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Tips and Tricks - Labor and delivery
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- Meagan said...
Love this! Thanks for linking up! I can't believe they let your husband watch you get an epidural! They wouldn't even let mine stand up! I looked awful during and after labor. We were so exhausted we asked people not to visit us in the hospital and I just wore hospital gowns. All the books act like you are going to bleed and stain your new stuff so I didn't want to wear my cute new stuff.
- June 1, 2011 at 3:03 AM
- Classy Fab Sarah said...
"Do not facebook message your nurses" I am going to have to bookmark that tip for future use.
- June 1, 2011 at 3:47 AM
- Kirsten said...
See, I don't need to take a birthing class after reading pregnancy blog posts! Ya'll are answering all my questions. :) PS- You looked great just after giving birth! You are beaming!
- June 1, 2011 at 4:47 AM
- Simply Amy said...
I love the tips! Thanks for sharing them.
- June 1, 2011 at 5:39 AM
- Aishlea and Brandon said...
I even put on makeup the morning I had my son, thinking I would just need to touch up later to be picture-perfect when he came. hahahahahaha! I was so delusional. Then came a C-section 12 hours later and I assure you my pictures are not attractive. AT all! :) But I don't care because I worked hard to get that precious baby here and it didn't matter how rough I looked as long as he was healthy and here! Funny how the priorities change, huh?
- June 1, 2011 at 6:49 AM
- Perfectly Imperfect said...
Truer words have never been spoken! ;)
I decided classes weren't for me and I'm so glad I did. Class would never have prepared me for my labor. As for the epidural? I knew I wanted it. I never saw the needle, never felt the needle and loved the sweet, sweet release from pain it brought. I also don't remember being that numb after. Hmm...
Since I got induced, I did my hair and makeup super cute for pictures. Then she didn't come for two more days and I could have cared less how I looked. I was just glad it was over!!
I looked my nurse up on Facebook, but I didn't message her. I was close though! - June 1, 2011 at 7:04 AM
- Mary Michal said...
I took the birthing class and the only thing I got out of it was "Husbands, do not talk during contractions." Unfortunately, my husband didn't get that out of the class so at one point during a contraction I had to ask him to stop talking. :)
I wanted to look cute during delivery too, and it DID NOT HAPPEN. I went into labor at midnight when I was sound asleep. When I got to the hospital I found out I was having complications and they had to put me on all sorts of medicines. One of them made me sweat. Not cute...at all!
I recommend getting new clothes for the hospital also. I didn't get to wear mine because of my complications, but I wore them when I got home. They made me feel pretty. :) - June 1, 2011 at 8:15 AM
- Lauren said...
Seriously, THANK YOU for this post! I've been a little bit terrified about the pain and/or huge needle...but I'm so glad to hear the pain from the contractions will make it feel like sweet relief! And such a great idea for new clothes for the hospital! I'm sure I'll be looking for an excuse to shop for myself after so many months of shopping for the baby!
- June 1, 2011 at 8:19 AM
- Melissa said...
I love how you are so honest! The FB tip cracks me up though!
- June 1, 2011 at 8:41 AM
- Elizabeth said...
Thank you so much for the tips!! Getting new pj's is a great idea!! I will definitely be doing that!!
- June 1, 2011 at 8:47 AM
- Sweet Simplicity said...
I saw you in the hospital and you looked so good!
- June 1, 2011 at 9:24 AM
- Jennifer said...
I cannot stop laughing about FB messaging your nurse! You're hilarious!
- June 1, 2011 at 11:27 AM
#5 is hysterical. You are so funny!!! I second what you said about the new clothes. I bought new PJ's, robe, slippers, AND a going home outfit for me. It was important to me that the new going home outfit was NOT maternity. I called it "transitional clothing". However, the size of the garment had a "1" in front of my pre-pregnancy size. :)
Great advice. - June 1, 2011 at 1:48 PM
- Megan said...
Being almost 29 weeks.. I loved reading this!! I know you mentioned recently about doing a post on BF.. I am still waiting to read that one!
- June 2, 2011 at 11:12 AM
- Kristen said...
The FB tip cracked me up! Haha!
I've always had visions of looking cute, too. Gotta say, I'm a little disappointed that may go out the window ;-) - June 2, 2011 at 7:55 PM
- d.a.r. said...
Love love your honesty!!
- June 5, 2011 at 6:19 PM
- arsenalfamily said...
