hi, i just accidentally ignored a subscription request from you. just got a little spastic with the mouse too near the the word ignore and it was gone. if you want to send another i'll try to be less of a spaz! i'm new here are could use more connections!
- Sarah
I just dreamed if crossing the desert by using a grapple, using a flying minature of the death star as our craft to rob a bank, feeding our pet pterodan the bad guys (he was very hungry, and I didn't feed him, I just heard over radio), that the clash was a local band, and that superheros hung out at the dept store
It was this secret technique to cross the desert, that a few soldiers had learned. You shot a grapple to the otherside, the desrt had walls, and then let the grapple pull you over on your belly; on each side was a mall enclave, but it wasn't pc to just walk next door. The very smart locals used this way to travel and a few terrorist. My men complained that under the rules of engagement we couldn't just take them out.
- RAPatton
from iPod
One of these malls shopsbon each dude if the desert was a bank, and my men wanted to rob it, and so things kept slipping back to it. There was an orange card, with two versions of Carrie fisher, one of Harrison ford, the death star and millineum falcon. Carrie fisher showed up and joined our gang so we built a mini flying death star. Later Harrison ford showed up and he was bummed that we didn't build the falcon and that I was the real Han solo
- RAPatton
from iPod
My men went off on some sort of mission in the death star, and it was kelly's Heroes like. We wre fighting the bad guys, but I kept telling the people watching the movie that I'd bet the rob the bank too. The death star alllowed us to fly right down the middle of the desert and not worry about the secret grapple technique. We had several monsters as pets and beasts of war as part of our squad
- RAPatton
from iPod
I was in a firefight in a drpt store, but most the action happebedon the otherside if my radio where my men were fighting. Our pterodan, who was also not in the main battle, kept eating the bad guys animals and the bad guys themselves. I kept ordering them to stop it, that while it might make people fear us, I really wasn't comfortable with him doing that.
- RAPatton
from iPod
In the dept store there was this huge printed chronology of this woman who was abused, but reading it I was sadder that it seemed she was unloved.
- RAPatton
from iPod
I was vaguely related to here, but the people there were closer relatives. While talking to them it turned out that they didn't know the clash even though they were our relatives and a local band. I went on and on about their significance and how they err the only band that mmstteted. Also, superheroes congreated at this store
- RAPatton
from iPod
You crossed the streams again before bedtime, didn't you...
- Michael W. May
"Microsoft has dominated e-mail for years. Hotmail is one of the most popular web e-mail services, while Outlook remains the most popular desktop tool for reading and managing the inbox. Gmail on the other hand represents the rapid advance of online e-mail technology, which allows you to access your inbox from anywhere in the world. Which do you prefer? We want to know, so be sure to add your vote in the poll below and let us know what you think of desktop e-mail and Outlook versus Gmail and the advance of webmail in the comments."
- LANjackal
from Bookmarklet
This is a goofy match-up. Outlook is a corporate e-mail solution that just so happens to also have the ability to connect with non-corporate resources. Gmail is a non-corporate e-mail solution that just so happens to [arguably] have the ability to be used in a corporate environment.
- Akiva Moskovitz
For personal use, Gmail is a smart,fast and agile solution. For just send and receiving emails... But for professional uses, such as OneNote integration, Bulk sending, Synchronised contact management/grouping/nesting/managing/sharing ,built-in email,sms,messaging and fax management/sending /receiving, Sharepoint posting,RSS Reading/Sharing ,Email flow ruling etc. MS Outlook is still much better on the topics above...
- Acharad-Sami-
I hates me some Outlook... Gmail all the way!
- Janice
I chose Gmail too myself. Although TBH as some have pointed out, this isn't a fair comparison. Still, Gmail + GCal >>> Outlook by far
- LANjackal
from IM
Yes, Social media mumbojumbo needs none of above :D
- Acharad-Sami-
Gmail for me. I stopped using Outlook ages ago. I like Gmail's price too. ;-)
- Kol Tregaskes
"<snip> Gmail on the other hand represents the rapid advance of online e-mail technology, which allows you to access your inbox from anywhere in the world..." Lol, it sounds like they're saying Gmail pioneered webmail.
- Adi
suppose outlook is getting it's own thing on.. for me it doesn't do it.. but need it because of the exchange integration.. and I use xobni to make it more bearable...
