winnebago, Calumet, Waupaca, Brown, Shawano, Oconto, Marinette, Door, Kewaunee, Sheboygan, Manitowoc, Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Marquette, Florence, Menominee and Waushara.


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Watch the Serena Williams Signature Statement fashion show LIVE
Serena Williams isn't just an incredibly talented athlete, she's also a businesswoman and designer. During this all-important week for the fashion industry, Serena will be live-streaming her fashion show, but she's doing it a little differently from the rest of the design crowd. Serena is giving fans a front row seat to the newest offerings from her line, Serena Williams Signature Statement, for fall -- which is exactly what's on our mind as we experience these chillier September nights! Watch this space, we'll be showing it LIVE right here starting at 2:15pm, Tuesday September 15th.
Not only is it going to be live-streamed, it'll also be immediately shoppable online following the show. So if you see something you love, you can snatch it up before anyone else on HSN.com.
"Throughout my life, I've always believed in pushing boundaries... whether it's in tennis, business or fashion!" said Williams. "By offering my Signature Statement collection exclusively through an innovative retailer like HSN, I'm able to communicate directly with my fans. This year my runway show will be broadcast live, and you can shop the collection immediately afterwards. That is exciting to me and not common in fashion today."
Before the runway begins, you can go here to see how Serena and her team of fashion experts prepare for the show, and make sure to watch this space -- we'll be live-streaming the show right here on AOL.com!
Plus, get a sneak peek at the collection below (hint: you'll want every. single. piece.)
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Your credit score is a key element when applying for a mortgage. It is very important that you take care of your credit from the day you get your first credit card. Small credit issues can haunt people when trying to apply for a mortgage, even if those issues were years ago.
Here are a few tips to help ensure you maintain a clean credit profile:
– Always pay your debts on time. At the very least, make your minimum payment.
– Avoid frequent credit checks
– Keep your balances at 75% or below the limits
– Some debt is good (and necessary) but no one needs 7 credit cards
– Most lenders will want to see that you have at least 2 pieces of active credit with at least a 2 year history on each
If you'd like to know more about your credit and how to maintain it, I'm happy to help.
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We all know the odds of winning a major lottery sit around 100,000,000-1
On the other end of the doom-and-gloom spectrum, the odds of being killed in a plane crash are estimated to be 5,370,000-1. (I am pretty pleased about that one.)
How about becoming a saint? Well, that is set at 20,000,000-1. If you get killed in a plane crash, you are quarter of the way there.
Winning an Olympic medal, by comparison, is relatively easy at 662,000-1
Bookies in the U.K. and elsewhere use these "odds" to ensure they win when we place bets, which I am sure they are doing when it relates to politics in the U.S.
The next big lottery comes up for grabs next month in the U.S. is the race for the presidency.
Odds of becoming a U.S. president are set at 10,000,000-1, much better than the odds of winning a lottery. So Trump, or Clinton may have a chance.
What are the odds that two unqualified or incompetent people would be chosen by their respective major parties from a pool of 325,000,000 people to run for president of what arguably is the world's super-power?
I would say it is probably the hardest odds of all. Yet, here we sit spectating the exact situation, watching people debate who would be the "least worst" candidate.
For the love of God, are we not able to find an honest and competent person, one in 325,000,000 that would have the pre-requisite qualifications to at least run for candidacy in the U.S.?
Sadly, it appears not.
Now, let's talk Canadian politics… hmmm, better not. That would be like criticizing truck drivers in Kelowna.


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Books, Films, Arts & Education
06.14 The Trump administration is waging a quiet war on education
06.11 Underpaid Adjunct Professors Sleep in Cars and Rely on Public Aid [The disease of rapacious-capitalism infects the education system]
Ref. : Letters to the editor
Health Care & Environment
06.17 Oil companies double down on plastics as public outcry grows [Obscene!]
06.17 Ocasio-Cortez: "We're Going to Fight to Repeal the Hyde Amendment"
06.15 'The Changes Are Really Accelerating': Alaska at Record Warm While Greenland Sees Major Ice Melt
06.15 So much plastic is being made that "recycling has no impact" [Non-recyclable plastic must be made illegal to manufacture, use]
06.15 Climate crisis: aviation industry hears clamour for electric planes
06.15 We must transform our lives and values to save this burning planet [Increased ice melt in polar latitudes has been disguising reality in the middle latitudes. This effect will soon be replaced by record heat as ice volume and seasonal melting increasingly declines.]
