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The Silent Scream

2008-01-10T00:09:18Z

Mittens1991:

'''The Silent Scream''' is an [[ultrasound]] video of an [[abortion]] created by the pro-life activist [[Bernard Nathanson]]. The video is distributed by the Several Sources Foundation, a 501-(c)3 charity whose Mission Statement declares,
:Through God's Grace, we save babies lives and shelter their young mothers while providing [[education]] and ongoing compassionate support services. We further educate young people to make healthy life choices. We also shelter women who are [[homeless]], sick and elderly and we help them to restore their dignity.

Several Sources Foundation cites the ''Finnish Study of Suicide Risk and Induced Abortion''. The study found [[suicide]] rates more than five times higher than the mean annual rate per 100,000 and concluded an increased risk of suicide after an induced abortion, based on either harmful affects on mental health, or common risk factors (poverty).<ref>[http://www.silentscream.org/suicidelinked.htm Suicide Linked to Abortion]</ref> Other authorities, from the British Medical Journal to the [[American Psychiatric Association]], dispute these findings.<ref>''Gonzales v. Carhart'', 550 U.S. ___, (Ginsburg, J., dissenting) (note 7) pre-publication edition.</ref>

The movie's title represents the screams of the unborn. It is commonly used by pro-life groups to teach the truth about abortion.

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.silentscream.org/index.html Silent Scream Official Home Page ]

[[Category: Right to Life Movement]]
[[Category: Schlockumentary]]

Finch

2008-01-09T23:31:11Z

Mittens1991: New page: A '''finch''' is a passerine bird that survives by eating seeds. Charles Darwin studied differences in the beaks of several kinds of finches from the [[Galápagos Islan...

A '''finch''' is a [[passerine]] [[bird]] that survives by eating [[seeds]]. [[Charles Darwin]] studied differences in the [[beak]]s of several kinds of finches from the [[Galápagos Islands]] and this allegedly proved the [[Theory of Evolution]]. However, finches were in fact created along with all the other fowl by [[God]] on the [[Genesis#The_Creation|Fifth Day of Creation]], as recorded in the [[Genesis|Book of Genesis]].

[[Category:Birds]]

Raven

2008-01-09T23:11:11Z

Mittens1991: New page: The '''raven''' is a large, black-feathered bird of the crow family. Ravens feed primarily by scavenging on carrion (dead animals). This has lead to them representi...

The '''raven''' is a large, [[black]]-[[feather|feathered]] [[bird]] of the [[crow]] family. Ravens feed primarily by scavenging on carrion (dead animals). This has lead to them representing [[death]] in [[Europe]]an cultures, although to pagan [[American Indian|Indian]]s of [[Washington|Washington State]], the raven is the [[Creator]] god.

A raven is the subject of the [[poem]] "The Raven" by [[Edgar Allen Poe]].

[[Category:Birds]]

Fennec fox

2008-01-09T20:38:19Z

Mittens1991:

[[Image:fennec.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Domestic fennec fox, note the big ears and small size]]
The Fennec fox is a small fox originating from the [[Sahara Desert]] in North [[Africa]]. It is best noted for its distinctive oversized ears. Its name is derived from an Arabic word for "fox".

==Size and characteristics==

The Fennec fox is the smallest type of fox with a body length of around 15". The bushy tail (as with all fox tails, called a brush) may be an additional 9" and the characteristic ears can be 6" long.

Fennecs are furry and a sandy colour which helps them blend in with their desert surroundings. The large ears help to dissipate heat and assist them in hunting at night. The Fennec is a [[nocturnal]] mammal.

==Feeding==

Fennecs are [[omnivore]]s. Wild fennecs will hunt rodents, insects, lizards, birds, and bird eggs for food. Being a desert animal, the fennec gets most of its water from food, but will sometimes eat plants as an additional source of water. Although they can last long periods of time without water they will drink water when available.

Tame fennecs will eat vegetables and most meats but cooked eggs are a good source of food. As with [[dog]]s, they will eat many leftovers from a meal.

==Domestication==

The fennec is the only species of fox which can properly be kept as a pet. Although not completely domesticated, they can be kept in a domestic setting similar to dogs or cats. Pet fennecs being social animals, they are usually very friendly towards strangers and other household pets. The legality of owning a fennec varies with jurisdiction, so local animal control authorities or councils must be consulted before considering purchase. Because they are exotic pets, not all veterinarians will treat fennecs, so a local vet prepared to vaccinate and treat them is a must.

[[Category:Canines]]
[[Category:Domestic animals]]

Fox

2008-01-09T20:36:08Z

Mittens1991:

{{Taxonomy|image = Vulpes vulpes.jpg|kingdom = Animalia|phylum = Chordata|subphylum = Vertebrata|class = Mammalia|order = Carnivora|suborder = Caniformia |family = Canidae|subfamily = caninae|genus = Vulpes|species = V. vulpes (Red Fox) V. velox (Swift Fox) V. macrotis (Kit Fox) V. corsac (Steppe Fox) V. chama (Cape Fox) V. pallida (Pale Fox) V. bengalensis (Bengal Fox) V. ferrilata (Tibetan Fox) V. cana (Blanford's Fox) V. rueppelli (Rueppell's Fox) V. zerda ([[Fennec fox|Fennec Fox]])|footnotes = <center>'''''Genus: Alopex''' A. lagopus ([[Arctic Fox]])'' '''''Genus: Urocyon''' U. cinereoargenteus (Gray Fox)'' ''U. littoralis (Island Fox) ''</center>}}

The '''fox''' is a [[carnivore|carnivorous]] [[mammal]] of the [[dog|canine]] family. It has a bushy tail and red fur, although there are different kinds, like the white [[Arctic fox]] which lives in the [[snow|snowy]] [[Arctic]]. Foxes live on land and were created by [[God]] on [[Genesis#The_Creation|The Sixth Day of Creation]].

[[Category:Canines]]

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Schlockumentary

2008-01-09T20:05:10Z

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'''Schlockumentary''' is a term referring to [[documentary]] films that use [[junk science]] or highly [[bias]]ed research methods intended to arrive at [[partisan]] or [[conspiracy|conspiratorial]] conclusions. <ref>[http://www.americanthinker.com/2006/12/michael_moore_issues_iraq_with.html Michael Moore Issues Iraq Withdrawal Fatwa], By Noel Sheppard, ''American Thinker'', December 04, 2006.</ref>

==Origins==
Schlockumentary is a word that combines [[Yiddish]] schlock, or junk <ref>[http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,865066-2,00.html Block That Schlock], ''TIME magazine'', Nov. 23, 1959</ref>, with documentary.

Schlockumentary is a lexical change made up of larger parts (sometimes whole parts) of words, usually initial syllables of other words, sometimes the first part of one word and the last part of another, combined into a pronounceable word. <ref>[http://ccat.sas.upenn.edu/~haroldfs/popcult/handouts/lexchange.html Lexical Change], Harold Schiffman, 4/8/2004 </ref>

==Examples==
*''[[Michael Moore|Fahrenheit 9/11]]''
*''[[Fox_News_Channel#Fair_and_Balanced|Outfoxed]]''
*''[[Loose Change]]''
*''[[An Inconvenient Truth]]''
*''[[Sicko]]''
*''[[The 11th Hour]]''
*''[[The Silent Scream]]''
*''[[Super Size Me]]''
*''[[Bowling for Columbine]]''

==References==
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[[Category:Cinema]]
[[Category:Schlockumentary| ]]