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The Dallas Cowboys offense under the play calling of Bill Callahan has come under fire. NFL analyst Terry Bradshaw criticized it for the many short pass calls. Quarterback Tony Romo seems to be a victim of this short pass strategy and is averaging a career low per attempt (6.7 yards).
"Same old weak junk we saw in Oakland," Bradshaw said, referring to Callahan's days with the Raiders. "It drives me up a wall, five-yard out routes, five-yard drag routes. You have to take chances. You can't keep running this short dinky offense."
That led Cowboys beat writer Calvin Watkins to ask head coach Jason Garrett about the lack of the deep ball in the Cowboys offense and if Romo was being too careful.
"I don't know that I buy that," Garrett said, via ESPN Dallas.
"I think you can make big plays without turning the ball over," Garrett said. "I think over Tony's career he's demonstrated that. He's had a number of years where he's had a high touchdown total and a low interception total. And that's obviously what we're going for. I think we're playing better than we have in a long time on the offensive line. They have some marquee rushers on that San Diego defensive front. We did a good job of slowing those guys down. I thought he had time to throw the football and so in that kind of balance that we have, if we're running it, if we're protecting it, I believe you can make some of those plays. We've just got to do that on a more consistent basis."
Romo not might be playing conservatively, it could be the play-calling that is holding him back. It is hard to argue Watkin's notion given his averages per attempt and completion, both currently career lows. The Cowboys and Tony Romo need to air it out more.
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Time move so fast , 2012 just feel like yesterday and its nearly end.
I remember how i celebrate the new year eve with Duck87 at a villa, and how we plan our surprise party for beloved ode 'buket' even only with a dozen of doughnuts! :P well that's because the bloody stupid cake shop closed, lol.
We lighted fireworks , drink up , party , music , jump in (dirty) pool, took shit loads of photos and we had so much fun :)
Anyway, 2012 was really nice full of laugh and tears.
been working hard for National exam as we prepared to enter our dream university, working together, helping each other in VLASH. it a shame how we become closer and closer and even feel like a family when we were about to leave high school.
THERE ARE TONS MEMORIES and the things we been through together! grade 12 bazaar ,intern competition, hanging out together, rent a villa, birthday surprise, laugh and making fun of our teacher, bullying jody, SKIP CLASS :P.
Oh well , high school memories :')
I still cant believe we're grown up now, its funny how i want to be in University when i was in high school because i think it was fun, you can do anything you want without those ridiculous rules in high school and now im in Uni i want to go back to high school, i just realize breaking rules is so much fun than than being free to do whatever you like.
My Uni life was nice(partying too hard tho :p) However i passed all my paper ! so that's should be alright ;)
My goals for 2013 are:
- better grade
- got part time job while studying in uni,
- make enough money to go back home!
- know how to ride my skateboard( got this for xmas present :D, but dont know how to ride -_-),
- Travel around north island
- Music festival, Party
- Be Healthy ( *lose weight) =well this is nearly impossible , lol :p
- Learn Martial art in campus
- Join green shirt
- Become a good cook
- Write good essays ( damn im so bad at this)
- Have fun! enjoying life
Well i gotta make the most of it, and enjoy the ride :D
Happy New Year everyone !

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Are you going to college for the first time this fall? Are you a parent of an incoming college freshman? If so, it's a pretty safe assumption that you have questions…a LOT of them! So where can you turn to get some much needed answers?
Well, there's no better place to gain knowledge than a book. One problem though: There are so many college self-help guides and books that it can be more than a little confusing to pick one and hope that it is the best representation of college life.
After reading more than a few of these books myself the summer before my freshman year at college, I was still filled with questions—specifically questions about Jewish life on campus. I had yet to find a college "guide" book tailored specifically to Jewish needs: Where should I go for High Holidays? Where can I find a good Jewish community, outside of the structured Hillel events? Etc.
Well, here's some good news for the incoming class of 2014: David Schoem has answered your prayers.
College Knowledge for the Jewish Student: 101 Tips
(University of Michigan Press) was published last month.
"College Knowledge for the Jewish Student is a must-have guide for the new student on campus, covering everything from communicating with faculty members to where to go for help to the role of tikun olam (repairing the world) on the college campus," said Heather Newman, trade marketing manager for the University of Michigan Press.
However, don't expect to read all about generic college questions, like what to pack and how to decorate your dorm room. Instead you can find topics like, "Learn to Enjoy Yourself, Learning, and the College Experience" (Tip 68). Schoem addresses many of these deeper issues. He stresses that it is critical for the individual Jewish student who enters college to come intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually prepared for the academic and social experience that awaits. College is a qualitatively different experience than high school, according to Schoem, and students' expectations need to be set appropriately. The transition from high school to college is so significant that it can be difficult for most students without some preparation.
College Knowledge for the Jewish Student is the perfect guide for students heading off to college with high expectations for learning, academic success, personal growth, and independence. Through lively tips and compelling student stories about college life, it offers thoughtful, practical information for every Jewish student who wants to make a successful transition.
David Schoem
"It's highly rewarding reading for anyone with a student in the family," Newman said.
So whether you're a parent, grandparent, or sibling of the incoming college freshman, or if you're the student yourself, there are definitely some golden nuggets of tips in this book.
