Is The Whole Country Watching ND?

Part 2, Welcome back.

The bills passed by the ND Legislature in March, bar abortions if a fetal heartbeat is heard, which can be as early as 6 weeks into a pregnancy;  ban abortions prompted by genetic defects and require abortions doctors have admiting privileges.  They become law on August 1st unless a court blocks them.

In today's newspaper it says that North Dakota residents will vote in 2014 on a ballot measure that defines life as starting at conception.

Roe v Wade a 1973 Supreme Court ruling, legalized abortion until a fetus can survive outside the womb, usually at about 24 weeks.

It was just learned today, that Texas lawmakers have just approved a very strict Abortion law at the end of a Texas Legislature's special session.  Senate Bill 5 will ban abortion after the 20th week of pregnancy, require doctors to have admitting privileges at nearby hospitals and limit abortions to surgical centers.

Letters to the Editor in the Bismarck Tribune went something like this.......

PRO
"Thank you Gov. Jack Dairymple for signing HB 1350, HB1456 and SB2305.  Growing up in North Dakota has forced me to shrug off all the bumpkin, redneck hetoric with which much of the nation has flagged our state.  So it is with great pleasure that I listen to the news reporters and read articles praising a job well done in our state.  And rightly so, for the citizens of North Dakota enjoy the lowest unemployment in the nation, low taxes, a budget surplus, the cleanest air, high test scores and have now acted to become the safest state for the pre-born."

CON
"Emotional zealotry trumped good goverance on the reproduction rights issues.  By not vetoing the bills sent to him, Gov. Jack Dairymple avoided the wrath of the zealots who are intent on tearing the Republican Party apart, not to mention the cost they have imposede on us, the taxpayers, to defend the constitutionality of these over reaching laws.

Disappointed?  Yes, I am.  As a conservative Republican woman, I truly hope for better, but we lose some and we win some."

Facebook chimmed in.......

Steve Metzger wrote:  "I, like most, listened in horror to the story of the mother who drowned all of her children in the bath tub.  Not one person says it was OK!  We were all shocked!  But many of you go on a forum like this and with rage in your heart, rage against the state because it doesn't want you to kill your unborn baby.  I don't see any difference.  It is rare that I am a single issue person, however this is one of those that I cannot help.  I just don't want to hear or see your vile crap about WHY you think you should be allowed to kill unborn babies. I refuse to go to my grave, hopefully to face Jesus, and try to explain to him how I even gave your view one second of my time."

In response to Steve's comments, Karen Silbernagel Danley wrote:  "I respect your desire to speak your thoughts.  In respect for myself, I respectfully disagree with you.  I have never had an abortion
and I absolutely LOVE children.  However I do not think it is anyone's right to legislate that I would have to carry a child that was the result of rape, or put the baby's life above mine, or force me to carry a child that was severely deformed.  I am not saying I wouldn't choose these options if faced with these decisions, however, I do not believe it should be legislated.  The decision is much more complicated."


I will finish this article tomorrow.

If today, June 24th is your birthday, then this SendOutCard is for you.

Some famous people who were born on June 24th are:

Joe Penny turns 57
Minka Kelly turns 33
JJ Redick turns 29
Michele Lee turns 71
Mick Fleetwood turns 66
Sherry Stringfield turns 46
Kevin Noland turns 31
Petra Nemcove turns 34
Betsy Randle turns 58
Christie Patricia Rampone turns 38
Kathryn turns 69
Phil Harris (1904-1995)
Liane Balaban turns 33

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Is The Whole Country Watching ND?

Why would the whole country be watching North Dakota?

Probably because the Legislators passed, and the Governor signed, some very controversial legislation in regard to Abortion. This occured around the last week or two in March, 2013.

House Bill 1456 requires a Physician to determine whether there is a detectable heartbeat prior to performing an abortion. A Physician who willingly performs an abortion after the detection of a heartbeat could be subject to a Class C Felony.

House Bill 1305 will make it a Class A misdeameanor to a physician to willingly, performs an abortion based specifically on gender or on genetic abnormalaties.

Senate Bill 2305 requires physicians providing abortions to be licensed in the State of North Dakota and to have admitting privileges at a local hospital.

National groups quickly responded to the bills' signings. The New York based Center for Reproductive Rights already committed itself to assisting Fargo's Red River Women's Clinic in a challenge to HB1456.

Priests for Life, a national Catholic Organization in New York, opposed to abortion, issued a statement praising Governor Dairymple.

Tomorrow I will post some of the responses, both pro and con to the legislation.