06.15 This all-male council in Texas just voted to ban abortion [1:59 video; Bad assumptions foment ignorant actions...]
06.14 The Trans Mountain pipeline is a disaster – but Trudeau can make it right
06.14 The Pentagon emits more greenhouse gases than Portugal, study finds
06.14 Climate crisis: Alaska is melting and it's likely to accelerate global heating
06.13 Chemical companies at centre of Guardian's Cancer Town series face state legal action [7:56 video]
06.12 'This is not a "what if" story': Tokyo braces for the earthquake of a century
06.12 Plant Species Have Been Disappearing 500 Times Faster Than Normal, Thanks to Humans
06.12 Atmospheric carbon levels are leaping. We can't afford more years like this
06.12 Politics as Usual and Planetary Destruction
06.12 Most 'meat' in 2040 will not come from dead animals, says report
06.11 Forest twice size of UK destroyed in decade for big consumer brands – report
06.11 Twice as many plants have gone extinct than birds, mammals, and amphibians combined
06.11 NOAA forecasts very large 'dead zone' for Gulf of Mexico
06.10 Conservatives should change how they think about global warming. I did [Another crisis issue conservatives won't acknowledge...]
06.10 Scottish Power to build vast battery to improve wind energy supply [Who won't understand this?]
06.10 Greenpeace activists board BP oil rig as it is towed out to sea [Fossil fuel company conduct should be illegal...]
06.09 Racism as a Public Health Crisis
06.08 GreenWay Reaches 100 EV Fast Chargers In Poland!
06.07 Single-Payer Reform—"Medicare for All"
06.07 Purpose in Life Protects Against Cognitive Decline Among Older Adults
News Media Matters
06.15 China's Expanding Media Dominance in Africa
Daily: FAIR Blog
US Politics, Policy & 'Culture'
06.17 Climate change leadership would create a new 'American century' [We must incentivize the strategic good, again, before it's too late.]
06.17 Jon Stewart takes aim at McConnell in continued fight for 9/11 victim compensation fund [2:56 C-SPAN video]
06.17 Drug Cop Worth $400 Million After Bets on Brooklyn Real Estate [A better role-model than Trump or Kushner!]
06.15 Hard Times in the Imperial Valley
06.15 Ro Khanna Forces Beltway Bandit to Refund Millions From Price Gouging
06.15 White House physicist sought aid of rightwing thinktank to challenge climate science [When your President is a quack he naturally surrounds himself with sycophants]
06.14 Do Your Jobs: Sick and Dying, They Brought Themselves Down Here to Speak - To No One
06.14 The Case for Reparations [5:31 video]
06.14 Bernie Sanders just made a brilliant defense of democratic socialism
06.14 Texas Progressive Jessica Cisneros Announces Primary Challenge to Unseat "Trump's Favorite Democrat" in Congress
06.13 Elizabeth Warren Has a Plan for Everything — Except Health Care
06.13 Where do the 2020 Democratic candidates stand on the key issues?
06.13 Hidden Figures Way: Nasa renames street to honor black female mathematicians
06.13 Why are we still pretending 'trickle-down' economics work? [We aren't 'laffing' now! In Trump-world all the worst people are celebrated. Ref.: 3:07 Idiocracy Courtroom Scene]
06.13 What's actually in the Green New Deal, explained with a video [7:30 video]
Justice Matters
06.14 Justice Denied, Delayed, or Done Right? Serious Concerns as Prosecutors Throw Out Charges in Flint Water Crisis Cases [A very flawed prosecution using suspiciously limited evidence has been thrown out, a stronger case will be brought using newly found, voluminous evidence.]
High Crimes
06.17 'Blatant Theft': Netanyahu Unveils Illegal Settlement Named 'Trump Heights' in Occupied Syrian Territory [Great deal: the U.S. gives Israel $Billions every year, and they name an illegal settlement—to be built on Palestinian land—after Trump]
Economics & Corrupt Capitalism
06.15 'Eye-Popping': Analysis Shows Top 1% Gained $21 Trillion in Wealth Since 1989 While Bottom Half Lost $900 Billion [More equality or bring back the guillotines!]