One of my favorites has to be Tip 81: "Call Home: Ask for Care Packages, and Don't Forget Your Bubbe and Zayde." Schoem is giving all new college freshmen permission to ask for care packages from their families! Hear that, Mom and Dad? I may be a college junior this year, but these tips apply to all four years!
Schoem, director of the Michigan Community Scholars Program and a faculty member in Sociology and Judaic Studies at the University of Michigan, is also a teacher on undergraduate education, intergroup relations, and the American Jewish Community. College Knowledge for the Jewish Student: 101 Tips is his eighth book.
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January 13, 2012
Abortion.com – Find a Provider for Abortion CarePosted by Elena Carvin under Abortion, Abortion Blog, Abortion Discussion, Abortion Medical, Abortion Pill, Methotrexate | Tags: Abortion, Abortion Pill, Late Abortion, Medical Abortion |
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October 27, 2014
Was the Priest Pulling a Fast One?Posted by Pat Richards under Abortion Information
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I am sitting in a hotel room in southern Oregon. Several days ago, I flew out here to attend the funeral of my father in law.
When I got married over thirty years ago, I learned very quickly that my mother in law was a rabid anti-abortion advocate. We never talked about the issue but I recall once seeing one of those "fetus feet" lapel buttons on her jacket. Also, when we got married we flew out to Oregon for a reception and the day before my mother in law sent a notice of our marriage to the local paper. At that time she knew that I was with the National Coalition of Abortion Providers but in the announcement she noted only that I was "a lobbyist for a public interest group." The irony, of course, was that when I got to the reception a number of people came up and asked me which "public interest group" I was with.
My father in law, on the other hand, was more circumspect about his position. He was a very independent thinker but, being a hotshot in the military, he was also very careful about weighing in on the controversial issues of the day. Still, there was one day about ten years ago when he let slip his opinion, which was that he was pro-choice. I never shared that information with anyone.
Then, about 5 years ago, he suddenly got baptized in the Catholic Church. He was in decent health at the time so it wasn't one of those last minute, cover your ass conversions. I understand he took his conversation very seriously, which I admire.
At his funeral service on Thursday, when the priest was doing his homily, he urged the congregation to do a number of things in my father in law's memory. "Help seek peace in the world," "contribute to those charities that feed the hungry," etc. Then, he added "pledge to protect all life from the moment of conception."
Whoa! Wait a second. What did I just hear???
I was a little stunned, having recalled our conversation from years past. Then I wondered if he had really made the total conversion, buying into everything the Church espouses. Later that day I asked a few of his family members if they knew the priest was going to say that and they all said they didn't. Some were ticked off, apparently in on the "secret" that the deceased had been pro-choice.
Now, it's possible that he had had conversations with the priest before he died and actually did convert to the pro-life point of view. But I seriously doubt it. So, it just makes me wonder if the priest was taking advantage of the moment to put in a little plug for the fetuses? If he was doing that – shame on him.
October 12, 2014
Local Politics and AbortionPosted by Pat Richards under Abortion Information
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I wanted to share with you two interesting political stories from my home state of Virginia that demonstrate the power of the vote.
In 2012, the Republicans in the General Assembly successfully passed a bill requiring abortion clinics to be treated as hospitals and instructed the state's Board of Health to implement regulations on the clinics immediately. The Board initially declined to comply but later passed the regulations under pressure from then-Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli. Many clinics started making plans to close their business because they could not afford to comply with the regulations.
Then, last November, we elected a Democratic, pro-choice Governor named Terry McAuliffe. He quickly appointed five new members to the Board of Health and asked them to "review" the clinic rules. In response, Virginia's new Commissioner of Health, Doctor Marissa Levine, announced just last week that the clinic regulations should be "amended." That process could actually take a few years according to reports. So, because of one election, the clinics in Virginia can now breathe a little easier these days.
Meanwhile, in the northern part of the state, a woman named Barbara Comstock is the Republican nominee for an open Congressional seat. She is trying to portray herself as a moderate who will "work across the aisle" to save the Republic, cure Ebola, turn the economy around, blah, blah.
Her opponent, Democrat John Faust, has produced a campaign commercial pointing out how Comstock, who was once in the Virginia state legislature, supported a bill requiring women to get transvaginal ultrasounds before obtaining an abortion. The bill was eventually pulled after an embarrassing national outcry.
In response to this ad, Comstock said that "I'm not running for the Supreme Court" and argued that legislation overturning Roe v Wade would "not come up in Congress."
Horse poop.
The fact is that in every Congress bills are introduced that would either overturn Roe v Wade, thus leaving the issue to the states, or declare the fetus a "person" which would outlaw abortion immediately. And it will be interesting to see if Ms Comstock co-sponsors any of those bills should she win this race. No doubt the anti-abortion lobbyists will be pressuring her from day one to do so.
Right now, however, the bills in the House of Representatives are not going anywhere because those bills would die in the U.S. Senate, which is controlled by the Democrats. So, the House leaders see no reason to make their members vote on this contentious issue since it would not be considered by the Senate. Why make your members walk the plank on that one?
