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# MDL v2 Architecture Overview

> TL;DR to get up to speed on integrating with react skim through the "Component Architecture" section and check out our [react example](https://github.com/google/material-design-lite/tree/master/examples/react). Also [mdl-base](https://github.com/google/material-design-lite/tree/master/packages/mdl-base) is the best starting point to learn v2 from a code perspective. You can also look at [mdl-checkbox](https://github.com/google/material-design-lite/tree/master/packages/mdl-checkbox) for an example of a concrete implementation.

The following is an outline of the MDLv2 architecture. Many of the architectural decisions we made were in response to the problems and feedback the team has received around MDLv1. The goals of the MDLv2 architecture are to not only provide an easy way to provide a material UI for static websites, but for _dynamic websites and frameworks as well_. Essentially, _the goal of MDLv2 is to be the canonical material design implementation for the web platform_. We want MDLv2 to be:

* Accurate to the [material design spec](https://material.google.com/) with the highest possible fidelity, with graceful degredation in situations where this cannot be achieved.
* Plug-and-play for people who just want to add styles to a static site, just like MDLv1.
* Modular and un-invasive for developers who want to create more complex, dynamic sites using Material Design.
* Easy to integrate into third-party libraries and frameworks, with minimal duplication of effort. There should not be N different material design implementations for N different frameworks. We strive for _one_ universal implementation across the web, and want to facilitate library developers who want material design components for their frameworks.

## No more automatic DOM traversal and rendering

The biggest difference between MDLv1 and MDLv2 is how we handle component lifecycles and initialization. Unlike MDLv1, _there is no DOM-wide traversals, no implicit upgrading/downgrading, and no automatic rendering of DOM elements_. All rendering of DOM is left up to the client. In this way, it is very similar to [bootstrap](http://getbootstrap.com). The DOM structure of a component is considered part of its "public API"; any updates to the DOM structure will be considered a breaking change.

In fact, for a lot of components - such as [cards](../packages/mdl-card) - no Javascript is needed _at all_. Javascript is only needed for components which provide advanced interaction patterns (e.g. things with ripples), and dynamic functionality (form controls, etc.).

## Modular UI Components

Unlike MDLv1, _components are independent of one another_. We'll be providing per-component packages, similar to [angular2](https://github.com/angular/angular), as well as one comprehensive overall package. This means more flexibility and less lock-in for users with more complex setups and use cases.

## Component Architecture

### A little bit of background

As I mentioned above, our goal is to have a single UI library that can be used across the web. In order to this to be successful, we have to be able to integrate nicely with the myriad of frameworks, runtimes, and technologies that comprise the web platform, with _minimal duplication of logic_.

That last part is where it gets really tricky for us. Material Design contains a lot of intricate and subtle interaction patterns that are at best easy to get wrong, at worst intrinsic knowledge and not really documented in the spec at all. Many of these interactions - especially the ones that deal with dynamic controls - require a non-trivial amount of javascript to implement correctly. It would be a shame to have to push the burden of implementing this onto framework teams, whose job should be to focus on developing framework code. Furthermore, it makes changes to the component behaviors very hard to propagate. _We need to choose an architecture that allows our material components to be integrated eloquently into different frameworks while not requiring those frameworks reinvent the wheel_.

###  Components, Foundations, Adapters

In order to do achieve this goal, we've factored our components into three major parts: the component itself, its foundation, and its adapter.

* A **component** is a class which is part of a **host platform**. A host platform usually refers to a framework/UI library such as React, Angular, Ember, VueJS, etc. It could also mean a certain type of environment, such as the Vanilla DOM (essentially no framework), or shadow DOM, or within the context of a custom element. It could even be something like a server rendering html, or even a hybrid platform like ionic. Basically, it's an entity which is part of a runtime that uses web technologies for user interfaces.

* A **foundation** is a class which contains the core business logic of a UI component. It doesn't know anything about its **host platform** (e.g. whether it's being used as a react component, an angular component, in shadow DOM, in plain "light" DOM, etc), and therefore cannot make any assumptions about it.

* An **adapter** is an object (or a class) which is _contains methods that foundations use to interact with their host environment_. Adapters can almost be thought of as proxies which interact with a host platform on behalf of the foundation.

#### Example: An RGB Square

The best way to explain our architecture is through an example. Suppose we want to create an "RGB Square" component that just rotates through red, green, and blue backgrounds as you click it. Kind of [like this](http://codepen.io/traviskaufman/pen/YWbgZw).

The html is really straightforward:

```html
<div class="rgb-square"></div>
```

So is the CSS

```css
.rgb-square {
  width: 125px;
  height: 125px;
  border: 2px solid black;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.rgb-square--r {
  background: red;
}

.rgb-square--g {
  background: green;
}

.rgb-square--b {
  background: blue;
}
```

Now let's look at the javascript. Just using vanilla JS, we can easily code up this functionality.

```javascript
class RGBSquare {
  constructor(root) {
    this.root_ = root;
    this.colorMods_  = ['r', 'g', 'b'];
    this.counter_ = -1; // no color
    this.root_.addEventListener('click', () => this.update_());
  }

  update_() {
    const oldClass = this.colorClass_(this.counter_);
    const newClass = this.colorClass_(++this.counter_);
    if (oldClass) {
      this.root_.classList.remove(oldClass);
    }
    this.root_.classList.add(newClass);
  }

  colorClass_(i) {
    if (i < 0) {
      return '';
    }
    const mod = this.colorMods_[i % this.colorMods_.length];
    return `rgb-square--${mod}`;
  }
}
```

We can now easily use this in a very simple site, such as the codepen demo

```javascript
new RGBSquare(document.querySelector('.rgb-square'));
```

But what happens when we try to reuse this component in a react app? What about in an angular app? What if we're rendering our components on the server and don't even yet have access to the DOM? We could have those frameworks use only the HTML and CSS and re-implement the JS functionality, but that is brittle and wasteful of the developers' time. So we immediately have some problems to address.

First off, this component has no notion of a lifecycle. It simply assumes that once it is instantiated it should initialize, and it will always be there. This is not the case in many dynamic applications. So in order for frameworks whose components have lifecycles to be able to use this elegantly, this is the first thing we need to implement:

```javascript
class RGBSquare {
  constructor(root) {
    this.root_ = root;
    this.colorMods_  = ['r', 'g', 'b'];
    this.counter_ = -1; // no color
    this.clickHandler_ = () => this.update_();
  }

  /** initialization lifecycle method */
  init() {
    this.root_.addEventListener('click', this.clickHandler_);
  }

  /** destruction lifecycle method */
  destroy() {
    this.root_.removeEventListener('click', this.clickHandler_);
  }

  update_() {
    const oldClass = this.colorClass_(this.counter_);
    const newClass = this.colorClass_(++this.counter_);
    if (oldClass) {
      this.root_.classList.remove(oldClass);
    }
    this.root_.classList.add(newClass);
  }

  colorClass_(i) {
    if (i < 0) {
      return '';
    }
    const mod = this.colorMods_[i % this.colorMods_.length];
    return `rgb-square--${mod}`;
  }
}
```

Now, we're no longer doing any operations within the constructor, and we provide both initialization and destruction methods as exposed lifecycle methods. So theoretically if you wanted an `RGBSquare` as a react component, you could call `init()` within `componentDidMount()` and `destroy()` within `componentWillUnmount()`.

But there's still a major problem. Let's continue with our example of wrapping `RGBSquare` in a react component. If we were to do this, _what would the **root** parameter be_? We could defer initialization until `componentWillMount()`, but that gets ugly quickly. And it becomes even more complicated with frameworks such as angular2, which have no notion of a "virtual DOM" and use their own abstractions as well. In this case, how do we do things like "add a class", or "register a click handler"?