- Jaap Willem
I am migrating to Gmail, but I do have to say that Outlook with Xobni is pretty freakin' cool.
- Martha
yeah, with a filter and then xobni makes it ok.. still prefer Gmail for my own business though
- Jaap Willem
I never hated Outlook but as they add more and more features, it gets harder to just do the basic functions. I just want to get my mail, add items in my calender, tasks, and make the occasional change to my contacts. The current 2010 beta is very pretty, but I still can't figure out how to turn off the empty recycle bin confirmation message! It's driving me nuts!
- TheDreaming
Gmail. Outlook constantly crashes and freezes up.
- rowlikeagirl
Gmail. It's simple, with tens of thousands of emails, searching via Outlook is a time sink.
- John Hogenesch
Sorry, Mona. :( Can't solve it. Can't possibly understand it the way you do. But we do care and wish we had some magic words to say to help fix it.
- Louis Gray
Thanks guys - the past few months have been especially sucky and the holiday season just topped it off. I just want this year to end, along with this resentment I have. There's nothing worse than being f*cked over by a friend, especially someone you've trusted and helped out. :)
- Mona Nomura
Let's hope 2010 is better. Eat your soba and say goodbye to 2009. ;)
- Rodfather
So then, here's to new beginnings. It was my resolution last year and probably this year too. :)
- Christian (Simply X)
all the best Mona ... I lost Dad in 2003 and Grandma last May .. and Mom in Jan ... this Christmas sucks
- johnpiercy
:(. Still yet merry x-mas. Try to enjoy it. You only life once!
- alfred westerveld
:( But you have lot's of [online] friends that care! :) *hugs*
- Jemm
Merry Christmas to you, Mona! This is my first w/o my Mom (died in November) The world is full of trouble but I share hope with you this day. I am getting to attend our Orthodox church and we say there when we greet each other: Christ is born! and then the other says in response: Glorify Him! and then we hug each member of the church. Today I say this to you and send you my hug!
- Melanie Reed
It's not the best I agree. As me and my sister put up the tree it was agreed this Christmas was the worst. The resession kicked everyone in the balls
- Caroline
from iPhone
Susan beat me to it but I am sending you a huge hug.
- Mathew A. Koeneker
I know what you mean my Dad went in 98 and my Mom in 99 just a year apart and I just feel odd this Christmas too maybe because my Best friend died just last week and I know she was wanting to see her parents.(((((((Mona)))))))
- VAL D. Zone
I'm sorry, Mona. I'm thinking of you. Here's to new beginnings in 2010.
- Ayşe E.
I understand you, I lost mom this May :((( I am sorry.
- Petek(UCB)_
Thank you everyone for your words, and most of all, for sharing your own stories, too. It's comforting to know us refugees and "Christmas / Kwanzaa/Festivus/*insert whatever holiday* orphans" are not alone. :) Hope everyone had a great holiday season. :)
- Mona Nomura
aaaaagh! wishing you a great 2010 new friend! Twas a weird several years for me, too. It is going to get better.
- Jeff Wiegand
My husband and I lost both our dads this year. The holidays were hard. But we are starting 2010 with a new grand-daughter due on January 1. Hugs to all of you who are missing loved ones and wishing you much love and joy in 2010.
- Sheila Taylor
I thought I had commented on this at Christmas but I must have felt suckier than usual and didn't. This was the 19th Christmas without my mom (I haven't seen/spoken with my father in 35 years) and this year I was really feeling it. I'm glad you (and I) got through the holiday and I hope the new decade brings you more joy and prosperity than you'll know what to do with!
- vicster is...
"Flowcharts are a great way to make sense out of confusing scenarios, and there's no scenario that's more confusing than trying to figure out what religion you should follow. That's why we've created this helpful flowchart to guide you through the process:"
- Kol Tregaskes
from Bookmarklet
"IIS 7.0 includes a very cool feature that is not so well known called Hostable WebCore (HWC). This feature basically allows you to host the entire IIS functionality within your own process."
- Jemm
Matthew I'm going to send you a request.
- Admiral Anika
Ack one day I'll actually get my XB360 hooked up to the LAN. Wish there were more hours in the day. I even have 3 mos of the "Gold" as part of the HD promo.
- mikepk
Thank you all, I've added and requested you guys.
