Why Leighton Meester and Ashlee Simpson-Ross are Smart to Join This Celeb Baby Name Trend

Posted on September 25, 2015

This week, Gossip Girl alum Leighton Meester welcomed her first child with fellow actor Adam Brody, PEOPLE confirmed. The couple, who only married last February 2014, named the new arrival Arlo Day.

It is keeping with the trend of celebrities giving their daughters unisex or male names which has been around since 2012, at least.

We also got introduced today to Ashlee Simpson-Ross and Evan Ross‘ first child together, daughter Jagger Snow Ross.

They too also married last year, August. This is Ashlee’s second child. She has a 6-year old son, Bronx, with her ex husband Fallout Boy front man Pete Wentz.

I think a girl with a boy name gets a leg up in the digital world when you can interview for a job, complete a job, collaborate on a project, make online friends and do pretty much anything without seeing a person.

Often times, there are negative and limiting associations that people assign to a person when they know the person is a female.

All of a sudden a firm reply becomes a bitchy one. An ambitious career move by an Mid-level career woman is seen as getting over-her-head. Showing compassion during a debate turns into being “too emotional.”

I’m not certain if the axiom is true in the reverse, but I do know that men, generally, are not penalized the same.

Of course, at some point, there will be a face-to-face meeting, but by then, a person has already proven their value and character. No need to assign another layer of gender bias to it.

Thus when you start out with a unisex or male name, you’re one step ahead of the game!

Right on Ashlee, Evan, Leighton and Brody!

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Woman in stands Births Baby mid 3rd Inning of Padres v Giants Game

Posted on September 25, 2015

A woman gave birth to a baby boy at Petco Park in San Diego during the third inning of Thursday night’s Major League Baseball game between the San Diego Padres and San Francisco Giants.

It was the first birth to take place at the stadium in its 11-year history. Capt. Joe Amador of the city’s Fire-Rescue Department tells the San Diego Union-Tribune that mother and baby were taken by ambulance from the park to Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center.

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Straws in McDonald’s Milkshakes in Japan Reportedly Mimic Breastfeeding

Posted on September 24, 2015

You’ve heard plenty of times of the benefits of breastfeeding and apparently whoever created the straws that are given with McDonald’s milkshakes in Japan did too.

Mashable, citing RocketNews24 as its source, says McDonald’s Japan designed the straws to mimic the pace and experience of breastfeeding.

To support this claim, RocketNews24 points to a quote from McDonald’s Japan founder Den Fujita, who died in 2004.

“When humans drink something, the speed that produces the most delicious feeling is the speed at which babies nurse,” Fujita wrote in a book series called “Den Fujita’s Business Strategies 2: Overwhelming Business Strategies. “McDonald’s straws are designed so that when used with a shake, the speed will be the same as that of an infant drinking breast milk.”

McDonald’s Japan has not returned Mashable’s request for a comment so all we have to do now is plot a trip to Japan to check this claim out for ourselves!

ha!

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Report: Kim Kardashian selfies boost Makeup industry

Posted on September 23, 2015

Kim Kardashian‘s selfie obsession is actually doing some good for the economy. A new report from NPD Group attributes it’s boost in makeup sales to the reality star’s pictures.

According to the study, face, eye, and lip makeup sales have seen double-digit growth over the past year, with a 14.3 percent increase.

“Celebrities such as Kim Kardashian, Beyonce and Cara Delevingne have inspired a generation of women to post selfies on social media channels such as Instagram and Facebook,” said June Jensen, director of UK beauty at the NPD Group, reports BBC. The celebrity photos have attracted a new set of buyers lhoping to recreate their look.

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Study: Pregnancy Complications linked to Heart Disease Later

Posted on September 23, 2015

Women who experience complications during pregnancy may be at greater risk of dying from heart disease later in life than women with uncomplicated pregnancies, according to new research in the American Heart Association‘s journal Circulation.

Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) is the No. 1 killer of American women. According to the American Heart Association, 399,503 women died of CVD in 2013. CVD is also the leading cause of death among American men.

Researchers analyzed data from the Public Health Institute’s Child Health and Development Studies (CHDS), which enrolled 15,528 pregnant women in the Oakland, Calif., metropolitan area from 1959 to 1967. As of 2011, 368 women (average age 66) had died of CVD. Researchers confirmed several pregnancy complications associated with CVD reported in other studies (pre-eclampsia, pre-term delivery and small-for-gestational-age delivery) but here also found that preeclampsia in early pregnancy strongly predicts premature CVD death before age 60.

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Uma Thurman & Ex resolve Custody Dispute

Posted on September 20, 2015

Kill Bill actress Uma Thurman and her ex-fiancé, financier Arpad Busson, finally settled their explosive, high-profile custody dispute over their 3-year old daughter Luna.

Page Six reports the two reached a settlement in a New York court on Thursday.

The gossip section to the New York Post reported that Thurman blew kisses at reporters assembling at the courthouse.

Recall, last month, she got lots of press for yelling at the press for covering the custody case.

“Everybody compromised a bit,” Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Matthew Cooper said about the settlement. “I think it was all done to make one person happy and that one person is Luna.”

