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Plus Size Intimates – Making Personal Life More Exciting

Being on the big side does not have to stifle your love life or your sex life. In fact, things can get pretty exciting in and out of the bedroom regardless of your size and figure. This is proven with the availability of plus size intimates. Now, a plus sized woman can easily feel and look sexy for herself and for her special someone with the help of plus size lingerie.

A woman must have her own collection of sexy lingerie whether for her own pleasure or for the benefit of her special someone. Things can get hot and exciting in the bedroom; thanks to these sexy pieces of apparel. Not only are sexy lingerie great to collect but they are also fantastic as gift ideas for friends and lovers.

Sexy Lingerie All from One Source

Some women find it difficult to shop for plus size lingerie for a number of reasons. One of the top reasons is the fact that regular boutiques and department stores usually do not offer plus size intimates. There is a wide selection of lingerie like lingerie camisoles and lingerie baby doll styles, but most of them are in standard sizes. Now, what about plus-sized women? Do they have to settle for the boring old pajamas? In these modern times, the answer would be a huge no. This is because a man or woman can always shop for plus size intimates online where there are more sellers and retailers for big-sized apparel.

Discreet Shopping

Shopping for plus size intimates like plus size corsets on the Web can also provide discretion to shoppers. We have to admit that many individuals are still not that comfortable and at ease with shopping for lingerie in public. Some find it embarrassing to inspect and try sexy lingerie for the fear of getting knowing or disapproving looks. This feeling of awkwardness can double if you are shopping for plus size lingerie. It is a good thing that both these problems can be solved with the concept of plus size lingerie stores on the Web. Now, a person can comfortably shop for her sexy plus size intimates without worries and with full discretion.

Fuel Passions

A woman who is not yet at total comfort with her bold side can also benefit much from shopping online. Whether she is after a plus size corset, a lingerie baby doll or any other sexy undergarment, she can explore the many choices available so she can end up with a few she can try out. She can patronize her wild side secretly or not, and feel very comfortable with the shopping method given to her.

Sexy Gift Ideas

Sexy plus size intimates are also great as gifts to friends and lovers. If someone close to you is about to get married, then give her sexy intimates so she can spice up the already exciting honeymoon. Men can also shop for sexy lingerie and choose to give their girlfriends the purchased items. After all, he will be the one to benefit from the fantastic sight.

About the Author

Elanor Brown is the author of this article on Plus Size Teddy. Find more information about Plus Size Intimates here.

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Best Baby Boy Names Ever Chosen

BABY BOY NAMES

Babies are wonders on earth to show to mankind how lovely life can be! It is a dream come true experience to have babies and with them come the toys, happiness and confidence of future that is worth living. Parents are the backbones of their children. Great care is taken even about the minuscule details to keep the child comfortable and happy.

The parents play a key role in shaping the child’s future from the very first day of his birth, till he grows to an independent man, Utmost care is taken to make the child shimmer from the crowd which in turn make the parents proud of him. The uniqueness of the child starts from as early as naming him! Names are the assets that the children bear from the birth till his death!

Naming the child especially when it is a baby boy can be very exciting and exhaustive as well. Baby boy names are numerous and one can witness a never ending name lists once peeped in to baby boy names book. To choose name for a baby boy can be as important as choosing a life partner itself. Naming a child is an art. Modest care has to be taken to analyse all the intricate details of the name chosen.

While naming a baby boy can be the foremost things in priority list for him, naming with purpose can be all the more significant. The name of the child depends on the quarter where the child is born. Every name reflects the touch of his birth place. Many parents will love to name their offspring with the name that has a good meaning in contrast to the trendy names which sounds like the names from Mars. The meaning in the name reflects the over all personality of the child. The Better the meaning of the name chosen the better is the child’s profile!

The quality of the name has a direct influence on the child’s character. For example, if the name underlines the brilliant quality then quite obviously, the person bearing that name is expected to be brilliant. The scientific reason for this is that, when the brain keeps on listening to that name very often, it starts working in accordance to the name quality. Like for example, naming the baby boy as Bonner would make him a good citizen. So, naming the baby by knowing the meaning of the name is very important.

The baby boy names branches from a variety of origin. The branch could arise from the American, Latin, Spanish origin. The combination of these names produces a novel name that can give a very distinctive and tantalizing effect. The cute baby boy name should also sound pleasant and when it is combined with the family surnames should be pleasurable to call in terms of pronunciation and ease of remembering the name as well.

Every grand parent and some parents also to some extent would like to have the baby boy’s name as the reminder of their origin. Naming the baby with their origin names is a way of expressing gratitude towards their ancestors and also bestows their blessing on the new baby boy. Origin names are very different and unique for every community that can be very enticing and fun to call. The most prime thing that is remembered while naming the baby boy is that the name chosen should not embarrass the baby boy when he grows up but should make him proud of his name!

Not only just giving names to the baby boy but a lot of other things is also considered quintessential for proper upbringing of the baby. More than any body else the parents are responsible for the child, from choosing a paediatrician, giving bath, cutting the baby’s finger nails and what not on earth. Critical care has to be taken to aid the child to grow comfortably.

Being on familiar terms about baby proofing the home, putting the babies under the sunlight, teething problems, brushing the teeth of the baby, nutrition information for the baby and a variety of other issues about the baby at the back of the hand can help the mother to handle the child more confidently.

There are many sites available on the internet dealing with these issues. Now a day’s internet has brought the people together having similar interests. You name it and the details are furnished in front of you. Unlike the early days when people go hunting for the baby names for naming their baby boy, internet sites have made their tasks very easy and simple. All the baby boy names are listed according to the alphabetical order. It lists all the names with their meanings along with their origins to the viewers delight.

Voluminous number of names from different countries, traditional names, trendy names and many more unimaginable magnitudes of detail are available on the baby web sites. These sites have also provided solution to many problems like breast feeding, colostrums, tips for mother and baby, any troubles associated with the child like the baby colic, allergies, baby food etc have also been discussed for the welfare of the newborn and the mother.

What more can the parents need for their child? All the care from the baby boy’s name to all the problems relating to the new born is taken care by these baby websites. It is almost like the websites are taking care of the baby and the parents simply implement practically, the expertise advice on their children. In the current days giving birth to a baby or bringing it up is not as difficult as it was thought to be before.

Unlike yesteryears, the current millennium is equipped with hundreds of thousands of tools to provide the best of things available to the mankind, be it choosing the best of baby boy names or parenting. Every thing is made possible as long as the resources like the websites are available. Happy naming and parenting!

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Baby in excruciating pain with sunburn, mother to blame don't do the same to your baby

Stop! read understand and take onboard what happened yesterday.

5 month old baby on beach so sunburned and in pain was in need of treatment so much so that an onlooker stepped in in the nick of time to protect the baby police were called as the mother didnt seem to understand that her baby needed help.

young children should be kept in the shade during sunny periods to protect them from sunstroke, burning and skin cancer.

Cancer Research UK's Sunsmart campaign advises: 'Keep babies in complete shade: under trees, umbrellas, canopies or indoors. Provide shade for prams and buggies, if possible.

'When outdoors, protect a baby's skin with loose-fitting clothes, and a wide-brimmed hat that shades their face, neck and ears.'

Nina Goad, of the British Association of Dermatologists, said: 'A baby's skin can burn within minutes, which is why it's so important to keep babies out of the sun.

 'Sunburn is inflammation within the skin caused by damage to the skin cells by ultraviolet radiation. It is an attempt by the body to repair this damage fully and leads to redness and sometimes swelling, as the adjacent blood vessels dilate and bring in repair cells and fluids, as well as leading to soreness to make us protect the area from further damage during the repair.'

.10 important Ways you can protect your child during a hot climate and help protect against the harmfulness of the Sun's Rays.

 

1. APPLY a high factor sun cream to baby/child's bare skin liberally every couple of hours.
2. PROTECT head from direct heat by wearing a legionnaire style sun hat, mop hat or hat with a large surface area.the legionaire styles are best as they cover the sensitive skin parts of the neck area.
3. Do not overdress your baby during hot weather rather than put one thick layer on i.e. thick jumper, use several thin layers you can take on and off throughout the day.
4. Your child will benefit from wearing cool loose clothing made from cotton and light fibres. Light colours reflect the heat from the sun. Dark colours attract the suns heat.
5. DO NOT leave a baby or child out the pram in the sunshine without a sunshade or canopy.
6. Avoid parking a pram in direct sunlight try a shaded area.
7. GIVE EXTRA fluids, throughout the day. Fizzy pop can even cause dehydration try water or diluted unsweeted juice in a cup not a bottle. Instead.
8. AVOID long spells in the hot sun it can lead to HEAT EXHAUSTION and dehydration.
9. Avoid hard labor and letting kids and toddlers play out to much in the sun or in the garden during very hot weather.
10.  The hotest parts of the day are between 11am and 3pm stay inside if possible during these times.
11. Do not leave any child unattended around Paddling Pools, Swimming Pools, Ponds, Lakes or Canals. A CHILD CAN EVEN DROWN IN AN INCH OF WATER.