Essentially, we can't assume we'll have a root "element" at initialization, and we have no idea what the API for working with the host platform will look like. If we were to factor all of these platform-specific features out of what we already have, here's a sketch of what the `RGBSquare` would look like:

```javascript
class RGBSquare {
  constructor(/*???*/) {
    this.colorMods_  = ['r', 'g', 'b'];
    this.counter_ = -1; // no color
    this.clickHandler_ = () => this.update_();
  }

  /** initialization lifecycle method */
  init() {
    SOMEHOW_REGISTER_CLICK_HANDLER(this.clickHandler_);
  }

  /** destruction lifecycle method */
  destroy() {
    SOMEHOW_DEREGISTER_CLICK_HANDLER(this.clickHandler_);
  }

  update_() {
    const oldClass = this.colorClass_(this.counter_);
    const newClass = this.colorClass_(++this.counter_);
    if (oldClass) {
      SOMEHOW_REMOVE_CLASS(oldClass);
    }
    SOMEHOW_ADD_CLASS(newClass);
  }

  colorClass_(i) {
    if (i < 0) {
      return '';
    }
    const mod = this.colorMods_[i % this.colorMods_.length];
    return `rgb-square--${mod}`;
  }
}
```

_This is essentially the **foundation** class for our RGBSquare_. It contains all of the internal state and business logic needed to make the UI function correctly, but no assumptions about how to operate on the host environment.

So now the question is: how do we tell the foundation how to do those things it needs to do? This is where an **adapter** comes in. Our `RGBSquare` needs to know how to do four things within its host environment:

- add a class to its "root" element
- remove a class from its "root" element
- add a click event handler to its "root" element
- remove a click event handler from its "root" element

Therefore, if we are provided with an adapter that can do these things, we can reuse this code within any framework that wants to use it. Let's write our final `RGBSquareFoundation` class:

```javascript
class RGBSquareFoundation {
  /**
    * All of the MDL foundation classes have a static defaultAdapter getter property, which is
    * very similar to propTypes within react.
    */
  static get defaultAdapter() {
    return {
      addClass: (/* className: string */) => {},
      removeClass: (/* className: string */) => {},
      registerClickHandler: (/* handler: Function */) => {},
      deregisterClickHandler: (/* handler: Function */) => {}
    };
  }

  /** The constructor is given an adapter by its caller. */
  constructor(adapter) {
    /** We extend the adapter using our defaults so that it will always work. */
    this.adapter_ = Object.assign(RGBSquareFoundation.defaultAdapter, adapter);
    this.colorMods_  = ['r', 'g', 'b'];
    this.counter_ = -1; // no color
    this.clickHandler_ = () => this.update_();
  }

  /** initialization lifecycle method */
  init() {
    this.adapter_.registerClickHandler(this.clickHandler_);
  }

  /** destruction lifecycle method */
  destroy() {
    this.adapter_.deregisterClickHandler(this.clickHandler_);
  }

  update_() {
    const oldClass = this.colorClass_(this.counter_);
    const newClass = this.colorClass_(++this.counter_);
    if (oldClass) {
      this.adapter_.removeClass(oldClass);
    }
    this.adapter_.addClass(newClass);
  }

  colorClass_(i) {
    if (i < 0) {
      return '';
    }
    const mod = this.colorMods_[i % this.colorMods_.length];
    return `rgb-square--${mod}`;
  }
}
```

So now, we have an implementation of `RGBSquare` which contains all of the functionality and an interface for operating on the host platform. The last step is to plug it in. In our original Vanilla JS host environment, here's what that would look like:

```javascript
class RGBSquare {
  constructor(root) {
    this.root_ = root;
    this.foundation_ = new RGBSquareFoundation({
      addClass: className => this.root_.classList.add(className),
      removeClass: className => this.root_.classList.remove(className),
      registerClickHandler: handler => this.root_.addEventListener('click', handler),
      deregisterClickHandler: handler => this.root_.removeEventListener('click', handler)
    });
    this.foundation_.init();
  }
}
```

You can see a working demo of this [here](http://codepen.io/traviskaufman/pen/zBQXzv?editors=0010).

Similarly, a react component wouldn't be much more difficult:

```javascript
// A *very crude* react component
class RGBSquare extends React.Component {
  constructor(props, context) {
    super(props, context);
    this.state = {
      classNames: []
    };
    this.foundation_ = new RGBSquareFoundation({
      addClass: className => this.setState(({classNames}) => ({
        classNames: classNames.concat([className])
      })),
      removeClass: className => this.setState(({classNames}) => ({
        classNames: classNames.filter(cn => cn !== className)
      })),
      registerClickHandler: handler => this.refs.root.addEventListener('click', handler),
      deregisterClickHandler: handler => this.refs.root.removeEventListener('click', handler)
    });
  }

  getInitialState() {
    return {classNames: []};
  }

  componentDidMount() {
    this.foundation_.init();
  }

  componentWillUnmount() {
    this.foundation_.destroy();
  }

  render() {
    return (
      <div ref="root" className={['rgb-square'].concat(this.state.classNames).join(' ')}></div>
    );
  }
}
```

You can see a working example [here](http://codepen.io/traviskaufman/pen/yJWAom?editors=0010).

To sum it all up, here's a crude diagram of the architecture:

<img src="https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1KFLa2q4C5SRXsCoCx87SlgE58MLuD9ExgzWKlgieEeQ/pub?w=960&h=720">

Although this may seem unwieldy at first, since adapters are essentially interfaces it would be easy to reuse common code either through inheritance or composition.

I should also mention that **most of this will be opaque to end users.** We're shipping MDLv2 with vanilla components that are built on top of the foundations, and can be used without requiring any knowledge of foundations, adapters, etc. We designed foundations/adapters with _framework/library authors in mind_, because we're aware of the pain they went through adapting MDLv1 for their frameworks and want to ensure a more ergonomic experience this time around. It's complicated for sure, but the state of the web right now is complicated, and thus mandates the complexity. In the future, as specifications like [Custom Elements](https://developers.google.com/web/fundamentals/primers/customelements/) begin to stabilize and gain adoption, we can start to consider those solutions instead.

## Resources

- The [mdl-checkbox](https://github.com/google/material-design-lite/tree/master/packages/mdl-checkbox) component is an example of a complex UI component which requires foundations and adapters. We also have a [react example](https://github.com/google/material-design-lite/tree/master/examples/react) where we create a React component using the foundation class.
- Our [mdl-base](https://github.com/google/material-design-lite/tree/master/packages/mdl-base) package contains the core Foundation and Component classes which all of our other MDL components derive from. If you're interested in contributing _directly_ to MDL, it's worth a read!
- As per usual our [contributing docs](https://github.com/google/material-design-lite/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md) contain information about how to actually develop MDL v2.