I totally remember you talking about how much you loved your nurses, and I loved mine as well. Hormonal BFFS is SO RIGHT. You go through the most painful thing IN THE WORLD with them... Anyway, I had this bright idea to ask my good friend who is a labor and delivery nurse how SHE feels about "us." And she said that the one's she gets close to, perhaps 70% send her, at the hospital, updated pictures of their babies! Um what!? I had no idea they cared. Apparently they do. They might not want to be our BFFs, BUT they do care about our babies. :) Anyway, your nurses might want to see how much Eli has changed.
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What are the distances for each age division?
Children aged 6-15 compete in age-appropriate distances with an emphasis on fitness, fun and safety. Note: Updates to distances for individual events will be posted at the top of the event page. Unless otherwise noted, distances are as follows:
50 meters
2 miles
500 yards
100 meters
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Hy-Vee Kids Fit Triathlons:
$40 per athlete prior to the race; $50 for on-site registration on Friday.
Hy-Vee Kids Triathlon Championship:
$60 per athlete prior to the race; $75 for on-site registration on Friday.
Race morning registration is not available at any Hy-Vee Kids Triathlon event.
We encourage all athletes to register online in advance, as well as purchase a one-year USAT membership online if you are entering multiple events. The cost to purchase a USAT one-year membership is $15, and can be done at http://www.usatriathlon.org. It is mandatory that all athletes either have a one-year membership to USAT, or purchase a one-day membership on-site for $10.
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No refunds or transfers are permitted.
USA Triathlon (USAT) is the sanctioning authority for more than 3,500 diverse events, ranging from grassroots to high-profile races nationwide. The organization works to create interest and participation in a variety of programs, including camps, clinics, races and educational opportunities. USA Triathlon's 140,000-strong membership is comprised of athletes of all ages, coaches, officials, parents and fans striving to strengthen multisport. To learn more about USAT, please visit http://www.usatriathlon.org . For a comprehensive list of USA Triathlon (USAT) Competitive Rules & Regulations, please visit http://www.usatriathlon.org/resources/about-events/rules. We ask that you please take the time to read through the rules carefully prior to event participation. If you have any specific questions about USAT rules and regulations and/or need clarification, please direct all inquiries to email@example.com.
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In accordance with USAT rules, an athletes official race age is his/her age on December 31, 2014. Athletes will be classified by their race age into the following divisions:
Junior: Ages 6-8 (50 meter swim/2 mile bike/500 yard run)
Intermediate: Ages 9-11 (100 meter swim/4 mile bike/1 kilometer run)
Senior: 12-15 (200 meter swim/6 mile bike/2 kilometer run)
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Designated swim-caps must be worn throughout the swim portion of the race. If you have a latex allergy, we request that you provide your own swim cap that is similar in color to your wave (Yellow: Juniors, Red: Intermediates, Blue: Seniors).
There is no nudity allowed in transition.
Each athlete must be body marked prior to checking-in for the swim start.
Bike helmets must be put on-and strapped- before an athlete is allowed out of transition and onto the bike course.
Athletes are not allowed to mount or ride their bikes within the transition area. Athletes must mount and dismount their bikes at the respective mount/dismount lines located outside of transition.
Race numbers (Bibs) must be worn at all times during the bike and run portion of the race. These may be attached either with a race belt, or fastened with safety pins to the athletes apparel top.
Cyclists must stay two bike lengths behind the participant in the front, except when passing.
Cyclists must make passes on the left, with slower cyclists remaining to the right.
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Venue information, course maps and course specifics will be posted several weeks prior to each race. Race staff will also communicate in advance any issues that may occur in relation to weather that may affect the race.
All athletes will be required to sign two waivers for each athlete at packet pick-up. It is mandatory to show proof of an updated USAT membership by providing a printed confirmation from USAT or a physical membership card. If you purchased a one-day membership online alongside registration, you do not need to bring confirmation with you. It is helpful to print your registration confirmation to bring to packet pick-up, but it is not mandatory to do so. Packet Pick-Up will take place both the day prior to the race, as well as on race morning. All athletes must check-in at packet pick-up in order to receive their race materials. Race staff as well as volunteers will be present to assist you throughout the process.
