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Will an at-home peel help me?
Q. I have slightly rough, dry skin and wonder if a peel would help. Can I do one at home as I don't really have a budget for a professional one - and can you recommend any brand, type, strength etc? Would there be a problem with my light Asian skin? If not, would a scrub be good, or a mask? A. We asked Dr Rabia Malik, a London-based doctor who specializes in non-invasive, holistic cosmetic treatments for problem skin and rejuvenation (www.skinw1.com), for her advice on your question. She says: 'Dry skin can be caused by a number of factors, so it is helpful to figure out the cause of your dry skin. Normal healthy skin has a layer of fatty substances (lipids), which help to seal in moisture, leaving the skin soft and supple. If this "lipid membrane" gets disrupted, the result is often dry skin. '
'Long hot showers, central heating, using the wrong type of cleanser and/or moisturiser, or poor diet can disrupt the lipid membrane as can skin disorders such as eczema or psoriasis, and certain medications.'
Our advice here: Do make certain you get enough omega-3 essential fatty acids in your diet, from oily fish, nuts, seeds and dark green veggies, and/or consider a supplement such as the Power of Krill, which we take daily.
Dr. Malik continues, 'As we get older, our skin cell turnover also slows down from a 28 day cycle to eventually 90 days, so we accumulate more and more dead skin cells on the surface of our skin. This can also lead to dryness, particularly dry patches on the face, and that's when a peel can help.'
'Skin peels are basically chemical exfoliants. Depending on their content and strength, they remove the upper layers of skin and stimulate new skin cell growth.'
'A superficial skin peel would most likely help your skin, and would ideally be done in a clinic by a trained professional. There are some home peel kits available but I would advise you to avoid these. Those that are strong enough to get a good result should really be done professionally to avoid any possible side effects, particularly as you have Asian skin, which is more likely to pigment. The really mild ones are usually not worth the money spent, as they tend to be less effective.'
'My advice is to try switching to a gentle, non-sulphate-containing cleanser, such as Cosmedix Benefit Clean or Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish, and also to use an enzyme exfoliator once or twice a week. Cosmedix Pure Enzymes Exfoliating Mask or Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel are good. Enzyme masks exfoliate effectively without being abrasive to the skin (as is sometimes the case with scrubs) and will definitely help smooth your skin over time with regular use.'
Hope that helps...
Power of Krill/£24.95 for 60 softgels at www.victoriahealth.com
Cosmedix Benefit Clean/£31.98 at www.amazon.co.uk
Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish/£14.75 at www.uk.lizearle.com
Cosmedix Pure Enzymes Exfoliating Mask/£46 at www.amazon.co.uk
Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel/£29.50 for 50 ml at www.johnlewis.com


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Traveling With Baby: My Advice
If you can believe it, when my parents said they wanted to take the whole family to Mexico, my husband and I had a moment of hesitation. The reason? I was pregnant, and would have a one-or-two-month-old by the time we got on a plane. I didn't exactly want to be the person with the screaming baby who all the other passengers resent, and I was also a little nervous about the heat. But we said yes (and "thank-you!"), and am I ever glad we did. Today, I'll share with you a few tips and essentials that made traveling with my little one a special, wonderful experience. And, because it was my first time doing this and I was bound to hit some bumps, I'll also let you in on some things I learned along the way. By the end, you'll want to have a(nother) baby simply for the travel companionship!
Perhaps the most daunting baby-travel chore was getting a passport photo. I tried to get this thing done on FIVE different occasions and four of those times were disastrous. One time, my daughter Petra wouldn't wake, once she wouldn't stop crying... well, you get the gist. My advice? Go to Don's Photo. I still spent an hour there, but it was the most comfortable experience and it did happen (as you can see). Yikes to the end result, but whatever, it worked.
UPDATE: My friend Amber reminded me of another baby-travel chore you should consider: any shots that might be required. Hepatitis shots can be given pretty early so consult your pediatrician before heading off to a tropical destination!
Getting a baby wardrobe together that is suitable for the climate to which you're headed is a pretty big undertaking, especially if they're only going to fit it for a moment. For me, the secret was thrift stores. I started collecting and laundering in November, and by the time Petra was born at Christmas, her 0-3 summer wardrobe had eclipsed her 0-3 winter one. Does it look like she can tell that it's all second-hand? Nope.
