"No woman can call herself free who does not own and control her body. No woman can call herself free until she can choose consciously whether she will or will not be a mother." Margaret Sanger

Attacked for my Obama bumper sticker

It happened in the grocery store parking lot in my little town of 608. I waited patiently for the man in the next space to unload his cart so I could get out of my truck.  I offered to take the cart so he wouldn't have to return it.  He said "Let me show you something" …

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Mulie went dancing in Tijuana. A red face story.

The sun rose like tequila on an empty stomach.  Where the hell was I and how did I come to be here?  My head was pounding like drums at a heavy metal concert.  I fumbled for my glasses on the nightstand and tried to focus on my reflection in the mirror.  What  …

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Florida governor rejects Republican convention gun ban - ky3.com

Let's be consistent, folks.  Either you can carry guns or you can't.

Oklahoma Supreme Court strikes down personhood proposal | NewsOK.com

"The Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled the proposed personhood measure violates a 1992 U.S. Supreme Court opinion upholding the right of a woman to have an abortion."

Manufacturing jobs are back in demand; OTC will offer condensed training

SPRINGFIELD, Mo.-- A manufacturing revival has been a big part of economic recovery over the last couple of years. As manufacturing picks back up, however, companies are having a hard time finding the skilled workers whom they need.

Don't look now

Made ya look but...  Nothing to see here, folks.  Go back to whatever it was you were doing.

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BREAKING: Rush Limbaugh Apologizes - WSAU News/Talk 550AM 99.9FM

I didn't expect this but it looks like all the calls and emails to his advertisers made a dent in his ability to say whatever he wants.  Please read the whole quote at the link provided.

Found: Basset Hound, Call to identify

MONGO Hello!  Who are you?  Where did you come from?   He had no tags.  Written on his collar in permanent marker was M O N G O.  Living out in the country I get unwanted animals dumped on my land.

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John Deere Expansion to Bring 55 Jobs to Strafford MO

While other companies are closing or laying off, around the Springfield area there are signs of hope.  John Deere is but one company putting faith in the Ozarks.  They broke ground on a new facility in Strafford just outside of Springfield, Missouri.

Small Business Saturday Nov. 26, 2011

Between Black Friday and Cyber Monday is Small Business Saturday.  November 26, 2011, American Express and cities and towns around the US are encouraging shoppers to patronize the small Mom and Pop stores and boutiques in their area.

Spam "columnists" on the front page

Having trouble getting attention to your articles?  Writing your fingers off and nobody seems to care?  Maybe it's the competition.  No, not the competition of better authors but competition for space on the front page.

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Standoff with man on communications tower enters fifth day | Tulsa World

A standoff between police and a 25-year-old man who climbed a communications tower Thursday entered its fifth day Monday.

Entitlements or responsibilities? Questions from a recipient.

What is an entitlement and why is your hard earned money taxed to pay for my living needs? I worked as much and for as long as I could paying all my taxes.  Now that I can't work I receive Social Security Disability.

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Great Spangled Fritillary and the Cone Flower

A few years ago I planted some freesia bulbs in the iris bed in front of the house.  Only one seemed to come up so I watched as the stem and leaves formed.  I looked at the tag from the package and freesia has blades, not leaves.

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While my Dial-up Connection is out…

I was sitting here the other night, Tuesday I think, when a warning came on TV. Under my chair was a cat and a dog , hiding from some distant sound beyond my hearing. Suddenly, a boom of thunder seemed to explode right there in my living room.

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I Went To Planned Parenthood Once, Even Though I Didn't Get An Abortion

It looks like Planned Parenthood's funding is safe for now. On the Senate floor, Jon Kyl claimed over 90% of Planned Parenthood's activity involves providing abortions:

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Enemies, show yourselves!

I have about 50 people on ignore. A few are gone. A few were on then released for good behaviour then put back again. What I want to know is who has me on ignore. I won't hold it against you or add you to my list. I just want to know how bad a bitch I really am. RULES:

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Waiting with Jonquils

Spring is taunting. The sun laughs while the air is still cold. Then it rains or snows or sleets, keeping my spirit damp and musty. The wind brings warmth but chases away the sun.

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Native American great proverbs and sayings.

A brave man dies but once, a coward many times.Origin: Native AmericanA danger foreseen is half-avoided.Origin: CheyenneA good chief gives, he does not take.Origin: MohawkA good soldier is a poor scout.Origin: CheyenneA hungry stomach makes a short prayer.Origin: PaiuteA man mus …

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NV member banned. Cries unfair. Seeks revenge.

It ain't that hard, folks, unless you want it to be. If you are confused about why a person is suspended or banned, look in the Code of Honor, #5-a:

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Humane Society rescues 38 animals in Missouri

In the last election, there was a proposition on the ballot that would have regulated dog breeders to conform to humane conditions. The farmers and all industries related wanted the proposal voted down.

Westboro Baptist Church To Protest Local Soldier's Funeral

A young soldier married his long time girlfriend just before he was deployed. After serving only 3 weeks in Afghanistan, they brought him home. His funeral is today. Westboro Baptist Church plans to picket the funeral. The county is prepared.

A proposal: Amendment to the Code of Honor

Many months ago, Newsvine user Division by Zero expressed his frustration regarding the spamming of groups. What is spamming groups, you ask? Well, if you have to ask, then you may be doing it.

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The Story of My Illegal Abortion

There was a time when illegal abortion was the only option for a woman with an unwanted pregnancy.

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57, female, Missouri native. Stubborn but open minded. Very independent. Never know who will show up in the mirror. Raised in the city but living in t …

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