Thurman gave a thumbs up to reporters as she left the courthouse, signaling that the yet-to-be-revealed terms were agreeable to her.

Busson sued her in 2014 to get more time to see his daughter.

Thurman has two other children with ex hubby Ethan Hawke: 17-year old daughter Maya, 17, and 13-year old son Levon.

Busson has two sons with ex-girlfriend, supermodel Elle Macpherson: 17-year old Flynn, 17, and 12-year old Cy.

H/t Celebrity Baby Scoop

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Ultimate Princess: After 117 years, finally A Baby Girl Born in this Irish Family

Posted on September 20, 2015

It was 1898 when the last baby girl was born in the May family of Ireland and after 117 years of waiting, the fam finally got its first female child.

Saoirse Grace May was born last Thursday to Laurence and Leanne May.

Only male babies were born to the May family from Ballinrobe, Mayo, for more than a century.

But that all changed when Saoirse Grace May arrived last week to proud parents Laurence and Leanne May.

“It’s terrific because we’ve gone so long without a girl in the family,” proud dad Laurence said. “There’s great excitement, everyone was delighted. We had great celebrations. We didn’t know it was going to be a girl, it was a surprise.”

He said he checked the family history records and was shocked to learn it had been so long since a girl was born.

“I checked the census records from 1901 and the last girl to be born in the family was 1898 when my grand aunt Anne was born”, reported the Daily Mirror.

Anne would have been Saoirse’s great-grand aunt.

“I’m an only child and my father is an only child so I don’t have any nieces or nephews.”

Little Saoirse was born at University Hospital Galway and Laurence said he hoped it heralded a new age for the May family and joked: “It could be all girls from here on in — you never know”

h/t NY Daily News

photo: Courtesy May family

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Bellyitch says goodbye to BellyitchParent.com

Posted on September 20, 2015

After over a year, Bellyitch Blog is shutting down its parenting blog offspring Bellyitch Parent.

We launched the website in June 2014 as a spin-off of this site in consideration for those who just wanted parenting advice, tips, news and information without having to filter through the celebrity pregnancy, fashion and other fun, yet fluffy, content we share on the blog.

But alas, the blog has been illegally syndicated by other sites (most infamously, by whomever owns Pregnatips -http://pregnatstips.blogspot.com/) and as such, we have been incurring search penalties with so much duplicate content out in the blogsphere.

We’ve tried numerous times to get Google to shut down this entire Pregnatips website which has over 100 of our articles illegally duplicated on its site with an invitation to others to copy and share so long as they link back to it. So it not only steals our content, it also gives it away to others who may be unaware that the content is stolen.

Google will only shut down one article at a time and we are struggling to get the entire site taken down for its blatant, flagrant and consistent copyright violation of our original content. It is in clear violation of Google’s Terms of Service for being a repeat infringer, yet no such luck in getting it yanked.

It has ads on the site and thus is making money for itself and Google, which hosts it as it is a Blogspot/Blogger blog and Google owns that platform. The owner is unknown though if Google sends her/him AdSense payments, it should be aware who this content thief is.

As such, we have no other alternative than to do what we have control over and at least eliminate one source of duplicate content which is the posts and articles that used to appear in BellyitchParent.com

We hope those of you who frequented and visited the site saw value in it.

You can still find the information there on Bellyitch now that our recent site design makes it easier for you to find the parenting articles directly.

Thank you for being readers and your support of that site! We really appreciate it and thank you for your understanding.

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Certify with Ease: Your Updated Guide to Microsoft 70-535 Exam

Posted on September 14, 2015

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It’s fair to say that cloud computing has revolutionized business as more and more individuals come to terms with its efficiency and cost benefits.

One of the most prominent cloud computing technology providers is Microsoft with its Azure platform. The company offers specialized Azure certifications for interested candidates.

Microsoft Azure certification exams are meant to validate your knowledge of Microsoft cloud-related technologies.

Passing a Microsoft Azure test puts you in a better position to not only advance your career but also remain relevant in the highly volatile IT industry.

This post is for you if you need a prestigious Microsoft Azure certification that will set you apart from the crowd and help you remain competitive in the volatile IT industry.

We’ve compiled a detailed guide about Az-103 – Pass Here, one of the most important Azure exams, and its related certification. So, lest get started.

Why 70-535 exam?

Currently, 70-535: Architecting Microsoft Azure Solutions exam qualifies you for the Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification. Like all Microsoft Azure tests, exam 70-535 assesses the candidate’s knowledge of Azure technology.

It’s worth reminding that this test will retire soon, as part of the massiveMicrosoft certification program update. Exam 70-535 will be replaced by two exams, AZ-300 and AZ-301. So, you might be wondering, what’s the essence of taking this test? The thing is that 70-535 can still earn you the Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification provided that upon completion of this test you also pass a special transition exam – AZ-302.

That being said, 70-535 exam is still worth your time and effort. Read on to find more details about this test and its importance in the modern IT industry.