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The novel lanthanide(III) complexes [Ln(NO3)(3)(MeOH)L] (Ln = La 1, Pr 2), and [Ln(NO3)(3)L] . MeOH (Ln = Sm 3, Gd 4) where L = N,N'-bis(pyridin-2-ylmethylene)cyclohexane-1,2-diamine, have been obtained by direct reaction of the Schiff base ligand and the corresponding hydrated lanthanide(III) nitrates in methanol. All complexes were characterized spectroscopically and thermogravimetrically. Complexes 2 and 3 were also characterized with crystallographic studies. In the molecular structure of 2, Pr(III) is surrounded by all four nitrogen atoms of the Schiff base and seven oxygen atoms belonging to three bidentate chelating nitrato ligands and a coordinated methanol molecule, while in 3, Sm(III) is surrounded by all four nitrogen atoms of the Schiff base and six oxygen atoms belonging to three bidentate chelating nitrato ligands. (c) 2006 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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AU - Plakatouras, JC
N2 - The novel lanthanide(III) complexes [Ln(NO3)(3)(MeOH)L] (Ln = La 1, Pr 2), and [Ln(NO3)(3)L] . MeOH (Ln = Sm 3, Gd 4) where L = N,N'-bis(pyridin-2-ylmethylene)cyclohexane-1,2-diamine, have been obtained by direct reaction of the Schiff base ligand and the corresponding hydrated lanthanide(III) nitrates in methanol. All complexes were characterized spectroscopically and thermogravimetrically. Complexes 2 and 3 were also characterized with crystallographic studies. In the molecular structure of 2, Pr(III) is surrounded by all four nitrogen atoms of the Schiff base and seven oxygen atoms belonging to three bidentate chelating nitrato ligands and a coordinated methanol molecule, while in 3, Sm(III) is surrounded by all four nitrogen atoms of the Schiff base and six oxygen atoms belonging to three bidentate chelating nitrato ligands. (c) 2006 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
AB - The novel lanthanide(III) complexes [Ln(NO3)(3)(MeOH)L] (Ln = La 1, Pr 2), and [Ln(NO3)(3)L] . MeOH (Ln = Sm 3, Gd 4) where L = N,N'-bis(pyridin-2-ylmethylene)cyclohexane-1,2-diamine, have been obtained by direct reaction of the Schiff base ligand and the corresponding hydrated lanthanide(III) nitrates in methanol. All complexes were characterized spectroscopically and thermogravimetrically. Complexes 2 and 3 were also characterized with crystallographic studies. In the molecular structure of 2, Pr(III) is surrounded by all four nitrogen atoms of the Schiff base and seven oxygen atoms belonging to three bidentate chelating nitrato ligands and a coordinated methanol molecule, while in 3, Sm(III) is surrounded by all four nitrogen atoms of the Schiff base and six oxygen atoms belonging to three bidentate chelating nitrato ligands. (c) 2006 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
KW - tetradentate ligands
KW - crystal structure
KW - lanthanide complexes
KW - Schiff bases
U2 - 10.1016/j.inoche.2005.12.018
DO - 10.1016/j.inoche.2005.12.018
JO - Inorganic Chemistry Communications
JF - Inorganic Chemistry Communications
Tsiouri M, Hadjiliadis N, Arslan T, Kariuki B, Plakatouras JC. Interactions of trivalent lanthanide cations with tetradentate Schiff bases: new lanthanide(III) complexes from (1S,2S,N 1 E,N 2 E)-N,N-bis(pyridin-2-ylmethylene)cyclohexane-1,2-diamine. Inorganic Chemistry Communications. 2006 Apr 1;9:429-432. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.inoche.2005.12.018


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Q: Using multiple shunt amplifiers with a single shunt resistor I have a 10mohm 1% resistor that I want to use to measure current. Since I need multiple ranges I want to use multiple amplifiers with different gains (INA212-Q1, INA213A-Q1, INA214-Q1) with the resistor and connect each output to a separate ADC pin on an MCU so that I can avoid any sort of analog switching on the shunt side which could distort readings or interfere with the load.

simulate this circuit – Schematic created using CircuitLab
My questions are:

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*Is it sane to put multiple amplifiers on a shunt like this? And if not, which alternate scheme should I be looking at instead?

*How much will this affect the readings and the load?

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My questions are:
Is it sane to put multiple amplifiers on a shunt like this?

Sure, it is perhaps a bit expensive compared to changing the gain of one amplifier, but I see nothing else wrong with it.

And if not, which alternate scheme should I be looking at instead?

Changing the gain of the instrumentation amplifier would likely be more cost-effective. There are some with selectable gain or you could switch external resistor networks.

How much will this affect the readings and the load?

There should not be any noticeable effect on the reading from operating several amplifiers as shown provided you stay within the rails on all of the amplifiers. The source is extremely low input impedance, so effects from bias current, input noise current, and offset current will be way below the noise floor.

A: This is a perfectly sensible approach. What does the input of an amplifier push back onto what it's measuring: -

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*Voltage noise - yes

*DC offset voltage - no this is an internal amplifier error

*Bias and offset currents - yes, but with 0.01 ohms of shunt this can be ignored

As far as I can see it's only input voltage noise that can "pollute" the other amplifers and if they are all about the same noise level, the noise increases from N to: -
\$\sqrt{N^2 + N^2 + N^2}\$ = \$N\sqrt3\$ - this means it's 4.77dB higher.
If you can live with this, no problem.
EDIT - The use of the INA214A-Q1 - I think this is probably not needed because it has a gain (100V/V) that is only twice that of the INA213A-Q1 (50V/V). I would just use the two amplifiers, namely the 212-Q1 (1000V/V) and the 213A-Q1 (50V/V).