06.13 Even the 1% Know They Aren't Paying Their Fair Share: New Poll Shows 60% of Millionaires Support Warren's Ultra-Wealth Tax
International & Futurism
06.17 Saudi Arabia May Execute Teenager for His Protests — Including When He Was 10 [America's "best ally" is psychopathically insane]
06.17 Why Venezuela Is the Vietnam of Our Time [Powerful, clear writing!]
06.17 US Attacks Russia's Power Grid; Trump Kept in Dark
06.17 Hopes for climate progress falter with coal still king across Asia [Governments must subsidize very rapid installation of renewable energy to displace all fossil energy—aka DEATH ENERGY—power plants that must be made illegal ASAP]
06.15 Africa's Lost Kingdoms
06.15 Homophobic and transphobic hate crimes surge in England and Wales
06.15 Extinction Rebellion protesters stop rush-hour traffic in London
06.15 Hong Kong leader suspends extradition bill amid protest pressure [1:37 video]
06.15 The US must stand with the people of Hong Kong [But this attacks Xi's authoritarianism, which Trump is most envious of for himself...]
06.14 As Angus Taylor ducks, weaves and dithers, China zooms past
06.13 What does it mean to be genetically Jewish? [Doing a mental dance with archanery: could a significant number of Russians and Palestinians be intentionally included or excluded as genetically Jewish? And why would Israel do this?]
06.13 Two oil tankers struck in suspected attacks in Gulf of Oman
06.13 Theresa May's carbon emissions plan will fail if the chancellor remains complacent
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[…] An Easy Take on the Spring Smoky Eye […]
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Spring normally brings visions of florals and pastels, not dramatic dark tones. We're all about changing things up and wearing the unexpected, which is exactly what drew us to this new, modern take on the smoky eye. Spring's smoky eye is all about super glowy skin, a sheer berry lip, and a deep eye that still has some warmth to it with the help of an extra special product. We called on Lauren Kelp and Stylisted makeup artist, Mollie Jakubowski, to help us create the perfect tutorial for you!
First things first, we thought it'd be wise to note that Lauren's hair here was done for our recent Dutch crown braid tutorial and is so easy and the perfect complement to this look.
Makeup-wise, start with a clean, well-moisturized face and begin with MAC's Strobe Cream. This is one of the 2 secret tricks to getting the perfect spring smoky eye and a glowing base. Then, apply concealer and a light-reflective foundation where necessary. Be careful not to go overboard here, we want to make sure your skin still looks like your skin (just better).
Bring in the color! Use a foolproof contour shade like this one to help define your cheekbones. The key here is to dust lightly into the cheekbones, so as to not actually contour as severely as you might know it, but just add definition. Next, add a berry blush -as you may know, this is our all time favorite. Finish off the cheeks with the #1 secret product – Becca's Shimmering Skin Perfector in Champagne Pop! This product is the current darling of the beauty world and loved immediately by anyone who's lucky enough to get their hands on it.
Using this magical palette, create a warm smoky eye by blending as much as physically possible to ensure all of the colors look smooth and not streaky. This palette is a bit pricey, but we promise it's worth the use you'll get out of it. The last but most important step is taking a bit of the aforementioned Champagne Pop and popping it directly onto the center of your eyelids (you can just use your finger for this so as to place the product exactly where you want it).
Finish the look off with a sheer berry lipstick to keep the look feeling warm and not too overpowering and you're done!
Want to see more tutorials like this? Find the rest of our Lauren Kelp partnership here:
{Hair and makeup by Stylisted's Mollie Jakubowski / images by Sylvia Krzystofek}
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IndeedOctober 3, 2014
World's First Climate-Controlled CityJuly 16, 2014
Imagine a city where the temperature is always perfect and you never have to worry about a rainy day ruining your day's plans. Sound like fiction? If you live in Dubai, a city-state already known for ambitious feats of engineering, a mini-metropolis with a thermostat is poised to become a reality.
Officials in Dubai last week announced plans to build the world's first climate-controlled city. Dubbed the Mall of the World, the 48 million-square-foot complex will feature 100 hotels and apartment buildings, the world's largest indoor theme park and the world's largest shopping mall.
