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PRESCOTT, Ariz. — Hundreds of firefighters battling a blaze outside the mountain town of Yarnell came off the line Wednesday to salute a procession of fire vehicles that had been left by 19 elite "hotshot" crew members killed in the line of duty.
The firefighters and law enforcement gathered along a highway to honor the Prescott-based unit deployed last weekend. One of the vehicles held backpacks, water jugs and coolers. Another was emblazoned with the group's motto, in Latin: "To be, rather than to seem."
Fire crews across the U.S. planned to pause throughout the day to remember the Granite Mountain Hotshots and recognize the dangers firefighters face, said Jim Whittington, spokesman for Southwest Incident Command Team.
"One of the things that defines the entire wildland firefighting community is we don't forget," Whittington said, adding that crews pay tribute every year to those who have died in the nation's worst firefighting disasters.
"And we will remember this one," he said, his voice shaking. "It's tough."
In the biggest loss of U.S. firefighters since 9/11, violent wind gusts Sunday turned what was thought to be a manageable, lightning-ignited forest fire in the town of Yarnell into a death trap that left no escape for the team of hotshots, most of them in the prime of their lives.
The last investigators of the nine-member team charged with finding out what went wrong arrived Wednesday and were being briefed. The investigation will include examining radio logs, the fire site and weather reports.
They'll also surely talk to the sole survivor of the blaze, identified as Brendan Mcdonough, 21, the lookout who warned his fellow firefighters and friends that the wildfire was switching directions and heading straight for them.
Nearly 600 firefighters are fighting the blaze, which has burned about 13 square miles and destroyed an estimated 130 homes in Yarnell, a town of about 700 people. Hundreds were evacuated and crews erected perimeters around the homes.
Fire spokeswoman Paige Rockett said the forecast called for lighter wind Wednesday but noted that drought conditions still make it a dangerous situation. The hope is to allow residents back into their homes this weekend and contain the fire by July 12. The fire was 45 percent contained Wednesday.

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A "Bro" is someone who acts like a complete asshole to try to look cool. a "bro" can also be a person who wears nothing but skate clothing (volcom)but doesnt actually skate, or a person whos hair flips up and out from the ends of a hat or beanie
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What a maori calls another maori. New Zealand maori only (If your not a NZ maori and say it you will sound stupid)
Hey bro, can I borrow $5 bro?
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usually a young white male between the ages of 16 and 25. wears polo shirts, t-shirts with sayings on them, dressy button-down shirts, jeans, sandals, and unisex sunglasses. usually pertains to a college guy that drinks a lot. music of choice: Dave Matthews Band and Jack Johnson. bros get a lot of girls because they know how to talk to them, and they dress well, which is what girls want in a man.
Me and my bros are gettin' sauced at the Dave show this Saturday. Are you and your broskis coming?
af Steve McBro 23. marts 2008
Two people who are very special to each other
af sammlost108 29. november 2009
Bro is mainly used today by young white guys that think they are cool. I'm guessing it is said to each other because they cant say n***a like us black people.
Black male to black male: Whats up my n***a?
White male to white male: whats up bro.
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A Term once used by people to realte to there bloodly brother.This term is now frequently used by "Barsgahyes" to refer to eachother. This is a term that has been as you would say "killed" by the upcoming race of "Barseegs". The Word "bro" has lost its meaning, now it means frankly "ANYONE". You can say bro to whoever the fuck you want, and as long as they are "barsgahye" dey will understand where you are coming from.
Ay bro, lav es bro? iight bro see you at MP tonight bro.
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Willard Decker was a 23rd century Starfleet officer who, in 2270, was assigned as captain of the USS Enterprise subsequent to James T. Kirk's promotion to admiral.
Early career
At some point in his Starfleet career, Decker held a posting on the planet Delta IV, where he entered into a romantic relationship with the Deltan Ilia. Decker ultimately chose to end the relationship, however, subsequently leaving Delta IV without saying goodbye to Ilia.
The Enterprise
Decker was recommended by James T. Kirk to command the refitted USS Enterprise following the completion of Kirk's legendary five-year mission and subsequent promotion to rear admiral in 2270. Despite his recommendation, Kirk conveyed his feelings of envy towards Decker, telling the younger officer his hopes of commanding a starship again in the future. The now-Captain Decker would go on to oversee the extensive refit of the Enterprise throughout its entire eighteen months.
In the 2270s, when it became known that an extremely powerful force was en route to Earth, Kirk seized upon the opportunity to convince Admiral Nogura to grant him command of the Enterprise in order to intercept the threat. Kirk temporarily downgraded Decker's position to executive officer and his rank from captain to commander, something Decker protested. Decker bluntly expressed his belief that Kirk was only using the emergency to retake command of the Enterprise, and that his inexperience with the newly upgraded vessel could jeopardize the mission. Regardless, Kirk remained adamant that his own experience in dealing with unknown threats was pivotal to their mission, and maintained command. Later, after the unexpected death of Commander Sonak in a transporter accident, Decker was also forced to double as science officer. This assignment proved only temporary, however, when Spock arrived to offer his services.
Prior to the Enterprise's launch, Decker received the surprising but pleasant news that his former love, Ilia, now a lieutenant, had arrived aboard the Enterprise to serve as navigator. When they were alone, Decker apologized to Ilia for leaving her, but Ilia made it clear that she was still harboring negative feelings regarding the unresolved manner in which their relationship ended. They had little time to rekindle their relationship, however, as Ilia was taken from the bridge by a probe from the enemy vessel, reduced to a data stream, and replaced by a probe that duplicated the Deltan officer's form.