But what Ms Comstock is not saying is that there is a good chance the U.S. Senate could be taken over by the Republican Party in November – and that would change everything. If that happened, nut ball Senators like Ted Cruz would be chomping at the bit to introduce and get considered legislation that would "save the babies." He would love to take the floor of the Senate and further enhance his right wing credentials by leading the charge on a constitutional amendment banning abortion. And remember that President Obama cannot veto a constitutional amendment.
So, Ms Comstock should stop dodging this issue. She needs to be straight with the voters. If she wins her race (a good possibility) and the Senate falls into the hands of the Republicans, she just might be voting on legislation that is tantamount to her being on the Supreme Court anyway.
October 3, 2014
More Executions to Plan in TexasPosted by Kimmie Farrell under Aborticentrism, Abortion, Abortion & Religion, Abortion Advocates, Abortion Blog, Abortion Centers, Abortion Clinic, Abortion Discussion, Abortion Mifeprex, Abortion MisInformation, Abortion Pill, Abortion Rights | Tags: Abortion Rights, abortion Texas, reproductive justice, restrictive abortion laws, Texas |
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By now, any person who reads this blog is aware that the State of Texas has ruled that their very unnecessary anti-abortion law, designed to make it impossible for current abortion providers to comply, can be immediately enforced. The Facebook page of Abortion.com just posted the link to an essay by Damon Linker in The Week (10-3-14) that raises critical questions that all pro-choice voters must hold their anti-choice elected officials accountable to answering:
If you believe abortion is murder, what specific punishment should be meted out against women who seek abortions, those who assist in the procurement and practice of abortion, and those who provide abortions?
In your view, Ms./Mr. Elected Official, since you think abortion is murder, will you be sponsoring legislation asking for the death penalty if your state has laws restricting abortion?
Damon Linker wrote: "If abortion really is murder, then everyone involved deserves to be punished, and punished severely…If, on the other hand, such punishment sounds wildly, almost absurdly disproportionate, then maybe it's a sign that abortion really isn't murder after all." His point is excellent and one that has been raised here as well as the Abortion.com Facebook page. Politicians have never really been forced to reveal the actual penalties they believe should be imposed on those who participate in an abortion, should it become illegal or severely restricted and prompt women to resort to whatever is feasible and providers to resort to underground practices. At the moment, it is arguable that Texas ought to start expanding their correctional facilities. We know that women have already been obtaining drugs from Mexico and international mail for medical abortions or to cause a miscarriage. Yep, Texas better get their death row lodging in good order, not to mention make sure that all lethal injection protocol training is thorough and an ample inventory of execution drugs.
This ruling will undoubtedly energize the most whacko, zealous of the anti-abortion groups to pattern the Texas laws into initiatives in other states. Therefore, it is sensible and important for pro-choice voters to get their pols to answer the questions raised here.
The organizations that have fervently advocated reproductive rights over the years, specifically Planned Parenthood, NARAL, and National Organization for Women, opposed grassroots efforts to propose legislation to support reproductive justice in states like Arkansas in 1989. Their reasoning was that it was somehow better to work with legislatures to oppose restrictive laws, which, at the time, were focused primarily on parental notification or consent. Creating law is easier than trying to undo law. I sure hope those organizations – that raised a lot of money on the issue – kept the contact information on the many that supported the pro-choice legislation efforts. They will need it now for more than donations.
The one silver lining in this outrageous ruling in Texas is that it may well motivate voters to show up in the upcoming mid-term elections. Texas indeed does things big – that does not mean any other state is interested in Texas sharing any of their "big." There is not one excuse for a pro-choice person to not vote this November.
September 16, 2014
Republicans and Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pills: An Authenticity CheckPosted by Kimmie Farrell under Abortion, Abortion & Religion, Abortion Advocates, Abortion Blog, Abortion Clinic, Abortion Crisis Pregnancy Centers, Abortion Discussion, Abortion Doctor, Abortion Information, Abortion Law, Abortion lies, Abortion Medical, Abortion MisInformation, Abortion Pregnancy Centers, Abortion Rights, Abortion Stigma, Abortion Violence, Abortion.com Facebook, American Women's Services, Birth Control, CPC Deception, CPC Misinformation, CPCs Criminal Activity, Crisis Pregnancy Centers (CPCS), Liberal, Lies, morning after pill, Not Informed, Obama, Obama is Pro Choice, Politics, Pregnancy Test, Pro Life Deception, Pro Life Lies, ProLife, Republican Party, Roe V Wade, Voice of Choice, Vote, War on Birth Control | Tags: birth control, Cialis, Democrats and OTC birth control, four hour erection, OTC birth control, over the counter birth control, Republican party and women, Republicans and OTC birth control, Viagra |
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There has been much discussion about birth control pills being made available over-the-counter (OTC), primarily by Republicans as an "answer" to the concerns about the inclusion of contraception in the Affordable Healthcare Act (AHA) and the contention that government should not be paying for birth control. Oh, yeah…and maybe a way to score points with women voters.
OTC birth control pills have been discussed in nonpartisan forums, including by professional medical organizations that have supported conditional OTC initiatives. Democrats now respond that it is not a good idea, leading to notions that their opposition is due to Republican support. There are also claims that women's healthcare providers, such as Planned Parenthood, have a financial interest in preventing OTC access. I always hate to see such worthy debates become so mired in political posturing. What were once valid views that could be tweaked and put into public policy are now referred to as political party or ideological positions.