For years, oil was the commodity that kept the United Arab Emirates' economic engine running, but tourism is now one of the UAE's largest sources of revenue. In a country where summertime temperatures routinely exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit, officials hope the Mall of the World will beat the heat and serve as a year-round tourist destination.
Under the Dome
The Mall of the World is expected to accommodate some 180 million visitors annually, and every visitor can savor the sealed city for a week without ever stepping foot outside. Enclosed promenades 7 kilometers long, with trams for quick transport, will connect visitors to all the facilities and districts throughout the mall.
The Mall of the World's centerpiece will be the cultural district, which will recreate the world's most famous landmarks from London, New York and Barcelona. The cultural district will be enclosed in a massive, golf-ball shaped dome and play host to weddings, conferences, performances, and a host of other celebrations.
And if you party too hard in the Mall of the World, the wellness district is just a tram ride away. Visitors to the city will have access to more than 3 million square feet of holistic healing options, surgical facilities, cosmetic treatments and other health-oriented services.
When the weather is perfect outside, the mall's retractable roofs will allow fresh air into the indoor city. Developers also added that the indoor city will incorporate the latest sustainable technologies to reduce its carbon footprint. You can watch the video below to get a virtual tour of the Mall of the World.
Planning a Visit
Officials have not released a timetable for constructing the Mall of the World, but Dubai Holding, the state-owned company behind the project, hopes the mall will be the main focus at the World Expo trade fair in 2020, which Dubai will host.
And how much does an indoor city cost? Well, officials also haven't released that information.
All text and images via Discover
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Sigurdur GudmundssonJuly 16, 2014
Guided by an existential interest in the unknown, Sigurdur Gudmundsson generates work of abundant wit and verve that questions the way that vernacular culture and art relates to nature. Depicting everyday circumstances with absurdist tweaks, his Situations read as visual poems that explore the idiosyncrasies of human existence and tend toward the comical while retaining philosophical gravity. Gudmundsson uses himself as the subject of the Situations, but does not consider the works to be self-portraits but, rather, open-ended reflections that invite the viewer to ponder alongside the artist. Turning to sculpture in recent years, Gudmundsson has focused on creating works that retain his characteristic humor and are dominated by elegance, simplicity, and technical perfection.
In 1978, with 19 other artists, Gudmundsson co-founded Reykjavik's Living Art Museum, which is dedicated to experimental and innovative contemporary visual art. His artworks have been exhibited internationally, including at the 37th Venice Biennale, the National Gallery of Iceland, and the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam, and his public commissions have been displayed in Rotterdam, Groningen, and The Hague.
Born: 1942
Hometown: Reykjavik, Iceland
Lives and Works: Amsterdam, The Netherlands and Xiamen, China
Text via Artspace
Images via i8 and ilikethisart
Collage, 1979. C-print, 69 x 87 cm / 106 x 127 cm framed
Horizontal Thoughts, 1970. Silver print on fiberbased paper. 100 x 95 cm
On the Sound of RainJuly 15, 2014
Direction: Yugo Nakamura (tha ltd.)
Edit / Programming: Naoki Nishimura (tha ltd.)
Shooting Assistant: Koji Takahashi (tha ltd.)
Sound Edit: Mishima Toyoaki
Sound Recording: NHK Program Design Center Sound Design Division
The Hottests VolcanologistsJuly 14, 2014
After an epic struggle with the weather for 35 days, Geoff Mackley, Bradley Ambrose, Nathan Berg, became the first people ever to get this close to Marum Volcano's famed lava lake on Ambrym Island, Vanuatu. Coming within 30 metres of the lava lake down a watercourse, it was possible to stand the heat for only 6 seconds. With Fire Brigade breathing apparatus and heat proof proximity suit it was possible to stand on the very edge and view the incredible show for over 40 minutes.


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Good morning, Father.
It's hard to believe it's already the middle of the month — and the middle of the 3 summer months…! It seems especially strange at the moment, with it being so dark and cool after the storm that just passed through. Normally it is in the 90's already, but right now it is still mid-70's — like the coolest part of the day…! Thank you for this delightfully cooler, refreshing weather, Father! 😀
Job 28:23-28 ERV
"Only God knows the way to wisdom. Only he knows where wisdom is.
He can see to the very ends of the earth. He sees everything under the sky.