A team is defined as a group of five or more youth triathletes representative of a sports club, sports team, school, or vendor. All athletes within the Teams Division compete as individuals, contributing to an overall team point total based on his or her finishing place. Team points are awarded as follows:
First place: 10 points
Second place: 8 points
Third place: 6 points
Fourth place: 4 points
Fifth place: 2 points
Each participating team member earns one point regardless of placement. Therefore, your athlete can be assured that he or she will be rewarded as contributing to team point totals for completing the race.
Coaches: You may set up your team on the Active.com registration page for each event by selecting the Create a Team box on the homepage. Please provide your complete list of athletes to registration (regardless if you have completed the Team registration process online), including each athletes full name, date of birth, and emergency contact information by the Friday prior to the race. This information can also be e-mailed to Laura Smidt: firstname.lastname@example.com prior to each race. We would prefer to have a full roster both e-mailed as well as printed out to provide to timing. Athletes: You may register as a member of your team on the Active.com registration page by selecting the Teams category and selecting your team from the drop-down box.
A course talk will be held by the Race Director the day before each race during packet-pick/registration. Although attendance at the course talk is not mandatory, it is highly recommended. During the course talk, the Race Director will go over the various aspects of the course in full detail. This is also a wonderful opportunity to ask specific questions or address any concerns about the course in order to make your athlete feel more at ease, especially if this is your first race. The course talk time and location will be provided within your athlete letter e-mail, as well as will be posted on each individual event page.
We are more than happy to make personal accommodations for your athlete based on his/her abilities that are tailored to the particular event. Please contact email@example.com for further discussion on how we can create a successful race experience for your child.
Our first and foremost concern at any race is athlete safety and well-being. Please detail any medical concerns during the registration process, as well as provide a list of medications that the athlete is currently taking. Additionally, please provide an *on-site cell phone number* for an emergency contact to registration if you have not already done so. Each race site is staffed with a team of highly-trained and highly-qualified medical personnel to meet the needs of any athlete who may require assistance. An ambulance will also be present on site to respond to emergency transport needs. A medical tent will be located at the finish line. If your athlete requires medical attention, please check-in at the medical tent or notify a race official.
Note: This list is a general guideline for equipment. Your athlete may not require or utilize some of the items listed below:
Swim Cap
Goggles (2 pairs)
Swim suit, Tri-Suit (One piece or two piece)
Noseplugs, Earplugs
Bicycle (Tri-bikes or bicycles with aero bars are not allowed)
Cycling Shoes
Race number belt with attached Bib number
Bike & helmet stickers
Water bottle
Floor pump
Running Shoes
Running Shirt
Registration packet and/or materials
USAT Card
Towel for transition area
Safety pins
Water bottles
Change of clothes
Each Hy-Vee Kids Triathlon athlete will receive a timing chip (with an included ankle strap) at swim start that corresponds with his or her registration information. Timing chips not only allow each athlete to receive a finishing time and course splits, but also are incredibly vital for athlete safety in order for all athletes to be accounted for at the conclusion of the race. All timing chips must be worn around the athletes ankle (does not matter which one). *Each participant must wear a timing chip at all times during the race. Failure to wear a timing chip throughout the duration of the race will lead to disqualification.** Once the participant has crossed the finish line, volunteers will remove the athletes timing chip from the ankle. All timing chips must be returned, or a fee will be assessed. Please direct any questions or concerns about timing within 30 minutes of the complete of the race.
Results will be printed and posted on-site at a designated area close to the timing tent, as well as will be available on this site. Please pay *very* careful attention to the results board, as there will be unofficial, as well as official results. Unofficial results are not set-in-stone, and are subject to change based on forthcoming data (for example, if an athlete is found to have missed one loop on the bike course). Unofficial results tend to posted and updated periodically as the race progresses. Official results will be provided at the conclusion of the race, and are considered the final results. Awards are based on the official, final results.
For 2014 the top 15 athletes in each age division at the following events will qualify kids for the 2014 Hy-Vee Kids Triathlon Championship set for Saturday, August 30th: 2013 IronKids Alpharetta, 2014 IronKids New Orleans, 2014 IronKids Boulder, 2014 Hy-Vee Kids Triathlon Sioux Falls, 2014 Hy-Vee Kids Triathlon Des Moines, 2014 Hy-Vee Kids Triathlon Cedar Rapids, 2014 Hy-Vee Kids Triathlon Omaha, 2014 Hy-Vee Kids Triathlon Quad Cities, 2014 Hy-Vee Kids Triathlon Kansas City and 2014 Meek & Mighty, St. Petersburg, FL.
