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Opinion: Women’s care not just breasts

Feb
3
If you travel to the island of Delos in Greece, you might be surprised to visit ruins dominated by statues of gigantic stone penises. Even in its ancient, mythological context, it's jarring to see such a disembodied representation of the human form. Women, of course, are perhaps a bit more accustomed than men to being reduced to a collection of body parts. Even so, it was startling to hear earlier this week that one of America's largest and wealthiest advocates of women's health appears to be fixated on breasts, rather than on the women to whom they are attached.

Opinion: Women’s care not just breasts

Feb
3
If you travel to the island of Delos in Greece, you might be surprised to visit ruins dominated by statues of gigantic stone penises. Even in its ancient, mythological context, it's jarring to see such a disembodied representation of the human form. Women, of course, are perhaps a bit more accustomed than men to being reduced to a collection of body parts. Even so, it was startling to hear earlier this week that one of America's largest and wealthiest advocates of women's health appears to be fixated on breasts, rather than on the women to whom they are attached.

 

Protests in Egypt escalate

Feb
3
Thousands gathered around Tahrir Square in Cairo early Friday morning as protests against authorities continued following a deadly soccer riot that killed dozens.

Komen restores Parenthood funding

Feb
3
The foundation reversed its decision after a deluge of opposition, including pressure from lawmakers.

 

Men sentenced in lesbian’s slaying

Feb
3
Gay rights advocates in South Africa hailed a judge's sentencing of four men to 18 years each in prison for brutally slaying a 19-year-old lesbian.

‘Arctic Oscilliation’ Behind Season’s Mixed Winter Weather – NPR

Feb
3

'Arctic Oscilliation' Behind Season's Mixed Winter Weather
NPR
The warm and mild season in the lower 48 and the wild snow dumps and cold weather up north in Alaska can be blamed largely on a weather pattern called "arctic oscillation." Audie Cornish gets an explanation of the weather phenomenon from meteorologist …

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Military to get secure Android phones

Feb
3
Some U.S. officials this year are expected to get smartphones capable of handling classified government documents over cellular networks, according to people involved in the project.

‘Arctic Dustoff’ unit returns to Alaska from Afghanistan – Fairbanks Daily News-Miner

Feb
3

'Arctic Dustoff' unit returns to Alaska from Afghanistan
Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
by Reba Lean / rlean@newsminer.com Family and friends were all smiles as about 100 soldiers of Company C, 1st Battalion, 52nd Aviation Regiment, Arctic Dustoff enter the building as they return to Fort Wainwright after a 12-month deployment to …

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Arctic Monkeys dominate UK’s NME music nominations – Khaleej Times

Feb
3

Arctic Monkeys dominate UK's NME music nominations
Khaleej Times
The arctic monkeys lead the field with seven nominations at the NME (New Musical Express) music awards, including best British band, best album and best track. The shortlists were decided by around eight million public votes, and the winners will be …
Arctic Monkeys to live stream their Paris show tonight (February 3)NME.com
Arctic Monkeys Will Live Stream Their Paris Show Tonight (February 3)Crave Online
Arctic Monkeys To Live Stream Paris Show Tonight (February 3)Gigwise
Stereoboard.com -SSG Music (blog)
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