If today, June 23rd is your birthday, then this SendOutCard is for you.

Some famous people who were born on June 23rd are:

Randy Jackson turns 57

Jason Mraz turns 36

Selma Blair turns 41

June Carter Cash (1929-2003)

Zinedine Zidane turns 41

LaDanian Tomlinson turns 34

KT Tunstall turns 38

Joss Shedon turns 49

Frances MDormand turns 56

Danna Paola turns 18

Glen Anzalone turns 58

Clarence Thomas turns 65

Joel Edgerton turns 39

Louisa Connolly-Burnham turns 21

Ted Shackelford turns 67

On June 23, 1982, the lowest temperature ever recorded at the South Pols was -117F

On June 23, 1868, Christopher Sholes patents the typewriter.
On June 23, 1989, the Batman movie, with Jack Nicholson and Michael Keaton is released in theaters.


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My Next Few Weeks in North Dakota

North Dakota is a state with NO Financial Problems and very little Unemployment. There are the normal things to do, golfing, tennis, go to the zoo, nice restaurants, and so on. The big thing that has happened to North Dakota is the Oil and Natural Gas BOOM in the Western part of the state.

 

 

With the rapid influx of workers coming to the state, places to live were not available.  They built what is called "Mancamps" and this is what they look like.

 

 

 



The highlight of my trip will be going to the Greatest Show in the West called the Medora Musical. It is held in a 3,852 set Burning Hills Amphithetre from June 7th to September 7th.

This professionally produced high energy, western style musical is proudly dedicated to the legacy of America's 26th President, Theodore Roosevelt and the time he spent there in the North Dakota Badlands. Each show pays tribute to American patriotism and the Old West.

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Some famous people who were born on June 22nd are:

 

 

Meryl Streep turns 64

Cyndi Lauper turns 60

Kris Kristofferson turns 77

Lindsay Wagner turns 64

Ian Kinsler turns 31

Kurt Warner turns 42

Randy Coulture turns 50

Bruce Campbell turns 55

Donald Faison turns 39

Champ Bailey turns 35

Todd Rundgren turns 65

Dan Brown turns 49

Ralph Waite turns 85

Cory Gunz turns 26

Clyde Drexler turns 51

Mary Lynn Raiskub turns 42

Laila Rouass turns 42

 

On June 22, 1970, President Nixon signs a law which lowers the voting age to 18.

 

On June 22, 1966, Whose Afarid of Virgina Wolff, a movie starring Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, premieres.

 

On June 22, one of the fastest confections ever created, the donut, is invented.

 

On June 22, "Little" Stevie Wonder, at age 13, releases the song, "Fingertips."

 

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An Interviewer asked a Millionaire: "To Whom do you owe your success to as to being a Millionaire?

Millionaire: "I owe everything to my wife."

Interviewer: "Wow, she must be some woman. What were you before you married her>"

Millionaire: "A Billionaire."

 

 

Tomorrow I want to talk about the Abortion bill passed by the Legislature in March of 2013.

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Beautiful In The Bay, SUMMER in Bismarck, ND

Today is the first day of Summer.  It is the longest day of the year and lasts until September 22nd.

I was born and raised in North Dakota near Bismarck. I now live in Davenport, WA but always spend a month or two in Bismarck in the summer time.. My son, Morgan, 3 grandchildren and my first Great Granddaughter live there. My sister and her family live there, as do other relatives and lots of friends.

　
Bismarck's 19-story Art Deco capitol dominates the cityscape as the tallest building in the entire state. Its grounds include historical and cultural institutions including the State Supreme Court, the State Library and the Liberty Memorial. Stretching along the Missouri River, the Great Plains city is home to extensive parks, hiking trails and golf courses, as well as the Dakota Zoo and the Super Slide Amusement Park.
Here is a picture of the Capitol Building and grounds.  (In the Summertime)

If today, June 21st is your birthday, then this SendOutCard is for you. And for my friend (my daughter's brother-in-law), Cliff Stumpf of Bismarck, ND

Some famous people who were born on June 21st are:

Prince William turns 31
Lana Delray turns 27
Max Schneider turns 21
Rebecca Blck turns 16
Lana Del Ray turns 27
Brandon Flowers turns 32
Kris Allen turns 28
Mariette Hartley turns 73
Ray Davies turns 69
David Morrissey turns 49
Jane Russell (1921-2011)
Joey Kramer turns 63
Michael Gross turns 66
Meredth Baxter turns 66
Juliette Lewis turns 40
Chris Pratt turns 34
Pablo Barrera turns 26
Kathy Mattea turns 54
Doug Savant turns 49
Erica Durance turns 35

On June 21, 1893, the first Ferris Wheel premieres in Chicago.

