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What exactly does the "M" in AMA stand for again?

spingirl | 03 July, 2008 22:45

Let me preface this blog entry by saying this really pisses me off.

The American Medical Association (AMA) recently recommended a resolution in which they want states to pass legislation that discourages homebirth and certified professional midwives. In essence, they are trying to restrict the choice – nay, the right – of every woman to choose the type of birth that they want. This is wrong on so many levels. Hiding behind concerns for the safety of women and their babies, the AMA is transparently trying to decrease the competition that doctors – namely obstetricians – may have to deal with when it comes to labor and delivery.

What makes me say that? Why am I not taking the AMA at its word that this isn’t about money or greed or anything other than babies and mommies? Dissecting the resolution itself gives a clue.

Let’s start at the beginning.

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Disgusted by the Stars

spingirl | 19 June, 2008 14:50

Apparently, the former-A.C. Slater likes performing in front of a live audience.

Mario Lopez is quoted in People Magazine as stating that his proudest sexual moment was having sex on the Pirates of the Caribbean ride at Disneyland.

Brings new meaning to the pirate phrase "Yo, ho, ho."

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You Know the Economy's Really Hurting When

spingirl | 18 June, 2008 17:55

brothels in Nevada are feeling the pinch. Yep, according to this Newsweek article, business is going bust for the brothels. George Flint, Director of the the Nevada Brothel Owner's Association (no, I'm not making that group up), business is down by as much as 45 percent.

I guess it's hard to keep things up when the economy is going down? Or perhaps more guys are deciding to stay home and make it a Blockbuster night instead...

The Baby Botchers

spingirl | 04 June, 2008 01:14

Have you heard about this new reality television show on NBC, The Baby Borrowers? I have to admit that I hadn’t heard about it until recently, but I am pretty much in shock about the concept. For those who aren’t in the know, 5 teenage (but adult) couples are each given a house to live in over the course of 3 weeks. The females wear an empathy belly for some time before a volunteer parent’s older infant is entrusted to each of the couples. Three days later, the infant is swapped for a toddler, then after another three days, the toddler is swapped for a pre-teen (with a pet), then another swap for a teenager, and so on. The show is billed as “an intriguing social experiment” in which “each young couple will get a unique opportunity to peer into the future and see what they (and their partners) might be like if they remain together and decide to build a family.”

Oh, whatever!

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Chucky's Little Dog?

spingirl | 25 May, 2008 00:26

Children’s toys can be quite creepy. From scary clowns to Chucky himself, every generation has at least a couple of toys that are just plain freaky.

The freaky toy of Ian’s generation may very well be the Fisher-Price Laugh and Learn Learning Puppy.

Sure, it looks cute and sweet. But don’t be fooled! Because when you touch one of the many parts on his body, Laugh and Learn Puppy says things that make you realize he may not be all that mentally stable. For instance, within seconds of meeting my cute little toddler, Laugh and Learn Puppy told him, “I love you.” Whoa, whoa, whoa! This is the 21^st first century! Who goes around saying the L-Word that quickly? Ian hadn’t even drooled on Laugh and Learn Puppy yet, much less made any suggestion of commitment to the animal, yet the puppy loves him. Sounds a little bonkers to me. But it gets worse.

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The Joy of Food Service

spingirl | 21 May, 2008 14:22

Since becoming pregnant with, and subsequently giving birth to, Ian, I have found myself in many roles that I never foresaw myself in. For instance, I often find myself being a pack mule, given that an outing with Ian generally involves a diaper bag, a purse, some sort of cute toy, and, of course, Ian. I also am a very good climbing gym, as my little monkey loves to demonstrate.

Today, I found a new role for myself: being a breakfast bar.

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To Boldly Go Where No Man Has Gone Before...

spingirl | 20 May, 2008 11:30

This is just awesome! George Takei, better known as Sulu from the original Star Trek, is going to marry his partner of over 20 years, Brad Altman, following the lifting of the ban on gay marriage in California. I'm not a mushy person (in fact, some might argue I have no heart whatsoever), but the idea of a person finally being able to marry his/her longtime love is really touching to me. In a world of blink-and-you-missed-it, let's-get-married-on-the-spur-of-the-moment-to-Jason-Alexander marriages, the kind of devotion that Takei and and Altman have shown to each other is what real love and commitment is made of.

Cheers to you, Mr. Sulu. May you and your soon-to-be husband live long and prosper.

Speaking of Wrecks...

spingirl | 14 May, 2008 23:11

Oops...she did it again. Britney Spears has gotten into yet another car accident. *sigh* As reported by IMDB, then one-time Mrs. Federline rear-ended an SUV Tuesday.

