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...common justification for an episiotomy is to avoid tears in the perineum, the tissue just below the opening of the birth canal. "But people generally underestimate how well the perineum stretches," Feldman says. All it takes is a little time and holding off on pushing to give the perineum a chance to adjust. Also perineal massage during the final six weeks of pregnancy reduces the risk of tears...
...even as Reno held that sanction over Lazaro, the exiles held one over her: the threat of ugly unrest, which Reno, who was once the top state prosecutor in Miami, wants to avoid at all costs. "She doesn't want to end her career with another Waco," says a Justice official. Responding to Mayor Penelas' pandering, Reno shot back that "the people I know in the Cuban community believe in the rule of law." But late last week she yet again extended the deadline for Lazaro to sign a deal, and negotiations were set to resume this week...
McKean, who is also a Crimson editor, also criticized administrators for attempting to avoid the protests. Administrators said they decided to close the Office of Human Resources early yesterday, before the start of the rally, to avoid possible confrontations with protesters...
McKean, who is also a Crimson editor, also criticized administrators for attempting to avoid the protests. Administrators said they decided to close the Office of Human Resources early yesterday, before the start of the rally, to avoid possible confrontations with protesters...
...organic relationship with food is eating meat that looks like meat, slightly pink, with blood. It's not bloodthirsty; it's just an acknowledgement of gastronomical truth. Of course, the dining hall is hardly a good location to start scouting for meat cooked rare. I suspect this is to avoid being sued: no one gets food poisoning from overcooked meals. And I'm not sure I would fully trust rare meat in such a situation of mass handling anyway. But the next time, dear reader, you find yourself in a quality restaurant, try ordering rare. Or order fish cheeks...