At first blush, it seems reasonable. After all, Plan B emergency contraception – the morning after pill – is now available OTC without age restrictions. Recall that there was Republican opposition to Plan B, particularly whether women under age 17 should have access. President Obama and then-Secretary of Health Sebelius favored an age requirement while most Democrats wanted it available to all sexually active women who experienced failed birth control or something horrible like rape. Eventually, science won. Nonetheless, political gamesmanship governed the debate over Plan B and it now appears to be governing the debate over OTC birth control pills, but with Republicans promoting it and Democrats rejecting it. As our individual positions evolve, there are certain questions we should ask and facts we should know regardless of our political preferences.
Why did Republicans oppose OTC access for Plan B? Some believed that by making it OTC, it would affect or encourage sexuality activity among young teens. In 2004, the FDA considered the OTC application "unapprovable" for that reason. Safety did not matter, nor did the recommendations of professional medical organizations. Sexual behavior was a concern but financial behavior was not – although the high cost of a single pill, as much as $50, for emergency contraception would substantially reduce the likelihood that young teen women would even be able to"abuse" or misuse Plan B was not considered; only immoral sexual behavior was worthy of deliberation in some political circles.
Since Republicans opposed OTC Plan B based on moral and not scientific reasoning, how can they support OTC birth control pills now given that it might indicate women are, yikes, having sex? The answer here is: fill in the blank. There are some who genuinely, however foolishly, hold the belief that the government should not pay for any birth control except maybe sterilization. Many others, like Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindall, claim that it is "hogwash" that Republicans do not believe in contraception… that anyone over 18 should be able to get contraception OTC so that those individuals and businesses with a "religious objection" will not have to pay. What is noteworthy is that the intent of OTC birth control is not to help women – it is to "help" those with specific religious views.
How can Republicans who support personhood amendments and stringent anti-abortion legislation support OTC birth control? Politics, plain and simple. It is probably unwise to even remotely consider that they have a change of heart or that they have scientific awareness about how the pill functions.
Why are we not hearing from National Right to Life and morality-policing organizations, such as Focus on the Family, that adamantly opposed Plan B and frequently lied that it was an abortifacient? Another interesting question. It is arguable that as much as some Republicans claim that putting birth control pills OTC would take the politics out of contraception, such organizations are simply biding time to get through the midterm elections and get their candidates in office. Later, if birth control pills were OTC approved, then they would come out, well-organized to mislead the public ala Hobby Lobby style seeking to ban some pills because they are abortifacients, imposing age restrictions, pushing for legislation for parental and spousal consent, or prohibiting birth control from being a reimbursable expense under flexible medical spending plans offered through many employers. I am pessimistic that approving birth control pills for OTC access would ever happen without the intervention of the morality policing groups.
Why did Democrats support OTC Plan B? Unplanned pregnancy is a public health and social issue – it is a significant factor in predicting poverty for women and children. Taking birth control pills regularly was and is not an option for all women due to contraindications in health, lack of insurance coverage, affordability, and side effects. Other effective contraceptive choices, like the IUD or hormonal implants, were/are cost-prohibitive for many women while other methods are more likely to fail. Plan B offered a safe way for women to address failed contraception or unprotected intercourse and, consequently, prevent an unplanned pregnancy and birth into negative social and economic circumstances. To date, there is only evidence of Plan B helping women and no evidence of it being misused or used in place of regular contraception.
Why are Democrats opposed to OTC birth control pills? It would be disingenuous to say that Democrats are opposed only for legitimate concerns about women's health. Of course they do not appreciate Republican support for OTC birth control! Framed correctly and without Tea Party-ish nuances, by gosh, women voters might just buy into the idea that Republicans are not out to get women! I do not expect Democrat candidates to agree, so, now that I have said it, let me identify legitimate concerns.
Requiring a prescription ensures that women receive wellness checks for health issues that can arise or become pronounced due to the pill. For younger women in particular, it also ensures screening for sexually transmitted infections and pregnancy prevention counseling. The most significant reason to oppose OTC birth control pills is economic for women. Once a drug is OTC approved, insurance will end coverage. Thus, women of means will continue to have access and even appreciate the convenience of OTC. Poor and young women will be hurt the most. The Republican argument that it will increase competition and decrease price is misleading and could prove wrong. Additionally, OTC birth control pills would not help women who benefit most from other contraceptive methods like the IUD. What about women who need the pill for medical reasons unrelated to preventing pregnancy? They may not be able to afford the up to $120 monthly tab either.
We should all favor improving and increasing access to birth control pills and other methods for women. It must be done the right way for the right reasons. Abortion is legal but not accessible to the most vulnerable women. If birth control pills are OTC approved, it does not mean they will be accessible and it could even lead to other forms of birth control no longer receiving insurance coverage. Voters concerned about women's health and reproductive justice should think hard about Republican support for OTC birth control. Then they should contact their elected representatives about a bill to make Viagra and Cialis OTC – just to see if male legislators think men are intelligent and strong enough to assess usage and that they can safely assume the risk of, say, a four-hour erection. Only then might we learn the authenticity of Republican concern for women's health and that their support for OTC birth control pills is not judging the sexual behavior of women in some way.