When it was found that the probe not only copied Ilia's appearance but her memories as well, Decker was given the assignment of reviving Ilia's memories, in an attempt to make contact with her and learn more about the entity approaching Earth, whom the crew had learned called itself "V'ger." His efforts proved to be a partial success, as, for a moment, Ilia's personality was able to surface and explain to Decker that V'Ger was seeking an unknown "creator" on Earth.
Upon arriving at Earth, V'Ger threatened to destroy the planet unless it was allowed to meet with the creator. Decker was among the landing party which also included Kirk, Spock, and Doctor McCoy, which discovered that V'Ger was actually an old Earth space probe known as Voyager 6 and was seeking to evolve by joining with its creator, namely, a human. Having lost the captain's seat and no longer having Ilia, Decker volunteered to physically join with V'Ger. Decker and the Ilia probe disappeared into a blinding source of light, evolving into a new lifeform, leaving for parts unknown.
Upon returning to the Enterprise, Kirk issued orders that both Decker and Ilia be officially listed as "missing." (Star Trek: The Motion Picture)
Background information
Commander Willard Decker was to have featured as the Enterprise's first officer in Star Trek: Phase II. Yet, the story of Willard Decker and Lt. Ilia were "borrowed" for the characters of William T. Riker and Deanna Troi when Star Trek: The Next Generation went into production. Riker duplicated many of Decker's character traits, as well, at least in the first season.
It was clearly established in the novelization of the film that Will Decker was the son of Commodore Matt Decker. However, there is no on-screen evidence indicating any familial relationship between them. Production information on this topic is sparse, at best. The reference guide Star Trek Phase II: The Lost Series does state that Will Decker descends from numerous other Starfleet officers, some of whom are of flag rank. It is possible that Commodore Matt Decker could have been one such flag officer; indeed, a footnote in The Making of Star Trek: The Motion Picture identifies Will Decker's father as "Commodore Matt Decker of the Star Trek television episode 'The Doomsday Machine'." Further support seems to exist on StarTrek.com. The official Star Trek website clearly states that Captain Decker is the son of Commodore Matt Decker. [1]
Will Decker was played by actor Stephen Collins. He felt that an important part of why he was cast in the role was that, unlike many or all of the other candidates for the part, he did not revere Star Trek. "I think it really helped me get the part," he said, "because I walked into the meeting and, you know, it was just a part to me. I mean, I was much more interested in meeting [director] Robert Wise than I was at the thought of doing Star Trek." Collins auditioned for Wise and, by the time he returned home, not only had Wise decided that Collins was the best applicant for the role but an offer had also been struck up for him to portray the character. (A Bold New Enterprise - The Making of Star Trek: The Motion Picture, Star Trek: The Motion Picture (The Director's Edition) DVD special features)
While playing Will Decker, Stephen Collins often felt as if he was somewhat intruding on the bubble-like atmosphere of the main cast, virtually all of whom had been in Star Trek: The Original Series (with the exception of Persis Khambatta as Ilia). "Some of that really helped in terms of the part I played," Collins mused, "because I was supposed to be this outsider who they had to have along on the trip." (A Bold New Enterprise - The Making of Star Trek: The Motion Picture, Star Trek: The Motion Picture (The Director's Edition) DVD special features)
The super-powered Will Decker was rumored to appear in the Star Trek: Voyager episode "The 37's", prior to that episode's first airing. (Star Trek Monthly issue 10)
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(a) Applications To Use Vessels.— The Governor of a State sponsoring a State maritime academy (or the Governor of the State designated to conduct the affairs of a regional maritime academy) may apply in writing to the Secretary of Transportation to obtain the use of a training vessel for the academy. A vessel provided under this section remains the property of the United States Government.
(b) General Authority.— Subject to subsection (c), the Secretary may provide to a State maritime academy, for use as a training vessel, a suitable vessel under the control of the Secretary or made available to the Secretary under subsection (e). If a suitable vessel is not available, the Secretary may build and provide a suitable vessel.
(c) Approval Requirements.— The Secretary may provide a vessel under this section only if—
(d) Preparation and Maintenance.— A vessel provided under this section shall be—
(1) repaired, reconditioned, and equipped (with all apparel, charts, books, and instruments of navigation) as necessary for use as a training vessel; and
(e) Agency Vessels.— An agency may provide to the Secretary, for use by a State maritime academy, a vessel (including equipment) that—
(f) Fuel Costs.—
(1) In general.— Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary shall pay to each State maritime academy the costs of fuel used by a vessel provided under this section while used for training.
(g) Removing Vessels From Service and Vessel Sharing.— The Secretary may not—
(1) take a vessel, currently in use as a training vessel under this section, out of service to implement an alternative program (including vessel sharing) unless the vessel is incapable of being maintained in good repair as required by subsection (d); or
Source(Pub. L. 109–304, § 8(b),Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1577; Pub. L. 109–163, div. C, title XXXV, § 3502(b),Jan. 6, 2006, 119 Stat. 3548; Pub. L. 110–181, div. C, title XXXV, § 3523(a)(2), (b),Jan. 28, 2008, 122 Stat. 599, 600.)
