ONTD_Political: Breaking news -- a fetus is now an organ!
Alabama state Rep. Mary Sue McClurkin (R) is pushing legislation that would impose restrictions on abortion clinics -- a move that she argues is necessary because the procedure is a major surgery that removes the largest "organ" in a woman's body. -- I doubt this will actually go anywhere, ( Read more... )

PlainDealer: West Side Market reopens with cheer coming from all corners

Guardian: US aid ban on abortions for women raped in war leaves UK compromised

Alternet: How High is Too High to Drive?
As legalized pot spreads, states are dazed and confused about what to do with stoned drivers.

Guardian: 5 Top Regrets People Have At the End of Their ( Read more... )

SmithsonianMag: These Rainbow-colored Transparent Ants Are What They Eat -- really gorgeous, and it includes extra pics that weren't on Facebook.

SmithsonianMag: Triclosan, A Chemical Used in Antibacterial Soaps, is Found to Impair Muscle Function -- I am _really_ not a fan of the stuff, and categorically refuse to buy products containing it.

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The thought of trying to explain and catch up is part of what's been delaying my return to posting, so I'm just going to skip right past that for now. Instead, have a few random Linketies.

Meteorite explosion over Russia injures hundreds (sounds like most injuries were minor, caused by breaking glass from the shockwave)

I've been watching a lot ( Read more... )

Omaha schoolgirl dresses as a different historical figure each day -- Here, have some Happy to start your day.

Customer Reviews
Avery Durable View Binder with 2 Inch EZ-Turn Ring, White, 1 Binder (17032) -- *snerk*

How Chronic Pain Affects Memory and Mood

Anal Sex: Science's Last Taboo

"Abortions on Women Who Aren't Pregnant" Common Trope of ( Read more... )

Kenyon Anti-Outsourcing Progress
Campus Worker Justice Tour Kicks Off At Kenyon College -- Have I mentioned recently how proud I am of our community and our students?
Kenyon Community Alliance on Facebook -- if you're not FB-afflicted, and would like to be kept up to date on their work, send me a message and I'll get it to Melanie; I've already ( Read more... )

SUNDAY RUMPUS ESSAY: KNOCKED OVER: ON BIOLOGY, MAGICAL THINKING AND CHOICE -- Really, really powerful piece about the complexities of unintended pregnancy.

I am extraordinarily pleased about this. CCF does a big United Way program, and supporting BSA has been a long-standing problem of mine with putting money into the General Fund. I just called ( Read more... )

Washington state inmates raise endangered frogs & butterflies for release into wild

The moral case for sex before marriage
Condemning premarital sex and promoting abstinence are not working. Lasting, loving relationships are made through intimacy

Rick Perry Wants To Replace Planned Parenthood With Crisis Pregnancy Centers That Don’t Provide ( Read more... )

GreaterGood: Money really can’t buy happiness, research shows. Instead, a new study suggests, those pursuing a happier life would be smart to sharpen their social skills ( Read more... )

Hopefully it'll be a quiet downtime tonight. Which means y'all will be getting spammed by Linketies posts for as long as they're working to keep me semi-alert.

ONTD_Political: Fighting Back: Has one state discovered a simple way to combat domestic violence? (trigger warning: graphic descriptions of abuse at link)

ONTD_Political: Police Attempt ( Read more... )