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Secretariat: Ministerial Personnel
Guide for Preparing Funeral Liturgies
RCAB Funeral Policy
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A Guide for Preparing Funeral Liturgies - PDF
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The Order of Christian Funerals is divided into three rites:
Vigil (wake) and related rites and prayers:
The vigil for the deceased is the principal rite celebrated by the Christian community in the time following death and before the funeral liturgy. Words of remembrance may be spoken at this time without any limitations to the number of speakers.
The vigil may be held in the home of the deceased, in the funeral home or in the church.
Funeral Liturgy:
Because the funeral liturgy is the central celebration for the deceased it should be scheduled for a time that permits as many of the Christian community as possible to be present.
The funeral Mass can be scheduled at any time, day or evening.
Rite of committal:
The rite of committal at the conclusion of the funeral rites is the final act of the community of faith in caring for the body or ashes of its deceased.
Whenever possible, the rite of committal is to be celebrated at the site of committal, that is, beside the open grave or place of interment or at sea.
Planning the Rites
Whenever possible the family should be involved in the planning of the funeral liturgy. This section will help guide you through this process. The family is invited to fill out the Funeral Mass Selection Form included with this booklet indicating their choices in the appropriate places.
Pallbearers
Placement of the pall and Christian symbols
Presentation of the gifts
Words of Remembrance
Family members or friends of the deceased may be selected as pallbearers. This can be coordinated with the funeral director. If the family does not wish to have family members or friends as pallbearers the funeral director can provide this service.
Placing of the Pall
A funeral pall, reminding us of the garment given at baptism and therefore symbolizing our life in Christ, is draped over the coffin at the beginning of the liturgy. Family members or friends are encouraged to do this, although the placing of the pall may likewise be done by others. The use of this pall also signifies that all are equal in the eyes of God (Jas 2:1-9).
Symbols of the Christian life
One symbol of the Christian life may be carried in the procession by a family member or friend and placed on the coffin at the conclusion of the entrance procession.
The symbol is provided by the family.
This may be a bible or book of the gospels as a sign that Christians live by the word of God and that fidelity to that word leads to eternal life. It might also be a cross as a sign that the Christian is marked by the cross in baptism and through Jesus' suffering on the cross is brought to the victory of his resurrection. The priest may recite a prayer to accompany this placing of the symbol on the coffin.
Ordinarily two readings plus a responsorial psalm and gospel acclamation will precede the gospel. The family, in collaboration with the priest or minister, can select one text each from the Old Testament Readings, Responsorial Psalms, New Testament Readings, and Gospel Readings. Non-biblical texts may not replace scriptural readings at Mass.
Readings from the Old Testament can be found in appendix A.
(Note: During the Easter season one of the New Testament readings in appendix B is used as a first reading instead of a reading from the Old Testament.)
Responsorial Psalms are in appendix C
New Testament readings are in appendix D.
Gospel readings can be found in appendix E.
Page 10 has a special reading appropriate for a wife and /or mother and may be used as a first reading.
If a family member or friend is a parish reader or comfortable with public speaking you may want to invite them to do the readings which are always proclaimed from the lectionary. The readings provided in this guide are for preparation purposes only.
Funeral music needs to reflect not only the grief of the family, but the whole truth about the life and death of a Christian: "God's love for them and the promise of eternal life." This is why the Church insists that only liturgical music should be used and that the primary focus should be on the assembly's song.
The leadership of a cantor is recommended for both the Mass and the vigil. A soloist should never perform at a time when the people should be singing - for example, the Communion song. The choice of music from various liturgical seasons which is familiar to the community from its use at Sunday Mass is a good practice. Easter songs which speak of the Lord's resurrection are particularly appropriate.
Ideally there should be a balance between music expressing grief, loss and the need for comfort, and music expressing the believing community's joyful hope that both the deceased and those who celebrate the rites are entering into the risen life of Jesus the Lord. Music selections can be found in the Funeral Mass Selection Form.
Presentation of Gifts
The church encourages family members or friends at the Funeral Mass to bring to the altar the bread and wine.
This is the most perfect way to share in the Funeral Mass. The church encourages you and those present who are receiving communion to do so under both kinds. While everyone receives the whole Christ under the form of bread alone, it is a better, fuller sign that we truly do eat and drink the Lord's body and blood when we communicate from the chalice as well.
The Order of Christian Funerals provides for the possibility of "a member or a friend of the family speak[ing] in remembrance of the deceased before the final commendation begins." [OCF, no. 197]
As with the homily, these "words of remembrance" are not to constitute a eulogy as such. Rather, they are to express appreciation for the life of the deceased, or take the form of a prayer or other inspirational text.
Only one family member or friend is to speak, and he or she is to be brief, speaking no more than five minutes.
Because of the intensity of the emotions at the time of a Funeral, the "words of remembrance" should be consigned to writing. To ensure that these words are in harmony with the celebration, the script should be given to the priest celebrant in advance of the Funeral liturgy, so that he can make any suitable suggestions to help the "words of remembrance" convey the consolation of God's love, grace, and mercy. These words, then, are intended to particularize the praise and gratitude to God for His gifts to the deceased, especially the gift of the Christian life.
Those who wish to give a eulogy or to share a story about the deceased more fittingly do so during the Vigil (Viewing/Wake) at the Funeral home, or following the Committal at the cemetery. A biography of the deceased could be included in the printed worship aid, if one is prepared for the Funeral liturgy.
During the season of Lent flowers are not used in the church.
Worship Aid
If the family of the deceased wishes to prepare a Worship Aid for the service, the content should be reviewed with the church prior to publishing.
Guidelines for the Reception of Communion
On November 14, 1996, the National Conference of Catholic Bishops approved the following guidelines on the reception of communion. These guidelines replace the guidelines approved by the Administrative Committee of the NCCB in November 1986. The guidelines, which are to be included in missalettes and other participation aids published in the United States, seek to remind all those who may attend Catholic liturgies of the present discipline of the Church with regard to
the sharing of eucharistic communion.
For Catholics
As Catholics, we fully participate in the celebration of the Eucharist when we receive Holy Communion. We are encouraged to receive Communion devoutly and frequently. In order to be properly disposed to receive Communion, participants should not be conscious of grave sin and normally should have fasted for one hour. A person who is conscious of grave sin is not to receive the Body and Blood of the Lord without prior sacramental confession except for a grave reason where there is no opportunity for confession. In this case, the person is to be mindful of the obligation to make an act of perfect contrition, including the intention of confessing as soon as possible (canon 916). A frequent reception of the Sacrament of Penance is encouraged for all.
For our fellow Christians
We welcome our fellow Christians to this celebration of the Eucharist as our brothers and sisters. We pray that our common baptism and the action of the Holy Spirit in this Eucharist will draw us closer to one another and begin to dispel the sad divisions which separate us. We pray that these will lessen and finally disappear, in keeping with Christ's prayer for us "that they may all be one" (Jn 17:21).
Because Catholics believe that the celebration of the Eucharist is a sign of the reality of the oneness of faith, life, and worship, members of those churches with whom we are not yet fully united are ordinarily not admitted to Holy Communion. Eucharistic sharing in exceptional circumstances by other Christians requires permission according to the directives of the diocesan bishop and the provisions of canon law (canon 844 § 4). Members of the Orthodox Churches, the Assyrian Church of the East, and the Polish National Catholic Church are urged to respect the discipline of their own Churches. According to Roman Catholic discipline, the Code of Canon Law does not object to the reception of communion by Christians of these Churches (canon 844 § 3).
For those not receiving Holy Communion
All who are not receiving Holy Communion are encouraged to express in their hearts a prayerful desire for unity with the Lord Jesus and with one another.
For non-Christians
We also welcome to this celebration those who do not share our faith in Jesus Christ. While we cannot admit them to Holy Communion, we ask them to offer their prayers for the peace and the unity of the human family.
ORDER OF CHRISTIAN FUNERALS, Appendix 2, "Cremation"
411 The Christian faithful are unequivocally confronted by the mystery of life and death when they are faced with the presence of the body of one who has died. Moreover, the body which lies in death naturally recalls the personal story of faith, the loving family bonds, the friendships, and the words and acts of kindness of the deceased person. Indeed, the human body is inextricably associated with the human person, which acts and is experienced by others through that body. It is the body whose hands clothed the poor and embraced the sorrowing.
412 The body of a deceased Catholic Christian is also the body once washed in baptism, anointed with the oil of salvation, and fed with the Bread of Life. Thus, the Church's reverence for the sacredness of the human body grows out of a reverence and concern both natural and supernatural for the human person. The body of the deceased brings forcefully to mind the Church's conviction that the human body is in Christ a temple of the Holy Spirit and is destined for future glory at the resurrection of the dead. This conviction in faith finds its expression in a sustained and insistent prayer that commends the deceased person to God's merciful care so that his or her place in the communion of the just may be assured. A further expression is the care traditionally taken to prepare the bodies of the deceased for a burial that befits their dignity, in expectation of their final resurrection in the Lord.
PRESENCE OF THE BODY AT THE FUNERAL LITURGY
413 Although cremation is now permitted by the Church, it does not enjoy the same value as burial of the body. The Church clearly prefers and urges that the body of the deceased be present for the funeral rites, since the presence of the human body better expresses the values which the Church affirms in those rites.
414 The Church's teaching in regard to the human body as well as the Church's preference for burial of the body should be a regular part of catechesis on all levels and pastors should make particular efforts to preserve this important teaching.
415 Sometimes, however, it is not possible for the body to be present for the Funeral Mass. When extraordinary circumstances make the cremation of a body the only feasible choice, pastoral sensitivity must be exercised by priests, deacons, and others who minister to the family of the deceased.
Gathering in the Presence of the Body
This rite provides a model of prayer that may be used when the family first gathers in the presence of the body. It may also be celebrated when the body is to be prepared for burial, or after it has been prepared. The family members, in assembling in the presence of the body, confront in the most immediate way the fact of their loss and the mystery of death. A member of the clergy or lay person may preside.
In prayer and gesture those present show reverence for the body of the deceased as a temple of the life-giving Spirit and ask, in that same Spirit, for the eternal life promised to the faithful. Please refer to the rite on page 10 in the Final Grief Handbook PDF.