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Why hiring a private jet is easier than ever

Unless your company is going to make near-daily use of a private jet, purchasing one doesn't really make much financial sense. Years ago, there were limited options when it came to making use of private jets. These days, there are several attractive options that make it easier than ever to hire private jets at affordable rates. Depending on the number of hours per year that you'll need a jet, you can charter one, buy a jet card or invest in fractional jet ownership.

Generally speaking, buying a jet card or chartering a private jet makes sense if you'll be using it for 50 or fewer hours per year; if you're going to need a private jet for 50 to 400 hours per year, fractional ownership is the most financially sound way to go. You can hire a private jet in a number of different ways, but it pays to do some research about each option so that you get the service and prices that are right for you. The bottom line, though, is that you're not stuck between buying a private jet and flying commercial any more. The wide range of options outlined below make it a snap to enjoy the use of your very own jet.

Private jet charter – in terms of commitment, this is the least involved way to go. Chartering a private jet is an excellent option for companies that only need special transportation on a sporadic basis. Some businesses, for instance, only choose to use private jets for special events or special clients. By using a broker, you can find the charter option that will bring the most benefits to the table for your company. Keep in mind, however, that you'll often have to pay for round-trip service – even if you only need the jet one-way.

Jet cards – if you'd rather not deal with all the comparison shopping that goes along with private jet charters, a jet card may be the best option for you. Jet cards require more commitment and greater upfront investments from those who use them. That being said, they don't require hours of shopping around, can be used for one-way trips and tend to be much more flexible. When you buy a jet card, you're basically investing in a block of chartered plane time. The hourly rate may be higher on paper, but it's mitigated by increased flexibility.

Fractional shares – companies that often require private jets on a spur-of-the-moment basis generally appreciate the benefits of fractional jet ownership. The upfront investment and overall commitment of fractional shares is higher than jet cards or chartering private jets; however, you'll always have an aircraft at the ready. You can buy shares as small as 1/16, which generally equals about 50 hours per year on a five-year contract.

As you can see, there's a plethora of options for hiring private jets these days. Private jets are more accessible to businesses of all sizes nowadays, so do some research to find the option that's right for you.

About the Author

NetJets Europe offers the best fractional private aircraft for all your business needs. Customers can visit their website at www.netjetseurope.com for further information on private jets and fractional jet ownership.

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Patio Dresses: Cool & Comfy Summer Dresses for Women

The look for summer season is effortless style and nothing says effortless than a gorgeous maxi dress or patio dress. These long frocks are a must-have for summer weather, when all you want to do is relax by waterfront with friends while sipping on margaritas.

The secret to look fab in patio dresses is to pick a silhouette that perfectly flatters your figure. Don't hesitate in showing your back, arms or your tiny waist in different cuts and styles. Remember to have fun with these dresses.

Patio dresses provide a little bit casual yet elegant look. They are simply cool, comfy and easy to wear summer dresses for women. Patio dresses can be found in various prints and patterns, but every season brings some hot fashion trends with it. For summer 2010, we have found some hot fashion trends in patio dresses. These are:

1. Plain patio dresses
2. Floral print patio dresses
3. Animal print patio dresses

OK, lets start it with Plain patio dresses.

Plain patio dresses or maxi dresses, as their name suggests, do not have any print or pattern printed on them. But that doesn't mean that these dresses are not playful. They may have some embellishments or embroidery on them, which give an elegant look to the dress. A plain patio dresses with any color can be a perfect for casual wear as well as party wear. The only thing you have to do is, just accessorize it with right accessories.

Now coming to Floral print maxi dresses. Floral prints truly reflect the accent of spring and summer season. A floral print knot-front maxi dress with a ruched Empire waist (as shown below), creates a long, fluid silhouette and a flattering look. The combination of cheerful floral prints and easy-to-carry features of a floral print maxi dress won't let you down even on the hottest day of summer season.

Last but not least, the Animal print patio dresses. Animal prints are not going to leave this fashion world soon. From leopard prints to tiger prints, zebra prints to giraffe and even snake prints, it seems that whole jungle is now going to rule the fashion world. Animal print dresses beautifully enhance the look of long-height ladies. Animal print maxi dresses make a good party-wear for ladies who want to look hot and sexy.

Bold prints, patterns, and vibrant colors are simply chic for summers. For a toned down look, simply pair a single strand necklace, earrings and flat sandals or kitten heels. A stylish sun hat can add a beach flavor to your summer look. If you want to vamp it up for night, then simply put on heels, and accessorize with bold jewelry like multi-strand necklace or cocktail rings.

You can pick your style from online stores like Banana Republic and Nordstrom. They have such a broad assortment of beautiful and gorgeous summer dresses, that you can't stop yourself to buy just one. Take advantage of Banana Republic promotion codes and Nordstrom promotion code to order products from respective stores at discounted prices. Go get your summer style now!

About the Author

Tony, is an associated author with website CouponAlbum. He asist his team to write some money saving articles on coupons blog.

Tony did his Ph.D. from the Honolulu University, Hawaii. After completing the doctral degree, Tony joined Hewlett Packard as an Design Engineer. He left HP in 2004 to do independent consulting and then in 2006 started couponalbum to help people save money.

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9 Must-Have Accessories for Your Bugaboo Bee Denim

The Bugaboo Bee Denim is the top stroller out on the market right now, but every stroller can use a little help being the best around. Here are nine accessories that will do just that:

1. A stroller hook. You can hang just about anything (within reason) on a stroller hook — your purse, shopping bags, diaper bags, you name it. It's perfect for when you have just a bit too much to carry and not enough hands to carry it with. Spring for a couple — one for each side. Just make sure you don't rest enough weight on it to topple the stroller!

2. A cup holder. You won't be able to hang a cup of coffee or bottle of water from a stroller hook, so look into cup holders that snap right onto the handle of the stroller. Be sure to check that it's secure each time you put something in it, though, so it doesn't end up spilling your drink.

3. An umbrella. Yet another invention to keep your hands as free as possible, stroller umbrellas (which come in a variety of sizes and colors) will clamp right onto the handle, protecting you from the rain while you and your little one cruise around.

4. A storm cover. "Well, that's all well and good," you're probably thinking, "but I'd like to protect my baby from the rain too." This is why a plastic storm covers are essential. They fit right over the stroller, keeping the rain out while still letting baby enjoy the view.

5. A sun cover. Sun covers are equally important. Your little one doesn't want t the sun in his or her eyes, so look into a translucent mesh cover — like the storm cover, it'll keep the sun out, but your baby will still be able to see through and out into the world.

6. Snow wheels. Speaking of inclement weather, you should definitely invest in some snow wheels for the Bee. Maneuvering a stroller through the streets can be difficult enough in nice weather, but in snow? On ice? Talk about a nightmare. Do yourself a favor and get some snow wheels.

7. Stroller liners. Though the Bugaboo Bee Denim is quite comfortable, add a stroller liner or two to its carriage for an extra comfy ride. These can also help protect the Bugaboo Bee from any spills your little one might cause. They come in an array of thicknesses and colors, so you can coordinate them with your diaper bag or even the baby's outfit!

8. An elliptical trainer. These will clamp right onto the handles of the stroller, allowing you to work out while you take baby for a walk or jog. You could even just stand stationary and work on your upper body strength. You'll be the fittest parent on the block!

9. An undercarriage organizer. It's easy to get lazy and just start throwing things willy nilly into the undercarriage of your baby's stroller. Get an organizer — it'll motivate you to keep things in their own special places.

Well, there you have it — nine accessories that will make your life much easier as you stroll around with your baby. What are you waiting for? Get a move on and get those accessories!

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Jazz at Your Local Honda Dealer

Every day we're told the world is becoming more Americanised, but that, as all the best things are from America this is no bad thing. Space travel, fast food, blues and jazz, theme parks, telephone numbers such as 0-8-0-0-F-U-N-T-I-M-E have all found their way over here. What's wrong with using numbers on the telephone anyway, why use letters? No, for me the US of A has contributed more than enough for the time being and rather than our culture becoming further Americanised, I vote for us to become Japanised. I mean that's where the really cool stuff comes from: computer games, Manga cartoons, toilets that shoot water towards your...well you know, that cool robot from television (not available at your Honda dealer) and the most reliable cars on the planet.