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|Source (U.S. Code)
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|46 App.:1295c(c)(1) (A)(ii), (v).
|June 29, 1936, ch. 858, title XIII, § 1304(c)(1), (2), as added Pub. L. 96–453, § 2, Oct. 15, 1980, 94 Stat. 2003.
|46 App.:1295c(c)(1) (A) (1st sentence words before "meeting the requirements").
|46 App.:1295c(c)(1) (A)(ii).
|46 App.:1295c(c)(1) (A) (1st sentence words beginning with "meeting the requirements").
|46 App.:1295c(c)(1) (A)(iii).
|46 App.:1295c(c)(1) (A)(i).
|46 App.:1295c(c)(1) (A)(iv).
|46 App.:1295c(c)(1) (B).
|46 App.:1295c(c)(2).
|46 App.:1295c note.
|Pub. L. 101–115, § 4, Oct. 13, 1989, 103 Stat. 692; Pub. L. 101–595, title VII, § 705, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 2994.
In subsection (a), the reference to territories is omitted as unnecessary because of the definition of "State" in chapter 1 of the revised title.
In subsection (e), before paragraph (1), the word "agency" is substituted for "department or agency of the United States" because of the definition of "agency" in chapter 1 of the revised title.
In subsection (g), the 1st–3d sentences of section 4 ofPublic Law 101–115 are omitted as obsolete.
2008—Pub. L. 110–181, § 3523(b), repealed Pub. L. 109–163, § 3502(b). See 2006 Amendment note below.
Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 110–181, § 3523(a)(2), incorporated the substance of the amendment by Pub. L. 109–163, § 3502(b), by amending heading and text of subsec. (f) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: "The Secretary may pay to a State maritime academy the costs of fuel used by a vessel provided under this section while used for training." See 2006 Amendment note below and section 18(a) ofPub. L. 109–304, set out as a Legislative Purpose and Construction note preceding section 101 of this title.
2006—Pub. L. 109–163, § 3502(b), which directed the amendment of section 1295c(c)(2) of the former Appendix to this title from which subsec. (f) of this section was derived, was repealed by Pub. L. 110–181, § 3523(b). See 2008 Amendment note for subsec. (f) and Historical and Revision notes above.
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SCC Summer Athletic Camps are designed for campers starting the 4th grade in 2013-14 up to high school seniors for next year. All camps are for boys and girls unless noted otherwise.
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In Anthony Trollope's early novel - the first in his six-part Chronicles of Barchester series - Barchester is a fictional cathedral town in mid-19th-century England. While most of Barchester's inhabitants are happy at the novel's start, the town is caught between its feudal past and its more socially and politically fragile future.
Under the sway of Margaret Hilton's high British dialect, the listener is introduced to the traditionalists Septimus Harding and his son-in-law, Archdeacon Grantly, and to John Bold, a reformer who works on behalf of the poor. In the ensuing stand-off, a host of philosophically loaded characters are brought under the satiric and conservative vision of one of England's foremost chroniclers of change.
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I joined the ranks at Channel 10 in April 2010 as a reporter. Admittedly, before I moved here, two thoughts came to mind: SEC football and Bart Simpson going to the "Wod Fir." I learned a few things about Knoxville since then, like the Sunsphere does not, I repeat NOT, contain a surplus of wigs.
Before joining WBIR-TV, I reported and anchored the news in my hometown of Bridgeport, WV at WDTV, the local CBS affiliate. I also spent part of my career as a bureau reporter for KDKA-TV in Pittsburgh, another CBS affiliate.
I'm a proud graduate of West Virginia University's P.I. Reed School of Journalism, where I attended for undergrad and graduate school. I majored in broadcast news and English literature, and later master's work in journalism. (Insert obligatory LET'S GO MOUNTAINEERS!)
While I call the Mountain State home turf, I was a bona fide Army brat for the first 16 years of my life. That means living in boxes and moving to as many towns as I have fingers. Now Knoxville is proudly my new home, and I hope to stick around here for a while!
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Gibberish is a European language spoken on the windswept steppes of the British-controlled Iberian region of Gibraltar. Linguists classify Gibberish as a Romance language, because the only time it is heard is in public houses, being used to pick up women. To the untrained ear, Gibberish may sound like a combination of French, Spanish and Howler monkey. In reality, Gibberish has more in common with Portuguese, Italian, Romanian and Spider monkey. Gibberian people will tell you that theirs is a rich and varied history and that their language reflects this history. They are full of shit.
The Gibberians and Gibraltar have a long maritime history, owing to Gibraltar's strategic position linking the Mediterranean Sea to the Gulf of Mexico. Early on, the Romulans saw its value and wrested it from the control of the Carthaginians during the Puny Wars. Carthage knew that whoever controlled Gibraltar and its famous Roc could lord it over the entire Western Mediterranean. Carthage established colonies in Gibraltar and fed her armies on the eggs of the Roc of Gibraltar, an enormous bird who could pick up an elephant in its talons (See the famous Supreme Court case Godzilla v. Rodan).
Hannibal Elector, the famous Carthaginian general, put the Roc's abilities to good use in air-lifting the elephants he used to invade Rome. When Carthage was defeated, Rome gained control of Gibraltar and the Roc. Rome dominated the Straights of Gibraltar (as well as its nearby Gays) for centuries, using it as the Western outpost of Pax Romana (the first family-oriented TV network). Unfortunately, after St. Peter and his Basilica conquered Rome, Gibraltar fell into the hands of Pirates. The only positive thing about the pirates' tenure was the erection of an enormous pirate statue, on whose shoulder the Roc of Gibraltar could perch.
Gibraltar passed from the hands of Pirates when a band of roving Ninjas fought and slew every Pirate up in that mutha. They then (literally) defaced the Pirate statue and used the Roc to pick up women, instead of elephants. (There is some question as to whether the Ninjas used the Roc to carry Hippos to the region.)