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John Stanley, a Wilmington youth who returned today from Memphis, Tenn., emptied a bottle filled there with water from the Mississippi River, and mixed it with the water of the Atlantic Ocean along the strand at Kure's Beach. Stanley attended a B.Y.P.U conference in Memphis, and he had carried with him a bottle of water taken from the surf at Kure's Beach and mixed with the waters of the 'Father of Waters', the Mississippi River.
This incident recalled that the sands of Calais, Maine, and Key West, Florida, were mingled in the center of the new twin bridge across the Cape Fear River at Wilmington on the day of its opening. WILM.NEWS, 1-6-1930.
Rapid progress on the dredging of Section Five of the Intracoastal Waterway canal had brought earlier use than expected for the temporary wooden bridge across the waterway on the Carolina Beach Road. The temporary bridge was not entirely completed but the structure was deemed safe for traffic.
Approval of the supplementary contract of the Roanoke Iron and Bridge Works, Roanoke, Va., for the construction of a steel bridge over the inland waterway on the Carolina Beach highway was given this afternoon by the chief of Army Engineers. Approximately 50 local men will be employed in the construction of the bridge. WILM.NEWS, 10-2-1930; 11-12-1930; WIL.STAR, 8-10-1931.
Secretary of War in Washington allotted $135,000 for construction work on the Inland Waterway from Beaufort to Cape Fear River. According to the Wilmington office of the U.S. Army engineer, this money was to be used in the construction of a permanent bridge across the waterway on the Wilmington-Carolina Beach highway, as there was only a temporary structure at the crossing point on the highway at present.
Bids for work on the bridge were opened some time ago, but the award of the contract was never made by the engineering department. In the meantime, money for the bridge had been spent on dredging work, on section 4 of the waterway. This allotment was thus made by the Secretary of War for the erection of the bridge. WILM.STAR, 3-28-1930.
The connection of the Cape Fear River with Myrtle Grove Sound, by way of the Inland Waterway, was completed when the dredge of the Atlantic, Gulf and Pacific Company, working on Section Five of the Waterway, cut through to the sound.
Reaching the sound brings near completion of the work on Section Five, which was halted for some time by the failure of the company to which the contract was originally awarded. WILM.STAR, 4-5-1930.
E.M. Covell, former army aviator and globe trotter, purchased a lot at Carolina Beach and will build a home. He is in the advertising business covering several southern states. WILM.STAR, 4-16-1930.
The Ocean View Hotel, at Carolina Beach, was leased for the coming season to B.D. Bunn, of Lillington, and G.G. Edwards, of Buie's Creek, N.C. The hotel was owned by M.C. McIver, of Wilmington. Mr. Edwards last year was assistant manager of the Ocean View. The lease became effective May 1st. WILM.STAR, 4-30-1930; WILM.NEWS, 4-30-1930.
Construction of a new hotel, which was to double the guest capacity of Carolina Beach, was underway. It was to be a 60-room building. The structure was being built by J.R. Bames, of Barber, N.C. and it was planned to open it to the public around May 25th. The name of the hotel has not yet been announced. WILM.NEWS, 5-16-1930.
The Ocean View Hotel, Carolina Beach, opened for the new beach season. The Greystone Inn and the new Bames Hotel were preparing for their opening. There were several apartments and about 30 cottages available for the tourists. Many new features of entertainment were to be offered this year. A bigger and better Bingo, a new Tom Thumb golf, indoor golf, and Ocean View Hotel fishing from the pier and deep water fishing was offered. The hotels and apartments could take care of 300 roomers and bathing facilities could easily take care of 1,000. WILM.NEWS, 5-28-1930.
Dell Willis, of Harlem, Ky., arrived at Carolina Beach to manage the Carolina Moon pavilion. He and his orchestra, which had been touring the middle-western states during the past winter, was slated to open the dance season at the beach tonight. The band was under the management of Willis Boggess who expected a record-breaking season. The personnel of the 10-piece orchestra included Bob Williams and Dodge Cecil, trumpets; Jack Evan, trombone; Bill Arnold, Ned Guthrie and Bud Fisher, reeds; Glenn Baker, banjo; Cal Martin, bass; Woody Woodruff, drums, and Dell Willis, piano. WILM.NEWS, 6-2-1930.
The new Bame's Hotel and Café at Carolina Beach was now open. American Plan – $3.00 per day; European Plan – $1.50 per day.
Café prices same as last year. Open all hours. WILM.NEWS, 6-23-1930.
Lieut. E. B. Newkirk, a well known airman in the area, was to begin giving a series of stunt flights at Carolina Beach, dropping a fully unflated automobile tire mounted on a genuine wheel from a distance of 2,000 feet in the air, weather permitting. The pilot was also scheduled to take up passengers for a flight over the city, and give them the thrill of stunt flying if they so desire. It was noted that when the tire hits the ground, it would be traveling at the rate of approx. 300 miles an hour, and will have total pressure at impact of 75,000 pounds. WILM.NEWS, 6-27-1930.
Plans for a gala 4th of July were going forward rapidly at Carolina Beach, according to T. A. Shepard, chairman of the 4th of July celebration committee. A large number of entertainment features had been arranged, including dancing from 10 a.m. until midnight, a fireworks display on the beach, boat races, swimming races, and numerous other events. The program will include a performance by Chief White Eagle, an Osage Indian, who was to do a snake dance, etc., and a boxing match between Burriss and Eddleman. WILM.NEWS, 7-1-1930; STAR, 7-2-1930.
Six local fishermen fishing off Carolina Beach reported a catch of 80 sheephead in 2 1⁄2 hours. The haul was said to be the largest of its kind ever landed at Carolina Beach. The party of anglers consisted of E.H. Tolar, Harry DeCover, Horace Pearsall, T.E. Loftin, Bill Watson and Ellis Freeman. The fish weighed from 1 to 10 pounds each. WILM.STAR, 7-4-1930.
The first flight card ever presented at Carolina Beach was offered at the Pavilion, under the promotership of T.A. Shepard and T.H. Skipper. The welterweight boxing bout was between Ken Burris, of Fort Bragg and Wilmington, and Dave Eddleman, of Charlotte. There was also a middleweight bout between Al Massey of Goldsboro, and Red Collins, of Charlotte, and a lightweight bout between Carter Casteen, of Wilmington, and Hugh Penny. WILM.STAR, 7-2-1930.
Parking on the east side of the county highway from Carolina Beach to Wilmington Beach was made illegal by the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners. The board adopted an ordinance prohibiting parking on the east side at any time. The action was taken on account of the narrowness of the road and the danger attending the parking of cars on both side of the highway. WILM.STAR, 7-8-1930.
A special attraction was offered at the Carolina Moon pavilion at Carolina Beach. Miss Dorothy Mallard was offering her new solo dance – a Broadway attraction that is out of the ordinary. This was her first appearance at popular prices. WILM.STAR, 7-9-1930.
A young man, in his 20's, after firing a bullet into his side on the steps of the Carolina Beach pavilion after an argument with a girl, stated that "All the women in the world couldn't make me shoot myself." Rumors were circulated that he made a suicide effort. He said he found the gun in his pocket too heavy while dancing, and he tried to give it to a friend when it discharged. The bullet entered his left hand and then entered his left side to lodge near the spinal column. The young man was confined to his bed in James Walker Memorial Hospital, Wilmington, with the bullet remaining where it lodged. WILM.NEWS, 8-4-1930.
It was announced in an advertisement that visitors could dance every night between 8:30 and 12 p.m. at the Carolina Moon pavilion at Carolina Beach. Admission 25 cents. No additional charge for dancing. Music by El Barbayand his Southerners, featuring Red Hodges and his Trombone. Drive down and enjoy the evening. Dance and hear the hottest orchestra on the Atlantic coast. W.H. West, Manager. WILM.NEWS, 8-6-1930.
B.D. Bunn and G.L. Edwards, proprietors of the Ocean View Hotel at Carolina Beach offered a special sea food dinner from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The menu included Fried Pan Fish, Soft Shell Crabs, Clam Fritters, Shrimp Salad, Fried Spring Chicken, Budded Okra, Rice and Gravy, plus bread, beverages and dessert, all for the price of one dollar. WILM.NEWS, 8-6-1930.
W.H. West, of Wilmington, was to operate Bame's Hotel at Carolina Beach during the coming winter. The dining room of the hotel would not be open. J. R. Bame, owner and manager of the hotel during the past summer, had returned to his home at Barber, N.C., located in Rowan County. WILM.STAR, 9-17-1930.
H.P. Grimm, of the Roanoke Bridge & Iron Works of Virginia, announced that a revised plan for the construction of the government bridge over the inland waterway near Carolina Beach had been placed in the officer of the chief of engineers at Washington, D.C. The plans for the span call for an expenditure of approx. $105,000. The first contract called for costs to total slightly more than $80,000. The additional money was needed on account of the erosion of the Banks of the Waterway. WILM.STAR, 10-3-1930.