September 8, 2014
Wendy Davis and Her Two AbortionsPosted by Pat Richards under Abortion Information
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Sunday's New York Times ran an interesting story about Wendy Davis, the Democratic State Senator from Texas who is running for Governor in November. Yeah, I laughed also when I read about a Democratic trying to get that seat.
Many of you might recall that Ms. Davis gained national attention last summer when for more than eleven hours she conducted a filibuster against proposed legislation that would have resulted in the closure of most of Texas's abortion clinics. Ultimately, she did not succeed and the legislation became law. It is now being reviewed by the courts but some damage has already been done because several clinics have already closed.
Ms. Davis made headlines last summer because she was/is one of the few politicians in the country who had the guts to stand up and take a vigorous stand on the most controversial issue of our time. And she did it in a very conservative and hostile setting. It goes without saying that her filibuster ticked off a lot of her colleagues but what started out as a quiet parliamentary maneuver suddenly blossomed into a national cause célèbre as the social media spread the story. The women's groups (obviously) hailed her as a champion, which I suppose got to her ego a little and thus she decided to take on the big boys in the Governor's race.
Now, Ms. Davis has written the obligatory book about her life and the Times reported that in the book she admits to having had two abortions. The first one was after experiencing an ectopic pregnancy and the second was for "medical reasons."
I've been involved in politics for a long time and I'm trying to think through the benefits, if any, of "coming out" about these abortions. Granted, during her filibuster she admitted the same at some point but that information seemed to get drowned out by the image of this woman fighting the powers that be in the legislature. But now it's a headline in the New York Times: "Texas Candidate Reveals Personal Tale of Two Abortions."
For the pro-choicers, they're already thrilled that she is running for higher office and the fact that she actually had two abortions cannot make them any more excited or generous towards her. They're in it for all it's worth right now, their energy level is as high as it can go. And, of course, no one is "for" abortion, right?
On the other side, I haven't seen much response from the anti-abortion side. No one that I can see has actually come out and condemned the abortions. Maybe that's because they were both for "medical" reasons and even some anti-abortion people are a little more tolerant when it comes to those abortions. Indeed, her opponent, Greg Abbott, had a pretty good statement: "The unspeakable pain of losing a child is beyond tragic for any parent. As a father, I grieve for the Davis family and for the loss of life." I think he is playing this very well.
Abortions for medical reasons, according to national polls, are more acceptable than the "convenience" abortions, as the anti-abortion crowd calls them. And Mr. Abbott's careful response shows he is very savvy politically. And the irony would be if Ms. Davis' revelation actually helped her opponent who could have blasted her but instead chose the compassionate response. This should be an interesting last two months of this campaign!
August 26, 2014
Some Simple ThoughtsPosted by Pat Richards under Abortion Information
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Abortion is legal – if you don't like it, amend the Constitution.
Abortion is not wrong.
Abortion can be sad.
Abortion can be a difficult choice – but not always.
Abortion is a form of killing in that there is something alive in her body and after the abortion it is not alive.
Abortion doctors go to their office every day thinking they are helping women and knowing that they could be killed in an instant. Worse, they may think they are safe going to a church or a social function, but they are not.
Abortions in this country are decreasing.
Abortion is one of the safest medical procedures in the world but, because it is surgery, there is always the possibility that a woman could be harmed or even die.
Abortions cost almost the same as they did when abortion was legalized in 1973.
Abortion doctors are not getting rich and many clinics are closing because the number of patients is decreasing.
Abortion doctors have their personal limits in terms of how far in the pregnancy they will perform the abortion.
Abortion clinic staff believe they are helping woman and they also can be killed or maimed in an instant.
Abortion protestors mean well in that they truly believe they are "saving a life" and they have a right to express those views publicly.
Abortion clinics are for the most part clean and safe but there are some abortion clinics that should be shut down. There are also some abortion doctors who should have their licenses revoked.
Abortion protestors can be particularly ugly to women who are entering clinics but many of them just stand outside of a clinic and pray quietly.
Abortion can be prevented by abstinence, birth control and adoption.
Abortion advocates need to be more candid about the abortion procedure and anti-abortion advocates need to stop exaggerating the facts.
Abortion clinic counselors have different approaches to how much counseling a woman should get.
August 10, 2014
Pro-Choice: Actions Count More than WordsPosted by Kimmie Farrell under Aborticentrism, Abortion, Abortion & Religion, Abortion Advocates, Abortion Blog, Abortion Centers, Abortion Clinic, Abortion Crisis Pregnancy Centers, Abortion Discussion, Abortion Doctor, Abortion Information, Abortion Law, Abortion lies, Abortion Medical, Abortion MisInformation, Abortion Pregnancy Centers, Abortion Rights, Abortion.com Facebook, Birth Control, Catholic, Christian Terrorism, Church, CPC Deception, CPC Misinformation, CPCs Criminal Activity, Crisis Pregnancy Centers (CPCS), Planned Parenthood, Politics, Pro Life Deception, Pro Life Lies, ProLife, Roe V Wade, Voice of Choice, Vote, War on Birth Control
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In a recent blog, Pat Richards wrote about the term, "pro-choice," agreeing with others that it is out of date. After seeing that last week's listserves, blogs, and news forums I subscribe to had discussed the use of the pro-choice label for those who want to preserve abortion rights – actually, all reproductive freedoms – I decided to jump into the healthy discussion with a few thoughts of my own.
