Day: January 28, 2012

Bill Gives Women Right To See Sonogram

Bill Gives Women Right To See Sonogram — In the month marking the anniversary of the Supreme Court’s ruling in Roe v. Wade, several House members held an event in Harrisburg this week to urge action on the Women’s Right-to-Know Act, said State Rep. Jim Cox (R-129).

House Bill 1077 would offer every pregnant woman in Pennsylvania seeking an abortion the opportunity to view and receive a printed copy of an ultrasound image of her unborn child. In addition, any questions a woman would have as a result of the ultrasound, including those involving gestational age and general developmental health, would have to be answered fully and completely. The bill would not require a woman to view the ultrasound and would waive one in the event of a medical emergency. Similar legislation has been introduced in 20 other states.

The bill is in the House Health Committee.

 

Bill Gives Women Right To See Sonogram

Roger Howard Explains Pileggi Challenge

Roger Howard Explains Pileggi Challenge — Roger Howard in his own press release spells out why he is challenging Pa. Senate Majority Leader Dominic Pileggi (R-9) in this April’s primary.

Here it is, with a hat tip to Bob Guzzardi:

Roger Howard will be challenging Senator Dominic Pileggi in the Republican Primary.  This is the first ever Primary challenge for Pileggi.

Howard, who is seeking to be a citizen legislator, was moved to enter politics after watching the Republican Senate leadership in Harrisburg fail to pass badly needed reforms.  Reforms, he says, which are critical to growing the economy of the District and the Commonwealth.  Unfunded pension liabilities, fraud and abuse of entitlements and a continuation of the Harrisburg ‘political favor factory’ are among top of the list.

“Harrisburg has me worried,” Howard said, “When the Republicans took over Harrisburg in the 2010 elections we, the voters, were promised bold action.  What we have seen is maintaining the status quo; which is to spend now and let future generations pay later.  I can’t sit by and do nothing, as our legislators have done.”

“We are truly a grassroots movement against politics as usual in Harrisburg.  People are fed up and are being energized and involved to secure the financial future for our children and grandchildren.  We are tired of seeing our kids grow up here, get the best education here and then have to leave because there are no jobs,” Howard said.

Roger Howard is a retired chemical engineer who has lived in the 9th Senatorial District for over 20 years.  He served honorably in the 82nd Airborne Division.  He is the proud father of 5 daughters and grandfather to 8 grandkids.  As a patent holder and small businessman he understands how to support entrepreneurs and small businesses.   He is a member of the Coalition of Advancing Freedom in Chester County and has volunteered on local campaigns.  In addition, Howard teaches free Constitutional classes with a focus on securing the blessings of liberty by being informed and involved in government at all levels.

 

Roger Howard Explains Pileggi Challenge

Exercise Tips For The Day

Experts say that just about the best exercises for the time-constrained office rat are squats, which work the glutes, quads, hamstrings and calves; and push ups which strengthen the chest, shoulders, triceps, back and abs.

For the squat, stand with feet hip-width apart and toes straight ahead. Bend the knees to the
floor, keeping the torso straight and abs pulled in tight. Keep your
knees behind your toes. Do not go lower than 90 degrees. Do 10 reps a day.

For  push-ups, face the floor, balancing on
your toe and hands. The hands should be wider than shoulders and the body in a straight line.  Neither sag nor stick your tail in the air.

Bend your arms and lower your body
to the floor, stopping when your elbows are at 90 degrees. Exhale and
push back up. Do 20 and take a 60-second break. Then do 20 more on your knuckles. You can vary this by putting your feet on a chair.

Now, if you are the type of person who tries to do wheelies on a bicycle at age 50 you’ll have probably broken your leg by now. Feel free to ignore this advice. You cannot do these exercises with a broken leg.