"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

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.

The Man Between My Dad and I (a story of incest)

While dad was alive, my oldest brother proclaimed that tradition said the oldest son got the property. What brought this on is that the older ones knew dad wanted the youngest child to have the farm.

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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.

Bill Clinton's Mea Culpa to Haiti for His Free Trade Policies

Rebuilding Haiti means more than sturdy housing and imported food. We need to restore their ability to farm and feed themselves. The following is from the article:

Missouri 'stop abortion coercer' bill

It must be election year 'cause the anti-choice bills are too numberous to count. Since the MO House is full of Republicans it's easy for them to vote and campaign at the same time. If it was sponsered by an "R" vote yes, a "D" vote no.

My name is Gail and I had an abortion

Single, married, one night stand makes no difference.Nor does past or future or dreams or goals, who I was or who I wanted to be. All that mattered was that I was pregnant and I had to make a decision, the hardest decision of my life.

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Springfield, MO KYTV loses great reporter to Politico

For five years Dave Catanese has grown his talents as political reporter for KY3 in Springfield, MO. In this area of small towns, older population and lack of variety, most of the support has gone to the Republican party.

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How I spent my holidays...undercover!

Not too many know this about the Mule but I have a secret life with some..ah...secret agencies I can't talk about. Let's just say they all have three letters in their anagram. I've been to many places and done some things I could brag about but can't.

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Do you fly in your dreams?

I have always been puzzled by dreams where I can fly. It seems that perhaps these dreams fall into the category of "lucid dreams," because I had to learn how to fly, starting in childhood and getting better and better.

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Rethinking Cities: Introduction

Currently, more than half the world's population lives in cities. And the complex collection of systems that make up a city's infrastructure have evolved, creating new and efficient ways to sustain and support a significant concentration of people.

My long affair with a smokey spirit

Cool crisp fall air, I remember. The sweater with the deep pockets I used to dig my hands down into. We would walk out to the pond and light up.

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56, female, Missouri native. Stubborn but open minded. Very independent. Never know who will show up in the mirror.

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