Testimony From Sandra Fluke and Limbaugh Apology: "A woman’s health takes a back seat to a bureaucracy focused on policing her body"
We had seen Sandra Fluke's testimony televised live on February 23 but realized, sadly so, that many are hearing references to it that are not only preposterous but perhaps libelous. We've included video and portions of the transcript, in addition to Mr. Limbaugh's printed 'apology'
Women's Health and Contraception -…
History: ‘These rough notes and our dead bodies…’
"Had we lived, I should have had a tale to tell of the hardihood, endurance, and courage of my companions which would have stirred the heart of every Englishman. These rough notes and our dead bodies must tell the tale, but surely, surely, a great rich country like ours will see that those who are dependent on us are properly provided for."
Elaine's Caregiving Series: Tommy Sleeps Through the Night
I’m on the living room couch watching the numbers on the DVR’s digital clock. It's 3:30 in the morning, and I'm praying Tommy doesn't wake up before his alarm, like he did yesterday. (This is a typical wake up time for me, so I wasn't angry, just scared.)
A Statement from Olympia Snowe on Re-Election Campaign
"As I enter a new chapter, I see a vital need for the political center in order for our democracy to flourish and to find solutions that unite rather than divide us. It is time for change in the way we govern, and I believe there are unique opportunities to build support for that change from outside the United States Senate"
Aside from the Yoga Expose: An NIH View, History and Guidelines
It's possible you've heard about the Yoga controversy which involves sexual improprieties. The California Code of Professional Ethics for Yoga Teachers sets forth guidelines and answers to questions that had arisen. The NIH backgrounder on Yoga provides the history of an immensely popular and, presumably, very profitable activity
Tips About Finding the Cheapest Gas; Do You Really Need High Octane?
“MapQuest updates gas and diesel prices up to seven times a day. MapQuest offers a variety of tools to make the most of driving trips, but also understand alternative means of transportation that may not involve getting in the car at all.”
In the Company of Animals: Art, Literature & Music at the Morgan
Whether it is Albrecht Dürer’s iconic Adam and Eve, Edgar Allen Poe’s unforgettable The Raven, or such seminal stories from our childhood as Jean de Brunhoff’s Babar and E.B. White’s The Trumpet of the Swan, artists have employed animals throughout history to communicate important ideas and themes.
Social Sites: Have You Pared Down Your Friends? And Did You Regret Your Choices?
63% of Internet users have deleted people from their “friends” lists, up from 56% in 2009; 44% have deleted comments made by others on their profile; and 37% have removed their names from photos that were tagged to identify them.
How many social networking sites do you currently have a profile on?
Feb 24, 2012, Pew Internet & American Life Project
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CultureWatch Reviews: Sybil Exposed
Thanks in large measure to Sybil’s psychiatrist, multiple-personality disorder became an official diagnosis, with important consequences for the medical profession, the insurance industry, and patients. In Sybil Exposed journalist Debbie Nathan is able to argue persuasively that the book was the product of conspiracy and deceit.
Yosemite’s Alpine Chipmunks Take Genetic Hit From Climate Change
Global warming has forced alpine chipmunks in Yosemite to higher ground, prompting a startling decline in the species’ genetic diversity, according to a new study by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley.
Chronic Pain Fuels Boom in Opioids
Underlying fallacies: That the use of narcotic painkillers to treat non-cancer pain lasting many months or years is supported by rigorous science. "This epidemic has been caused by a brilliant marketing campaign that dramatically changed the way physicians treat pain."
Prescriptions for narcotic painkillers soared so much over the last decade that by 2010 enough were being dispensed to medicate ever…
Mary Leiter, A Downton Abbey Historical Inspiration
Recovering from the last episode of Downton Abbey's Season Two, leads us to thank Julian Fellowes for his generosity in sharing an inspiration for his series: To Marry an English Lord. And just who was his inspiration for Lady Cora?
CultureWatch Reviews: City of Fortune
Anyone who is interested in the history of the Mediterranean will find this book, with its detailed recounting of the political, economic, and religious power struggles during a period of about five hundred years (c. 1000 AD to the 1500’s), quite fascinating. So will anyone who has ever fallen in love with Venice, and has wondered about the history of that amazing, improbable city.
Rep. Maloney's opening statement at Oversight Hearing on 'Separation of Church and State': Where are the women?
Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, senior member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, delivered the following opening remarks at today's hearing titled *'Separation of Church and State' on the Obama Administration's recent contraception decision, where not a single woman was allowed at the witness table by the Committee's majority.
Public Divided Over Birth Control Insurance Mandate
Six-in-ten Americans have heard about the proposed rule that would require employers, including most religiously affiliated institutions, to cover birth control. Opinion is divided over whether these institutions should be given an exemption.
Harvard's Food Law Society, the Sugar Epidemic and Raw Milk Debated
"A growing segment of the population is clamoring for increased access to raw milk, citing its nutritional benefits. Opponents are skeptical of such nutritional claims and believe the safety risks of unpasteurized milk are simply too high"
Signing Up As A Spin Detector For False or Misleading Campaign Materials
FactCheck.org is asking you to consider becoming a “Spin Detector. ”We want you to send us campaign materials — videos, robocalls, campaign fliers — that you suspect may contain false or misleading information. For instance, we’re looking for videos of candidates making dubious claims at campaign appearances in your area."
ProgressVA Exposes the Influence of ALEC; House Allows A Bill's Preliminary Approval for A Pre-abortion Ultrasound Bill
"A secretive, corporate front group is writing Virginia's laws," said Anna Scholl, Executive Director of ProgressVA; The Virginia House of Delegates gave preliminary approval to a measure requiring a woman to receive an ultrasound before having an abortion.
Occupy! At CPAC
Occupy! was a pervasive presence at the 39th CPAC. Al Cardenas, chairman of the American Conservative Union, gave the movement five paragraphs. Seven minutes into Sarah Palin’s closing speech on Saturday she was interrupted by a dozen Occupiers yelling "mic check"
Beyond Words: The Symbolic Language of Plants
In the ancient world, Roman artists used roses to represent Venus, the goddess of love; Egyptian art connected the lily to Isis, the goddess of fertility; and Asian art included lotus flowers to convey beauty.
Ron Paul Retreats from CPAC
Without his hordes of dedicated supporters, only 12 percent of those voting in the 2012 straw poll said Ron Paul was their "first choice to be the Republican Presidential nominee." Although this was the same proportion that favored him in '08, when he first appeared on the list, he came in last among the current candidates.
Two At An Intersection
Three weeks after I’d begun waving, an October morning arrived steeped in fog. The boy’s hands were in his pockets and his shoulders were rounded more than usual against the dampness. When I waved, the boy dropped his focus to the sidewalk, pulled a hand from his pocket and waved back.
The Scout Report: Howard Hughes Medical Institute; Interactive Physlets; Science Oxford Live and the Eisenhower Memorial
Links to explore: Talks at Howard Hughes include "Viral Outbreak: The Science of Emerging Disease" and "The Meaning of Sex: Genes and Gender.A news feature explores how the planning for a memorial to Eisenhower in Washington raises concerns
Why Millions Won’t Get Help From Big Mortgage Settlement
The administration recently tried to encourage Fannie and Freddie by offering to triple incentives for principal reduction. So far, the companies and their federal overseer have declined to do so. An FHFA spokesperson said that the agency is "not a party to the agreement"
Clues From a Marriage
If I were to empty every drawer,inventory each kitchen cupboard shelf, I could construct a record complete with documented horizons of our life as a couple, artifacts that could be used to date events in our marriage. What is more emblematic of homemaking than the feeding of the family?