The Ninjas grew tired of paying property taxes and finding enough newspapers to line the Roc's cage and so sold Gibraltar and the Roc to a group of Mookish traders. The Mooks introduced Momandadism to Gibraltar and funky buildings with domes shaped like Dairy Queen soft-serve. The Mooks grew rich on the trade routes that had previously been preyed upon by pirates. Things progressed smoothly for the Mooks until the reign of the Spanish King LearJet and his consort Queen Amygdala.
Spain sent its great hero Ponce de Leon ("Putz of the Lion") to conquer Gibraltar and unite all of Spain under one flag. Spain controlled Gibraltar for a century, influencing language, art, and cuisine. Eventually, the English fleet (in the neighbourhood fighting Napoleon AGAIN) under Lord Nelson Mandela captured Gibraltar, as penalty for Spain picking the wrong side, and it has been in British hands since 1983. The Roc still enjoys its perch, on the newly refurbished statue, now carved to resemble Queen Elizabeth Jr.
Gibberish Language
Owing to these varied influences, Gibberish contains elements of Carthaginian, Romulan, Piratese (yar!), Ninja (aiiiiiiya!), Spanish and English languages. Here are some examples of Gibberish, note that Gibberish has become the official language of instruction manuals.
- "typical of China's glorious history and cultural"
- "All your base are belong to us!"
- "Caution: Contents hot after heating"
- "Warning: Not to be used for edible purposes!"
- "Suggestion of Drink: Please to add Ice"
Gibraltar gained worldwide fame and renown when on September 10, 1112 AD, Mookish mathematicians in Gibraltar invented Algebra. Named for their sunny homeland, the mathematicians decided that their new invention would be the perfect device to confuse and torture Junior High and High School children. Algebra was discovered when Mumar al Abacus al Gibraltar was trying to figure out: If Camel A leaves Mecca at 8:00 AM, travelling at 8mph heading north and Camel B leaves Medina at 9:30 AM travelling at 10mph heading south, when will the two camels intersect? Mumar puzzled long over this question, so long that his wives became exes. Inspired by this marital betrayal, Mumar had the women stoned, but honoured them as variables in equations X and Y. When the Spanish took over Gibraltar, it was just in time for the Spanish Inquisition (which no one expected). Realizing that Mumar's invention was the perfect mental torture, the Spaniards adopted it and used it throughout their vast empire.
Famous Gibberians
- Jim Carrey
- Drew Carey
- Carrie Fisher
- Harry Caray
- Carrie
- The Rock
- While George W. Bush is not Gibberian, he does speak Gibberish fluently
- Foreign People
See also
- Ponce de Leon
- Malta
- Chopsticks


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I like this map a lot. Are you building it for a game or story? I really like the big rock outcrops. Welcome to the cartographers guild!
Hi people,
Happy I stumbled upon this site, it looks downright amazing.
As you might expect, I have an interest in cartography and am keen to get amongst the goings on in here.
My latest work may be viewed here Ougeoma Map on Behance
I like this map a lot. Are you building it for a game or story? I really like the big rock outcrops. Welcome to the cartographers guild!
Thanks a lot Meshon. It's for an ipad game hopefully. I like the rocks too... the idea for those came to me while I was sitting on the beach at Wategoes (Byron Bay, Australia) and admiring the large round stones that are embedded in the sand (eg. http://www.totaltravel.com/images/ph...646/479939.jpg )
Welcome to the Guild Swixel! That's a very nice map. I must say tough that I'm not sure what to make of the rocks; they seem very odd given the scale of the map. Is there some explanation as to why there are free standing boulders that are as large as entire mountain ranges? If not, to be honest, I think the map would be more consistent if these boulders were replaced by mountain ranges.
I agree totally.
Hi Arsheesh, thanks for the feedback. Yeah they are a little too large perhaps. They are monoliths and are actually inspired by the granite belt around Girraween and also The Olgas =)
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Birth Control
Is this topic for you?
Sometimes a woman may not use birth control, or her method may fail. If this happens to you, you may still be able to prevent pregnancy if you act quickly. For more information, see the topic Emergency Contraception.
What is birth control?
Birth control is any method used to prevent pregnancy. Another word for birth control is contraception (say "kon-truh-SEP-shun").
If you have sex without birth control, there is a chance that you could get pregnant. This is true even if you have not started having periods yet or you are getting close to menopause.
The only sure way to prevent pregnancy is to not have sex. But finding a good method of birth control you can use every time can help you avoid an unplanned pregnancy.
What are the types of birth control?
There are many different kinds of birth control. Each has pros and cons. Learning about all the methods will help you find one that is right for you.
- Hormonal methods include birth control pills, shots, the skin patch, the implant, and the vaginal ring. There is also a hormonal IUD that releases a small amount of hormone. Birth control that uses hormones is very good at preventing pregnancy.
- Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are inserted into your uterus. IUDs work very well and are very safe. There are two main types of IUDs: copper IUDs and hormonal IUDs.
- Barrier methods include condoms, diaphragms, and sponges. In general, these do not prevent pregnancy as well as IUDs or hormonal methods do. Barrier methods must be used every time you have sex.
- Natural family planning (also called fertility awareness) can work if you and your partner are very careful. You will need to keep good records so you know when you are fertile. And during times when you are fertile, you will need to skip sex or use a barrier method.
- Permanent birth control (sterilization) gives you lasting protection against pregnancy. A man can have a vasectomy, or a woman can have her tubes tied (tubal ligation). But this is only a good choice if you are sure that you don't want any (or any more) children.
- Emergency contraception is a backup method to prevent pregnancy if you forget to use birth control or a condom breaks.
For hormonal or barrier methods to work best, you have to use them exactly the way your doctor or the package instructions say. Even then, accidents can happen. So it is a good idea to keep emergency birth control on hand as backup protection.