New this season are two new ways to qualify for the 2014 Hy-Vee Kids Triathlon Championship. Athletes that placed in the top 10 of their age group at the 2013 Hy-Vee IronKids US Championship will automatically qualify for the 2014 Hy-Vee Kids Triathlon Championship and any athlete that participates in three youth triathlon events produced by Premier Event Management will qualify for the 2014 Hy-Vee Kids Triathlon Championship. If your athlete participates in three PEM youth triathlon events (listed above) please email firstname.lastname@example.com with their name and the races they participated in.
The top three athletes within each age category (for example, 6 year-old females, 6 year-old males, etc.) will receive a placement trophy. We encourage all athletes, families, and spectators to remain on site to view and participate in the awards ceremony, which will take place approximately a half-hour upon the conclusion of the entire race. Athletes must be present at the awards ceremony to receive their trophy and we will not mail medals to athletes that are not present. All athletes that cross the finish line will receive a commemorative medal.
The Hy-Vee Kids Triathlon environment is a safe and fun place for kids to participate in the great sport of triathlon. In order to ensure that all athletes walk away with the best experience, we need to uphold a positive and supportive atmosphere at all times. Parents are asked to be supportive of all the children that are out there trying their best to achieve their goals. Bad conduct from a parent can not only result in a disqualification of their own child, but also a ban from all Hy-Vee races. Bad conduct constitutes the following (but is not limited to):
Negative comments to your own child or another child
Yelling at volunteers, race officials, other parents or participants
Interference with participants or race officials, etc.
If you have a dispute, it is mandatory to notify a race official within 30 minutes of the completion of the race, which will then be addressed by the Race Director. We will not address any disputes after this time. Please do not discuss issues with volunteers or anyone other than event staff. The staff is committed to resolve your issue swiftly, and to discuss your concern in a calm and constructive manner. Please also keep in mind your audience as you are addressing your dispute. We will not tolerate foul language, extreme outbursts, or aggressive attitudes in front of our young athletes.
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Attached is the stove wall of my galley kitchen. To the left of the fridge is the door to the garage (we don't bring in groceries from there, just go to the laundry and outside freezer.) The right side of the kitchen will be a wall of pantry cabs and the opposite wall to this picture is going to be mostly a half wall with sink opening to casual dining and living room. MY QUESTIONS: 2)In pink I have indicated where I think we will tile (BS still tbd but either glass subway or crackled ceramic 1x6s type) Does that placement of the BS seem right--would you go higher or lower around the window? Thanks everyone!! NOTES: Answered this one
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Because we can collect, measure, and analyze so much data on the Web, you'd think e-tailing would be a marketer's dream. Too often, it's a nightmare. We're overwhelmed with too much data -- data that can be hard to distinguish from useful information. Here's how to figure out all those numbers. It's easier than you think. Really.
My partner (and brother) Jeffrey shared an insight last week while interviewing a prospective client. A senior vice president of marketing and sales, she is overwhelmed with all the data her staff produces. She's also a reader of this column, so she asked me why I never explained it here. Mea culpa! I'll share with you what Jeffrey shared with her.
Many of you know of our fondness for going back to basics, so I'll keep this simple and organize it by objectives, strategy, and tactics.
Getting a handle on your data and distilling lots of data into meaningful and manageable information -- it's really that simple! Promise.
Here's the information he gave to her:
I'm not oversimplifying. I can hear you saying, "What about this report or that metric?" We'll happily take the credit, but it wasn't Future Now that developed the science of management reporting. For a management reporting system to be meaningful, everything must flow into the financial statements. If you can think of a metric that doesn't seem to be a subset of one of these management reports, email me. Even if I can't show you how it is a subset, I probably can show you why it's not worth measuring.
First, let's define the concepts from the management reports:
Why are these are the key metrics you need to manage your business?
Gross and net sales and CGS. If you buy low, say $10 per unit, and sell high, say $15 per unit, $5 is the difference. Voila! Your gross profit. No gross profit, no business. I said it was simple -- and it doesn't get any simpler than that.
SPV. The idea is to increase your SPV (sell high). Factors affecting this include the quality of your traffic and merchandizing. You can improve your SPV by increasing your CCR, average order size, or both.
CPV. Lower your CPV (buy low). Factors affecting this are the effectiveness of your online presence and merchandizing. You can also improve your CPV by increasing your CCR, decreasing your marketing expenses, or both.