Yep for cool stuff that 99 percent of the time will never be used in mainstream markets, Japan is the place to go. It's the one percent that really does work however that excites me the most. The Sony PlayStation has been the market leader since its inception and the gaming industry as a whole is a multi, multi billion pound yearly business. In fact Japan's economy alone generated £120 billion through the sale of publishing, games, films and music in 2006 alone. The cars are fast becoming market leaders too. Gone are the days of reliable vehicles that looked like a baby had styled it - enter the simply stunning Nissan GTR or Honda's most successful hot-hatch the Civic Type R (this unlike the robot is available at your Honda dealer).

The reason why the latest cars from Japan are so well styled whilst maintaining the build quality and reliability you'd expect from the country is that they've embraced their culture, which to Western society is, well, bonkers. We've all seen the clip shows on TV that showcase the mad game shows Japan have as entertainment. In the UK you answer a few questions correctly and you win some money. In Japan you answer a few questions correctly and then you only have to eat ten snakes, jump through fire and have your leg chopped off to win the big prize.

Then there's the Bosozoku. Essentially they were a motorcycle gang that started in the mid fifties, but thanks to Manga comics and Anime films such as Akira, the image has been glamourised so the modern day Bosozoku are more style than actual gang fighting and neighbourhood terrorising. They have also branched out to modifying cars with crazy features such as exhausts that reach skywards and end above the roofline. Japanese culture is the perfect ying and yang - they work really hard, they play really, really hard.

You can see now why channelling all the above into a car such as the Nissan GTR is pretty exciting. You have the reliability and build quality from the hard-working Japanese culture, the mad styling from the Manga culture and the incredible handling and on-board computer wizardry from the gaming culture. You can see these elements filtering through to many Japanese car-makers and most notably across their range, Honda.

When judging a car brand, I like to see what their entry-level car is and if that's good then it's a good rule of thumb to assume this standard is maintained as the pound signs increase. Using this logic and a trip to your Honda dealer will bring the Honda Jazz before you. It's a fun little hatchback from the styling to the way it drives around town. In fact it's not too dissimilar to Doctor Who's Tardis. Admittedly the Jazz doesn't transcend time and space, but it's far bigger on the inside than its exterior would have you believe. The front and rear lights wrap around both ends and a simple arched line down the side completes the shape. It is once again Japan in microcosm: small, functional and stylish.

There are two engines available, a 1.2 litre unit or a 1.4 VTEC litre version. The later is also available with a 6-speed i-SHIFT gearbox that is semi automatic. The funky features don't end there, with the Jazz offering a panoramic glass roof, a refrigerated glove box and iPod connectivity. Crucially your Honda dealer will take pride in declaring the Jazz emitting just 130g/km CO2 and returning a combined fuel consumption figure of 51.4mpg. The Jazz is cheap to run then, but it's reasonable to buy in the first place, with prices starting at £9,990 in the UK.

The verdict on the Jazz then is a glowing one. Obviously I'd love a Nissan GTR to embrace my love of all things Japanese, but to suit my wallet and I'm sure the vast majority of readers, nip to your Honda dealer for a sm

About the Author

Mark Creese is a writer and a car enthusiast. Here he discusses the various merits of the Honda Jazz.
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Keepsake Quilting Turns Memories Into Family Treasures

Keepsake quilting is one of the most popular reasons people begin to learn the craft. Maybe a daughter is getting married, or a first grandchild is on the way. Both wedding and births are popular occasions to give a keepsake quilt. But where do you start if you are new to quilting all together?

There are plenty of sources to help beginners get into keepsake quilting. Check the books in your local library. Another great source is the Internet. Look for quilting clubs that offer quilting demonstrations online for a little extra help.

Perhaps the easiest way to start your keepsake quilting project is to select the design or pattern you want to use. The "Double Wedding Ring" pattern is popular for weddings and anniversaries. Simple patchwork quilts are easy to make for babies. Other popular keepsake quilts for babies and children are "Sunbonnet Sue" and "Overall Sam" designs.

If you are making your first quilt, you might not be aware of level of difficulty of the patterns you are searching through. Don't worry about it. You will be happier with the results if you complete the quilt of your choice than if you settled for something strictly of beginner status.

Once you have selected your keepsake quilting pattern, you will need to select fabrics. If you don't have a color scheme in mind, ask for some help at your local fabric store. Take the pattern with you and ask a sales clerk for help. If you are shopping in a fabric department from a large retail chain, keep in mind that all clerks might not have the same knowledge of fabrics.

Don't forget the necessary notions, too. You will need thread for piecing your keepsake quilt and thread for quilting the project. Your project will also require batting - which comes in various thicknesses.

If you don't already have a good pair of scissors to use for cutting fabric, make sure you invest in those. You might choose to use a rotary cutter for your keepsake quilting project. Regardless, it is still important to have a good pair of scissors as part of your quilting gear.

Perhaps you have some quilting experience, but want to make a truly unique keepsake quilt. There are several ways to achieve that. Try a t-shirt quilt. Use favorite old t-shirts to make a quilt that will be a fun way to recall favorite memories for years to come.

If you are making a wedding keepsake quilt, incorporate fabrics and laces from the dress into the quilt. Pieces snipped from the flower girl's sash, ribbon from the bouquest and color swatches that match the wedding colors would be nice pieces to work into your keepsake wedding quilt.

Photo quilts make great keepsake quilts for children on their way to college or leaving for a job out on their own for the first time. There are plenty of ways to transfer photos to fabrics, and many will last years without much fading. Read up on various techniques and decide which is best for your keepsake quilting project. Digital direct to garment printing offers one option. Since the technology is fairly new, finding a digital printer might be difficult and the process a little more costly than doing the photo as a transfer yourself. But the long-lasting results make the process worth considering.

The important thing to remember when making a keepsake quilt is not to worry or stress over minor imperfections. Focus, instead, on the memories your project will capture. The recipient of your keepsake quilt will be proud to receive your labor of love!

About the Author

Penny Halgren has been quilting for more than 27 years. She enjoys sharing her love of quilting with others. Sign up for her free quilting tips, quilt patterns, and newsletter at http://www.TheQuiltingCoach.com

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Birth Control and the Christian

Recently we received a call from a man who inquired if we had

anything we could send him on birth control. He and his wife were

discussing the subject, and he was looking for information which

could clear up the matter. It so happens that in 1986 we

published a booklet entitled "Family Planning and God's

Word." We have decided to reprint the portion of that

booklet which deals with birth control methods.

There are tremendous pressures upon couples today to practice

some form of family planning. Only a few decades ago most couples

gave little thought to the matter, but this is no longer the

case. Also in the last few decades there has been a tremendous

increase in the methods of birth control available, thus making

family planning easier.

It is not our intention to address the question of family

planning in general. What we desire to do with this article is

demonstrate how the various methods of birth control work and to

show that there are some forms which no Christian should use.

Beyond that, we believe the decision to practice birth control is

a personal matter.

BIRTH CONTROL METHODS CHRISTIANS

SHOULD NOT USE

We have said that family planning is not something to which we

can give a simple "yes" or "no" answer. In

many aspects it is something that each couple must decide alone

before God. Yet at the same time, there are several forms of

birth control which are clearly condemned by Scripture and which

therefore a Christian is not free to use.

In the following section we will discuss abstinence, abortion,

and some kinds of birth control devices--the IUD, certain birth

control pills, and the new anti-progesterone pill (RU-486).

ABSTINENCE IS NOT A PROPER FORM OF BIRTH CONTROL

"Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote unto me:

It is good for a man not to touch a woman. Nevertheless, to

avoid fornication, let every man have his own wife, and let

every woman have her own husband. Let the husband render unto

the wife due benevolence: and likewise also the wife unto the

husband. The wife hath not power of her own body, but the

husband: and likewise also the husband hath not power of his

own body, but the wife. Defraud ye not one the other, except

it be with consent for a time, that ye may give yourselves to

fasting and prayer; and come together again, that Satan tempt

you not for your incontinency." (1 Corinthians 7:1-5)

If a couple decides family planning is God's will for them,

the question of method still must be answered. What about

abstinence? Some decide to abstain from sexual relations in order

to avoid conception. The New Testament does not allow such an

arrangement on a long-term basis. In I Corinthians 7 the Apostle

Paul says that one purpose for marriage is to protect men and

women from fornication. In marriage, couples are entirely free to

satisfy themselves. There is nothing unspiritual about relations

between marriage partners.

"Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed

undefiled... " (Hebrews 13:4)

"Drink waters out of thine own cistern, and running

waters out of thine own well. Let thy fountains be dispersed

abroad, and rivers of waters in the streets. Let them be only

thine own, and not strangers' with thee. Let thy fountain be

blessed: and rejoice with the wife of thy youth. Let her be

as the loving hind and pleasant roe; let her breasts satisfy

thee at all times; and be thou ravished always with her

love." (Proverbs 5:15-19)

Abstinence within marriage is not good. It is dangerous! It

is, in fact, disobedience to God's Word. The Bible commands

Christian couples not to defraud one another sexually.