- Kol Tregaskes
ITBlogger Glad to see you bought a 360...you won't be disappointed. I sent you an invite.
- Alex Scoble
Actually I added everyone else too...so if you see a request to add ITBlogger, that would be me. Hopefully one of you has a higher gamerscore than me...I need a new goal. :)
- Alex Scoble
Amani, there was certainly a user with that username, added. :-)
- Kol Tregaskes
Alex, added, thank you. Yes Xbox is great, my brother and I have been playing co-op Call of Duty, shame we have to start from the beginning every time - how can the publisher/developer have omitted that feature.
- Kol Tregaskes
Alex, cool! Just got your request, and will respond as soon as I get back to the dashboard. :)
- Jandy, ConcertMaven of FF
I just added a few more people and thanks for bumping the thread. There were a few names on my Xbox that I was wondering who was who. Turned out I had Mathew and Andy totally confused.
- Admiral Anika
"According to Dr. Karen Weatherby, a gerontologist and author of the study, gawking at women’s breasts is a healthy practice, almost at par with an intense exercise regime, that prolongs the lifespan of a man by five years. She added, "Just 10 minutes of staring at the charms of a well-endowed female, is roughly equivalent to a 30-minute aerobics work-out.""
- winckel
from Bookmarklet
What a fascinating article... According to the current Mrs. Terry, I'll live to be at least 150 if this is true! :-)
- Andrew Terry
"Just 10 minutes of staring at the charms of a well-endowed female, is roughly equivalent to a 30-minute aerobics work-out." so thats why I'm always tired at the end of the day!
- tony bland
It's healthier than riding a bike, I can tell you after last weeks accident. Unless you do it while riding a bike. But then probably the road won't be that slippery.
- Ton Zijp
And what are women to look at that will increase our lives?
- WorldofHiglet
@WoH: I've heard that doing plenty of house chores could be healthy... ;)
- Jemm
Heh. Now, if this was a few years ago Jemm would have now been vapourised into a fine, worthless powder. But I've learned to rise above such obvious baiting :P
- WorldofHiglet
@WoH you don't like charming polishing in your house, do you?
- A.T.
I am willing to look at a suitably attractive male polishing my house for 30 mins a day for the good of my health, if that's what you meant.
- WorldofHiglet
2000 Lincoln LS, V8, leather interior, automatic windows/locks/seats, sunroof, premium sound. Only 84k miles and an outstanding service record. BRB going driving! See the full gallery on posterous
- Haggis (Sean Loyless)
It is indeed. I love the leather and wood trim everywhere. Very nice on the eyes. :D
- Haggis (Sean Loyless)
from IM
One thing this car definitely appeals to with me is my love of data and gadgets. It has all these displays that tell me my current gas mileage, how long till I have to fill up, if my doors are open, trunk open, oil life %, filter %, etc.
- Haggis (Sean Loyless)
from IM
I just gave up standard shift in deference to my increasing feebleness. Soothed my pride by getting a Prius.
- m9m, Crone of FriendFeed
My previous car was a stick shift. Now I drive an automatic (a hybrid) which took some getting used to.
- imabonehead
I've never owned an automatic. I feel weird and somewhat unsafe driving them. With my increasing age though, I keep thinking it would be nice to just sit there and have the car drive me with minimal input from me. Laid back... with my mind on my money and my money on my mind... (sorry, couldn't help it... :D)
- Adrian
In my case it was carpal tunnel syndrome that did me in. Hands going numb is not a good thing when driving a stick. And arthritis is not a good thing when engaging the clutch. Now I'm used to the automatic except I occasionally reach for the stick at stoplights.
- m9m, Crone of FriendFeed
Me too when driving rentals... I call it "ghost clutch syndrome"
- Adrian
I drove manual for years. It's only been recently that I purchased an automatic (my smart). Even my Honda CR-V was manual. I had to special order it because they didn't make many manual-transmission CR-V's.
- Jason Huebel
I've never owned an automatic either, always manual... but my next car will likely be a hybrid. No more stick shift. It makes me a little sad.
- DGentry
I bet the delivery on that was a bitch! Also, Nice Car!
- Joe Pierce
You need a purple pimp's hat now Sean. Then change your name to "A Pimp Named Haggis" Nice ride!