Skills measured

Microsoft exam 70-535 tests a variety of skills associated with the Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert credential with every concept contributing a specific weight in the actual test. The topics tested include:

• Designing data implementation and compute infrastructure

• Designing identity and security solutions

• Designing solutions by using platform services

• Designing for operations

This test will most likely include 40-60 questions (drag-and-drop, case studies, build list, multiple-choice, and other). The fee for this exam is $165.

What is the main goal ofpassing exam 70-535? First of all, passing this test along with AZ-302 transition exam will earn you one of the most coveted expert-level Azure credentials in the world. The Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification, in its turn, will open many doors for you. Here are some of the benefits of being Microsoft Azure certified:

• Career growth

Possessing a valid Microsoft Azure certification not only proves your proficiency in cloud computing technologies but also provides an avenue for career advancement. It’s the ideal way to attain global recognition as any Microsoft Azure credential depicts you as a committed individual with a great mastery of the required skills.

• Growth factor

If you’re already part of a team, then the Microsoft Azure certifications will undoubtedly help you fulfill your potential. Such credentials lead to salary increments and open more doors for optimum career growth.

• Global recognition

Microsoft certifications are globally recognized. So, attaining the Microsoft Azure credential puts you ahead of the pack. The hiring managers will see you as a reliable professional who can efficiently carry out projects related to cloud computing.

70-535 exam preparation option: start from the Microsoft official website

How should you study for your 70-535 exam? Well, much can be said about Microsoft, but failing to support the candidates in the course of their certification journey is not one of them. All individuals preparing for 70-535 exam should visit the Microsoft official website to find effective study materials for certification exam success.

To begin with, candidates can enroll in an official instructor-led course to prepare adequately for the test. This platform features Azure certified experts with unmatched knowledge of 70-535 exam topics to help candidates certify hassle-free. The 20535: Architecting Microsoft Azure Solutions course that is designed by the mentioned experts is available on this platform to bring your certification journey to life. Other official training options worth checking out include the reference books such as the Exam Ref: 70-535 Architecting Microsoft Azure Solutions and the official Microsoft practice test for exam 70-535.

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Download real and updated study materials from the PrepAwaywebsite for guaranteed exam success. This website provides quality exam dumps (questions and answers) to help you get ready for your tests and boost your confidence.

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Also, be sure to use the ETE software that simulates the actual exam testing environment to help you register a passing score in your test.

Conclusion

Are you willing to build a career in the IT industry? Cloud computing is here to stay, and there has never been a better time to become Microsoft Azure certified. Use the above tips to pass Microsoft 70-535 exam and attain your Microsoft Certified: Azure Architect Solutions Expert certification hassle-free.

Also, don’t forget that there are two ways to obtain the Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert. Apart from the path described above, soon you will be able to get your credential by passing exams AZ-300 and AZ-301. No matter what path you choose, remember that PrepAway is always here to help you certify easily and quickly. Good luck!

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Labor Day: 7 Labor & Delivery Tips for First Time Parents

Posted on September 7, 2015

It’s Labor Day in the US, a day to celebrate the worker, but if you are pregnant and set to deliver your baby soon, you could use this day off to start exploring tips to make your delivery day smoother.

For me, I, like Jessica Alba after me, relied on Hypnobirthing techniques to get me through and still today, three kids later with no plans for more, I STILL use those techniques I learned whenever I have to encounter a painful situation (getting a shot, getting through reps while doing Pilates or weightlifting, when suffering through a bad headache).

Here are 7 other tips and tricks from BabyCenter to consider using to manage through labor pains:

1. Pack in the protein: If you were about to run a long marathon, would you eat only ice chips? No. You need to eat a protein-rich meal. It will give you the stamina needed for labor (plus many hospitals won’t let you eat once you check in anyway). Make a plan to either keep something in the fridge/freezer/cupboard or know where you can go to get your marathon meal.

Don’t fight gravity: Remain upright as long as possible. Walk around or sit up, but don’t lie on your back. (Yes, that’s really me in the pic, before I found out I should be walking around.)
Hydrate thyself: Pack (and use) a water bottle. If you properly hydrate yourself during labor, you’ll increase your energy output by as much as 30%. Also, if you can keep drinking water, you may not need an IV that will really restrict your mobility. That’s when the ice chips and clear liquids can also help.
Breathe using your abdomen: Normal abdominal breathing increases relaxation, which you’re really going to need. Chest and patterned breathing may fool your body into stress mode, and you don’t want that.
Take a virtual chill pill: You’ve got to stay relaxed. Physically, mentally, and emotionally. If music helps, bring a preloaded playlist on your iPod, locate a focal point in the room and breathe. Banish as much negative energy as possible. While it’s not easy, stay as relaxed as you can through contractions – it will let your body do what it’s supposed to do.
Move around during labor: There are a variety of positions for labor. Try to change positions so you’re not in one place for too long. Speak to the nurse about how you can be monitored and still move around. Bring slippers or as for those lovely grippy hospital socks so you can walk the halls.
Make sure you have support and loving encouragement: Having your husband partner or trained birth partner can make a big difference. That support will do more for you than any amount of medication!

Godspeed and good luck new first time parents!

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