"Let the husband render unto the wife due

benevolence: and likewise also the wife unto the husband. The

wife hath not authority over her own body, but the husband:

and likewise also the husband hath not authority over his

body, but the wife. Defraud ye not one the other ..." (1

Corinthians 7:3-5)

The husband is responsible to satisfy the wife's physical

needs; she is responsible to satisfy his. The only exception is

for the purpose of fasting and prayer, and this is only to be for

a time--not a permanent or long-range agreement, but a temporary

one for special periods of concentrated prayer. Any other

abstinence brings increased danger of Satan using the natural

desires of the flesh to create situations of temptation.

" ... except it be with consent for a time, that ye

may give yourselves to fasting and prayer; and come together

again, that Satan tempt you not for your incontinency [lack

of self control]." (1 Corinthians 7:5)

Thus, except for brief periods agreed upon by husband and wife

for prayer and fasting, abstinence is not to be used as a birth

control method.

ABORTION IS NOT A PROPER METHOD OF BIRTH CONTROL

"Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she

should not have compassion on the son of her womb?

YEA...." (Isaiah 49:15)

It is almost strange that in speaking to Christians about

family planning, we would have to deal with the matter of

abortion being morally wrong. But the fact is that many large

Christian denominations today support "pro- choice."

Many Christian leaders are not giving a sure warning against this

great evil. In fact, some who call themselves evangelical are

beginning to support abortion for some cases. For example,

Intervarsity Press published a book in 1985 called Brave New

People by Gareth Jones. Consider some quotes from this book--

"If abortion is contemplated, a reasonable decision

will take into account the fetus, and also the parents and

siblings" (p. 157).

"In this instance it has to be decided whether

abortion will benefit the fetus" (p. 158).

"No biblical passage speaks of humans possessing

personhood before birth" (p. 169).

"I am prepared to admit there may be circumstances

where, very regretfully, even Christians may have to

contemplate an abortion" (p. 173).

"Unfortunately, some families cannot cope with such a

challenge, and a compromise must be reluctantly adopted,

namely, termination of the pregnancy [abortion] ... God's

love for the weak ... requires comparable concern for the

abnormal and for those likely to be rejected by society"

(p. 179).

Because of pressure from various sides Intervarsity stopped

distributing the book. But it has already been published by

another Christian publisher, Eerdmans, and is supported by many

who claim to be evangelical Christians.

LIFE BEGINS AT CONCEPTION

For the Bible-believer there can be no doubt on this issue.

Scripture tells us that human life begins at conception. The

moment the sperm unites with the egg, a brand new human life has

begun. Many say it is not possible to know exactly when the

embryo becomes fully human; thus it should be called a child. The

Bible leaves no such confusion. Consider the following:

"Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my

mother conceive me." (Psalm 51:5)

In Psalm 51 David is showing his repentance for the adultery

with Bathsheba and the murder of her husband. In verse five he

acknowledges that he was sinful from the moment of conception.

This is reaffirmed by the Apostle Paul in Romans

5:12--"Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world,

and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all

have sinned." Ever since Adam and Eve rebelled against God,

their fallen nature has been passed on from generation to

generation through the father's seed.

But notice that David spoke of himself in a personal way even

when considering his conception. He said I was shapen in

iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me. It was David

himself who was conceived.

"Thou has covered me in my mother's womb. I will

praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made ... My

substance was not hid from thee, when I was made in secret,

and curiously wrought in the lowest parts of the earth. Thine

eyes did see my substance, yet being unperfect; and in thy

book all my members were written, which in continuance were

fashioned, when as yet there was none of them." (Psalm

139:13-16)

For Bible-believers, this amazing passage leaves no question

whatsoever regarding whether or not an embryo is a real human

child. The writer, David, says that it was God that formed him in

the womb of his mother and that God knew all about him even while

he was growing from conception--before his little heart started

beating at three weeks after conception, before the little buds

of arms and legs appeared at four weeks after conception, before

his little brain divided into two sections at five weeks after

conception, before his eyes took shape at six weeks after

conception--"when as yet there was none of them," God

knew him. The impregnated egg in the womb of David's mother's was

only a tiny, microscopic-size thing, but that impregnated egg was

known by God as David, the future king of Israel and

great-great-grandfather of the Lord Jesus Christ.

We see that when an impregnated egg is cut off in some way so

that it dies, the death of a distinct individual human being has

taken place. It is true that many eggs for various reasons

naturally fail to become attached to the mother's uterine wall

after impregnation and do not therefore mature to birth. But man

has nothing to do with that. It is the same with life after

birth. Men die in many ways, natural and unnatural. Often that

cannot be stopped. But if someone takes a knife or a poison and

ends the life of an individual, it is murder. If the murderer

argues that the one he has killed would die anyway, or that

people die every day so we should not be so concerned, his

argument would not be acceptable. He has murdered a human being

and will be punished. Likewise, if someone stops the growth of a

tiny embryo though drugs or some other way, that person has

killed a tiny individual already known by God.

"If men strive, and hurt a woman with child, so that

her fruit depart from her, and yet no mischief follow: he

shall be surely punished, according as the woman's husband

will lay upon him; and he shall pay as the judges determine.

And if any mischief follow, then thou shalt give life for

life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for

foot, burning for burning, wound for wound, stripe for

stripe." (Exodus 21:22-25)

Note that the Bible says the woman's unborn fruit is a CHILD.

God calls it a child, and if that unborn child is hurt, God

required that the one who caused the hurt to be punished.

"As thou knowest not what is the way of the spirit,

nor how the bones do grow in the womb of her that is with

child: even so thou knowest not the works of God who maketh

all." (Ecclesiastes 11:5)

Again, the Bible says the tiny, unborn creature growing in the

womb of a woman is a CHILD. It is not a blob of protoplasm, or a

thing, or an undeveloped human. It is a child even while the

little bones are being formed.

"Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people,

from far; The Lord hath called me from the womb; from the

bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name ... And

now, saith the Lord that formed me from the womb to be his

servant...." (Isaiah 49:1,5)

"Then the word of the Lord came unto me, saying,

Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before

thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I

ordained thee a prophet unto the nations." (Jeremiah

1:4,5)

The passage in Isaiah refers prophetically to the Lord Jesus

Christ, and possibly also refers to Isaiah himself. The similar

passage in Jeremiah speaks of the prophet's relationship with God

before his birth. Notice again that we see that God called them

even before they were born, and it was God who formed them in the

womb of their mothers. Those who interfere with the process of

growth after the mother's egg has been fertilized are interfering

with God's work of forming a human being that is known of God.

This is a very serious matter.

If we asked Isaiah's mother or Jeremiah's mother what was in

their wombs, they would have answered, had they known the

prophecies which were to follow, "This is Isaiah,"

"This is Jeremiah." Regarding the Lord Jesus Christ,

the Bible leaves no question whatsoever. "Now the birth of

Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was

espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with

child of the Holy Ghost" (Matthew 1:18). Later the angel

told Joseph that the child's name would be Jesus and "that

which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost" (Matthew

1:20,21).

As soon as Mary conceived her firstborn son by the

supernatural power of the Holy Spirit, He was called a CHILD. And

this was at the very earliest stages of the process of growth in

the womb.

"...and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even

from his mother's womb." (Luke 1:15)

It is true that John the Baptist was no ordinary child, but

the fact that he was filled with the Holy Ghost even before his

birth proves clearly that he was fully a human being. If anyone

had aborted that little being in Elisabeth's womb, that one would

have been the murderer of John the Baptist.

"And it came to pass, that, when Elisabeth heard the babe

leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy

Ghost." (Luke 1:41)

This passage shows from the Bible's side what even medical

doctors are discovering--that the unborn infant is aware of

things outside the womb and responds to them. In this case, the

unborn baby was John the Baptist. Remember that he was already

filled with the Holy Spirit, and he knew of the situation which

was happening outside the womb when the mother of his Lord and

Savior met his own mother, Elizabeth. Notice, too, that the

unborn one here is called a BABE.

With these Scripture references before us we have but two

choices--we can reject the Bible and its teaching or we can

acknowledge that the fertilized egg is a tiny human being, known

by God, and the mysterious and marvelous growth which will occur

during its nine months in the womb is the direct process of God

working to form that baby according to His own plan and purpose.

Any time, therefore, someone interferes with the growth of an

embryo he is committing murder.