How do you choose the best method?
The best method of birth control is one that protects you every time you have sex. And with many types of birth control, that depends on how well you use it. To find a method that will work for you every time, some things to think about include:
- How well it works. Think about how important it is to you to avoid pregnancy. Then look at how well each method works. For example, if you plan to have a child soon anyway, you may not need a very reliable method. If you don't want children but feel it is wrong to end a pregnancy, choose a type of birth control that works very well.
- How much effort it takes. For example, birth control pills may not be a good choice if you often forget to take medicine. If you are not sure you will stop and use a barrier method each time you have sex, pick another method.
- When you want to have children. For example, if you want to have children in the next year or two, birth control shots may not be a good choice. They can make it hard to get pregnant for several months after you stop them. If you never want to have children, natural family planning is not a good choice because it often fails.
- How much the method costs. For example, condoms are cheap or free in some clinics. Some insurance companies cover the cost of prescription birth control. But cost can sometimes be misleading. An IUD costs a lot up front. But it works for years, making it low-cost over time.
- Whether it protects you from infection. Latex condoms can help protect you from sexually transmitted infections (STIs), such as HIV. But they are not the best way to prevent pregnancy. To avoid both STIs and pregnancy, use condoms along with another type of birth control.
- If you've had a problem with one kind of birth control. Finding the best method of birth control may involve trying something different. Also, you may need to change a method that once worked well for you.
If you are using a method now that you are not happy with, talk to your doctor about other choices.
What health issues might limit your choices?
Some birth control methods may not be safe for you, depending on your health. To make sure a method is right for you, your doctor will need to know if you:
- Smoke.
- Are or could be pregnant.
- Are breast-feeding.
- Have any serious health problems, such as heart disease, high blood pressure, migraine headaches, or diabetes.
- Have had blood clots in the legs (deep vein thrombosis) or lungs (pulmonary embolism), or have a close family member who had blood clots in the legs or lungs.
- Have ever had breast cancer.
- Have a sexually transmitted infection.
How can you get birth control?
You can buy:
- Condoms, sponges, and spermicides without a prescription at drugstores.
- Emergency contraception without a prescription at most drugstores.
You need to see a doctor or other health professional to:
- Get a prescription for birth control pills and other methods that use hormones.
- Have an IUD inserted.
- Be fitted for a diaphragm or cervical cap.
Frequently Asked Questions
Learning about birth control:
For teens only:
Using birth control:
What should I know about:
Advantages and disadvantages:
How-to questions:
Ongoing concerns:
Teens and Birth Control
Whether you are male or female, your life can suddenly be changed forever by pregnancy or a sexually transmitted infection (STI). Think for a moment what this would be like for you.
The most dependable way to prevent pregnancy and STI infection is not to have sexual intercourse. This is called abstinence.
If you do not choose abstinence and are sexually active, always be prepared. To protect yourself and your future, think ahead about birth control methods and STI protection. Never have sex without protection. Using condoms will reduce your risk of getting an STI.
Even a single act of sexual intercourse can lead to pregnancy or an STI infection.
Take charge of your health and your future
Even if you plan not to have sex until you're older, take a little time to learn and decide about:
- Which birth control methods are available.
- Which birth control methods you know you would be able to count on every time you'd need one.
- How to use a condom to avoid getting or spreading a sexually transmitted infection, including HIV. (Some STIs can be spread through oral sex as well as through intercourse.) If you are sexually active, male or female, always have a condom with you. Don't ever depend on someone else to have a condom when you need it.
- How to use a combination of methods for the best protection against pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections.
It may not be easy to talk about sexual activity and birth control, but it is important that you know how to practice safer sex. Hopefully, you have a parent, school or church counselor, or health professional that you feel comfortable talking to. Organizations such as Planned Parenthood are private, confidential resources for learning how to be both sexual and responsible. See the Planned Parenthood website for teens at www.teenwire.com, or check your telephone listings for the Planned Parenthood office near you.
The best birth control methods for you are those that are easy for you to use (or are already in effect) each time you have intercourse. Follow up regularly with a health professional to make sure that your birth control method is working effectively for you. And if you have any side effects that are making it hard for you to use the method as directed, choose a different method.
If you have a long-term (chronic) illness or a disability, talk to a health professional about which birth control choices are best for you.
For teen boys and girls
Protect yourself and your partner from sexually transmitted infections and pregnancy.
- Consider the benefits of abstinence.
- If you have sex, use a condom.
- If your partner is not comfortable with using a condom, don't have sex.
- To prevent pregnancy, use another method of birth control (such as birth control pills) along with the condom.
For teen girls
Some teenage girls are worried about visiting a health professional for birth control.
- Don't be shy about protecting yourself from sexually transmitted infections by having a condom on hand and asking your partner to use it. Or you can use a female condom.
- If you are concerned about having a pelvic exam or keeping your health information private, talk to your health professional or a family planning clinic counselor.
- If you have not been sexually active before now, a pelvic exam is not necessary.
- If you have been sexually active, it's very important that you are screened for STIs every year. Some STIs can be screened for with a urine test.
- Have emergency contraception on hand or know how to get it if a condom breaks.
Before choosing and using a birth control method, be honest with yourself. If it failed and you started a pregnancy, what would you do? Are you ready to raise a child? Is an abortion an acceptable option for you? Answering these questions can help you know how committed you are to preventing a pregnancy. For most sexually active teens, it is worth it to use the most effective birth control methods possible.