As for sunglasses, I will be impressed if your infant will wear them. I took a few different styles and Petra was not having it. Her giant hats and life in the shade were good enough, though.
When packing your own wardrobe, pack only nursing-friendly clothing if you're breastfeeding so it's not difficult to get your kiddo a meal in a hurry. That formal dinner dress you'd have to unzip at the back to get your nipple out? Leave it at home. And though nursing-specific pieces are awesome, wrap tops and low-cut necklines (like the one I'm wearing here) that you can just pull down are nearly as good. Just beware button-ups: they seem convenient but leave sad little indentations on your newborn's cheek when you're snuggling.
A nursing cover (pic from the Booby Trapper website) is awesome for a bit of privacy if and when you want it, and I recommend purchasing one with two curves of boning in it so it's not stuck to baby's head and you can easily see if your latch is looking good. I find they're mostly ugly (what's with damask being the default "fashion mom" design?), but I picked the above polka dot one and whatever, it's classic enough. I'm not always a "coverer" but I find my babe likes the one-one-one time without distractions when we're out.
Speaking of breastfeeding, that's the secret to protecting your newborn's ears and keep them from crying in pain on the plane. They can't chew gum, make themselves yawn, or keep swallowing nothing... so give them a reason to swallow. My Doctor and many friends passed the wisdom to me, and now I'm passing it to you: nurse on the ascent and descent and your baby will likely just sleep for the rest of the ride. If you're not breastfeeding, those times are bottle o'clock.
Another flying tip: did you know your liquid allowance is huge on an airplane when you fly with a baby? I wish someone would have told me this, but they totally let me through security with a bottle of water I'd forgotten to take out of my diaper bag. Just a little insider info for ya.
UPDATE: My pilot friend Kate reminded me that parents should always take advantage of the pre-boarding call. Not only is it awesome for the new baby to get situated and to get items stowed without hassle (your diaper bag is a bonus carry-on), but it's also easier on the cabin crew and gives flight attendants a chance to go over special instructions with you.
A stroller that's light, easily collapsible, durable, and whose bucket carseat comes off quickly and noiselessly is a must not just for travel but for the rest of your life. Read reviews. Watch YouTube demos. It's your baby's vehicle, so get the best you can afford! I like Petra's Peg Perego Book Pop-Up SO MUCH, and it fit easily everywhere and is so simple and durable, it doesn't need a fragile sticker. I bought it at Ready, Set, Baby in Martinsville (and yes, it's worth the jaunt out of town).
Even with the bucket seat's UV-repellent hood, there would have been sun beating down on Petra mid-day without a UV cover. Mine, a shower gift from my husband's sis Danielle, is made by Brica and fits most buckets. It not only was great on walks (like this one with my daddy and husband), it also served us well at nighttime because of its mosquito netting and folds conveniently into a disc that tosses into the bottom of a stroller.
Also folding up into a disc and protecting your baby from the sun is a beach tent. If you're going to the lake this summer, BUY THIS. But a word of warning: practice folding it up a few times at home first because no matter how many times you watch the YouTube how-to, it's tricky. This one's by Babymoov and was sixty bucks at Babies R Us.
The back of baby sunscreen always has the "suitable for six months and up" warnings but after consulting a pharmacist, I went ahead and used it on my two-month old anyway. Her advice was to only apply when she's going to be in the sun, to keep that minimal, and to clean it off afterward. The reason for that warning is that there hasn't been much testing and newborn skin is particularly sensitive. Otherwise she wouldn't have been able to attend this little listening party I was having with my brother here, nor would she have appeared in ocean-front photo ops like my title pic.
Get a sling. No matter if your baby insists on being carried most of the time like mine or if you're just looking for something to throw in your diaper bag for fussy moods, I wish I would have had a more convenient baby holder than my Moby (which I love, but a million feet of fabric isn't fun to wrap on a beach when you don't want it to touch sand). Above, I can see Petra would cry if she were to be put in her stroller. It's that "wish I had a sling" moment.
You're probably wondering how to pack all the muslin blankets, bandana bibs, and burp cloths you go through in a day. The answer is, you pack a ton and take laundry soap because you'll never be able to bring enough. I just packed a bar of Sunlight but if you're concerned about sensitive skin, I've heard great things about Dr. Bronner's Castile Baby Mild Bar. It's five bucks from Well.ca.