BIRTH CONTROL PILLS AND IUDS ARE NOT PROPER METHODS OF

BIRTH CONTROL

Having considered abstinence and abortion, there are yet some

other birth control methods which, when considered in light of

Bible teaching, are forbidden to Christians. In brief, any method

of birth control which cuts off the growth of the already

fertilized egg is a form of abortion and is therefore murder. We

have seen that according to the God's Word the human life begins

at conception--at the moment when the male sperm joins with the

mother's egg. At that time a new and unique human life begins its

eternal journey, having become a living soul through the

mysterious working of Almighty God. We have seen that the Bible

teaches this. Not all modern scientists would agree that the

newly conceived embryo is a human being at that point in time,

but all agree that it is a new and unique life which has begun

its explosive growth toward full development.

Scientists also know that a new human life begins at

conception (fertilization). In an excellent book entitled The

Position of Modern Science on the Beginning of Human Life

(copyright 1975, Scientists for Life) we read this brilliantly

simple and clear explanation on page 15--

"When did your life begin?" The answer to this

question can be phrased simply by going backward in time.

Before you were an adult, you were an adolescent, and before

that a child, and before that an infant. Before you were an

infant--i.e., before you were born--you were a fetus, and

before that an embryo. Before you were an embryo, around the

time of your implantation, you were a blastocyst, and before

that a morula, and before than a zygote or fertilized ovum.

However, you were never a sperm or an unfertilized ovum.

Therefore, while life is continuous, your life began when the

nucleus of your father's sperm fused with the nucleus of your

mother's ovum, or at fertilization. [The Christian News

(Jan. 13, 1986), p. 8]

Because of newly discovered methods of research such as the

electron microscope, scientists can now observe the tiny cells

and genes which make up a living body. They have actually

observed the formation of the human being from the time the genes

of the mother and father are united. Consider the following

description of what happens during the first few weeks after

conception:

"In the [first seven weeks] the cells perform their

most intricate maneuvers, arranging into patterns that give

the embryo its human form. Toward the end of the third week a

gutterlike groove in the back folds into a neural tube--the

future nervous system. As the tube closes, the brain takes

shape, already differentiating into hind-, mid- and

forebrain. The five-week embryo, ONLY ONE-THIRD OF AN INCH

LONG, is a marvel of miniaturization: limb buds are sending

out shoots whose dimples mark the nascent [beginning to form]

hands and feet, and the hindbrain has grown stalked eye cups.

By the seventh and eighth weeks, the embryo's face looks

human, limbs hinge on joints, hands splay into fingers and

primitive external genitals appear ... After eight weeks

almost all of the internal organs are in place and the

embryo, SCARCELY AN INCH LONG, looks like a tiny person.

"At this point [eight weeks after conception!], 95

percent of the known structures, features and organs, from

tiny nerves to fingers and muscles, are there," says Dr.

Ronan O'Rahilly, an embryologist at the University of

California at Davis(Newsweek, Jan. 11, 1982, p. 37).

THREE STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT

In thinking about birth control methods, it is important to

understand something about this process whereby the mother's egg

is fertilized and then grows into a fully developed child.

The process can be divided into three stages--1)

Fertilization, 2) Implantation, 3) Growth.

In FERTILIZATION, the father's sperm penetrates the

mother's egg. This happens in the mother's uterine tube near the

womb. It is at that point in time that the genes of the mother

and father are joined to make the new human life of their

offspring. At this stage the developing child is called in

medical terms a "zygote," which is a Greek word meaning

"yoked together."

Next the tiny, growing person continues its travel to the

uterus where it becomes attached to the uterine wall. This is IMPLANTATION

and occurs between day 5 and 8 and is completed by day 9 or 10 (The

Merck Manual, Fourteenth Edition, p. 1708).

The developing child is now called an "embryo,"

which is from a Greek word meaning "to swell." That's a

very good term, because the cells of this newly created little

being are multiplying at a breathtaking rate. For a very short

time the developing embryo draws its sustenance directly from the

uterus until the placenta and umbilical cord are developed.

After this, nothing is left but GROWTH as the baby's

body rapidly forms. After approximately eight weeks the child is

called by the medical term "fetus," which is from the

Latin word meaning "offspring."

The "incredibly intricate and beautiful process of

conception" is described by a medical doctor as follows--

"First, there is the ovary, deep within the body,

that, propelled by some unknown force, turns once a month

towards the funnel-like opening at the end of the fallopian

tube. On the surface of the ovary is a tiny bubble, a

blister, that contains the one egg that alone, for some

mysterious reason, has emerged from a field of 250,000 to

ripen that month.

"Suddenly the bubble bursts. Triggered by a surge of

luteinizing hormone, an eloquent chemical messenger from the

brain, the ovary contracts sharply and the ripe egg bursts

forth. The fringed projections at the end of the fallopian

tube reach out like fingers to grasp the ovum [egg] and draw

it into the narrow tunnel of the tube. In a dreamlike,

slow-motion ballet, thousands of tiny, undulating cilia

caress the ripening egg and gently move it along on its

four-inch, four-day journey to the womb.

"Guided by a direction-finding mechanism whose nature

we can only guess at, the sperm swim up past the barrier of

the cervix, into the womb itself. They must then navigate the

entire length of the uterus and swim into the narrow upper

reaches of the dark fallopian tube to meet and fertilize the

egg.

"The process is precisely orchestrated, the co-

ordination of the myriad of biologic details staggeringly

complex. It is, for instance, only at this time of the month

that mucus produced by her cervix will allow sperm to pass

through the cervix and into the womb. At other times of the

month, the molecules of the mucus form a crosshatched pattern

to block the sperm lest they reach an egg too young or too

old to be properly fertilized, thus producing a deformed

baby. At the right moment, though, the molecules of the mucus

realign themselves, forming microscopic tunnels to aid the

sperm on their journey.

"The biochemical communications system that

orchestrates all this is so sophisticated that it makes the

technology of beaming planetwide transmissions off orbiting

satellites look like child's play. When the sperm finally

meet the egg, they secrete a series of enzymes that soften

the outer shell of the egg and make it permeable. Meanwhile,

other chemicals secreted in the tube have completed the

ripening of the egg so it is ready to accept the sperm that

has managed to permeate the outer shell. The sperm and ovum

lock genetic arms, a mating of a still more complex

biochemistry, and the mingled DNA and RNA of the mother and

father create a blueprint from which a unique human being

will grow.

"Once fertilized, the egg completes its journey down

into the uterus. The uterus, notified of the impending

pregnancy through an elaborate chemical communications

system, has grown thick and rich" (Woman/Doctor: The

Education of Jane Patterson, M.D., New York: Avon Books,

1983).

As we have said, any process whereby we interfere purposefully

and knowingly to stop the growth of the fertilized egg, which is

already a newly created, unique human being, is abortion. If the

fertilized egg is not allowed to implant in the uterus, it is

being killed. The only difference between this and a later

abortion is the size and stage of development of the tiny human

offspring.

BIRTH CONTROL METHODS THAT RESULT IN

ABORTION

Many of our readers will probably be thinking, as we did not

long ago, that birth control pills and similar devices act to

PROHIBIT fertilization. Actually, as we will see from medically

proven facts, birth control pills have the potential to produce

an abortion AFTER fertilization. The IUD, birth control pills and

the new anti-progesterone pill are actually abortion devices,

since they prohibit implantation, thereby acting to destroy the

already-living, rapidly developing, microscopic embryo.

In an article entitled "Contraceptives: On Hold" in

the May 5, 1986 issue of Newsweek, several types of birth

control devices are discussed which are still in the development

stage. After describing one drug which blocks the preparation of

the uterus for the implantation of an already fertilized egg,

this statement is made: "Many experts believe that the

present anti- abortion climate would make it an unlikely prospect

for the U.S. market, SINCE, IN EFFECT, IT INDUCES AN

ABORTION."

That birth control drugs can produce early abortions of the

newly fertilized egg is therefore a fact known and acknowledged

by those who understand how the drugs work. Yet these facts are

not widely known outside of medical circles, and many are

ignorant of these things. It is hoped that the following will

receive a wide hearing.

The following shocking material was published by Lutherans for

Life. The medical facts are written by J.C. Willke, M.D.,

Chairman of the National Right to Life Committee in America.

The I.U.D.

What is the mechanism of action of the IUD? It would seem at

this time that medical opinion has crystallized to a near

unanimity. The presence of this foreign body within the cavity of

the uterus produces a foreign body reaction. This is a local,

sterile (usually), inflammatory reaction, which alters the normal

body fluids within the uterus. It changes what had been a

friendly environment, for the migration of sperm and the

subsequent implantation of the new human being, to an unfriendly

environment. Some have described the intrauterine fluid produced

as containing "sterile pus." This unfriendly fluid

environment can have an influence on the sperm migrating into the

uterus and tubes, and quite clearly does have an influence on

later implantation.