When choosing a birth control method, also consider protecting yourself against sexually transmitted infections. Condoms give the most effective STI protection for both partners, no matter what other birth control method you are using. But as birth control, condoms used alone are not highly dependable.
This is not recommended, especially for teenagers, because it:
Emergency contraception
Emergency contraception can be used if you have had unprotected sex or you think your birth control method may have failed. The pills can prevent a pregnancy when taken up to 5 days after unprotected sex, although they are most effective when used within 72 hours. A copper IUD is sometimes used as emergency contraception and can prevent pregnancy if it is inserted within 5 to 7 days after you have had unprotected sex.
If you have had unprotected sexual intercourse or you think your birth control method may have failed, emergency contraception is a backup to prevent a pregnancy.
It's a good idea to have emergency contraception on hand or a prescription for emergency contraception in case you ever need it. Talk to your health professional or a family planning clinic about this.
If you do use emergency contraception, be sure to follow up with your health professional to find an effective, ongoing method of birth control.
For more information, see the Emergency Contraception website at http://ec.princeton.edu/.
Birth Control Methods
There are many methods of birth control. Learn about the different kinds of birth control to help you choose the best one for you. When making your choice, also consider that only a condom will help protect you from sexually transmitted infections (STIs). To protect yourself and your partner against STIs, use a condom (along with your chosen birth control method) every time you have sex.
Hormonal methods
Hormonal methods are very reliable means of birth control. Hormonal methods use two basic formulas:
- Combination hormonal methods contain both estrogen and progestin (synthetic progesterone). Combination methods include pills ("the Pill"), skin patches, and rings.
- Progestin-only hormonal methods include pills, also called "mini-pills"; shots (such as Depo-Provera); and implants (such as Implanon). If you can't take estrogen, a progestin-only method may be an option for you. There is also a hormonal IUD that releases a type of progestin.
Combination and progestin-only methods are prescribed for women for different reasons. Each type of method has its pros and cons.
- Combination pills may reduce acne, pain during ovulation, and premenstrual symptoms. Both types of pill reduce heavy bleeding and cramping. Unlike the combination pill, the progestin-only pill can be taken by almost all women, including those who are breast-feeding, although it must be taken at the same time each day to be effective. (Combination pills are also taken daily but without as much attention to the time of day.) When you first start taking either type of birth control pill, it is necessary to use a backup birth control method for the first week.
- Patches or vaginal rings are similar to combination pills, but they don't require taking a daily pill. The patch is changed weekly, and the ring is changed monthly (with 1 week off after 3 weeks of use).
- Some birth control pills reduce severe mood and physical symptoms that some women get before they start their monthly periods. These symptoms are called premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). There are birth control pills that are helpful for women who have migraines with their periods. There are also birth control pills for women who want fewer periods or who want to stop having periods.
- The birth control shot does not require taking a daily pill. Instead, you see your health professional once every 3 months for the injection.
- The hormone implant releases hormones that prevent pregnancy for about 3 years. It must be inserted and removed by a trained health professional. The actual implant is about the size of a matchstick and is inserted under the skin on the inside of the upper arm.
Intrauterine device (IUD)
An intrauterine device (IUD) is a small device that is placed in the uterus to prevent pregnancy. There are two main types of IUDs: copper IUDs (such as ParaGard) and hormonal IUDs (such as Mirena or Skyla). When an IUD is in place, it can provide birth control for 3 to 10 years, depending on the type. Unlike IUDs that were used in the 1970s, present-day IUDs are small, safe, and highly effective.
The hormonal IUD typically reduces menstrual flow and cramping over time. On the other hand, the copper IUD can cause longer and heavier periods. But the hormonal IUD can have other side effects, including spotting, mood swings, and breast tenderness. These side effects occur less frequently than with other progestin-only methods.
Barrier methods
Barrier methods (including the diaphragm; cervical cap; cervical shield; male condom; female condom; and spermicidal foam, sponge, gel, suppository, or film) prevent sperm from entering the uterus and reaching the egg. Typically, barrier methods are not highly effective, but they generally have fewer side effects than hormonal methods or IUDs. Spermicides and condoms should be used together or along with another method to increase their effectiveness. Barrier methods can interrupt sex, because they must be used every time you have sex.
Condoms (male or female) should always be used if you are at risk of getting or spreading a sexually transmitted infection, such as genital herpes, chlamydia, or HIV.
Fertility awareness (periodic abstinence or natural family planning)
Fertility awareness requires that a couple chart the time during a woman's menstrual cycle when she is most likely to become pregnant and avoid intercourse or use a barrier method during that time. Fertility awareness is not a good choice if you need a highly effective form of birth control.
Breast-feeding may work as a form of birth control in the first 6 months after giving birth if you follow specific guidelines. For this method to work, you must breast-feed your baby every time. You can't use formula or other supplements. This is called the lactational amenorrhea method (LAM).
Permanent birth control (sterilization)
Sterilization is a surgical procedure done for men or women who decide that they do not want to have any (or more) children. Sterilization is one of the most effective forms of birth control. Sterilization is intended to be permanent, and although you can try to reverse it with another surgery, reversal is not always successful.
- Tubal ligation or implants. Tubal ligation is a surgical procedure where the fallopian tubes, which carry the eggs from the ovaries to the uterus, are tied, cut, or blocked. A new nonsurgical sterilization technique uses a small metal coil, or tubal implant, inserted up into each fallopian tube. Over time, scar tissue grows around each tubal implant, permanently blocking the tubes. Most women are able to return home within a couple of hours after either procedure. You must use another form of birth control for 3 months after receiving tubal implants. At 3 months, you will need to have an X-ray taken to make sure that your tubes are closed.