A New York Times article (7/28/14) titled, "Advocates Shun 'Pro-Choice' to Expand Message," is quoted frequently. Planned Parenthood representatives were "shunning" the continued use of the pro-choice label out of a desire to more accurately reflect that "women's health," and not just abortion, are under attack. A January, 2013 article in Buzzfeed summarized polling data collected in 2012 that served as the impetus for Planned Parenthood to begin moving away from the pro-choice label. Questioning if the move would really help the reproductive rights movement as a whole, The Atlantic also published, "The End of Pro-Choice: Will 'No Labels' Really Help the Abortion Debate?" All articles noted that Planned Parenthood does not have a new label of preference – without a replacement or multi-organizational agreement, it is highly unlikely that all organizations will opt to avoid or stop using "pro-choice." It would be a logistical challenge for organizations like NARAL Pro-Choice America and, really, whatever one thinks of the term, it is not leaving the American political vernacular anytime soon.
As a leader in providing quality, comprehensive, and affordable healthcare to women and a political force for the same, Planned Parenthood strives to effectively communicate with those it serves – medically and politically. Thus, it is not surprising that Planned Parenthood leadership began espousing a move away from the pro-choice label towards a greater emphasis on individual situations. An individual situation is what first put abortion on the minds of many average Americans who otherwise might not have had a position. In 1962, Arizona resident Sherri Finkbine sought an abortion after learning that the thalidomide she took for morning sickness caused severe and fatal deformities to babies. She ended up getting the abortion in Sweden after significant and costly publicity. A Gallup Poll at the time reported that most Americans supported her decision and during the following years, the majority of men and women believed abortion was a personal decision between women and their physicians. Sherri Finkbine's situation is one of millions of individual situations involving reproductive decision-making that must rely on the freedoms advocated by the pro-choice movement. Good for Planned Parenthood for embarking upon that message. As a former clinic director, I know in real terms that no two abortion patients can be framed in the same box. Ever.
After the Finkbine publicity, "abortion" became acceptable, so much so that activists used "pro-abortion" when discussing legislation to legalize it. According to a 1990 William Saffire column, "pro-choice" was first used in the context of abortion in a 1975 Wall Street Journal article by political writer Alan L. Otten; he used "right-to-life" for those opposed to abortion. "Pro-life" was used primarily in the context of anti-war commentary. In 1976, the New York Times used it to describe plans for anti- abortion-related activities led by pastors. No one likes to be "anti" anything; it makes sense that "pro-life" met pastoral, political, and marketing goals just as "pro-choice" did for abortion rights at the time. Language always changes as the need arises whether political, logical, or definitional.
"Pro-choice" may seem outdated or confused. Some vibrant discussion has transpired in the comment sections of articles and blogs, as well as on sites like the Abortion.com Facebook page, in which there seems to be a general thought that, yes, the term/label may be confusing or meaningless to younger people, but what is needed is more aggressive education about what choice really does mean. Some believe that the pro-choice movement has behaved too rationally as the anti-choice movement bullied politicians so successfully that they instilled fear in them. In other words, all that "pro-life" is about is the fetus, not the woman or her family, and not about life once born. There is also a lot of agreement with something Pat Richards mentioned in his blog – "abortion" (A B O R T I O N) needs to be mentioned unapologetically, without shame and as a legitimate, viable facet of reproductive healthcare.
While many may think of the past 40 years as the most active for the pro-choice movement, the fight for healthcare, and especially to access birth control and safe abortion, has been fought by women of generations long gone. The Comstock Act of 1873 banned the possession and/or distribution of goods or mere information about abortion and contraception. "Therapeutic abortion boards" were established at hospitals in the 1950s for the purpose of approving abortions on a case-by-case basis. The formation of the Jane Collective in Chicago in 1969 was to help women access abortion. Yes, women have always had to fight to get – and keep – their reproductive freedoms. Along the way, the language has changed, and it will again. Young women in particular must join the fight for reproductive freedom before it is too late. The erosion of those freedoms over the past several years should have prompted at least a broad, multi-organizational discussion about how to improve pro-choice messaging long ago.
Anti-abortion advocates and organizations are also writing or blogging about the pro-choice label discussion with spinful abandon. It is probably nice for them to get their minds off of GOP talking points about rape or the ouster of the Georgia affiliate of the National Right to Life for being so "extreme" that it excluded abortion for rape and incest (politically inefficient perhaps?). On the other hand, as we know too well, we must not let their spin become the message about this discussion. Honest people who operate with facts they are not. Pro-choice, pro-abortion, pro-women's health, pro-individual freedom – ultimately, actions count more than words.


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Make new friends but keep the old...
It was getting late, but I pulled into the Safeway parking lot on my way home.