Something else you should pack, even if your baby is soother-free, is a couple of sterilized pacifiers in a ziplock bag. When Petra was screaming in a van full of people, there was nothing I could do to calm her and was I ever glad we had a soother at the ready. She looked confused, but she went silent!
And my last tip? Travel with your family! Because you know that saying "It takes a village to raise a child"? Well, when your baby wants to be carried for the third hour straight, it's nice to have people who will take a shift.
Thanks to my mom and dad for the awesome holiday, and happy travels to you! M


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Title: The Crazy Adventures of Wu Gate
Chapter: 23.2 of 87
During the next few days, Qing Qiao's days at Mister Qi's residence were very peaceful. Every day and every meal, she watched Prince Shao Yi being as picky with his food as before.
She had wondered why Shao Yi hadn't died from starvation yet, so she was relieved after finding out the twin teenage girls brought Shao Yi daily tonics. As it turns out, although Crown Prince Shao Yi ate very little each day, he didn't skip drinking all kinds of tonics that were meticulously prepared by doctors. So, although he was thin, he wouldn't starve to death. At most, he would suffer malnutrition.
She couldn't help secretly thinking, so this brat wasn't intentionally torturing himself. He was probably acting out a daily, extravagant show of being so picky with his food for someone to see.
During this lunch, sixty-five dishes had been announced, but Shao Yi still hadn't picked up his chopsticks. The servants started to panic.
Qing Qiao had already become apathetic. On the side, she secretly yawned.
"Chun Jiao, come here."
Suddenly, she heard someone calling her. When she turned her head to look, the crown prince was looking at her with a smile. "What... Why?"
His indescribable and wonderful smile terrified her. One by one, goose bumps rose on her skin.
"Come here." The crown prince gestured at her. "Come here and look."
In front of him, she saw servant number sixty-six holding a bowl of swallow's nest with rock sugar and trembling with fear.
"... This soup's coloration is sparking and translucent and its smell assails the nose. Its truly a first-class bowl of swallow's nest!" Qing Qiao looked at the bowl, then she looked at Shao Yi. She sighed and said, "It's such a good item. Sir, please don't waste natural resources recklessly. Just drink a few spoonfuls!"
Shao Yi raised his head and pouted playfully, "Okay, I'll eat if you feed me."
Something large crashed down from His Highness' words.
On the side, there was absolute silence.
Qing Qiao picked up the bowl, scooped a spoonful of swallow's nest, and slowly brought it to Shao Yi. "Ahhh" She said in an incomparably gentle tone that was used to coax a child.
Shao Yi faintly smiled, obediently opened his mouth, and held the spoon in his mouth.
"Is it yummy?" Qing Qiao's eyes were so soft that they could choke out water.
Shao Yi nodded and swallowed the swallow's nest soup. With the spoon still in his mouth, he said, "... I want more."
Ah ah ah!
Sir ate something! Sir ate something! Sir took the initiative to request food!
Over a hundred servants cried tears of joy. Blue-robed Eunuch Qu's reaction was even more extreme. He covered his face with his handkerchief and quietly sobbed, "I didn't expect... that I would live to see a day that Sir would be willing to eat..."
After Qing Qiao finished feeding him a bowl of swallow's nest soup, Shao Yi waved his hand and said, "I'm full. Don't want to eat anymore. All of you can leave."
Then, he pointed at servant number sixty-six, "You, go to the account office to receive your reward of two thousand silver." Then he turned his head to Eunuch Qu and said, "Remember this, reward the cook that made the swallow's nest two thousand gold."
Wow! The servants were effervescing. The project's bonus doubled!
Servant number sixty-six trembled and kneeled down on the ground. He was so excited that he couldn't even speak properly. "Thank… Thank... Thank you Sir. Sir..."
Shao Yi faintly smiled, "You don't have to thank me. You should thank Miss Du Chun Jiao. If she wasn't here, no matter what you brought, I wouldn't be able to eat it."
Everyone silently contemplated. En, they will remember that this girl is Du Chun Jiao. In the future, they would have to fawn and curry favor with her.
After the food was taken away, the twin teenage girls came forward to wash Shao Yi's hand. One of them intentionally or unintentionally looked at Qing Qiao. Her gaze felt like a needle.
Faced with this baseless glare, Qing Qiao had mixed feelings.