- Vasectomy. In this minor surgery, the vas deferens, the tubes that carry sperm from the testicles to the seminal fluid (semen), are cut and blocked so that the semen no longer contains sperm. This does not interfere with a man's ability to have an erection or enjoy sex. Men must have a sperm count check after having a vasectomy before relying on this for birth control.
Female sterilization is more complicated, has higher risks of problems after surgery, and is more expensive than male sterilization.
Contraception following pregnancy
Birth control is an important consideration after you have had a child. Your ability to become pregnant again may return within 3 to 6 weeks after childbirth. Think about what type of birth control you will be using, and make a plan during your pregnancy. Most methods of birth control are safe and effective after delivery. But in the first couple of weeks after delivery or if you are breast-feeding, it's best to use a method that doesn't contain estrogen. Talk to your doctor about which type is best for you.
Choosing a Birth Control Method
With so many methods available and so many factors to consider, choosing birth control can be difficult. You may be able to decide on a method by asking yourself the following questions:
Might I want to have a biological child in the future?
One of your first considerations might be to determine whether you want permanent or temporary birth control. In other words, you should consider whether you want to conceive any (or more) children. This is a decision that will affect the rest of your life and can be made only after thinking it through carefully.
If you know that you will not ever want to conceive a pregnancy, tubal ligation or tubal implants for you or a vasectomy for your partner is a reasonable option to consider.
If you are not sure about the future even though you know how you feel now, a temporary method is a better choice. If you are young, have few or no children, are choosing sterilization because your partner wants it, or think it will solve money or relationship problems, you may regret your decision later.
How would an unplanned pregnancy affect my life?
If an unplanned pregnancy would seriously impact your plans for the future, choose a birth control method that is highly effective. Or if you have a stable relationship and income and plan to have children in the future anyway, you may feel comfortable using a less reliable method.
How effective are different types of birth control?
Consider how important it is to you to avoid pregnancy, and then look at how well each birth control method works. Hormonal methods and IUDs work very well. Barrier methods such as condoms, diaphragms, and spermicides are only moderately effective. Fertility awareness is even less effective.
Be honest about how much effort you are willing to put into birth control. To be effective, birth control pills require you to take a pill every day. Barrier methods have to be used before sex. Fertility awareness requires that you watch your temperature and other signs closely. You must also avoid sex on days when you could get pregnant. If you are not willing to put in the effort, choose another method of birth control.
Consider how comfortable you feel about using a particular method of birth control. If you are not comfortable with or might not consistently use a birth control method for any reason, that method is not likely to be reliable for you in the long run.
How can I prevent sexually transmitted infections?
Unless you know that your partner has no other sex partners and is free of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), you are at risk for STI infection. If you are at risk, protect yourself from infection every time you have sex. Use a condom in addition to any other birth control method you choose.
You can choose between a male or female condom to reduce your risk for HIV (the virus that causes AIDS), gonorrhea, syphilis, chlamydia, genital warts, herpes, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), and other infections.
What health factors could limit my choice of birth control?
If you have health problems or other risk factors, some birth control methods may not be right for you.
- Smoking. If you smoke more than 15 cigarettes a day and are 35 or older or have high blood pressure, a history of stroke, a history of blood clots, liver disease, or heart disease, you may not be able to use combined hormonal methods.
- Migraines. If you have migraine headaches, talk to your health professional about whether you can try combined hormonal contraception.
- Diabetes. If you have advanced or long-standing diabetes, discuss the risks of taking hormonal birth control methods with your health professional.
- Breast-feeding. If you are breast-feeding, the estrogen in combined hormonal birth control can lower your milk supply. Progestin-only pills, an implant, both kinds of IUDs, or birth control shots do not affect your milk supply and are a good option for breast-feeding women.
Other health problems that might keep you from using a particular birth control method are relatively rare, especially in young women. But before using any method, talk with your health professional to see if it is safe for you.
What are some other considerations in choosing a birth control method?
Other things to consider when choosing a method of birth control include:
- Health benefits, such as decreased risk of sexually transmitted infections with condoms and reduced risk of ovarian cancer and uterine cancer with use of birth control pills for one year or longer.
- Convenience and ease of use. Birth control forms such as patches, shots, implants, IUDs, and vaginal rings are convenient for women who have trouble remembering to take a daily pill or couples who know they won't use a barrier method every time they have sex.
- Cost. Over time, the higher one-time cost of IUD insertion or sterilization surgery may be less than the continued costs of buying pills or condoms and spermicide.
- If you are planning to become pregnant in the future. It is best to have a full menstrual cycle before you try to conceive. The amount of time it takes for a woman's full fertility to return after stopping birth control varies for each woman and depends on the birth control method she is using.
- Risks and side effects of the method. Some birth control methods may have a greater risk of causing certain health problems. And some methods cause more side effects than others. For example, hormonal birth control usually has more risks and side effects than barrier methods. Talk to your doctor about the risks and side effects.
Thinking about the pros and cons of hormonal birth control methods may help you choose the one that is best for you.
After you have looked at the facts about the different methods and thought about your own values and needs, you can choose the method that will work best for you. Using condoms with any method may increase its reliability and helps to protect you from sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
Are you interested in what others decided to do? Many people have faced this decision. Personal stories may help you decide.
Emergency Contraception
You can use emergency contraception if a condom breaks, you've forgotten a pill, you are taking other medicines that may affect contraception medicines, or you have had unprotected sex. Emergency contraception does not protect against sexually transmitted infections.
For more information, see the topic Emergency Contraception.