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My husband and I always agreed that the best way to relax is to temporarily getaway from all the stress of work and the hustle and bustle of the busy city. It was our 7th year wedding anniversary and the finest gift we can give to ourselves is to relax. Since we cannot go out-of-country because of work and budget as well, we only planned to stay in a nearby hotel.
It took us couple of days to decide in which hotel we should stay for couple of days. We ended up with two choices. Both hotels are pretty nice but the one that we didn't choose was too far from the city. We decided to stay in Traders Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi because aside from the good location which is just about right distance away from the city, we find it quite affordable in Booking.com. The price we got includes the breakfast for two. I read good reviews which is one of our deciding factors as well.
We booked at Traders Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi and I called their reservation department to confirm our booking. I also reiterate the request that I've also noted in Booking.com. I asked the reservation staff if we can check-in at least an hour earlier and for a late check-out as well. I also clearly asked for non-smoking area. I informed the staff that it is our anniversary so I'm hoping for a favorable response for my request. He told me that he will put it on note and that they will do their best to comply with my request.
OK we are a little too excited that we came an hour and half earlier from the usual check-in time. The front desk attendant, Ms. Jessica, politely assisted during our check-in. She was very accommodating and very professional. She even greeted us for our anniversary. Although we were there very early, Ms. Jessica did our check-in procedure. We were so happy that we can start to relax early as well.
Here are some photos inside our room.
Here is the afternoon view just outside our room balcony.
Night view from our balcony.
Complimentary roses and fruits delivered to us few minutes after we check-in to our room.
Here are some photos taken from the beach front area.
I can stay here until the sun rises again.
It was indeed a memorable hotel stay for both of us. The staff and the facilities of Traders Hotel are exceptional. Although the pool is a little small, especially if there are many kids swimming around, anyhow, we still manage to enjoy our swimming time. The ambiance is perfect for relaxation, the food is superb and everything else just took our breath away.
I was just a little disappointed because the abra (boat) was not available then. It was closed for maintenance. I was really looking forward in experiencing that boat ride but unfortunately we were not able to do so. Hopefully next time ;) Otherwise, we still loved our stroll along the beach side from The Souk.
Ms. Karen, Ms. Shuweta and Ms. Renata assisted us during our check out and they were all very friendly. They asked how was our stay and had a few chitchat if we enjoyed our anniversary stay there. I said that we are very happy and sad at the same time because we have to leave. Anyhow, it was great memories to keep and we hope for another staycation experience with them.
Looking forward to our next adventure here!
Lastly, Thank you so much Traders Hotel for making our anniversary celebration really memorable.
spending with you is indeed the best.
that God has blessed me more than I deserve.
I love you to infinity and beyond."


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Jonas Rasmussen (* 28. Oktober 1977 in Aarhus) ist ein ehemaliger dänischer Badmintonspieler.

Sportlicher Werdegang
Nach drei Titeln im Nachwuchsbereich in Dänemark machte er erstmals 1995 mit zwei Vizeeuropameistertiteln bei den Junioreneuropameisterschaften international auf sich aufmerksam. 1997 gewann der den EBU Circuit, nachdem er in dieser Saison die Internationalen Meisterschaften von Tschechien, Ungarn und der Niederlande gewonnen hatte. In der Folgezeit entwickelte er sich mehr und mehr zum Doppel- und Mixedspezialisten. 2004 nahm er an Olympia teil. Im Doppel schied er mit Lars Paaske im Achtelfinale aus, im Mixed verlor er mit Rikke Olsen das Spiel um Bronze und belegte damit den undankbaren vierten Platz.