Not too much has been said or written to indicate that the

sperm are incapacitated in their passage through the uterus, for

if they were, fertilization could not occur. Most of the research

done tells us the same thing. A substantial number of sperm do

pass through the uterine cavity, proceed out to the ovary, and

FERTILIZATION CAN AND DOES OCCUR.

What is quite plain is that, following fertilization, the

process does not proceed to a normally implanted pregnancy. What

are the mechanisms postulated as to why she does not "get

pregnant"? Overwhelmingly, almost all medical studies have

demonstrated various mechanisms that prevent implantation into

the nutrient lining of the womb, due to the foreign body and

inflammatory reaction caused by the IUD. The end result, however,

in almost every case, when fertilization does occur (an

occasional pregnancy is carried to full term and delivery with

the IUD still in the uterus), IT IS FOLLOWED BY A PROCESS THAT

ENDS IN THE DESTRUCTION OF THE DEVELOPING NEW HUMAN IN THE UTERUS

THROUGH HIS OR HER INABILITY TO IMPLANT. THIS CAN BE ACCURATELY

DESCRIBED AS AN ABORTION. CLEARLY, ALMOST ALL CURRENT EVIDENCE

INDICATES THAT THE IUD'S MAJOR EFFECT IS TO ACT TO PREVENT

IMPLANTATION.

The fact that it is described as a "contraceptive"

agent is because of a change in the meaning of words by the Food

and Drug Administration and the American College of Obstetrics

and Gynecology a decade ago, when they redefined the word

"conception" to mean implantation. Under these semantic

gymnastics it is a "contraceptive," but everyone

familiar with the function understands thoroughly that its action

is that of an abortifacient.

One other relevant medical comment should be made. In all

likelihood, the IUD possibly could be withdrawn from the market

within a reasonable period of time for it has serious side

effects. The "sterile pus" mentioned above does not

always remain sterile. At times it becomes infected, resulting in

varying degrees of inflammation of the female organs and at times

sterility. All practicing physicians in the United States were

notified several years ago, if they were to insert one specific

type of IUD, the Dalcon Shield, into a woman, that it was their

legal obligation to inform her that this might make her

permanently sterile. To protect from a possible later malpractice

suit, such consent should be in writing. In the face of such

concern, this specific type of IUD was removed from the market.

Whether or not other types of IUD's will remain on the market

indefinitely is an open question. It is at least possible that

they may be removed for medical reasons before any law can do so

(The Christian News, Jan. 13, 1986).

THE PILL

The `pill' consists now of over 30 different varieties of

chemical combinations of the synthetic equivalent of the female

hormones estrogen and progesterone, as well as the so-called

`mini-pill' which contains progesterone alone. Understanding that

there are different degrees of actions with different pills, that

one has more of this effect and the other has more of that

effect, they can, to some extent at least, be described

generically.

The combination pills basically exert three actions in

`preventing' pregnancy. The first effect of the contraceptive

pill is to prevent ovulation or release of the ovum from the

ovary. This has been described as `freezing' of the ovary. Even

if the sperm do reach the ovary, fertilization cannot occur

because the ovum has not been released. This action is accurately

described as temporary sterilization, but in common usage it is

usually spoken of as `contraceptive' action.

The first contraceptive pill, Enovid, contained ten milligrams

of estrogen- like hormone. It was believed that its physiological

function was almost totally that of temporary sterilization.

Enovid-5 was then marketed, to be followed by Enovid E (2.5 mg.).

Since that time lower and lower does of estrogen have been

presented to the consumer so that now does of 0.5 mgm. and 0.35

mgm. are commonly used.

The well known reason for the reduction of the estrogen dosage

was to try to minimize the threat of blood clot complications.

Paralleling the reduction of the estrogen dosage, however,

there has been the development of breakthrough ovulation, as the

lower doses have apparently not been successful in completely

suppressing ovulation.

WITH BREAKTHROUGH OVULATION IT IS NOW GENERALLY ACCEPTED THAT

ACTUAL FERTILIZATION OCCURS AT TIMES IN THOSE TAKING THESE PILLS,

but as described below, these women do not ordinarily `get

pregnant.' [This means the fertilized egg is not allowed to

become implanted in the mother's uterus; it is killed.]

The second action is one of thickening of the mucous plug at

the cervical opening. This normally happens at the beginning and

at the end of a menstrual cycle, with the plug melting away at

mid-cycle, and being replaced by an egg white-like substance

containing nutrient fluids, which are `friendly' to the passage

of sperm. The combination pill prevents this from occurring at

mid-cycle, maintaining the plug, and as such probably exerts true

`anti-fertilization' action by preventing entrance of the sperm.

The third function of the combination pill is

anti-implantation or anti- nidatory. When this is the function

that is dominant in the particular month, there is sperm passage,

there is fertilization and migration of the new human through the

tube and into the uterus, but implantation does not occur. This

is because THE ACTION OF THE PILL HAS `HARDENED' THE LINING OF

THE UTERUS, CREATED A HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT, AND THE MULTICELLED

TINY HUMAN BEING CANNOT IMPLANT. THIS FUNCTION IS ONE OF AN

ABORTION AT ONE WEEK OF LIFE.

There is no definitive medical agreement as to what percentage

of times this function occurs, in which women and with which pill

(The Christian News, Jan. 13, 1986).

THE MINI-PILL

The mini-pill is a form of birth control pill, different from

the combination of estrogen and progesterone above. This contains

only a small dose of progesterone. It is taken daily, 30 days a

month, rather than the 21-7 schedule for the combination pill. It

allows a menstrual flow to occur monthly while the pill is being

taken. There is considerable controversy as to whether or not its

action is primarily in preventing implantation, as other

mechanisms of action have been suggested, but general scientific

opinion at this time is in substantial agreement. It would seem

that IT DOES ALLOW A SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT OF BREAKTHROUGH

OVULATION, AND PRESUMABLY AT TIMES FERTILIZATION. WHEN

FERTILIZATION OCCURS IT "PREVENTS" PREGNANCY BY AN

ANTI-IMPLANTATION ACTION. THIS ACTION IS BEST DESCRIBED AS AN

ABORTIFACIENT EFFECT."

THE MORNING AFTER PILL

DES or Diethylstilbestrol is a synthetic estrogen. Given in

high dosage, in the days immediately following intercourse, it is

known as the morning- after pill. What is its function? This is

best illustrated by giving two examples.

In the first, a woman is raped at midnight Saturday and is

given DES at 2 a.m. in a hospital emergency room. Within a few

hours there is a high level of estrogen in her blood. Her body

was programmed to ovulate 24 hours later at midnight Sunday. The

high level of estrogen blocks that ovulation, fertilization does

not occur, and she does not get pregnant. This effect is one of

temporary sterilization.

In the second case, rape also occurs at midnight Saturday and

the medication is given at 2 a.m.. This woman, however, has

ovulated several hours before the rape. The ovum awaited. It was

fertilized. She also does not "get pregnant" but the

mechanism of action is quite different. The drug had

"hardened" the lining of the womb. THE MULTICELLED TINY

BOY OR GIRL, AT ABOUT ONE WEEK OF LIFE, COULD NOT IMPLANT AND

DIED. THIS MECHANISM WAS AN ABORTION.

Which mechanism occurs in any specific case may well not be

known, but THE STERILIZING ACTION WILL PROBABLY OCCUR TWO OR

THREE TIMES FOR EVERY ABORTIVE ACTION.

Other medications, such as a shot of progesterone are often

used in place of DES, as well as other forms of estrogen. Without

going into detail one can say that their mechanism of action is

substantially the same" (The Christian News, Jan. 13,

1986).

PROSTAGLANDINS

As is well known, these substances cause the onset of strong

uterine contractions and delivery of whatever size baby the

uterus contains. If used before viability [before the baby is

able to live outside the womb], this is the equivalent of

abortion.

The first form licensed, Prostin F2 alpha, carried a directive

from the FDA [Food and Drug Administration] that limited its use

to the induction of mid-trimester abortion only. Subsequently,

Prostin A2 and 15M have been licensed. These have now been

authorized for use for several therapeutic medical conditions

(uterine inertia, non-malignant Hyatidaform mole and missed

abortion). [This study was reviewed before publication by Matthew

Bulfin, M.D.; Thomas Hilgers, M.D.; and Richard Schmidt, M.D.] (The

Christian News, Jan. 13, 1986).