When to Call a Doctor
For many methods of birth control, you'll need to see your doctor to get a prescription. If you want to start birth control, talk with your doctor about options that are right for you. And if you have problems with a birth control method, talk with your doctor. He or she may recommend another birth control method or help you solve the problem you are having.
Other Places To Get Help
|American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)
|409 12th Street SW
|P.O. Box 70620
|Washington, DC 20024-9998
|(202) 638-5577
|Web Address:
American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) is a nonprofit organization of professionals who provide health care for women, including teens. The ACOG Resource Center publishes manuals and patient education materials. The Web publications section of the site has patient education pamphlets on many women's health topics, including reproductive health, breast-feeding, violence, and quitting smoking.
|Emergency Contraception Website
|Web Address:
This Web site provides information about emergency contraception. This includes the correct use, effectiveness, and expected side effects of emergency contraception, along with how regular contraceptive pills can be used for emergency contraception. The Web site is operated by the Office of Population Research at Princeton University and by the Association of Reproductive Health Professionals.
A searchable database of emergency contraceptive providers in the United States is also available.
|KidsHealth for Parents, Children, and Teens
|Nemours Home Office
|10140 Centurion Parkway
|Jacksonville, FL 32256
|(904) 697-4100
|Web Address:
This website is sponsored by the Nemours Foundation. It has a wide range of information about children's health—from allergies and diseases to normal growth and development (birth to adolescence). This website offers separate areas for kids, teens, and parents, each providing age-appropriate information that the child or parent can understand. You can sign up to get weekly emails about your area of interest.
|Office on Women's Health
|Department of Health and Human Services
|200 Independence Avenue, SW Room 712E
|Washington, DC 20201
(202) 690-7650
|(202) 205-2631
|Web Address:
The Office on Women's Health is a service of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It provides women's health information to a variety of audiences, including consumers, health professionals, and researchers.
|Planned Parenthood Federation of America
|434 West 33rd Street
|New York, NY 10001
(212) 541-7800
|(212) 245-1845
|Web Address:
The Planned Parenthood Federation of American provides comprehensive reproductive health care and consumer information about family planning, sexual health, and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
The Teen Talk Web site (www.plannedparenthood.org/teen-talk) has information for teens about dating, teen pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, how teens can protect themselves against STDs, and more.
Related Information
Other Works Consulted
- American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (2010). Emergency contraception. ACOG Practice Bulletin No. 112. Obstetrics and Gynecology, 115(5): 1100–1109.
- American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (2010). Noncontraceptive uses of hormonal contraceptives. ACOG Practice Bulletin No. 110. Obstetrics and Gynecology, 115(1): 207–218.
- American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (2011). Long-acting reversible contraception: Implants and intrauterine devices. ACOG Practice Bulletin No. 121. Obstetrics and Gynecology, 118(1): 184–196.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2010). U.S. medical eligibility criteria for contraceptive use. MMWR, 59(RR-4). Available online: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/rr5904a1.htm?s_cid=rr5904a1_w.
- Mishell DR (2007). Family planning: Contraception, sterilization, and pregnancy termination. In VL Katz et al., eds., Comprehensive Gynecology, 5th ed., pp. 275–325. Philadelphia: Mosby Elsevier.
- Mishell DR (2012). Contraception. In L Goldman, A Shafer, eds., Goldman's Cecil Medicine, 24th ed., pp. 1552–1555. Philadelphia: Saunders.
- Stubblefield PG, Roncari, DM. (2012). Family planning. In JS Berek, ed., Berek and Novak's Gynecology, 15th ed., pp. 211–269. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.
|Healthwise Staff
|Primary Medical Reviewer
|Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine
|Specialist Medical Reviewer
|Femi Olatunbosun, MB, FRCSC - Obstetrics and Gynecology
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WASHINGTON – Real estate taxes for the average homeowner in Arlington County could increase hundreds of dollars each year as regional development and uncertainty about sequestration force the Arlington County Board to adjust to new realities.
Members voted 4-0 to consider a 5-cent real property tax rate increase on Saturday. The vote didn't establish the rate as official but advertises the maximum increase before a final budget vote in April.
By law, the board can adopt a rate lower than the 5-cent hike advertised, but cannot adopt a higher one.
"It is entirely legal, and entirely possible, that the Board, after hearing from the community, may opt for no tax rate increase whatsoever," Mary Curtius, a spokeswoman for the county government, tells WTOP.
Should the increase become part of the fiscal year 2014 budget, the tax bill for the average Arlington homeowner would increase by about $350 annually.
Inaction by Congress on the automatic spending cuts has only complicated the budget planning in one of the nation's richest counties.
As a result, board members are juggling the tax rate increase and service cuts.
"This is probably one of the harder budgets I've ever had to put together in the many years that I have been with the county," says Barbara Donnellan, county manager.
She had recommended a 3.2-cent real property tax rate increase the week before the board voted.
"There's a lot of uncertainties out there," she says.
In particular, she has highlighted the effect of the Base Realignment and Closure process. That has pushed office vacancy rates in Arlington to the highest level in years, according to a news release.
"We have seen [BRAC] impact our commercial base," Donnellan told the board.
She also highlighted competition for commercial tenants coming from the District and other suburbs.
The biggest uncertainty involves the automatic spending cuts, now just days away.
"We don't know what's going on with the federal sequestration," she says, noting cuts will have have both a direct and indirect impact on the county.
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The first opportunity is March 26 at a 7 p.m. budget hearing.
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While the upcoming budget has to resolve some complicated questions, Donnellan isn't complaining.
"When you look across the country and at a lot of jurisdictions, we're far better off than many of them."
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