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Category: Pro-Choice Articles
By Matthew Bitterman
Since its independence, the United States has been a secular nation. The concept of separation of church and state is key, and written in our nation's founding documents. Sadly, all three branches of the federal government have worked to erode this constitutional principle in recent years. Now, with an extremist majority in control, the US Supreme Court has taken a decisive step to completely do away with that cornerstone of governance.
Without uttering a single word, the leaked US Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe vs Wade clearly links religion and government. The decision cites the primary reason to overturn Roe as the absence of the recognition of a right to privacy anywhere in the Constitution. This has long been argued by extremists like Rick Santorum as the reason several decisions were incorrectly decided and must be overturned. The recognition to the right to privacy is the cornerstone of decisions recognizing the right to same-sex marriage, to interracial marriage and to contraception. All of these decisions are adamantly opposed by religious extremists, and now by the new US Supreme Court majority.
The right to privacy is the key principle in each of these decisions. It is not mentioned in the Constitution, but neither are many other accepted parts of our daily lives. Can the Supreme Court only issue decisions based on the precise words found in the Constitution? If so, how can it issue a single decision about 21st century concerns such as personal use of the internet.
Each of the justices voting to overturn Roe, thereby enabling all US states and commonwealths to outlaw abortion, has a personal agenda driven in great part by their own religious views. Their inability to separate their person religious worship from their position on the bench is extremely unethical and runs in direct opposition to the founding principle of separation of church and state. This raises the question, how long will it be before Americans are forced to adopt a singular religious view, one – like in Nazi Germany or Russia or China – is dictated by the government and not individual belief? People came to this country to worship freely, away from dictatorial controls.
Individual religions regard abortion and contraception differently, as they do same-sex marriage. Individual people do too. The value of individualism has always been one presented as a cherished aspect of our lives here in the United States. Unfortunately, it is not regarded as it once was. (The Buffalo shooting and its tie to the "great replacement conspiracy theory" are frightening evidence of that.)
Essentially if Roe vs Wade is officially overturned, religious freedom in the United States will have taken another step in the wrong direction. Personal belief will no longer be "personal". It will be increasingly state regulated and decided.
June 14, 2022 / In Uncategorized, Pro-Choice Articles / Tags: state, roe, religion, scotus, church / By catherine / Comments Off on Is Religious Freedom Dead in the US?
By Olivia Halligan
The first week of May was met with breaking news that the extremist majority of Supreme Court will most likely issue a decision overturning Roe v. Wade. Roe established abortion as a constitutional right in the United States. Since the leaking of decision, protests have taken place around the Supreme Court, and NPR reporter Ayen Bior with people about the effect this reversal would have on people in the LGBTQ+ community.
Alexis Rangel, a policy counselor at the National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE), stated, "Abortion rights and reproductive rights in this decision are about trans rights." Rangel advocates for transgender rights by organizing in legislative offices at both the federal and state level. She points to the necessity of reproductive healthcare and abortion for transgender men and nonbinary people. Rangel was able to attend a midnight protest after the leaked decision was made public on the night of May 2nd, and she doesn't plan on stopping there. LGBTQ+ activists warn of the dangers of overturning Roe v. Wade, specifically in vulnerable groups who could lose access to gender-affirming care.
Oneida, a senior national organizer for NCTE, feels attacks on other rights are just beginning. They said, "The tactics that we're seeing on the attacks of abortion care, are the same tactics we're seeing with gender-affirming care, and access to it. The attacks are on our health care providers, and then our vital body autonomy." NCTE is discussing the impact of the reversal with lawmakers at the local, state, and federal levels. The organization is also pushing for the Senate to pass the Equality Act, which would expand protections for LGBTQ+ people.
"There's a level of violence that comes from forcing people to be pregnant. There's another layer when you're trans, you know, issues of gender dysphoria," says Oneida.
Cathryn Oakley, senior counsel at the Human Right Campaign declared, "The court is opening the door to having things like contraception be put at risk…What we really need now is outrage, anger and action for those among our community who are about to see the most destructive attack on our civil rights in a generation"
The harm that the reversal of Roe v. Wade will cause won't stop at women's rights. As Sarah Epperson (@sarah.epperson on instagram) states, "people of all gender identities need and have abortions".
But what can you do to protect our reproductive rights?
Most importantly, vote. Get active. Join our email list to receive our voting guide, showing which candidates are pro-choice and which are anti-choice. You can also show your support by volunteering with and donating to Choice Matters.
June 13, 2022 / In Uncategorized, Pro-Choice Articles / Tags: roe, lgbtq, abortion / By catherine / Comments Off on LGBTQ+ People are effected by the overturning of Roe v. Wade too!
Another Possible Victim of the COVID-19
By Charlotte Baron
Sexual Education in New York – another casualty.
New York State is one of the 21 states that do not mandate that sexuality education (sex ed) be part of the required academic curriculum. Despite New York State's image as a progressive bastion, there are no state standards – not even regarding birth control, std's or simply saying "no". 2020 was supposed to be the year that changed, with the passage of comprehensive legislation requiring age-appropriate sexuality education for K-12. But, now, with the coronavirus, budgetary challenges, and the rest of the legislative session in question, the young people of New York State may very well be forced to wait again.
According to the New York Civil Liberties Union , "Many public schools across New York provide sex-ed curriculum that is inaccurate, incomplete, and stigmatizing." Other schools provide nothing. Much of the current curriculum fails to include education on sexually transmitted disease and LGBTQ+ students are often stigmatized or ignored completely. However, New York does have mandated HIV education, which may seem like a good thing but, in reality, isn't because it is not required to be medically accurate. This can end up being more harmful than helpful. For example, in a local Westchester middle school, the gym teacher assigned to teach about HIV told students they could contract it from sweat. Not since 1991, when Magic Johnson announced that he had contracted HIV, has such absolute unscientific mis-information been on such public display – and this was in an academic institution students are required to attend.
Sexuality education is an extremely important and valuable subject that should be mandated in all schools. Research done by the Public Library of Science shows "that when sex education is comprehensive, students feel more informed, make safer choices and have healthier outcomes — resulting in fewer unplanned pregnancies and more protection against sexually transmitted diseases and infection." Having sexuality education taught in school gives students the ability to get clear concise answers to any questions they may have. Instead, they are forced to rely on the internet which can provide incorrect and confusing information, or parents who may be too self-conscious or ill-informed. A curriculum, which the teachers must follow, alleviates any discrepancies between medical facts and individual opinions. The Journal of Adolescent Health published research that found "that when sex education included information about contraception, teens had a lower risk of pregnancy than adolescents who received abstinence-only or no sex education."
New York's Senator Jen Metzger and Assemblywoman Cathy Nolan have sponsored proposed legislation S4884/A6512 respectively which would make age-appropriate comprehensive sexuality education required teaching in NYS schools. The bill would require "comprehensive sexuality instruction for students in grades K-12 which addresses age and developmentally appropriate physical, mental, emotional and social dimensions of human sexuality and reflects the national sexuality education standards." The bill was introduced to the New York State Senate in March of 2019 and since then has been moved to the Education Committee. It has yet to be passed by the Senate or the Assembly. The success of this legislation rests not only on its passage but also on adequate funding for implementation. Unfortunately, 2020 may not be the year that students in New York State receive quality and informative sex ed.
March 31, 2020 / In Pro-Choice Articles, News / Tags: new york, coronavirus, COVID-19, sex ed / By catherine / Comments Off on Another Possible Victim of the COVID-19
The Story of Pirro & Why Choice Matters' Questionnaire Matters
Did you know that Jeanine Pirro – presently the Fox News commentator, Trumper & star of Justice with Judge Jeanine – was endorsed by ALL the national and NY statewide pro-choice advocacy groups which helped her win 3 terms as Westchester County District Attorney???
And did you know it was WCLA – Choice Matters' REQUIREMENT that ALL candidates – incumbents AND challengers – submit completed questionnaires in each election cycle that made it possible for WCLA – Choice Matters to expose Pirro's change in position???
In 2001, Pirro's 3rd race for Westchester DA, we rated her Anti-Choice for the first time as a direct result of the changes in her questionnaire. Unfortunately, other organizations did not reexamine her positions until 2005. The excitement over having the first woman serve as Westchester County DA had created a buzz that basically permitted many to give Pirro a pass as the incumbent, and allowed her to label herself "pro-choice" when, in fact, her position had changed.
2001 ProChoice Voting Guide, Castro article page1 continued on page 6.
2005 New York Time Article.
Since our formation 47 years ago, WCLA – Choice Matters has made our policy perfectly clear to every candidate: submit a questionnaire or you will be rated "Anti-Choice". No "if's" "and's" or "but's". The same is true for judicial candidate interviews. NO exceptions. We also go out of our way, often having to reach out numerous times to candidates, to remind them of the due date so that their questionnaires are submitted timely, and stating clearly that if one is not submitted, they will be rated as Anti-Choice. To reiterate, that is not a threat; it has always been our official policy.
Why are we so strict? Because candidates and issues change.
It stops anti-choice candidates from avoiding the issue;
It educates previously endorsed candidates on the many changes and challenges that have sprung up front-and-center since the last election, like the 20-week abortion ban, the RHA, and the "heartbeat" bills; and
It exposes those candidates who have changed their position on Choice but don't want to tell you.
Our questionnaires are our contract with the candidate and we treat it exactly that way. It isn't enough to say "I'm pro-choice". Incumbents receive the same scrutiny as challengers by WCLA – Choice Matters.
We hold EVERY SINGLE candidate to the same standard, regardless of gender, party affiliation, or any other way one might identify. NO EXCEPTIONS.
And we will continue this practice, even when facing threats from candidates and/or elected officials, because it is the only way to protect CHOICE. Just remember Jeanine.
September 9, 2019 / In Pro-Choice Articles / Tags: Questionnaires, Pirro, pro-choice / By catherine / Comments Off on The Story of Pirro & Why Choice Matters' Questionnaire Matters
Join us – Honor Assemblywoman Amy Paulin
On Saturday, June 22nd, we will honor an outstanding Assemblymember, Amy Paulin,
(NYS Assembly District #88.)
Assemblywoman Amy Paulin is a champion for women. She has been a prolific legislator, with more than 200 of her own bills being signed into law. Her diverse legislative agenda includes state government reform, children and families, domestic violence, sex trafficking, education, health care, animal welfare, and preventing gun violence.