- Gunny doesn't side-hug™
thank you so much, mwm and everybody. you are all so sweet. it was a nice thing to see today. :)
- edythe
aww, thanks, russell -- and lisa, too! :)
- edythe
It's Edythe's birthday, and none of you told me about it until now?!?!?!? I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED WITH ALL OF YOU FRIENDFEEDERS.
- ha3rvey (business time)
That's unacceptable. That car should be taken off the road immediately.
- LANjackal
@LANjackal: Dunno.. it doesn't look like an off-road car, like SUV.
- Jemm
Doesn't make a difference. I'm no environmentalist but I know egregious operation when I see it. And that's a textbook case
- LANjackal
from IM
I was just referring to your "off the road" and twisting it out of context with my twisted sense of humor ;) Edit: One sign that I should get some sleep already.
- Jemm
It's just a hype; I think every service got this stuff. Wait a few weeks, maybe month, and nobody remembers. I've seen this in ICQ over a decade ago.
- Uwe Schwarz
Uwe: yeah, I just think it's funny that some people will believe the lamest crap just because it's on the Internet.
- Robert Scoble
I just remember "Wag The Dog": "the war is over, I've seen it on TV". Same story, many people just believe instead of asking.
- Uwe Schwarz
Robert these 13000 people would not know what to do on Friendfeed and leave in less than 5 minutes of signing up.
- Bhavishya Kanjhan
this isn't the first or the last group like it, it's a good indicator of which of your friends are morons.
- Richard Lawler
Eldon: I hope I don't have that many idiots following me. :-)
- Robert Scoble
How about emails like these: "Bill Gates/Nokia/whatever will donate <something>, if this message is sent to 1000000 people". When I get something like this from some friend, I get disappointed on him/her...
- Jemm
there are 100 of these groups each week... everyone ignores them (well everyone important anyway ;))
- Thomas
Funny thing is - facebook is probably worth $3.99. Although I notice the French says $3.99 per month which would be a bit steep.
- Matthew Neale
but wait, i thought hotmail was closing the free service unless 2 million people add group Z ?
- Matt Randles
These groups are as old as Facebook itself. All they do is prove: heavy Facebook users = lemmings. :p
- Chris, Taskerrific Guy
There will always be a VIP group of sorts... back when Facebook started it looked like early adaptors were joining over there. Then came Twitter, now Friendfeed. If Friendfeed gets too mainstream (if that's possible) I'm wondering what's next.
- David Bisset (sn)
Why would they do that? They are already getting tons of money from sponsors and advertisers. Duh!
- Shevonne
@David: In the Web 2.0 world, there's bound to be something new and already in the works. I wonder what it is too, but I'd be surprised if it's not currently under construction, or even ready to launch.
- Chris, Taskerrific Guy
I wouldn't call them idiots. If they believe it, they believe it. So if it happens are the non-believers idiots? Hmmm
- Bwana ☠
:/... I doubt it will happen. They get enough money from advertising surely.
- ralphsaunders
This was the funniest quote I've seen microblogged in a while! Of course how many of these people use to (or still do) pay for Classmates or Reunion, so naturally they believe this garbage.
- manielse (Mark Nielsen)
Reminds me of the false rumors a few years ago about AOL, Yahoo, and MS planning to charge for email to eliminate spam. Move on - nothing to see here.
- Mike Doeff
It's already 39,265 members in that certain group…
- Daniel Schildt
One thing to notice in this compared to older rumors is the amount of speed people notice it.
- Daniel Schildt
I might join and post something saying "Suckas!"
- Shevonne
40,000 now. Wow. I kind of enjoy the silly little worries of people.
- Daniel Zarick
wow. morons. Everybody knows that friendfeed's not gonna start charging until 2010!
- Jim in Real Time
These are the same idiots who are worried about being charged per email. I don't think they'd know what to do with friendfeed even if they were invited.
- Mr. Gunn
I wonder how many are over the age 0f 17. How many of voting age are in the group of 13,000.
- Franklin Pettit
I swear that first sentence just made my blood pressure shoot up 20 points. The second sentence rapidly lowered it. I have a few people added who unfortunately take everything forwarded to them as fact. They will never get an invite. This is my hideout from the people who shouldn't be allowed online.
- ilene
Chris, the group is not about pro features. They claim there will be NO free access to FB after Dec 31. Quite a different thing...