The happy part was that this story was finally following the proper storyline of a transmigration novel. She wouldn't have to continue being caught unprepared. The worrisome part was that if the current situation continued, there would soon be a typical scene of a jealous female character maliciously framing her for a crime!
Just as she was full of these thoughts, she suddenly heard one of the twin teenage girls say, "Sir, how did you hand get injured?"
Ah? It can't be that she was going to be framed for something so quickly, right? She hadn't even prepared herself for battle yet!
Qing Qiao hurriedly extended her head out and saw that there was a shallow, red mark on Shao Yu's right arm.
"It's fine." Shao Yi downplayed the severity of his wound, "Yesterday, I was studying martial arts with shifu. There was a surprise attack from a bandit and I accidentally got injured."
"Who's that powerful?" The teenage girls' flower-like faces immediately changed color, "They actually came close to Sir with Taifu Song protecting you!"
(T/N: Taifu is the title of an official that tutors the crown prince and has other responsibilities.)
"... Taifu said that person's martial art skills were very strange. He couldn't tell what Sect that person was from." Shao Yi lazily stretched his waist and carelessly said, "But I remember that person said he came here to demand for a servant girl called "Ding Ding". Do you know who has that name in this residence?"
The twin teenage girls looked at each other, shook their head, and one said, "We've never heard of this name." Then, she added the words, "This servant will immediately go and find her."
Shao Yi made a sound of disapproval, closed his eyes, and let the teenage girls finish wiping his hands.
"Ding Ding?" He thought for a moment, then he suddenly opened his eyes, "Why is this name so laughable?"
(T/N: Du Chun Jiao is also very ridiculous name. A literal translation would be stopping lovable/pampered spring.)
That night, Mister Qi heard the anecdote about what happened during the day. He was overjoyed at the unexpected good news and requested that Qing Qiao personally serve Shao Yi and follow him closely.
On the next day, Shao Yi went up the mountain to study martial arts. Qing Qiao took along a basket of snacks as she followed him.
Qing Qiao wasn't the slightest bit interested in martial arts. She had already seen plenty of 90's Hong Kong wuxia movies with people jumping on roofs and over walls. She had also seen many 20th century domestic films with digital special effects.
She had already seen Bei Ming Shen Gong's and Jiu Yin Zhen Jing's flying and flipping moves so many times and was already become apathetic to seeing it. So, what was so rare and special about seeing a cute, young boy brandishing around a sword around?
(T/N: Bei Ming Gong is a martial arts skill that appeared in "Dragon". This is one of Jin Yong's books. Jiu Yin Zhen Jing is a famous martial skill that appears in Jin Yong's "Condor Trilogy".)
Without any worries, she sat down inside the mountain cottage. Bite by bite, she ate the snacks.
Perhaps, she would soon be able to fatten up the crown prince, obtain the Emperor's spirit, find the other two items, and return home.
Suddenly she heard the sound of shouting and fighting outside the cottage. She felt something was wrong, opened the door to look, and couldn't help feeling gobsmacked.
It was chaos outside. The cottage and Shao Yi was completely surrounded by many white-robed men that were taking advantage of situation with their superior numbers.
Their leader was a ruffian man with a pair of peach eyes. She saw him fighting with Taifu. Then, he heartedly laughed and said, "Younger sister Ding Ding, your dear brother came here to look for you. Why aren't you coming out to meet me?!"
Behind him, the land was covered with yellow banners with a cloud pattern. The banners fluttered in the cold wind. She saw the word "Dang" written in a bold, cursive calligraphy in black ink on each banner. They looked threatening.
Qing Qiao quickly closed the door, leaned against the wall, and looked up while silently crying.
I knew it.
The author never has good intentions. From now on, I'll never have any delusions about her.
(T/N: Hmm… What do you think Shao Yi was plotting? Why did he suddenly change his treatment of Qing Qiao?)


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Opening the Word: An urgent Gospel
Friday, August 23, 2019
By: Timothy P. O'Malley Summer is a time for respite, for a leisurely peace where we get a chance to breathe. We go to pools, head out on vacation... Read More
Despite recent legislative actions in the states and a Supreme Court ruling, we still have work to do regarding abortion. The historic 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling is back on the front burner.
Advocates for the right to life and respect for all human life — conception to natural death — hope that these recent developments ultimately will cause the Supreme Court to reverse Roe. Hope is based upon the hunch that opposing Roe will be two recently appointed associate justices of the Supreme Court, Judges Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh.