The fact that modern birth control pills can and at times do

function as an abortifacient (although they will often use

different words than abortifacient) is freely admitted by The

Food and Drug Administration, by medical books such as Physicians'

Desk Reference (PDR) and Nursing '85 Handbook; by

pro-abortion books such as My Body, My Health by Felicia

Stewart, M.D; by pro-abortion groups such as Planned Parenthood;

by drug companies in the literature which accompanies the pill,

and by some non- medical reference books such as Random House

College Dictionary. Quotes from these sources follow:

"How the IUD prevents pregnancy is not completely

understood. Several theories have been suggested. IUD's seem to

interfere in some manner with the implantation of the fertilized

egg in the uterine cavity. The IUD does not prevent

ovulation" (The Federal Register, Part III, May 10,

1977, Department of Health, Education and Welfare--Food and Drug

Administration, "Intrauterine Devices," p. 23781).

In describing the mechanism of Parke-Davis' Norlestrin family

of birth control pills we read this notice in the PDR:

"Although the primary mechanism of action is inhibition

of ovulation, alterations in the genital tract, including changes

in the cervical mucus (which increase the difficulty of sperm

penetration) and the endometrium (WHICH REDUCE THE LIKELIHOOD OF

IMPLANTATION) MAY ALSO CONTRIBUTE TO CONTRACEPTIVE

EFFECTIVENESS" (Physician's Desk Reference, Medical

Economics Company, copyright 1985, p. 1548).

This same notice is given for the Lo/Ovral and Nordette family

of birth control pills marketed by the Wyeth company (PDR, pages.

2255 and 2266).

"Progestogen ... also causes endometrial changes that

PREVENT IMPLANTATION OF THE FERTILIZED OVUM" (Nursing '85

Drug Handbook, Spring House Corporation, 1985).

"In a natural cycle, the uterus lining thickens under the

influence of estrogen during the first part of the cycle, and

then matures under the influence of both progesterone and

estrogen after ovulation. This development sequence is not

possible during a pill cycle because both progestin and estrogen

are present throughout the cycle. EVEN IF OVULATION AND

CONCEPTION DID OCCUR, SUCCESSFUL IMPLANTATION WOULD BE

UNLIKELY" (Felicia Stewart, M.D.; Felicia Guest; Gary

Stewart, M.D. and Robert Hatcher, M.D.; My Body, My Health,

Consumers Union, pgs. 169,170).

"The endometrium (uterine wall) is definitely affected by

oral contraception ... THE CHANGE MAY PREVENT IMPLANTATION OF THE

BLASTOCYST [the fertilized egg, the newly created

offspring]" (Planned Parenthood, Grant Application submitted

on September 1, 1982).

"For example, THE PILL MAY AFFECT THE MOVEMENT OF THE

FERTILIZED EGG TOWARD THE UTERUS OR PREVENT IT FROM IMBEDDING

ITSELF IN THE UTERINE LINING" (Changing Times,

"What We Know About the Pill," July 1977, p. 21).

"Birth control pill: an oral contraceptive for women that

INHIBITS ovulation, fertilization, or IMPLANTATION OF A

FERTILIZED OVUM, causing temporary infertility" (Random

House College Dictionary, revised edition, copyright 1982, p.

137).

HOW OFTEN DOES THE BIRTH CONTROL PILL CAUSE AN ABORTION?

One question many people immediately ask is, "How often,

granted that every type of modern birth control pill can and

sometimes will function as an abortifacient, how often do they

function that way? Is it 10% of the time? Is it .00001% of the

time? Is it a percentage which is high enough to be significant

in my attitude toward the pill?"

Absolute percentages are impossible to obtain. There are too

many variables. Yet doctors and scientists are able to obtain

realistic estimates from their research. Here are some figures:

1. Planned Parenthood in their grant application state that

the hormones in the mini-pill "prevent ovulation and

corpusluteum formation in approximately 1/3 of the cycles."

That means that 67% of the time women using the mini-pill have a

real possibility of a "silent abortion" on any given

month.

2. Albert D. Lorincz, M.D. in The Pill--How Does It Work?

cites a study in which 1200 women were given .5 mg daily of

progestogen (an amount equivalent to many birth control pills).

Yet 60% of these women ovulated. That means that 60% of the women

on this pill had a real possibility of a "silent

abortion" on any given month.

3. J.C. Espinoza, M.D., writes in his book Birth Control:

Why Are They Lying to Women? page 27:

"When ovulation occurs, pregnancy is possible. Years

ago Roland noticed ovulation in 30% of the women taking an

estrogen-progestin preparation (combined Pill). Today it is

clear that in at least 5% of the cycles of women on the

combined Pill `escape ovulation' occurs. This fact means that

conception is possible during those cycles, but implantation

will be prevented and the `conceptus' (child) will die. That

rate is statistically equivalent to one abortion every other

year for all women on the Pill. Mini-Pills have a much higher

ovulation rate. Pituitary block to prevent ovulation is

evident in only 50% of the cycles. Conception, then, is

possible every other month. This new Pill may produce

abortion 50% of the time--six for every year of use. The very

low dose progestin-only Pill may never prevent ovulation.

With any pill there are a small percentage of pregnancies

that go to full term."

Some doctors may give somewhat different numbers, but the

evidence is clear--every modern birth control pill can and at

times does function as an abortifacient. The IUD works strictly

as an abortifacient.

WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I'VE BEEN ON THE PILL OR IUD?

Your heart may be troubled right now. You may have been using

the IUD or modern birth control pills without realizing that they

could be abortive. You probably are asking yourself, "Could

I have had a silent abortion? Or even several of them? Could I

have ended the life of a child which God intended me to

have?"

The answer, of course, is that only God knows. It is a

definite possibility that you have had a silent abortion, if not

several. Nowhere in Scripture does God promise to keep us from

committing sins in ignorance.

At this juncture we can praise the Lord for His great mercy.

The Scriptures promise, "If we confess our sins, he is

faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from

all unrighteousness" (1 John 1:9). Also, "He that

covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and

forsaketh them shall have mercy" (Proverbs 28:13).

BIRTH CONTROL METHODS WHICH DO NOT DESTROY A

NEW LIFE

We have said that any form of birth control which destroys a

life that has been created through the binding of the male and

female genes is wrong because it is a form of abortion. It can be

called "silent abortion," or "microscopic

abortion," or any other term, but it is still abortion and

as such is a breaking of the sixth commandment--"Thou shalt

not kill."

The question remains: Are there any proper methods of birth

control which Christians can practice? Is it contrary to the will

of God for Christian couples to try to prevent pregnancies?

The first question can be answered much easier than the

second. There are methods of birth control which do actually keep

the sperm and the egg from uniting and therefore do not involve

the destruction of life. We will list these, and for more

detailed information a couple can contact their doctor or

qualified books on this subject:

1. THE CONDOM. Used by the husband, these are readily

available in most areas, are inexpensive and are effective when

used properly.

2. VAGINAL FOAMS, CREAMS, AND SUPPOSITORIES. These are

used by the wife and are also quite effective when used properly.

They immobilize or kill the sperm and in some cases provide a

mechanical barrier to the sperm. According to The Merck Manual,

"As the woman's age increases, the effectiveness of these

agents increases greatly and, in women over age 30, is similar

[in effectiveness] to that of the IUD.

3. DIAPHRAGM. This is a device which is used by the

wife and blocks the sperm from entering the cervix. It "must

be carefully fitted by a physician, and the woman must know how

to insert it so that the cervix is covered ... Contraceptive

cream or jelly should be used with the diaphragm...."

4. RHYTHM. "For the rhythm method to be

successful, the woman's menstrual cycles should be regular. To

determine the period of abstention, 18 days should be subtracted

from the length of the shortest of the previous 12 cycles and 11

days from the longest. Thus, if the woman's cycles vary between

26 and 29 days, the couple must abstain from ... day 8 through

day 18 of each cycle. A more effective method is based on

measuring the woman's basal body temperature each morning before

arising ... Even with this refinement of technic, the failure

rate of the rhythm method is estimated to be about 7%; without

the use of temperature recording, the failure rate is several

times higher" (The Merck Manual, pp. 1699,1700).

Because of the fact that the couple are required to abstain

from meeting one another's needs for approximately one-third of

the time, I fear that this method is dangerous in light of the

warning in 1 Corinthians 7:1-5.

5. STERILIZATION. It is very difficult to reverse the

effects of the sterilization operation, and it is said that such

reversals are effective only 30% of the time (The Merck

Manual, p. 1705). Therefore, this decision should be

considered permanent. Since it is impossible for us to know what

the future holds, it doesn't seem that sterilization is a wise

thing for an individual or couple to do. What if my mate dies and

I desire at a later date to have more children? What if something

happens to some or all of our children? Sterilization means there

is very little possibility that we could have more children.

We are not saying these methods are proper for the Christian,

nor are we saying they are wrong. But we have listed them because

they are methods of birth control whereby the egg is not

fertilized and therefore a new life is not destroyed.