- Ray Metzen
And the group has 56,000 members now! Amazing... :(
- Ray Metzen
More than ever… 91,481 members at the moment of writing.
- Daniel Schildt
Hmm... I'm not sure which disappoints me more... People being overly anxious over the idea that Facebook will supposedly be charged for use. (This evidentially isn’t true) Or the knowledge that a number of people I don't care to count are here on FriendFeed discussing those that have joined groups concerning Facebook fees as if they are second class citizens. Take a good look at...
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- Jamie Howlett
"Check out the MSNBC video below, where neighbors of the Stottman’s advocate for tearing the family apart. One woman, who looks like she’s about to start talking boot-straps, cruelly states that Kimberly should be ejected from her home. And the president of the homeowners association looks positively gleeful as he discusses the prospect of getting sheriffs to forcibly remove the small girl. He says in response to a question about who will take Kimberly:"
- MVB (Curmudgeon of FF)
from Bookmarklet
This is where exceptions to the rule are to be applied in discretion.
- Rene Wirtz
HOAs are absolutely brutal. I'm from Nazi (I use the term to refer to just how viciously strict the HOAs) are suburban TX and I know firsthand. They don't give a **** what your reasons are. You comply or you die. I'm saddened but not surprised.
- LANjackal
HOA's are truly evil. I believe they should all be made illegal.
- Uncle CW™
@CW: I disagree, they protect property value and keep the neighborhood looking good. That's why I love where I'm from, because everywhere looks "perfect" (I can hear the vomiting from you all, don't worry). HOWEVER: they need to have a heart in this case and not be ridiculous.
- LANjackal
LANjackal - That's a giant pile of unwelcome bullshit. Get your post out of this thread. The Threadowner's association doesn't allow that kind of posting. As president I'm going to call the sheriff to remove you from the thread.
- Matthew DeVries
The people in the community trying to evict this child are clearly heartless fucktards. The Stottman's clearly understand the situation and are TRYING to move. It appears they are doing all they can afford to do to fix the situation. Maybe the heartless idiots in the community should try and do something constructive instead of destructive. Maybe they could help the family find a buyer or chip in and buy their home from them is it is SO important to get rid of them.
- Jeff P. Henderson
@Matthew: I really don't know what you're talking about ... I didn't say anything wrong. I like the way my neighborhood looks and I'm proud of it.
- LANjackal
LANjackal - we're unsympathetic to your reasons. Get out.
- Matthew DeVries
Oh, hahaha. Tell him to move to Sugar Land, TX ... he'd fit in perfect on the board of any HOA down there. If I could only find the nastygram my family received once for having a SINGLE tree branch overshadowing our driveway
- LANjackal
from IM
I was on the BOD of a 110 unit condo complex for 8 years and we bent over backwards to try not to act the way these heartless folks are acting. There are rules that need to be enforced, but there are also exceptions to rules. The only issue I can see is that once they make an exception, then it becomes legal precedent. It then makes it much easier for another resident to break a rule in the future and the HOA will have little recourse at that point.
- Jeff P. Henderson
And I'm sure the real complaint is not coming from the HOA, but from other residents in the same community.
- Rene Wirtz
If I had Calacanis money, I'd dedicate like $1,000,000/year to just totally crush bully groups like this, for no reason other than the fun of it.
- Matthew DeVries
I'd rather suggest tearing up lawns in that area.. but that would be wrong to do. So... don't.
- Uncle CW™
That would result in mass suicide by the residents. You have NO idea how much lawn quality means to such people
- LANjackal
from IM
Burning people's SMS limit and then them paying $0.50 for every one after it is one of my favorites.....now if only we could get their cell#'s and a dummy Google Voice account.
- Matthew DeVries
HOA don't keep communities looking "perfect" when half the houses are empty from foreclosures [first hand experience around our Phoenix home]. You're lucky if they even keep the communal areas in tact during these times :(
- 1x29
IANAL, but I think that's perfectly legal. Unless you get hit with a harassment suit. They can block the SMSes anyway
- LANjackal
from IM
I'd recommend one of those death panals that Sarah Palin wants to roll through that town.