On June 21, 2003, the 5th Harry Potter book is released and becomes the fastest selling book in history.

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One Sunday morning, the pastor noticed little Alex standing in the foyer of the church staring up at a large plaque. It was covered with names and small American flags mounted on either side of it. The six year old had been staring at the plazue for some time, so the pastor walked up to him, stood beside the little boy, and said quietly, "Good Morning Alex."

"Good Morning Pastor", he replied, still focused on the plaque. "Pastor, what is this?"

The Pastor said, "Well son, it's a Memorial to all the young men and women who died in the service."

Soberly, they stood together, staring at the large plaque. Finally, little Alex's voice, barely audible and trembling with fear asked,

"Which Service, the 8:30 or the 11:00?"

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If today, June 20th is your birthday, then this SendOutCard is for you.

 

 

Some famous people who were born on June 20th are:

 

• Nicole Kidman turns 46
• Frank Lampard turns 35
• Lionel Richie turns 64
• Brian Wilson turns 71
• Chet Atkins (1924-2001)
• John Goodman turns 61
• Matt Flynn turns 28
• Anne Murray turns 68
• Quinton Jackson turns 35
• Audie Murphy (1924-1971)
• Darren Sproles turns 30
• Christopher Mintz-Plasse turns 24
• John Taylor turns 53
• Grace Potter turns 30
• Elliot Gleave turns 31
• Josh Lucas turns 53
• Errol Flynn (1909-1959)
• Chino Moreno turns 40
• Martin Landau turns 85
• Feb Melo turns 23

On June 20, 1948, the Ed Sullivan Show debuts.

 

On June 20, 1969, Jim Hendrix appears in Newport 1969 Festival with 150,000 in attendance.

 

 

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Thanks for stopping today.  Hope to see you again tomorrow.  I am going to the place where I was born and grew up, Bismarck, ND next Wednesday, so from tomorrow to next Wednesday, I am going to tell you a little about Bismarck, ND.  Be sure to visit!



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If toay, June 19th is your birthday, then this SendOutCard is for you.

Some famous people who were born on June 19th are:

Ben  Haggerty turns 30
Zoe Saldana turns 35
Phylicia Rashad turns 65
Dirk Nowitzki turns 24
Boris Johnson turns 49
Lou Gehrig (1903-1941)
Aidan Turner turns 30
Mia Sara turns 46
Poppy Montgomery turns 38
Hugh Dancy turns 38
Robin Tunney turns 41
Kathleen Turner turns 59
Jean Dujardin turns 41
Gene Rowlands turns 83
Atticus Shaffer turns 15
Ryan Hurst turns 37
Ann Wilson turns 63

On June 19, 1941, the first televised championship boxing match was between Joe Louis vs Billy Conn.

On June 19, 1910, Father's Day is celebrated for the first time in Spokane, WA

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How Do Nicknames Start?

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my sister, Dolly!

Of course, Dolly is not her real name and this is how she got to be nicknamed Dolly.  I was 3 years old when she was born and I kept calling her "a little doll", and that becaame Dolly.  The year before my baby brother was born and I kept calling him "little man" and he became Manny for the rest of his life.

Since I was the oldest, I never got a kickname.  That is why I sometimes use the short version, Vel.

                                 I love this picture of the three of us, Manny, Vel and Dolly

When I was 10, my little sister was born.  She was named Leona and nicknamed Nonie. Here she is with our sister-in-law, June, Nonie is in the middle and the birthday girl, Dolly.

                  If today, June 18th is also your birthday, then this SendOutCard is for you.

Some famous people who were born on June 18th are:

Blake Shelton turns 37
Paul McCartney turns 71
Nathan Morris turns 42
Scooter Braun turns 32
Isabella Rosselini turns 61
Roger Ebert (1942-2013)
Sandy Alomar turns 47
Antonio Gates turnss 33
Richard Madden turns 27
Dizzy Reed turns 50
Willa Holland turns 22
Renee Olstead turns 24
Anna De la Garza turns 37
Max Records turns 16
Brian Benben turns 57
Derek Stepan turns 23
Alan Davis turns 57

On June 18, 1983, Sally Ride became the first woman in Space.

On June 18, 1928, Aviator Amelia Earhart was the first woman to fly in an aircraft across the Atlantic Ocean.

On June 18, 1971, Southwest Airlines launches in Texas, creating a ne breed of airlines called low-fare carriers.

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