God gave the wind its power. He decided how big to make the oceans.
He decided where to send the rain and where the thunderstorms should go.
He looked at wisdom and discussed it. He examined it and saw how much it is worth.
Then he said to humans, 'To fear and respect the Lord is wisdom. To turn away from evil is understanding.'"
Thank you, Father, for deciding to send the rain here. Thank you for sending ME here, although I am so homesick at times that I have to curl up inside you just to protect my heart. I know you are wise — the source of all wisdom — and that you see reasons for my being in this dry prairieland for as long as I have been. I don't even need to know your reasons, for I trust you, Lord. Lead me on, lead me out, lead me up and bring me ever closer to you. Amen!


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Giant sand dunes provide a stunning backdrop to the harsh desert
Namibia, an arid country of surprising contrasts, is home to two great deserts. Along its length, the vast shifting sand sea of the Namib sprawls inland along the Atlantic coastline. In the interior, the plateau slopes away to the north and east to meet the Kalahari Desert. Over the years, there have been a number of cultural influences that have all added to the unique atmosphere of Namibia. At various times Germany, Great Britain and South Africa have all governed the territory, but it was with the eventual independence of Namibia in 1990 that the country was able to develop its multi-cultural character and reinvent itself.Explore Our Namibia Safaris Below
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How To: Disaster-Proof Your Gadget
When buying a gadget, you also need to consider different ways of keeping it safe from damage. Whether from harsh weather, hackers, or other catastrophes, always make sure that you're protecting your gadget so you can use it to its full potential for the longest possible time.
If you're looking for ways to protect your devices, here are five ways to make sure your electronics are disaster-proof.
Buy a quality protective case.
This is the most important rule. Cases aren't designed only to beautify your gadget. Its primary reason is to protect your device from falls, bumps, scratches, and wet surfaces. Buy a durable case to protect your phone and laptop from minor damage.
MacMall's top pick: Otterbox Defender Series Hybrid Case & Holster for iPhone 5 & 5s – Black, $49.95
Consider getting warranty or support service for your device.
These days, most products come with warranty that lasts for years after purchase. You may be wondering if you really need warranty or support service for your gadget, and the short answer is: Yes. These services can be vital to your gadget's security because they can provide you with valuable help whenever you face dilemmas regarding your device.
MacMall's top pick: AppleCare Protection Plan for Mac Pro, $248.99
Back up your files.
Every professional knows to back up their files regularly. The thing about disasters is that they come unannounced. There's little you can do to stop one in its path, too. Whether it's your office presentation or maybe your personal portfolio, always, ALWAYS create backup copies of yoru files.
MacMall's top pick: LaCie 1TB Rugged Triple Portable Hard Drive – USB 3.0, USB 2.0, FireWire 800, $169.99
Avoid electrical short circuits.
This rule is often disregarded by consumers. Did you know that one of the main causes of fire is electrical short circuits? We sometimes forget about the devices we plug our laptops and desktops into, or maybe we overuse our home's AC outlets. Protect your computer and your home from potential fires by using reliable power devices.
Macmall's top pick: Belkin 8 Outlet Home/Office Surge Protector with Coaxial Protection, $33.99
Child-proof your gadgets.
Sometimes, kids can be the worst things to happen to your gadgets. All of the things stated above are already disastrous, but the trouble can be doubled if children are added to the mix. As a parent, or a sibling, or simply an elder, always make sure neither your gadget nor a child don't pose danger to the other.
MacMall's top pick: We have a blog post about devices and children. Click over to that post and see how you can child-proof your electronics.
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Any PJ Masks fan will absolutely love the new PJ Masks Transforming Figure Set for endless amount of hero play! Collect all 3 sets and stack them on top of each other! All the characters will transform into superheroes at the same time! Includes 2 articulated PJ Masks figures.
Watch connor transform into his PJ Masks Superhero alter ego, Cat Boy!
Comes with 2 PJ Masks articulated figures!
Stack the playsets together!
Collect all three!
Go into the night to save the day!
- Size H12.5cm.
- For ages 3 years and over.
- Only for domestic use.
- This toy does not provide protection.