My son had a hankering for some fake cheese, and Safeway was having a sale on Cheez Whiz. It was almost closing time, so I was going to rush in and out of the store. But as I walked toward the entrance, I saw someone familiar sitting on the bench just inside the door.
It was a guy, bent forward with his head in his hands and his elbows resting on his knees. Maybe he wasn't feeling well, was emotional, or had a little too much to drink.
He looked like my old friend Kevin.
Back when I was a teenager and living with my auntie and her family, Kevin lived next door. We lived on the left side of a side-by-side duplex. Kevin and his family lived on the right side.
My cousin Crystal and I became friends with Kevin and his big sister, Deanna. Kevin was always laid back -- even then, nothing seemed to get him down.
Sometimes we'd hang halfway out of Crystal's second-floor window. It was adjacent to Deanna's bedroom window. We'd lean across the porch roofline and share cigarettes with them, even though Deanna had asthma.
Kevin's parents were from a nearby reserve but I think they hardly ever went back.
As I made my way into the store, I made a beeline to the guy on the bench. I wondered if he would even recognize me if it was him?
"Kevin?" I asked.
He lifted his head and smiled widely.
"CC!" Kevin said loudly, calling me by my nickname.
Then he jumped off the bench and gave me a hug right in the middle of the store.
Well, Kevin was half in the bag. He smelled faintly like the after-effects of a recent party. But I didn't mind -- old friends like Kevin are like family.
Maybe you don't see childhood friends for years, but when you do, it's just like old times again. Seeing Kevin made me happy. It kind of made me feel young, I guess.
Back when we were goofy kids in the North End, living just a few blocks away from where we were standing, life was a lot simpler. He was gangly back then, and mostly still looks the same. But there have been a lot of changes too. Kevin is a dad now -- and a grandpa to two babies.
He was waiting for a cab that he called earlier but it was taking a long time. He offered me money to take him home, but I shrugged it off.
I had to get home quick, but I'd give him a ride no problem.
I ran off to get my Cheez Whiz while Kevin waited. I sure was happy that the store let my old friend sit inside to wait for his cab. A lot of places might not have even let him in the door. They might be rude -- or worse, call the police.
Some people who walked by Kevin that night might have seen a slightly drunk aboriginal guy. I saw a few people looking at us while we hugged and talked too loud in the store. Let them look.
Maybe some people were even scared of Kevin, but I wasn't. I was scared for him. He was a friend who needed help.
Sometimes people in his condition get hurt wandering around late at night.
I finished my shopping and took Kevin to my house, where a cranky baby was up waiting for me. Despite his rumpled appearance, I introduced him to my kids. Then he was chauffeured home.
Maybe we'll cross paths again soon; it sure was nice to see an old friend.
Colleen Simard is a Winnipeg writer.
Republished from the Winnipeg Free Press print edition May 12, 2012 J6
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The life-size bronze statue of a WWII Battle of Britain pilot scanning the sky for his missing comrades now stands on a hexagonal plinth on the grass at the front of the airport's terminal building.
Robin Gilbert, who led the South West Airfields Heritage Trust campaign, said: "The Trust is proud to have played its role in the project to highlight the part the airfield played during wartime and bring about the monument which commemorates those who served at RAF Exeter during that period."
Frances Margaret a local sculptor at Otterton, whose family had close connections with the airfield during the war, carried out the commission and in addition to the sculpture the sloping sides of the plinth will carry informative plaques giving an introduction and a brief history of the airfield during the war years.
Following the sale of the airport, Devon County Council who owned the airport until 2007, agreed to part fund the project with £20,000 from the proceeds. The Chairman of Devon County Council, Cllr Jeremy Yabsley, said: "The role that this airport played as a base for strategically defending the southwest should not be forgotten and neither too should all the air men and women involved in the many campaigns that operated in and out of this base. Devon County Council is proud to be a partner in this most worthwhile memorial, and pleased that our support has helped to make this happen."
The airfield played a mayor role in defending the city of Exeter and the Right Worshipful Lord Mayor of Exeter, Cllr Stella Brock and Cllr Jeremy Yabsley officially unveiled the statue at on Tuesday 27 March in front of seventy invited guests. Graham Weller, the chairman of the South West Airfields Heritage Trust then handed over the custody of the monument to Matt Roach, Exeter Airport's managing director.
Exeter City Council provided five thousand pounds for the project and an additional eight thousand pounds was donated by The Polish Air Force Association. Other major contributors included the Sir John & Lady Amory's Charitable Trust, Elizabeth Nicholas–Hubbard and her late husband Flt Lt John Hubbard, Arktis Limited, RAF Harrowbeer 70th anniversary event, Honiton's Allhallows Museum, the National Service Association R.A.F. and Clyst Honiton Parish Council.
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Assembling an Emergency Car KitAssembling an Emergency Car Kit http://learningcenter.statefarm.com/auto/safety/assembling-an-emergency-car-kit/ bb3 Dec 30, 2013
By Staff Writer State Farm™ Employee
You can't anticipate every possible roadside car or travel problem, however you should always have some sort of emergency car kit in your car. At the very least, you'll need a basic kit, but you also have other considerations.
What to Consider when Putting Together Your Emergency Road Kit
You'll want to decide if you're putting together a simple roadside repair kit or preparing for a more serious, perhaps longer-term situation.