About the Author

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reserved by the author. David Cloud is editor of O Timothy, a

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Safety Oriented Apparels For Kids

Three years ago, several toys of Mattel Inc., the makers of Barbie and Hotwheels, has been faced with thousands of complains after the authorities find out that their products from China has been made with so much lead contents. There used to be issues on toys and infant products that had been recalled by their respective companies out of defects and unsafe features or dysfunctional materials used. The recall has but several effects in the society and many of which proves to be detrimental and unacceptable.   Authorities said that amount of lead found on Mattel toys can lead to poisoning. For about a month, a leading baby carrier company has faced similar fate when mothers complained about the mechanical and design defects on their baby sling. According to reports, Infantino voluntarily recalled a million of the "SlingRider" and "Wendy Bellisimo" after reports have associated three infant deaths to these products. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission concurred to Infantino's decision. Both of the companies stated above in one way or the other suffered financial damages due the product recalls.

Rather than sacrifice their credibility and capital to recalls. Not to mention the cost every recalling company would spend to rebuild or repair the dysfunctional products, the refund they have to give to the buyers, and the amount they have to award for settlement to those who had been affected. Because of these problems, countless of other companies that make various children products from toys, food, clothing, and accessories spearheaded a safety first features in their lines.

In the US, a company started a safety first campaign and included the features in their products. The company is a clothing and apparel manufacturer. Dorel Industries' youth product division Dorel Juvenile Group Inc recently partnered with Kids With Character for a very distinct project – of making children safe apparels like sportswear uniforms.

"Under the partnership arrangement, Kids With Character, the anchor apparel licensee, will manufacture and market DJG USA's successful, well known, and trusted Safety 1st brand on an assortment of apparel in infant, toddler and children's sizes. Just as the Safety 1st brand personifies innovative technology to protect children, consumers can expect apparel with added safety features including UV protection, sun/temperature indicators and added durable comfort. This branded apparel program will run the gamut from everyday coordinates and basics to layette, playwear, outerwear, sleepwear and swimwear – a year-round assortment to outfit your child with the utmost confidence in any season," a report from fibre2fashion.com reads.

Safety 1st line of apparel will become available in the market by 2011. As parents look for more reliable and safer children wears, DJGI and KWC just made an overwhelming step. The main objective of the partnership has been to give parents the peace of mind as their children are wearing just the safest apparels in the world in terms of materials used and in design.

"Safety 1st is one the most respected and trusted brands amongst consumers and retailers. Kids With Character's passion and expertise enables us to deliver more than just another branded apparel line; we're creating a new staple for parents," Randi Goodman, Synergy Licensing Principal expressed in the same report.

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The choice of baby crib mattress is at least as important as the selection of the right baby crib. When researching crib mattresses, there are a few important things to look at to ensure that your baby is comfortable and safe in the crib.

Coil Innerspring or Foam Core

The preference of coil over foam is probably due to the fact the most parents sleep on coil spring mattresses.  For your choice of crib mattress, just make sure to get the best quality crib mattress that you can afford of which ever type you like.  The mattress should be firm, not soft. You do not want your baby sinking into it as this poses a risk of suffocation.

When looking for a coil crib mattress, check the number of coils it has.  This information should be readily available.  Usually, more coils usually means a firmer mattress.

In a foam crib mattresses, look for the one that feel heavier than the others as this usually means a higher quality foam was used.  You also want to see how fast the mattress regains its shape so push down on the mattress and then take your hand away. The faster it goes back to its original shape the better.

Choosing the Correct Size

Most cribs made today are a standard size and most crib mattresses are made to fit.  Older cribs may be a different size and some designer cribs also have different dimensions.  The standard size for a baby crib is 51 5/8" x 27 1/4".  Make sure you should measure the crib just to make sure.  You can look at the label on the crib mattress which should have the dimensions on it. It is a good idea to measure the mattress anyway as mistakes do happen.  It is important to measure accurately as a little error can mean a big difference to your baby's safety.

It is essential that the mattress fits snugly in the crib and not leave a gap between the edge of the mattress and the sides of the crib.  If you can fit two adult fingers between the sides of the crib and the mattress then the mattress is too small. Having a crib mattress that is too small can result in your baby could possibly slipping between the mattress and the side of the crib.  This can cause injury to your child.

The Cover

The crib mattress cover should be durable and, needless to say, easily cleaned.  The majority of today's baby crib mattresses are covered in vinyl. More layers usually means a more durable mattress.  The better quality mattresses have a double layered cover while the best quality have covers made of three layers.

You can find crib mattresses that have an antimicrobial cover that can slow the growth of molds and bacteria.  These covers do NOT prevent the growth, only slow it.  You still need to make sure you clean up well after spills and leaks.

Taking the time to find out what is available online or locally before you buy can help ensure that you find the best baby crib mattress so that your baby will be comfortable and safe when sleeping.

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Chandigarh is the Capital city of two states Punjab and Haryana, India. It is a new city built to be the capital of Punjab. The city was designed by Sir Le Cobusier. Even being just around a 60 years old Chandigarh carries a blend of history and modern trend. It is often called the "city-beautiful". It is a neat and beautiful city with populations of Punjab University Students and retired officers of high rank in Indian army and air force.

Chandigarh is connected by road to the various cities of North India. Tourism department buses of the North Indian States ply daily to Chandigarh. The nearest airports are Delhi and Amritsar. The nearest railway station is 7 Km from the city center.

Capitol Complex as the name indicates, is a complex comprising of the High court, the Assembly and the Secretrate all in one. They are bound to each other in the same complex and the architecture is a visual delight to the onlookers. It is also embellished with symbol of Chandigarh- the open hand which conveys the messege "open to give and open to receive". The open hand monument is in the center of the three buildings rising above the three at 85 ft.

Rock garden is an open air exhibition of various articles made out of the industrial and urban waste. It has a large collection of different rock formations, hence the name rock garden. This garden was the work of a single person Nek chand who collected and made all these artifacts himself. He used to deposit his collection near a hut which was on a dumping ground of the industrial and urban waste. This collection wqs discovered in 1973 and the rock garden was inaugurated in 1976.

Tourists who are fond of shopping will enjoy the sector 17 shopping area. It is next to the capitol complex. Beautiful fountains and neon lights with clean roads make this place attractive to tourists as well as locals.

Sukhna lake is another tourist spot in Chandigarh. It is an artificial lake and the 2 Km footpath aound it makes a good place for strolling. Morning and evening walkers and joggers can be seen near the sukhna lake taking the daily dose of health.

Large number of gardens keep the city relatively less polluted. Leisure valley which runs through most part of the city is a unique array of different gardens. Large areas are covered with different species of the same flower. Rose garden has a large collection of various species of roses. Similarly the fragrance garden has all the aromatic flower plants. Hibiscus garden and bougenville garden showcases almost all the species of repective plants.

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Patio Table and Chair Sets - Ready For Fall

While most people have the same decorations they pull out for their kitchen, dining room and living room inside the house, what do you pull out for your backyard? Nothing come to mind? That means you have sad patio table and chair sets that are lacking this fun theme of the season.

Here's a way to add a little fall style to your outdoor furniture.

Table Décor

When people look at your patio table and chair sets, the first thing they are going to see is the tabletop. This is just a habit with people. They want to see what's on the table and where they will put their drink, food, or whatever else they may be carrying. This is where your first blast of fall fun should be.

Consider a centerpiece that is filled with bright oranges, browns and yellows that reminds everyone fall is here as soon as they set eyes on your patio furniture.

Chair Décor

You don't have to stop at the table when decorating for the fall. Think about what your patio table and chair sets are made of - one table and a lot of chairs. Usually at least four chairs are around a table, sometimes more. Why would you only decorate the table and leave all of this space unloved? That is too much real estate to leave out of your fall decorating theme.

Luckily, there is a whole world of chair covers out there just waiting to be added to your patio table and chair sets' style. It used to be covers were only made for indoor chairs, like dining room tables, but times have changed. With trends towards more outside entertaining in mild months, many companies have realized that people will want to decorate their outdoor areas just as much as the inside of their homes.

Decorative Accents

Once you have accented both parts of your patio table and chair sets, you should start looking around them and see what you can add. There are a number of little tricks you can use to complete the theme on your patio or deck:

o Plants - While you may think the outdoors is filled with plants, you want something more than the grass of your backyard at this time of year. You need plants that show off the colors of the season. A quick trip to a nursery should help you find flowers and foliage that are in the hues of autumn.

o Lights - You surely have porch lighting to illuminate your outside entertaining area, but why not have accent lighting to help make your patio furniture glow. Instead of bright white lights, accent lighting can fit the mood of the season being in yellows and oranges. Hang them across the edge of the deck, if it's closed in. If you have an open patio, you will have to be more creative, but there are lights made to be hung on your patio table umbrellas, around the edge of the table and any other standing objects that you may want to decorate.

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