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Unexpected Gift Rejuvenates Tomlinson {Fanhouse NFL Blog}
Nov 16th 2009 1:54PM Very nice to see a story about a happily married couple being happy about their family. Congrats to them both. More stories like this would be fantastic.
Anti-Abortion? Then You Better Be Pro-Universal Health Care {Lemondrop}
Sep 10th 2009 10:07AM This was beautifully articulated. Easy and affordable access to health care, including reproductive care can make all the difference. Giving women and families the ability to take charge and responsibility for all areas of their health and family can really only benefit this country. In some areas, like where Planned Parenthood (an incredible organization) are prevalent and vocal, that access is easier and more avaliable than in others. Nobody hears about the pregnancies that DON'T happen, and 90% of the work they do is preventative, not reactionary. Spreading this to all doctors, not just specialty clinics, can only make is easier and more comfortable for women to get the information, options and treatment needed to take the best care, and make the best decisions for them selves.
Heathrow's New VIP Lounge is Juvenile {Gadling}
Sep 18th 2008 10:14AM It sure sounds to me like none of the people commenting have 5 year olds. Kids will still be kids, "ants in the pants" and all, no matter how old they are. Children have different needs than adults, and families with children have different needs than "traveling alone" adults. Most folks consider it child abuse to dose a kid with sleeping medicine before a long day traveling. Well, how else should all the excess 5 year old energy be burnt off? How about running around in a play area and stuffing your belly with something remotely resembling healthy normal food. It works with puppies, works with children too. Great behaviour and good travel preparation purely aside, Children are not adults. These airlines are very smart in looking to their long term bottom line, by not excluding the needs and comforts of customers with children.
This really isn't very different than accomodating customers with physical needs and challenges. Motorized carts, and terminal shuttle service is fairly standard for more elderly customers and those with physical challenges. That's not considered pandering, or catering or encouraging their disability. It's just good sence to give them what they need to get where they are going. That customer service mentality, of "how can I make my job easier by making their experience better" is just smart. Well behaved children will be even better to deal with for having their needs met while at the airport. Badly behaved children will be badly behaved regardless.
10 Stylish Alternatives to Bulky Winter Sweaters {oldstylelist}
Jan 22nd 2007 3:36AM OK, only one of these sweaters didn't look like something my grandmother owns. Now either I have a very fashion forward grandmother, or these are just old looking. Everything but the capelet looks useless or frumpy. Whatever happened to the sleek, v-necked cableknit. That was a classic. Stuff like this makes me glad I know how to sew my own clothes.