- Matthew DeVries
Those people probably all have insurance via their employers though. That would be like throwing snowballs at a polar bear. Rather ineffective
- LANjackal
@1x29: Touche. Which would be why we sold that house in 2005 :). Ta-da, best timing ever
- LANjackal
from IM
Did you read the part where they said she'd been there her whole life? That's six years - it's not like this is a monthlong thing. They've put off enforcing the ule for SIX years. I'd say that's lenient.
- Archangel ωαřмaiden
When the grandparents sell the home for less the 100k, the surrounding property values may be effected. I wouldn't surprise me if the HOA has not thought of this. Hope the whole community loses money on their homes.
- Uncle CW™
They totally should sell the house to a black family! An elderly black gay couple!
- Matthew DeVries
@LANjackal Yeah, a 2005 sale was very good timing. I bought in 2004 so personally, I'm not fairing *too* bad at the moment and [I keep telling myself] I'm happy with the words *long term* :) Lesson's learnt though - i.e. take crazy profit and run when it's staring you in the face ;-)
- 1x29
NICE. Can't make a reasonable argument for judging a family so harshly, so you disable comments. That's how you take your ball and run home, folks. http://friendfeed.com/h0llywo...
Normally, I wouldn't be so crass as to call someone out like this, but it just boggles my mind that there are people this rude and judgmental in the world. I know it shouldn't, but every time I come across someone like this I feel a moral obligation to speak up and defend the people who are being held to unfair, unreasonable standards-- "modern" societal standards.
- Jason Huebel
I've said it before and I'll say it again, if you've got thin skin, then this isn't the business to be in.
- Akiva Moskovitz
Thankfully, I don't have thin skin. But I'm also not going to be accepting of that kind of behavior. If we don't speak up for each other when it counts, then what good is "community"?
- Jason Huebel
Not only are so many of the statements there judgmental, they are just plain wrong. If you're going to post a rant about something, at least get your facts straight first.
- Rochelle
+1 Natalie. I tried to stay cool, but arguments get... well... heated. Kind of comes with the territory. Hopefully my arguments stand on their own. I don't really agree with Quiverfull as an ideology (I'm done at three kids), but I do think the Duggars do a good job with so many kids. Note: not a fanboy, just believe in defending a family that raises well-adjusted kids.
- Jason Huebel
from Android
I guess it depends on how you define "community".
- cecily
What bothers me is the double standard towards the Duggars. I might not agree with their lifestyle or their choices, but why is it ok to make comments that they should be stopped from breeding or she should be sterilized when women fight so hard to not have the same remarks made about their own reproductive choices?
- Trish R
That's what bothered me too, Trish. That and the idea that because your taxes go to support social programs that you should have some say in the reproductive choices of people who use those programs.
- cecily
My question to people who don't like the Duggars is the same as the question to people who are against gay marriage. How does their lifestyle and how do their choices affect your life at all?
- Rochelle
People should just be happy the baby is doing so well for being so tiny.
- Archangel ωαřмaiden
I say good for you Jason, for speaking up! I guess I could understand such vitriol from those two, if the Duggars were, or had been, on welfare, but since they haven't been and it doesn't look like they will, and in no way has the Duggars life choices affected them.....what the hell is their problem??
- Bonnie Foster
Huh, did she just delete warmaiden's last comment? That thread was bizarre.
- Meg v. Meg v. 1.0.0.1
this is a pattern of behaviour for this poster, IME.
- Joe Silence
It took me a long time to stack the rocks in my head correctly so that I finally GOT IT that I can't be a champion of reproductive rights if I'm going to judge people like the Duggars. Pro-choice means you support those who want to use birth control or choose to get an abortion just as much as you support those who choose NO birth control.
- vicster is...
@Jemm, wow is right. No way I could raise 18 kids. I would end up in a mental institution.
- Jason Huebel
from Android
@Jason: I wouldn't dare to raise even one... which is one good reason I won't even try ;)
- Jemm
Yeah, the "she should get sterilized" comment pretty much soured me on that whole thread yesterday. I may not be a fan, but their choices are their own. (I don't really like any reality-TV with small kids, not just their show.)
- Jennifer Dittrich
I'm really on the side of disliking the Duggars, but to be taken seriously a view has to have facts to back it up. I know I've read that the Duggars get money from their church, which has every right to put it's money where it wants. But I do think that if the Duggars had fewer children the money they get could go to families that practice family planning and still struggle terribly.
- Heather