Well, we were at a similar moment like in 1992 when, in the Supreme Court, Planned Parenthood contested policies of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, curtailing abortion-on-demand. Pro-life supporters were delighted back then, including the editorial board of Our Sunday Visitor. In fact, an OSV editorial at the time predicted that legalized abortion in this country soon would be a thing of the past.
Driving those hopes was the fact that pro-life Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H. W. Bush had appointed three Supreme Court justices considered by everyone to be very conservative in general, and in their philosophy of the law. These individuals included Sandra Day O'Connor, Anthony M. Kennedy and David Souter.
O'Connor had been quite active in Arizona Republican politics and the Republican Party. Kennedy was a lifelong, faithful, practicing Catholic, involved in his California parish. Souter was presumed to be conservative, or President Bush never would have considered him.
It was thought that the decision of the Supreme Court was only a formality. When the case was decided, everyone was surprised, and many pro-life Americans were infuriated, feeling betrayed; O'Connor, Kennedy and Souter voted to sustain Roe. Abortion remained legal, as it is today. It was not the first time that Supreme Court justices have dumbfounded people by taking the opposite side to an argument — ones that were thought to be the basic principles of their lives.
Will this happen again? Regardless, if Roe is revisited and overturned, many legal observers believe that the result will be to return to what was the case before Roe first was ruled; each state legislature will view abortion on its own.
Ultimately, some will outlaw abortion and others will not. Legislatures act on the basis of the popular will, or otherwise legislators lose their jobs. Public opinion will be vitally important. The issue will be a hot topic.
We who honor life will have to work hard to bring others to our position. We can twirl the numbers, but many Americans support at least the option of legal abortion, or they do not care one way or the other. The emphasis, unfortunately, has shifted from the right to life of the unborn to the mother's right to choose. The culture now looks askance on any argument that has traditionally moral roots.
As a priest, three rebuttals often have been thrown at me regarding the Church's steadfast stand on the dignity of life.
First, Catholics say that human life is precious, but many Catholics support the death penalty.
Second, Catholics do not always race to the Church's side when it fights for the quality of life of people who are poor, oppressed, limited or are refugees from terrors abroad. Catholics are not consistent, people say. Nothing damages our arguments more.
Third, when abortion seems to be the only alternative to resolve an inconvenient pregnancy, even practicing Catholics make exceptions. Every priest has seen this happen.
Therefore, get ready.
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IAMC elected its new Board of Directors and Executive Body
[Houston, News]
The Indonesian American Muslim Community (IAMC) held its general assembly meeting and general election on Saturday, December 6, 2014 in Houston, Texas to appoint its new board members and executive body. The members of the IAMC organization have given their votes directly or by proxy. Every member of IAMC entitle to propose the name of candidates who got votes the most will compete at the final election on the day of December 6, 2014.
The final result of the election was announced by the chairman of the election committee, Raditya Agarwalla. Zulfan Efendi got the majority votes and reelected as the President and the Chairman of the Board of Directors for a period 2015-2017.
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Live Ceramah dan Talk Show Bersama Ustadz Kondang
Kerjasama IAMC dan Radio IMSA
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Ikuti Acaranya LIVE di Radio IMSA
Atau Melalui Aplikasi Smartphone (Android & IOS) TuneIn Radio, Erdioo
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Mr. Grey Will See You Now is sweet as can be and loves a good cuddle! She is very smart and eager to please, she just loves making others happy! She is still working on her house breaking and crate training, but with her sheer genius she'll pick it up in no time! Some of Mr. Grey Will See You Now's other favorite things to do are playing with puzzle or treat toys and running!
Mr. Grey Will See You Now is the perfect balance of energy in that she can run or walk for miles, but also enjoys a couple hours of snuggling up for a nap each day. Mr. Grey Will See You Now loves her foster family, but is ready to find a forever family of her own!