CCR. This is the heart of the matter. Put in place a system for increasing your CCR as an ongoing exercise. This exercise, more than anything else, will help you buy low and sell high. Nothing you can do will affect your profit and loss statement as dramatically or increase your return on investment (ROI) as much as improving your CCR.
E-commerce is a numbers game. The trick is to focus on the right numbers so that you can make accurate decisions about how to improve your site and, ultimately, your CCR. We offer a free download on our Web site: an Excel spreadsheet that instantly calculates the key metrics you need to track as you work to increase your conversion rate. My experience has been that few companies are collecting the right data or, like the executive mentioned above, are so overwhelmed with data that they don't know what to do with it. It's up to you: Will you drown in data that's voluminous but useless, or will you reap the benefits of meaningful information?
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It's been a while since I've posted, but something just happened that was so thrilling that I just wanted to share.
I haven't had much going on in the garden for a while since the trees around us have grown so much that most of my BF plants can't survive or flourish with the dense shade (used to be very sunny, but no more). However, my Passionvine is hanging in there, not flowering anymore but very leafy. A few Gulf Frits still come by occasionally and lay a couple of eggs. That was the case in mid-August, right before we had 4 rounds of aerial spraying for mosquitoes. The morning of the day that we were scheduled for our first round of spraying, I scoured the vines for caterpillars. I hadn't had many at all this season or last, but I still felt the need to check. Good thing! There were 2 newly hatched babies. They went into "protective custody" straightaway and completed their growth and metamorphosis. On Sunday, September 23, both of them emerged and flew off to enjoy their lives as adult butterflies. One was perfect, but the other had some imperfections such as pale coloring on the wingtips and a shortened abdomen. But both seemed to be quite vigorous when I got home from church and saw them fluttering about in the habitat. So, perfect and imperfect, they both went off to make their way. Still, I worried for the imperfect one, a male. Would he be all right or would he simply die off? Today, as I was tidying up the yard, I spotted a Gulf Frit enjoying some nectar on a scraggly, spindly bit of Milkweed. I went over for a closer look, and there he was-- my "pale guy", looking just great with intact wings! I thought at first it was simply one that had "been around" and that's why the color had maybe rubbed off. But no, there was the shortened abdomen! I watched as he enjoyed his nectar. Then he flew up, circled around me a couple of times as if to say hello, then back to his nectar he went. Eventually, he flew off to another garden (the butterfly tavern?) and moved on. How good that felt, to know that he was just fine despite his "flaws". I don't know if he could mate, but I'll be happy knowing that even if he couldn't, he's living life as a seemingly happy bachelor. Hey, it works for my brother... so why not? :) And it's pleasing to know that I was able to protect at least 2 vulnerable critters from an aerial assault with what surely would have been a lethal toxin to them. You know? I haven't seen but 3 other caterpillars on that vine since the spraying... hmmm. ~Megan |
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- Posted by imabirdnut 7b (My Page) on Fri, Oct 5, 12 at 14:03
Great story...thanks for sharing!!! & protecting the cats in your yard! I am just now seeing a few more adult GFs flying around & have another generation of cats going gangbusters on my blue passionvine! I have both a lot of sun & tons of trees on my property! If I were you I'd plant some pipevines in the shade! I didn't have Pipevine swallowtails until I planted Aristolochia fimbriata in my shady areas & this year I've had 3 generations so far already! I am going to plant perennial forget-me-nots in my shady beds as well that are a host plant for American Ladies. I have other host plants in part shade that sometimes aren't found by butterflies because of the other plants around them. Parsley seems to do OK in mostly shade here especially in the fall & early spring for the BSTs! Hope you see more BFs before the winter comes! October & November are 2 of the best BF months for me here in North Texas! Take care, Lila |
- Posted by denali_2007 (My Page) on Sat, Oct 6, 12 at 7:35
What a lovely story. I released 2 monarchs last week. The next day I saw a monarch sitting on my deck and was sure it was one I he'd let go. |
What a nice story, it is fun ot hear of success! |
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Title: Fayette County Rural School Records, 1909-1980
Predominant Dates:1909-1980
Extent: 14.5 Linear Feet. More info below.
Date Acquired: 07/12/2007
Subjects: Consolidation of Schools., Education--Iowa--Fayette County., Education--Iowa--History., Fayette County (Iowa)--History., Personnel records in education., Rural schools--Iowa--History--20th century., Rural schools--Iowa., School Reports., Schools--Centralization--Iowa--Fayette--Finance., Schools--Centralization--Iowa--Fayette--Planning., Schools--Centralization--Iowa., Student Records--Iowa.
