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Thursday, February 14, 2013
Morning-after pill use up to 1 in 9 younger women
This undated image made available by Teva Women's Health shows the packaging for their Plan B One-Step (levonorgestrel) tablet, one of the brands known as the "morning-after pill." About 1 in 9 younger women who've had sex have taken the morning-after pill, according to the first government report to focus on use of emergency contraception since it was approved in 1998. At least five versions of the morning-after pills are sold in the United States. The results of the study were released Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (AP Photo/Teva Women's Health)
This undated image made available by Teva Women's Health shows the packaging for their Plan B One-Step (levonorgestrel) tablet, one of the brands known as the "morning-after pill." About 1 in 9 younger women who've had sex have taken the morning-after pill, according to the first government report to focus on use of emergency contraception since it was approved in 1998. At least five versions of the morning-after pills are sold in the United States. The results of the study were released Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (AP Photo/Teva Women's Health)
HOLD FOR RELEASE 12:01 EST THURSDAY; chart shows frequency of use of emergency contraception1
NEW YORK (AP) ? About 1 in 9 younger women have used the morning-after pill after sex, according to the first government report to focus on emergency contraception since its approval 15 years ago.
The results come from a survey of females ages 15 to 44. Eleven percent of those who'd had sex reported using a morning-after pill. That's up from 4 percent in 2002, only a few years after the pills went on the market and adults still needed a prescription.
The increased popularity is probably because it is easier to get now and because of media coverage of controversial efforts to lift the age limit for over-the-counter sales, experts said. A prescription is still required for those younger than 17 so it is still sold from behind pharmacy counters.
In the study, half the women who used the pills said they did it because they'd had unprotected sex. Most of the rest cited a broken condom or worries that the birth control method they used had failed.
White women and more educated women use it the most, the research showed. That's not surprising, said James Trussell, a Princeton University researcher who's studied the subject.
"I?don't think you can go to college in the?United States?and not know about emergency contraception," said Trussell, who has promoted its use and started a hot line.
One Pennsylvania college even has a vending machine dispensing the pills.
The morning-after pill is basically a high-dose version of birth control pills. It prevents ovulation and needs to be taken within a few days after sex. The morning-after pill is different from the so-called abortion pill, which is designed to terminate a pregnancy.
At least five versions of the morning-after pills are sold in the United States. They cost around $35 to $60 a dose at a pharmacy, depending on the brand.
Since it is sold over-the-counter, insurers generally only pay for it with a doctor's prescription. The new Affordable Care Act promises to cover morning-after pills, meaning no co-pays, but again only with a prescription.
The results of the study were released Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It's based on in-person interviews of more than 12,000 women in 2006 through 2010. It was the agency's first in-depth report on that issue, said Kimberly Daniels, the study's lead author.
The study also found:
?Among different age groups, women in their early 20s were more likely to have taken a morning-after pill. About 1 in 4 did.
?About 1 in 5 never-married women had taken a morning-after pill, compared to just 1 in 20 married women.
?Of the women who used the pill, 59 percent said they had done it only once, 24 percent said twice, and 17 percent said three or more times.
A woman who uses emergency contraception multiple times "needs to be thinking about a more regular form" of birth control, noted Lawrence Finer, director of domestic research for the Guttmacher Institute, a nonprofit group that does research on reproductive health.
Also on Thursday, the CDC released a report on overall contraception use. Among its many findings, 99 percent of women who've had sex used some sort of birth control. That includes 82 percent who used birth control pills and 93 percent whose partner had used a condom.
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Online:
CDC report: http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/
Emergency contraception info: http://ec.princeton.edu/index.html
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Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Nintendo's Wii U gets first free-to-play game as TANK! TANK! TANK! gets divided on eShop
Namco's TANK! TANK! TANK! may have a great title, but it looks like its sales trajectory wasn't too far off from its name. The bizarre Wii U tank battle game is going free-to-play as of this week's eShop update -- at least in Europe -- dividing the game into three pieces based on game modes, each costing £1.59 (€1.99). Should you choose to not pay Namco's light toll, you can play each of the game's modes for free three times per day -- that toll raises to £7.99 (€9.99) apiece after February 28th, so you may want to act quickly. The new pricing and division of the game goes into effect this Thursday, when the EU's Wii U eShop updates.
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How to avoid vacation-destroying arguments
It never fails. You spend a lot of time and money on a romantic getaway, then you and your partner get into a disagreement over where to eat or when to go snorkeling and the vacation is ruined, or at least on the verge of collapse.
?Vacations, while purportedly about rest and recreation, can often be quite stressful. People are out of their routine and the expectations to have a good time may be high,? said Lesli Doares, a relationship coach. ?Any dissatisfaction that is already present in the relationship may be kindling lying in wait for a conflagration to erupt from the mildest disagreement.?
?Typically couples don't argue about new things. Rather, they tend to bicker about the same things over and over,? noted Christina Steinorth, author of "Cue Cards for Life: Thoughtful Tips for Better Relationships." ?If you know this, fix the initial problem -- whether by taking less luggage or preparing a better budget. This can change the pattern of your interactions and stop an argument from starting in the first place.?
To keep the good times keep rolling on your next getaway, check out five of the most popular argument starters and tips to keep calm and carry on.
What time to get to the airport
Be willing to meet in the middle when it comes to leaving for the airport to reduce ill will, suggests Steinorth. However, it?s sometimes best to simply honor the leave time of the most anxious person. Having one person overly stressed is never a good way to kick off a vacation.