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text: Careers Avaya, Polycom push video Howard Solomon @HowardITWC Published: March 4th, 2008Amir Hameed and Jack Shemavon have been the tag team for converged communications applications for the past few weeks.Hameed, director of applications sales at Avaya Canada, and Shemavon, vice-president of Polycom Canada, have been performing in Toronto, Calgary, Ottawa and Montreal, trying to convince information technology managers that unified communications products from their partnership are right for businesses.Their presentation is just the start of an onslaught of marketing IT personnel will see this year pushing them to buy into video as a solution to business problems.The pair repeated the pitch to Toronto technology reporters just after the presentation there."There's a war for talent out there," Hameed said in explaining that buying latest telephony technology will help keep valued employees from wandering across the street to competitors.Communications InfrastructureRead more about network technologies and communications in IT World Canada's Communications Infrastructure Knowledge CentreShemanvon said "geopolitical unrest" in unspecified countries that limits business travel is another reason to value videoconferencing, in addition to just saving money.Avaya and Polycom have big stakes in this battle, the shape of which is being drawn by the big guns in the war, Cisco Systems and Microsoft.Video will be big this year for many reasons, according to IDC Canada communications analyst Tony Olvet. With many wireline telecom services reaching maturity, video offerings are one of the remaining areas they can expand into. Potential uses range from desktop video to video surveillance.IDC estimates one-third of Canadian businesses use video surveillance, while one-quarter have at least some staffers using desktop Web cams.Avaya is known for its IP PBX systems and handsets, while Polycom, largely known for speakerphones and audio conferencing technology, is broadening out into video conferencing video displays.Although not exclusive partners, they consider each a prime partner in unified communications. Polycom has placed its codex on Avaya's handsets and smartphones.That means, Hameed said, that Avaya's Communications Manager can be configured to recognize a caller and immediately open a video screen if both parties have Web cams."Video is just as easy as a phone call," he said. Similarly, he said Communications Manager can sense Polycom's new High Definition displays."The focus of the partnership is to allow Avaya customers to integrate video into their day to day technology to do their business," said Shemavon in an interview. Related Download Sponsor: Sage The Zen of a Connected Business Register Now Careers businesses, Canada, conferencing


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It was one of those Monday mornings when you are out and about. So was Big Ben. The American football quarterback with the Pittsburgh Steelers was riding his 2005 Suzuki Hayabusa in downtown Pittsburgh.
Ben Roethlisberger, 6'5", 241lbs is a sports celebrity. He became the youngest quarterback in American football history to lead a team to Superbowl victory in just his 2nd year in the league. In 2004 he signed a 6 year contract for $22.26 million in salaries and bonuses along with an additional $17.73 million available to him via incentives.
On Monday, June 12, 2006 Big Ben's Suzuki collided with a Chrysler New Yorker in downtown Pittsburg. That was 11:10am. Roethlisberger left his bike by flying over the handlebars and his helmetless head shattered the windshield of the car.
As bystanders and the injured quarterback awaited the arrival of the paramedics, blood was gushing from an internal vein or artery in his mouth and throat. He was seconds away from death but fortunately a paramedic arrived in the nick of time and spared his life. In the ambulance he asked the paramedic if "this was really happening or was it a bad dream." After 7 hours of surgery for multiple face fractures, broken jaws and a nose, he was taken off the critical list.
In an interview from Los Angeles one month later with 2" titanium plates with screws holding his face together, Roethlisberger talked about his experience.
"They told me that I was literally seconds, maybe a minute away from dying because I slit a vein or artery in my mouth or my throat and it was draining blood right into my stomach and luckily the paramedic noticed it and stopped it or else I would have had too much blood in my stomach," he said in Los Angeles where he was for the taping of the ESPY Awards. (1)
60 seconds from death is closer than a person ever wants to be. It's awfully close to the end. Many cruise through life thinking about everything else but God and eternity until they have a big wake up call….like a few inches or a few seconds from death. Then their perspective changes. Things that once seemed so important fade and the deeper issues of life become the priority.
One month after the close call, what did Ben say was on his mind as he spoke with the media in Los Angeles?
After saying he was literally seconds, maybe a minute away from death, he then went on to say: "Now that I am doing better and I feel good, now all I am thinking about is football and that is what is on my mind right now. I am getting healthy and I am getting better every day so all I am thinking about is football. I am not thinking about anything else." (1)
Have you had a close brush with death? How did you handle it afterwards? Ben is back to thinking only about football. What about you? When you had your close-call, did you do any thinking about where you would have been five minutes after you died? If something unexpected happened to you later today or tomorrow, where would you be in eternity?