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Ridgefield Theater Barn Presents I, NIXON Staged Reading Tonight
The Ridgefield Theater Barn presents I, Nixon, a staged reading of this original play, written by Stanley Kutler and directed by David Bass and Marla Manning, tonight, January 30th at 7:30pm. Theater style seating (doors open 30 minutes prior to curtain).
Stanley Kutler taught History and Law at the University of Wisconsin. He is the author of Abuse of Power: The New Nixon Tapes, a book that resulted from his successful law suit against the National Archives and Nixon, to force the release of the long-suppressed tapes.
This thought-provoking, full-length play reading will be presented FREE of charge. No reservations are required and light refreshments will be served.
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Spring Birth Trivia: $25,000 Pyramid Redux for BirthPosted by independentchildbirth under birth, breastfeeding, childbirth education, doula, health, homebirth, midwifery, pregnancy | Tags: medical model, midwifery model, newborn procedures, routine interventions, VBAC |
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March 25, 2008
Dear Dr. AmyPosted by independentchildbirth under birth, childbirth education, health, homebirth, midwifery | Tags: BMJ homebirth, Dr. Amy, Johnson & Daviss, safe birth, VBAC |
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Hi Dr. Amy ~I'm curious as to what really is going on that has you so afraid of allowing women to have the birth of their choice. No matter what I, as a safe birth advocate and you as a safe birth advocate ~ yes, we both want birth to be safe ~ believe is actually the safest, the fact is that in America we were meant to have our rights to do what we choose to do with our bodies, ourselves, protected.
Pregnancy is simply one piece of healthcare and care involves nothing less than what is given to all others in all other health care fields regardless of gravity of the situation. I want to know why you feel a need to TELL women not to birth at home. I don't TELL women not to birth in hospitals. I do what they ask of me: share what I know, point them to resources and let them choose for themselves.
Women who have been my birth clients have chosen from among hospital with OBs, hospital with MW/OB, free standing birth center with MW, homebirth with CPMs and Traditional Birth Attendants, homebirth with CNMs and unassisted childbirth. They made their own choices and collectively they represent a c/s rate right around 10% (the WHO guideline recommendations) and of the almost 90% vaginal birth rate a little over 80% of those were without drugs ~ pain medication ~ and only a few with augmentation.
The reasons for cesareans were breech and less than textbook labor patterns. I don't believe everyone is either at your end of the "birth is not safe" spectrum or at my end of the "birth is safe" spectrum" rather I believe the greater majority is somewhere in the middle. Certainly statistics show that less than 10% of births take place at home. I wonder that such a small group with healthy birth outcomes would take up so much of your time.
I wish that you devoted the same amount of energy to asking careproviders to give all the facts about every procedure and protecting the right to make our own health care decisions. What exactly is it about homebirth that is so dangerous? I know I can pinpoint the abuse of oxytocin, the abuse of medical privileges in prescribing drugs off label and the untold risks of cesareans, such as putting your future children's lives at risk, for specifics about medicalized birth that is dangerous.
I'm not alone in that aspect. There are doctors out there who agree these practices bear scrutiny and are unethical. They question America's maternity health care system in whole. I really am very interested to know exactly what aspects of homebirth are dangerous in your opinion and why you feel a need to use fear to quell an individual's right to explore and educate themselves, invade a person's home, privacy, body and right to choose for themselves. I notice that most of what is posted between you and others on the internet is lost in rants.
I don't need the stats. I can find stats myself and I fully understand anyone can interpret stats however they'd like. I'm interested in hearing what YOU KNOW about birth, your experience with birth.
As a matter of interest, in my case it wasn't homebirth advocates who advised me to VBAC spontaneously, without medications and especially with my premature son. My skilled homebirth midwives advised me to birth in a hospital with the underlying medical conditions I had. It wasn't the homebirth advocates that encouraged me to VBAC telling me I could do it and I would be fine. It was two different obstetricians in two different hospitals. It was obstetricians who weren't just trained in VBAC and complications of birth, they were SKILLED.