- Where are you going and how often? The answer to this question will help you determine what kind of emergency car kit you need. For example, you may want one for your daily commute through suburban or urban areas, and another for special, longer trips to unfamiliar places.
- How remote will your travel be? Think about whether you usually drive on busy main roads or within a mile of businesses, residences, or service stations, or if you're heading out on much less travelled roads in areas where the nearest help could be dozens, even hundreds, of miles away.
- What's the weather like this time of year? Be aware of the kind of bad weather you can typically expect this time of year. Even if the immediate forecast looks clear, plan for the worst. Don't, however, carry too many weather supplies out of season. For example, bags of sand, salt, or kitty litter are important to have during snowy or icy weather, but add extra, wasteful weight during warmer seasons.
- What spare clothes might you need for extreme weather? If stranded in cold weather, you may not be able to keep your car running all the time. In case you have to sleep in your car or even leave it on foot, bring extra layers, including hats, gloves, and spare socks, as well as plastic grocery bags to put inside your shoes to keep your feet dry. If rain is more likely, have some rain gear on hand, and if you're going to be in a warm area and under the sun for long stretches, a summer hat or cap can offer protection.
- How long might you be stranded? Keeping the above factors in mind, consider the possibility that you could be stranded in your car for several hours, even within an urban area, or stuck in a very remote, untraveled spot for several days.
- Will drinking water be scarce? For a trip into a remote area, try to have enough in bottles for each person to drink a half to one gallon a day for three days. Also empty cans can be used to catch rainwater in an extreme situation.
- How about nonperishable food? Options include: protein or energy bars, nuts, peanut butter, crackers, canned tuna, cans of juice, canned soups, granola bars, raisins and other dried fruit, jerky, and hard candy. For long trips, stock enough to feed everyone in the car for three days. Rotate the more-perishable items out once a month and the nonperishable items once a year.
- Who's with you? When traveling with infants, young children, people with health issues, the elderly, or pets, take extra care to plan for any special dietary or medicinal requirements that may arise if you're stranded for a few hours or longer.
Storing Your Emergency Kit
Store larger items in a box, if needed, and smaller items in a backpack or duffle bag. That way, you can use the bag to carry supplies in if you have to leave your vehicle on an extended hike.
Whether boxed or bagged, make sure everything in your emergency car kit is secured so it doesn't roll or bounce especially if you're storing items in the passenger cabin, as loose flying boxes, bags, or tools can cause serious injury during an accident.
Check Out This Checklist
We've compiled a handy list of some of the most commonly recommended emergency car kit items. You can print this article to keep with you, or you can follow the link below, print out the checklist, and keep it handy when putting together your kit.
Emergency Car Kit Checklist[Download the attachment: Emergency Road Kit Checklist PDF]
In case you are stranded, keep a kit of emergency supplies in your car. This kit should include:
- Jumper cables
- Flashlights and extra batteries
- First aid kit and necessary medications in case you are away from home for a prolonged time
- Food items containing protein such as nuts and energy bars; canned fruit and a portable can opener
- Water for each person and pet in your car
- AM/FM radio to listen to traffic reports and emergency messages
- Cat litter or sand for better tire traction
- Shovel
- Ice scraper
- Warm clothes, gloves, hat, sturdy boots, jacket and an extra change of clothes
- Blankets or sleeping bags
Also consider:
- A fully-charged cell phone and phone charger
- Flares or reflective triangle
- Baby formula and diapers if you have a small child
You probably can't stock it all, so look over the checklist and decide what's important to have in your car. Even a basic emergency road kit will not only help you overcome a roadside crisis, but could also save your life.
Additional Reading
CDC: Prepare Your Car for Winter Weather
Popular Mechanics: The Ultimate Survival Preparedness Kit for Your Car
ConsumerReports.org: Roadside emergency kit: What to carry with you
American Red Cross: Get a Survival Kit
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Beauty Tip 4: Use the Right Tools for the Right Job
You can have the best eyeshadow money can buy, the world's most luxurious foundation, a bronzer straight from the cosmetic bag of a supermodel. But if you don't have the right tools to apply them, their benefits will be lost.
What constitutes the "right" tools? Brushes should be soft and feel gentle on the skin, but also have substance so the product can be moved to the surface of your skin. If you dip a brush in shadow or blush and the color falls off before you make it to your face, that's a bad brush, experts say.
Beauty Tip 5: Update Hair and Makeup Every 2 Years
If you walk into your high school reunion and hear a chorus of "You haven't changed a bit," run, run, RUN to the nearest beauty salon!
Experts say that if you can't even remember the last time you changed your hair and makeup, it's way overdue.
"Ideally, your image, including hair and makeup, should be updated at least every two years - and sooner if the styles change dramatically," says Beverly Hills hair expert and QVC personality Nick Chavez.
By keeping your look current, says Chavez, you also look younger and more modern. "Nothing dates a woman more than outdated hair and makeup," says Chavez.
If it's been a while since you've had a change, visit the makeup counters at your favorite department or beauty store, and don't be afraid to ask for help. Most of the better lines are sold by makeup artists who can quickly catch you up on what's new.