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32 Anniversary of Roe V. Wade
Roe V. Wade.
With women's reproductive rights under fire, it's time to learn just what this decision was all about.
Saturday January 22, 2005  #

Remove Obstacles From Your Life
Discussing Divine Demons
Self-discovery and transformation are some of the most challenging and rewarding things you’ll ever do. Divine Demons: Reclaiming the Power of Your Destiny, by Carla Berg, is a simple, yet powerful transformation tool that teaches you how to remove obstacles that are interfering with your ability to create and enjoy a happy, fulfilling life. You'll use the exercises in the book and artistic Divine Demon cards to work through various issues in your life. I had a chance to do an online interview with Carla, and here is what she had to say.
Thursday January 20, 2005  #

Keep Your Children Safe
Child Survival Skills.
I recently had the chance to have an online discussion with Jerry A. Hyde, co-author of Child Survival Skills - How to Detect and Avoid Dangerous People. Below you'll find some questions and answers that will help you establish safety rules and teach your children to avoid dangerous situations.
Tuesday January 18, 2005  #

Risky Sexual Behavior Influences FDA Decision
Morning After Pill Information.
It appears that the Federal Drug Administration is having an internal battle in the fight to allow Plan B, an emergency contraception, to be sold over the counter.

Opponents of the pill say that the drug will encourage teens and women to have unsafe, or risky, sex. They fear that added pressure will be placed on young women to have sex because they can pop a pill the next morning (yet, isn't that what many women do with the birth control pill?!?!?)

Are We Ready For a Pro-Life Democratic Chairman?
Indiana Congressman Tim Roemer announced on Sunday that he will campaign for the Democratic National Chairman Committe position. Some Democrats are opposing his bid because he is against abortion. Senator Ted Kennedy said that Democrats must better articulate their support for issues like abortion without compromising their views. Former national chairman Joe Andrew also stated that he would not support Roemer because of the abortion issue.
Friday January 14, 2005  #

We Are Pro-Choice America
NARAL Pro-Choice America is asking pro-choice Americans to take their pledge. They state that "being pro-choice means believing abortion should be safe, legal, and rare, and supporting access to birth control, responsible sex education, and a fair-minded judiciary." To support their current initiative you can send a letter to President Bush here.
Friday January 14, 2005  #

Are All Diets Unhealthy?
Runaway Eating.
Cynthia M. Bulik, Ph.D., and Nadine Taylor, M.S., R.D. share this excerpt from their book Runaway Eating: The 8-Point Plan to Conquer Adult Food and Weight Obsessions. In this piece you'll learn about the physical and psychological effects of dieting
Wednesday January 12, 2005  #

The Status of Rape
Rape Statistics.
Rape is a common crime and often occurs on college campuses. Anywhere from 35-75% of all rapes against women are committed by an acquaintance. It is also one of the least reported crimes. Here are some rape statistics within the U.S.
Monday January 10, 2005  #

Possible New Preeclampsia Test
Preeclamspia.
A study in this week's Journal of the American Medical Association states that there might soon be a urine test that can detect the pregnancy disorder preeclampsia. The study tested the urine of 120 women who developed preeclampsia and 118 women who did not. The urine of women with preeclampsia showed an extremely low amount of placental growth factor (PIGF).
Friday January 07, 2005  #

Arkansas Bill to Require Parent Consent for Abortion
Teen Abortion Laws.
House Bill 1033 by Rep. Jeremy Hutchinson, was introduced on Monday and, if passed, would require written consent by parents for a minor or mentally incompetent person to obtain an abortion. The bill requires notification of the parent at least 48 hours before the abortion procedure, but does contain an exception in cases of incest or to save the woman's life if the parents cannot be found in time.
Wednesday January 05, 2005  #

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