Amy's distinguished record of activism in public policy and community issues before being elected to the Assembly has helped make her the outstanding elected official she is today. Amy has served as Executive Director of My Sisters' Place, Founder and Chairwoman of Westchester Women's Agenda, President of Westchester League of Women Voters, Vice President of NY State League of Women Voters, Citizen Member of County Board of Legislators' Special Committee on Families, and as a Member of the Board of Directors of WCLA – Choice Matters! What a launching pad for women's issues!
Choice Matters and the community of advocates and activists are particularly excited by Amy's writing and sponsoring of the bill that eliminated the statute of limitations for rape, and sponsoring the landmark Trafficking Victims Protection and Justice Act to dramatically toughen penalties for traffickers and buyers while providing support to the victims of human trafficking to help rebuild their lives. (Click here to read a partial list of Amy's Bills.)
May 15, 2019 / In Government, Elections, Pro-Choice Articles / By catherine / Comments Off on Join us – Honor Assemblywoman Amy Paulin
The Practices of Anti-Choice Crisis Centers Aren't Just Misleading, They're Unconstitutional
The existence of anti-choice crisis pregnancy centers that disguise themselves as real clinics is already deeply unsettling. However, a recent Rewire article sheds light on something even more appalling: some of these centers in North Carolina are using federal money to buy programs that spread misinformation about abortion and promote Christianity.[1]
The program in question is the "Earn While You Learn" program, which is comprised of a series of videos that claims to educate women on reproductive health, but actually spreads false information about abortion, postpartum depression, and pregnancy as a whole.
As a reward for watching these videos and completing worksheets over them, women can earn essentials for childcare, such as diapers and car seats. Not only is this blatantly incentivizing women to avoid exercising their right to obtain an abortion, it is also disparaging of lower income women. Dinah Monahan, the founder of the program, described her motivation to start the program as being to counteract "entitlement culture."[2] She blames lower income women for their struggles to obtain materials necessary for childcare and claims that they have grown up manipulating the system. Her program, in her mind, is an effort to correct this behavior— and also to "share Christ". Women involved in the program have said that they are able to earn points to redeem on diapers and other essentials by attending Bible study and church services.[3] This goes well beyond using federal funding to promote religiously biased videos. This amounts to federal funding being used to promote Christianity to women in crisis. This type of activity tramples on the Constitution's guarantee of a separation of church and state. Unfortunately, this is truly a snowball rolling down hill. Under Trump and the present Senate and House leadership, every day leads to ever-greater destruction of women's civil rights. The more organizations like these crisis pregnancy centers are able to get away with, the greater the risk to unfettered access to reproductive health care.
[1] Littlefield, A. (2018, May 03). Anti-Choice Centers in North Carolina Use Federal Funds to Buy Programs Crafted to 'Share Christ'. Retrieved May 10, 2018, from https://rewire.news/article/2018/04/26/anti-choice-centers-north-carolina-used-federal-funds-buy-programs-crafted-share-christ/
[3]Littlefield, A. (2018, May 03). Anti-Choice Centers in North Carolina Use Federal Funds to Buy Programs Crafted to 'Share Christ'. Retrieved May 10, 2018, from https://rewire.news/article/2018/04/26/anti-choice-centers-north-carolina-used-federal-funds-buy-programs-crafted-share-christ/
May 11, 2018 / In Pro-Choice Articles / Tags: abortion, crisis pregnancy center, contraception / By Choicematters / Leave a comment
Choice vs Conscience [sic]: The Struggle for Contraception in Rural America
At a time when reproductive rights feel are constantly under attack, it is especially discouraging to find that access to reproductive health care— contraceptive care in particular— is being inhibited even in progressive states. A recent article from Rewire exposes the struggles that women in California face when attempting to obtain contraception.
Although California is often lauded as a progressive oasis, women in rural parts of the state often face the same sort of shaming that their counterparts in more conservative areas— such as the south or the midwest— tend to face.
Despite the fact that California has no laws that protect "provider conscience," [sic] doctors in rural areas still shame their patients about their decision to use contraceptives. This shaming occurs regardless of marital status to both married and unmarried women alike but for different reasons. In turn, but both groups face the barrier to care in that their options are severely limited. In many of these rural areas, there is only one or possibly two obstetricians and/or gynecologists in town— and everybody knows everybody.[1] If the two doctors that are in the area refuse to provide contraceptive care, these women have nowhere to turn without traveling hours to see a doctor in another town or to reach their nearest Planned Parenthood.
Even more tragic is the fact that this situation will likely get worse rather than better if the Trump administration has its way. As of January, the Administration proposed new legislation that would allow for further denial of care based on the "conscience" of the provider.[2] This is simply intolerable. The doctor's office is the last place where women's access to safe, legal, and affordable reproductive health care should be impeded by the "conscience" [sic] of others. The religious beliefs or political ideologies of a health care provider should never be a valid excuse to shame patients, misinform them, or deny them the care they need. Doctors are supposed to be in the profession of healing and are supposed to be committed to not doing harm to their patients. Misinforming women about reproductive health care does nothing but harm, and so is in direct conflict with the mission of health care providers. If doctors are allowed to deny their patients access to necessary reproductive care under the guise of religious and moral freedom, the integrity of the entire profession will be undermined.
[1] Jercich, K. (2018, April 04). Even in 'Progressive' States, Doctors Can Still Shame Women Out of Accessing Birth Control. Retrieved May 10, 2018, from https://rewire.news/article/2018/04/04/even-progressive-states-doctors-can-still-shame-women-accessing-birth-control/
May 10, 2018 / In Pro-Choice Articles / Tags: contraception, conscience clause / By Choicematters / Leave a comment
The Bastion of White Male Privilege
I confess. I read the obituaries regularly. I like to. They are a great glimpse into history. You read about people you may never have heard about and about accomplishments you may never have known occurred.
But, truthfully, what is omitted is more striking. With rare exception, there are no women – and the few people of color mentioned are men.
Some might argue that men generally die before their female spouses, and, therefore, there is no one left to write the obituary for the wife when she goes. Really??
The truth is that the men who inspire long obits and thanks from different boards did not reap their accomplishments on their own, but rather just did not share the public glory. This speaks to "behind every great man is a woman."
I have had the pleasure of meeting many of these women, the wives who have outlived their successful husbands, and are still here providing the funds necessary for the not-for-profit world to survive. They recognize what abortion rights means, and what not having them also means. When we speak, I do not have to navigate the artificial obstacles – minors' rights, emergency contraception, waiting periods, sonograms. Abortion is abortion – a necessary medical procedure that must be available to all regardless of age, race, religion or ability to pay. These women know and understand.
They are older now, and often rely on another woman, a housekeeper or an aide who is usually of color. Together these two women navigate their way. This is a relationship not to be romanticized but to be recognized.
Sometimes one or the other will share a story with me. They've usually been together a long time, and rely on one another. Their lives and station in society are without doubt very different, but they do have one thing in common: neither will be highlighted in The New York Times obituaries. The widow will, at most, be described as "Mrs. Joe Smith, the wife of the great…" The aide won't even receive that mention.
This power to erase women's accomplishments has not changed with time. In contrast to the chronicling of the deaths of younger men, when younger women die we are told the cause of death rather than what they did.
Perhaps, the true measure of how far we have, or have not, come and the thickness of the glass ceiling is found in the obituary column.
August 29, 2017 / In Pro-Choice Articles, Updates, News / Tags: abortion, white privilege / By Choicematters / Leave a comment
Dorothy Height – The Irony of It All
Dorothy Height – "The godmother to the Civil Rights Movement"
A portrait of Dorothy Height is on the Black Heritage forever stamp this month. She was an amazing woman with more credits to her name than most of us could ever dream of. She spent almost 50 years of her life fighting for race and gender equality.
She helped organize the 1963 March on Washington, and was the only woman to stand on the stage with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Â But, despite being a march organizer and representing the National Council of Negro Women, she was not asked to speak.
Dorothy Height recognized a fundamental truth – a truth that we must embrace today. Women's rights, including the right to choose – the very right to control your own body – encompasses all women and must, therefore, include all women on the front lines.
Height and other black women leaders sought to empower the black community to fight restrictions on abortion. The African-American Women for Reproductive Rights, an influential black political, social and grass-roots organization, gave voice to that.
We will include Dorothy Height on our 45th anniversary wall Recognizing the Pro-Choice Voter.
The irony that it took until Trump was in the White House for her image to appear on our 1st class postage stamp cannot be overlooked. Trump and his administration seek to  destroy all we have fought for, for  so many years – including birth control and abortion rights. Dorothy Height's portrait stands as a reminder that we can neither stand idly by nor can we isolate ourselves in groups as we wage this battle.
August 1, 2017 / In Updates, Pro-Choice Articles, Lest We Forget / Tags: abortion, women's rights, Dorothy Height / By Choicematters / Leave a comment
3 IDC Members Refuse to Co-Sponsor Reproductive Health Act
Tell them: You can't have it both ways!
NYS Senators & IDC leading members Klein, Savino & Carlucci to be pro-choice BUT refuse to sign on as co-sponsors of the Reproductive Health Act*.
Just like you can't be "a little bit pregnant", you can't be "a little bit pro-choice". You cannot pick & choose civil rights. It's all or nothing.
These 3 IDC traitors want women to vote for them, so they lie.
*They say, "We're Pro-choice." BUT they do not support women having 21st century medical care.
*They do not support giving New York women the full constitutional protect guaranteed by Roe v. Wade.
*They do not support putting abortion care in the health code.
*They support keeping abortion in the penal code.
Because of them, if Astorino, or his equivalent, becomes governor, it will be easy to "tweek" the law and, potentially, end up prosecuting women and their doctors.
(You say that can't happen here, but remember we also did not think Trump and his anti-choice, sexually abusive mentality would end up in the White House.)
(*The Reproductive Health Act would guarantee New York women 21st century medical care, and the full constitutional protection of Roe; plus it would put abortion in the health code where it belongs, and remove it from the penal code.)
Call Klein, Savino & Carlucci and Demand They sign on as Co-Sponsors of the Reproductive Health Act!
Jeff Klein: 718-822-2049 and/or 518-455-3595
Diane Savino: 718-727-9406 and/or 518-455-2437 and/or 718-333-0311
David Carlucci: 845-623-3627 and/or 518-455-2991 and/or 914-941-2041
March 13, 2017 / In Pro-Choice Articles, Updates, News / Tags: reproductive health act, new york state senate, Klein, Carlucci, Savino / By Choicematters / Leave a comment