If that 25% refers only to abortions done at an actual PP clinic, then I don't have a problem with that, either. I know in my state only one PP is equipped to perform abortions, and the rest refer people to a number of outside providers. So the number of abortions actually provided by PP constitutes a very small minority- I don't know how that compares to other states, though. It also just occurred to me that I was thinking in terms of surgical abortions; including chemical abortions would change the numbers quite a bit.
Yes, abortions only account for 3% of PPFA's services. On paper abortions aren't a big part of what they do, but for the US as a whole, the abortions they perform are a pretty large percentage.
Obviously, these numbers start to look very different when you're looking at individual clinics that may/may not perform abortions. I asked about it once a few years ago and I'm pretty sure the PR guy at my local (abortion performing) PP said that abortions made up about 30% of what that particular clinic's services
The pro-lifers have actually shot themselves in the foot with this, since most PP's don't actually perform abortions onsite, either- they usually provide referrals to other facilities. But I'm not going to hold my breath waiting for them to retract the claim that PP is the country's largest abortion provider.
Ehh I don't take issue with PPFA being referred to as the largest abortion provider. I can't quickly find any exact stats, but I can't imagine they're not. They perform about 25% of all abortions in the US (300k and change of the 1.2 million abortions). I can't imagine there is any other organization performing 25% of abortions unless you lump all random hospitals together and all non PPFA clinics together. In that case, it would be much closer, but lumping abortion providing orgs in together that aren't actually related seems odd when we're talking about who the single largest provider is.
Post by PinkSquirrel on Oct 16, 2012 12:18:59 GMT -5
I also use Purpose with my Clarisonic. I like Purpose a lot as a facial cleanser. I also really love the tubs with face washes from Lush. They all leave my skin feeling really mositurized before I slather on lotion
Post by PinkSquirrel on Oct 16, 2012 12:15:10 GMT -5
I think my state would be fine. We're one of the 13 states that have medicaid coverage for abortion, so I would assume those states would be much more likely to retain abortion rights. We're also pretty abortion friendly overall.
Post by PinkSquirrel on Oct 15, 2012 13:13:30 GMT -5
Blah, we're just going to a friends house to hand out candy. We never get trick-or-treaters and I'm over not getting to see kids in costumes. I will be going with my standard, I don't feel like putting together a costume this year witchy dress and crazy hair
Post by PinkSquirrel on Oct 12, 2012 12:14:34 GMT -5
So the 30 mins is one non stop orgasm? I've had them last 1-2 minutes and can have multiple back to back without a problem and that orgasm, pause for a breather, orgasm pattern can go on for awhile, but they're very much separate O's.
Post by PinkSquirrel on Oct 12, 2012 11:51:38 GMT -5
I know one of the women that has been assisting people traveling from Ireland to England for their abortions the last few years and while I'm annoyed that two doctors have to approve it, it's definitely a step in the right direction and will ease the burden for many women in Northern Ireland.
Post by PinkSquirrel on Oct 9, 2012 13:07:34 GMT -5
I want to say yes. Since I entered college my school has jumped 94 spots on US New's top colleges list. It's now #56 on the list, so, ya, big leap. I'm pretty sure my H would not get in now, but I still would.
Post by PinkSquirrel on Oct 3, 2012 12:07:24 GMT -5
I have the Costco 5.5qt professional and love everything about it. I would not recommend the 4qt as the engine is significantly weaker. The Artisans are a good middle ground if you're not looking to spend too much. They're hands down the most common KA's, but if you have a Costco membership you can get the 5.5qt professional for around the same price.
EVERYTHING in California has that warning. I'm not saying Seche Vite is harmless and you should start adding it to your wheat grass smoothies, but that warning in particular is practically meaningless.
Seriously, it's everywhere.
My hotel last month had this warning for things in their hotel no specific thing, just in general things on this property blah blah birth defects
Seche Vite is amazing. My only complaint is the shrinkage, which seems to be better if I put another topcoat on first, but in my head it makes Seche Vite a little less amazing when it's on.
Post by PinkSquirrel on Oct 1, 2012 20:51:45 GMT -5
That's how I'd been with the Big E and I finally dragged my H last weekend. He had a blast because unlike the Topsfield Fair, you can buy booze at the Big E.
Just go to Topsfield during the week. It's much quieter weeknights/evenings and you don't have to deal with as many people. I drove by tonight on my way to pottery and there were people, but not to many and most importantly virtually no traffic.
Post by PinkSquirrel on Oct 1, 2012 13:59:36 GMT -5
I've been saying in 3 years for about 6 years now, probably closer to 7. I'm 29 and my H is 30. The way we see it is that we still have time and our current plan is to start trying next summer, we'll see how that goes