I'm pleading with the authorities in California - do something about the moving violation that is Britney with a valid driver's license. Between earthquakes, mudslides, and Lindsay Lohan, don't Californians already have enough natural disasters to deal with?

Secrets of a Happy Marriage

spingirl | 13 May, 2008 14:19

What are the secrets to a happy marriage? Lilo and Gerry Leeds claim that they know. They have been married for 56 years, and as this MSN article states, they have some tips to share with the rest of us mere mortals.

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Doctor Who: Rose

spingirl | 10 May, 2008 03:00

So, let me begin by saying that I never watched the original series. In my neck of the woods, back in the 1980s, Dr. Who came on at 10pm on Saturday nights, thus putting in direct conflict with Mama’s Family and Saturday Night Live – the 2 shows that were must see TV in my family at that time (you know, other than the local and national news, 60 Minutes, and 20/20…my family is so unique). The little glimpses I did catch of Dr. Who were not impressive: shoddy sets, poor dialogue, pitiful production value. So, when Scott and his friend, Jim, starting talking about the Brits producing a brand new Dr. Who series, I really could have cared less. Dr. Who, Dr. Schmoo.

And then, I got sucked in. And now, I *heart* Dr. Who (well, more the 10^th Dr. Who than the 9^th Dr. Who, but I’m getting ahead of myself here).

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Like a Rock

spingirl | 06 May, 2008 19:49

I think I am going to sue the East Baton Rouge Parish School System. Why? Because, they fed me (and all of my classmates) disinformation in science class. That’s right. And while I’m at it, I’m going to sue the textbook publisher (I believe it was Houghton-Mifflin), because they also fed millions of school-age kids misinformation. In fact, I bet that you too were fed the exact same misinformation, and I’ll prove it. Answer this question: What is the hardest substance known to man? I’ll bet you just said, “A diamond.” And guess what? You’re WRONG!

The hardest substance on Earth is not, in fact, a diamond, it is my son’s head.

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I'm Back!

spingirl | 04 May, 2008 14:59

Well, it has been quite a while since my last post. Chalk it up to my inherent laziness/scatterbrainedness/lack of stick-to-it-ness. I really did enjoy blogging, but I quit for still unknown reasons. And now, I'm ready to blog again. I promise to stick with it...until I don't again.

Hopefully, that won't be for a long time.

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All I Want for Christmas...

spingirl | 14 November, 2006 15:47

I found this way too bizarre. According to an MSNBC article, Toys for Tots turned down a donation of 4,000 "Bible-quoting Jesus dolls."

No, I'm not kidding. Someone actually manufactures Bible-quoting Jesus dolls.

Not exactly what I think of when I think of "must-have item for Christmas." But maybe that's just me.

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Random update

spingirl | 14 November, 2006 15:29

So, I haven't posted in a while. I blame the fetus. In addition to causing sciatica, heartburn, water retention, and excessive nocturnal peeing, the baby has been sucking up my creative inspirations. Or so I'm claiming. And no one can actually disprove it, so we'll leave it at that.

In order to get back into the swing of things, I thought I would just randomly spout off about things that have caught my interest (or lack thereof). Celebrities: Britney and K-Fed? Yawn. Who didn't see that one coming? I just feel sorry for the kids. They're half Federline. Can't wash that away, can you? Of course, they're also half Spears. Poor kids, they're just SOL.

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The Emancipation of Whitney

spingirl | 13 September, 2006 17:29

Hallelujah!! Ring the bells everyone!! Whitney Houston appears to have finally come to her senses and is kicking Bobby Brown to the curb! After 14 years of marriage, Whitney has filed for divorce.

It's about freaking time. One can only guess what caused the absolutely, fabulously talented (and once extremely classy) singer to get rid of her worse half, but as a longtime fan, I hope it means she has also stopped with the *ahem* herbals and not-so-herbals.

Man, I remember back in the '80s how Whitney was the epitome of talent and awesome pop music. Who knows how many times I tape-recorded her songs off the radio (it was what people did before iTunes and CDs, kids. No, I'm not joking.). I mean, it was Whitney, queen of the most popular talent show songs ever mutilated. I even remember watching her on "Silver Spoons" in the episode where she was dating Dexter - man, she was beautiful. And then in the '90s - well, I know I wasn't the only one who went to see "The Bodyguard" in spite of not being close to 17 yet! Ahhh...those were the days.

And then, she met Bobby Brown.

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