Driving and managing directions
If you are driving, figure out how to get where you?re going before you get in the car. Print out directions or set the GPS, then talk to the driver about what he or she needs from the navigator. Build in time to get lost, too, since it?s bound to happen at some point on your journey. If you get lost and things start to get heated, bite your tongue, pull over, get out of the car and look at the scenery for a few minutes.
What activities to do and when
Talk about activities you each want to do ahead of time, like before you even book the trip. Make individual lists, then decide jointly which activities to do so you both are excited about the trip. ?If one of you is set on doing something the other won?t enjoy, agree to do it solo,? said Doares. ?Otherwise, willingly participate in your partner?s activities and create a shared experience.?
Spending too much money
Eliminate spats over money by agreeing on a budget before you start your trip. ?Anytime you can prepare ahead of time, you will always help reduce the possibility of an argument later,? saod Steinorth. Be open to exceptions, but consider whether a purchase is worth an argument if your partner doesn?t agree.
What to eat and where
Divide up vacation days and let each partner choose where to eat and when every other day. Come to this agreement before you leave for vacation to minimize cuisine complaints once on your trip. ?Veto power should only be exercised if there is truly nothing on the menu for one person to eat, or if it will blow the budget,? Doares said.
If you do find yourself spiraling toward conflict on vacation, give yourself some time before you engage, Steinorth suggests. "When we lash out immediately, we tend to come across more harshly than we intend, which sets up a harsh response."
Source: http://www.nbcnews.com/travel/itineraries/how-avoid-vacation-destroying-arguments-1C8346340
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Israel urges response to N. Korea nuclear test
Reuters
February 12, 2013
Israel said on Tuesday that the international community must make clear to North Korea after its latest nuclear test that such activities cannot be tolerated.
In a statement, the Foreign Ministry said the test, North Korea?s third in defiance of UN resolutions, and a ballistic missile launch in December raised ?grave concerns? about proliferation of nuclear and ballistic technologies.
?These actions by the DPRK (Democratic People?s Republic of Korea), in violation of its international obligations, must be met with a swift response by the international community,? the ministry said.
?A clear message must be sent to DPRK and to other countries that such activities are unacceptable and cannot be tolerated.?
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Candy Hearts Recipe: Make Your Own Vegan Conversation Heart ...
Conversation hearts are a Valentine?s Day staple ? but let?s be honest, store-bought candy hearts are kind of chalky and weird-tasting. They also contain gelatin, which is not only neither vegan nor vegetarian-friendly, it?s also a little icky when you know more about it. But if you?re craving a little message on a heart-shaped candy, why not make your own that are vegan, and free of artificial dyes and flavors?
The recipe I used for these conversation hearts is based on this one from Brave Tart, which is so brilliantly simple (and also happens to be gluten-free), that I couldn?t help but try it. But instead of using gelatin, I subbed out Agar Agar flakes, which you can get at any natural foods store. These vegetarian flakes are made of seaweed, and behave pretty much just like gelatin. I also subsituted the Sprite out for a low-sugar, naturally-flavored lemon-lime soda. For the sugar, well, it?s candy so you can?t really get that far away from using a substantial amount.
For this demonstration, I just made the one color/flavor of conversation hearts, although you can make a lot more ? and get creative. For this pretty purple color, I used freeze-dried blueberries and clove extract. You could also use strawberries with some rose extract, a bit of pomegranate juice, beet juice, a dash of turmeric (really!), peppermint, wintermint, orange, lemon, or any other kind of extract or coloring ingredient you like. Or you could even use artisan bitters, if you wanted to make your hearts a little saucy. Feel free to play around with that ? but using fruit and extract is definitely preferable to artificial dye and flavors.
Of course, these sweet treats aren?t going to be nearly as pretty as the real deal ? that?s kind of what happens when you don?t use food science ? but they are still quite tasty, and a super-fun project for little ones who want to get their hands dirty in the kitchen.
Alright, here?s the recipe:
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Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Waterloo SportsXpress ? Hockey playoff schedules announced
Submitted by WLU and Jamie Howieson
?WATERLOO, Ont. (February 11, 2013) ? The Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks hockey teams begin their quests for an OUA Championship this week with the opening round of playoffs for both the women?s and men?s teams.
The women, who have home ice advantage throughout the playoffs after clinching top spot in the conference, open against their cross-town rivals, the Waterloo Warriors. Game 1 of the best-of-three OUA Quarter-final series is at the Waterloo Recreation Complex on Wednesday night at 7:30 p.m. Game 2 will go on Friday night at Columbia Ice Field at 7:30 p.m. and if necessary, Game 3 will be played Sunday night back at the Waterloo Recreation Complex at 7:30 p.m.
Photo Credit: Thomas Kolodziej & Adam Gagnon)
As for the men, they enter the postseason as they No. 5 seed in the OUA West division and they will face the No. 4 seed Guelph Gryphons in their first round, best-of-three series. Game 1 is schedule for Thursday night in Guelph at 7:30 p.m. with the two teams returning to Waterloo for Game 2 on Saturday night at 8 p.m. at the Waterloo Recreation Complex. Game 3, if necessary, will be back in Guelph on Sunday night at 7:30 p.m.
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For more information, statistics, photos or video please contact Jamie Howieson at?jhowieson@wlu.caor?519 500-7776
Source: http://waterloosportsxpress.ca/2013/02/11/hockey-playoff-schedules-announced/
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