March 20, 2008
A Kangaroo Courts New EnglandPosted by independentchildbirth under homebirth, midwifery, Uncategorized | Tags: birth, childbirth education, CNM, Connecticut, CPM, DEM, health, home birth, homebirth, maternal mortality, midwifery, midwives, pregnancy |
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March 15, 2008
On "Being" in BirthPosted by independentchildbirth under birth, childbirth education, pregnancy | Tags: birth fright, birth wisdom, waterbirth |
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There is a view that a baby is conceived and the mother is a maternal environment. I suppose there must be a science to birth or else the medical model wouldn't exist and be beneficial to the healthy mother who finds herself in the rare medical situation. No matter your comfort or fear of birth there is a truism: that our existence is meant to be, conscious birth. We have an awareness that as our bodies decay our bones, those that carried our babies, may do so but very slowly. These bones are solid with the memories of the blood, oxygen, nutrients that the frame supported. These bones cradled life and remember the weight of a uterus heavy with child and light in love for the child; An appreciation that each of us is "here" and very much "present". That appreciation opens us to understanding the influence of those who share our child's birth with us. Every person who acknowledges our pregnancy can influence the birth, from birth fright to joyful birth. We spend time letting go of the negative when we run across someone angry who chooses to vent or release near us. We know it's not healthy. It is unconscionable that our society does not promote this same attitude to mothers. The longer we spend time on stress over birth the less likely we are to give ourselves permission to be radiant carrying life within us, smug in our selves as birthing bodies that have been wise with this knowledge for centuries.
March 14, 2008
50 Ways to Scare a MotherPosted by enjoybirth under birth, childbirth education, health, pregnancy | Tags: childbirth |
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If your Care Provider says something that Scares you… ASK Questions, DO Research and Make INFORMED Choices!
March 13, 2008
Xander's BirthPosted by wonderfullymade under birth | Tags: birth positions, birth video, natural childbirth |
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A 5th baby, born spontaneously at 42+ weeks in a hospital with supportive staff.
March 6, 2008
The Role of a DoulaPosted by independentchildbirth under breastfeeding, childbirth education, doula, homebirth, midwifery | Tags: birth, birth your way, C-section, cesarean, childbirth, doula, health, induction, midwifery by state, operation special delivery |
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Recently The New York Times wrote about doulas and the article left a negative impression about doulas, and tossed in a criticizing lactation consultant comment as an aside. To take the view that the New York Times article does–as an across-the-board view that doulas are problems–is an error. The paper presented a complaint rather than pursuing a couple of viable angles: the many expectations that mothers and partners have of labor support today, and the licensure of female support at birth such as midwives, birth educators in the role of birth support, monitrices (someone who has been trained to provide some clinical assessment in labor usually while mother is at home) and doulas.
There are now many birth support and whole birth health care options for women to learn about, choose from and advocate for change. Midwives, independent childbirth educators, doulas, birth centers, homebirth and breastfeeding are now more commonplace subjects to bring up when planning birth. Women today are realizing that they need to avoid interventions such as induction which carries a higher risk for cesarean or just arriving at the hospital too early; and there are options available to support their refusal to fall in line with industrialized birth. In response, hospitals are trying to offer more and more amenities but many parents recognize that in spite of measures by hospitals to draw them in by offering a luxury tub or more comfortable birth room furniture, hospital birth is still hospital birth. Seeing the smoke and mirrors, women who still choose to birth in a hospital may seek additional independent female support in birth which has been shown to be a positive influence on outcomes. However the benefits of the additional birth support is very clear in the birth community and we hope the media will take the time to do more in-depth articles on the anthropology of women in birth, culturally and traditionally.
It is confusing for the public to read contradictory articles posted by the same journalism venue such as this one from CNN that says doulas advocate for you and then CNN also posted this article stating "doulas are not supposed to offer a medical opinion….strictly to motivate the mother." What remains the focus for women is that we still need to think independently, make our own choices and employ those who support our choices from birth care to birth itself. Women have many different reasons for hiring a doula besides strictly whether or not to ask them to advocate. Doulas can make fathers and siblings comfortable with birth and help them enjoy birth too! There are obstetricians, midwives and labor and delivery nurses who have witnessed doulas as an extra pair of caring hands so that all participating in the birth remain fresh and positive during a labor and birth–especially an intense birth. Doulas help military moms birthing without their partners. Doulas are sometimes even interpreters! This is a day that many never imagined: birth support, midwives, homebirth, unassisted birth, informed birth, etc. are all in the headlines!
In many states women's choices are being restricted and the birth community continues to work together for the greater benefit of society at large ~ improving mother and baby outcomes ~ and for the mothers and babies where you live!


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