Languages: English
This collection contains documents from the rural school system of Fayette County, Iowa dating from 1927-1980. The records cover a majority of the rural schools' histories, but they are not comprehensive: some records were lost before their transfer to the Center for the History of Rural Iowa Education and Culture.
The collection material is arranged into three series: "County Board of Education, 1927-1966", "Office of the Superintendent, 1909-1980", and "District and School, 1930-1958".
Series 1. "County Board of Education, 1927-1966" contains records created and/or utilized by the County Board of Education. This series consists of County Board of Education Meeting Minutes and Reorganization and Consolidation Records.
Series 2. "Office of the Superintendent, 1909-1980" is comprised of records created and/or utilized by the Office of the Superintendent. This series contains Superintendents' Cash Book, Superintendents' Library Fund Account Record, Teachers' Record Cards, and High School Admission Certificates.
Series 3. "District and School, 1930-1958" is composed of records created and/or utilized by individual districts and schools. This series consists of Teachers' Reports to the Superintendent.
Consolidation of Schools.
Education--Iowa--Fayette County.
Fayette County (Iowa)--History.
Personnel records in education.
Rural schools--Iowa--History--20th century.
Rural schools--Iowa.
School Reports.
Student Records--Iowa.
Repository: UNI Museum Collections
Alternate Extent Statement: 37 boxes, 3 volumes
Access Restrictions: Some materials are restricted and are not available for public research.
Acquisition Source: Keystone Area Education Agency (AEA #1)
Acquisition Method: Donation
Related Materials:
See RSC/RSR/019 Chickasaw County Volumes 3 and 4
The Clermont Historical Society located in Fayette County houses a number of rural school records that span the county's history. They can be contacted at (563) 423-5561.
Preferred Citation: [Collection Name: Box#/Folder#], Center for the History of Rural Iowa Education and Culture, University of Northern Iowa


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Wildcat Press joins Planned Parenthood and 16 other principal plaintiffs in the ACLU lawsuit that challenges the constitutionality of the Telecommunications Bill. At issue are the bill's clauses regulating "indecency," free speech and diversity. The Telecommunications Bill is dangerously vague in its definition of "indecent" and "patently offensive."
The bill is being signed into law by President Clinton Feb. 8.
As a published author of 40 years' standing, I am opposed to the free-speech restrictions in this bill. Wildcat Press is my own personal publishing imprint.
I believe that the Congressional supporters of this "indecency" legislation, and the special-interest groups who have lobbied them, have a hidden agenda to advance the cause of total censorship in the United States.
I have several compelling reasons to challenge the bill.
Foremost is Wildcat's own Web page, where we promote and market our books. Excerpts from my best-selling novels "The Front Runner" and "Harlan's Race" are posted for anyone wanting to read them -- including persons under 18. If anyone who doesn't approve of my books files a complaint with the Justice Dept. that I am making "indecent" material available to minors online, then I and my company and my server are all liable under the new law. Paradoxically, any minor in the U.S. can buy my books in any bookstore.
I am also editor and consultant for YouthArts, a popular online youth zine. YouthArts is a creative and opinion forum for gay and lesbian youth, publishing their poetry, short fiction, fine art, essays, etc. Some of our publishees are under 18. These young people might be prosecuted by the Justice Department for their honest, heartfelt, sometimes frank but always artistically compelling statements.
Wildcat also uses email to do business online, to communicate with young YouthArts authors, and to distribute my syndicated column. All these aspects of our online communications create the threat that myself, my business partner, and my company might be held criminally liable under this new law.
We at Wildcat have decided to bare our claws and fight this deadly legislation because it also opens the doorway to imminent censorship of books, films, television, radio, etc. Contrary to claims made by the supporters of the Telco Bill, this new law is not really about "protecting children from pornography." Minors are already protected by existing laws.
Parents concerned about what their children are downloading can already buy software that will block any online sites they choose.
In the past, with human rights issues, I have stood up to be counted. In 1972 I helped win Susan Smith vs. Readers Digest, a landmark women's rights lawsuit. Today I am a member of the Authors Guild committee on free expression. Recently, I was instrumental in helping defeat a censorship bill in my home state, Montana.
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