By the way, I searched in vain for a story of Ben trusting Christ as his Saviour at some point earlier in his life but I was unable to find such a story. Since High School he has displayed the acronym PFJ (Play for Jesus) on his shoes but the NFL ordered him to discontinue wearing personal messages on his clothes. It is important to understand that talking about Jesus and praying to God for safety does not mean one is a Christian. If you have read a Personal testimony of Ben's faith in Christ, please let me know. He does not have such a statement on his own website.
I know that football is important to Ben but long after he plays his last game, he will be somewhere in God's eternity – forever. If he has not already experienced God's salvation, the priority for him whether he knows it or not is the salvation of his soul – not football.
Do you know the Lord Jesus Christ personally as your Saviour? Is your soul saved? Do you enjoy the peace of sins forgiven and the assurance of an eternal home in Heaven? If you had to die today, are you comfortable going out to meet God in your present condition? Or would you need some time to get ready?
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Prepare to meet your God.
Amos 4:12The wages of sin is death
but the gift of God is eternal life
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Romans 6:23


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Yes, we want you to Rethink the Jersey Shore and the entire coast. But US Strong wants us to re-think how we pay for all of this stuff. We are approaching the anniversary of the day Congress passed a Sandy relief bill. It only took them 91 days. Here are stories from 1/22/14 about US Strong's Plan to make sure that does not happen again. Kirk Moore's article in the Asbury Park Press, Continue reading "Paying for Extreme Weather"
Small States Urge Big Action on Climate Change
Governor Markell of DE is calling for action from DC on climate change, and lower levels of government is DC fails. Original article in Delaware Online on Nov. 14, 2013. http://www.delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013311150029
Sea Bright, NJ Taking Good Steps after Sandy
In a recent article about how NJ municipalities are not preparing well for the next Sandy-type storm, it was mentioned that Sea Bright, NJ is taking some good steps to prepare for the future. It seems they are at least asking the right questions. Originally on NJ Spotlight back in Septenber 9, 2013 by Scott Gurian.
Sandy Linked to Climate Change?
"The case has strengthened…" according to Dr. Jennifer Francis of Rutgers University's Institute of Marine and Coastal Sciences who has published on the subject. More here at Thinkprogress.org article by Joe Fromm published on October 8, 2013.
Typhoon Haiyan Hits Philippines
We originally thought this site would be only for NJ area news but we could not ignore this item from the other side of the world. Some will say it could not happen here. But looking back at what has happened before is no longer an indication of what is possible in the future. Original Associated Press article appearing the NY Times, International Edition, November 7 here.


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Seven new paperbacks to check out this week.
FIRST BITE: How We Learn to Eat, by Bee Wilson. Illustrated by Annabel Lee. (Basic Books, $16.99.) So much of what forms our "chaotic" relationships with food — our likes and dislikes, willingness to experiment and even our nostalgic attachments — we develop as infants. But rather than view food habits as fixed and immutable, Wilson lays out strategies to gradually "unlearn" troubling behaviors and tastes.
DRAGONFISH, by Vu Tran. (Norton, $15.95.) A troubled Vietnamese refugee in Oakland suddenly leaves behind her husband and reappears in Nevada; as he searches for his wife, he is dragged through both Las Vegas's ugly underbelly and the horrors of her past. Our reviewer, Chris Abani, called Tran's novel "a renegotiation of terms in which the past is not a place of nostalgia but one that carries all the trauma of war, and the present is not enough to mitigate that."
BATTLING THE GODS: Atheism in the Ancient World, by Tim Whitmarsh. (Vintage, $16.95.) In the roughly 1,000-year period Whitmarsh studies, godlessness was one of a number of acceptable religious views. Religion, for the Greeks, was part and parcel of civil engagement; it was not until they were absorbed by the Roman Empire that society became largely Christianized, and godlessness scorned.
THE MARK AND THE VOID, by Paul Murray. (Picador, $17.) In the midst of the Irish banking crisis, Paul, a thwarted novelist, asks to shadow Claude, a French analyst in Dublin, at work, as inspiration for a new project. But what Paul really has in mind is a setup for a heist: He's looking to reverse his fortunes by robbing a bank, not literary success. The deeply amoral financial sector is a prime target for Murray's rollicking caper.
MY HISTORY: A Memoir of Growing Up, by Antonia Fraser. (Anchor, $16.) The author, a British historian known for her biography of Mary Queen of Scots, reflects on her aristocratic childhood and literary passions. Our reviewer, Liesl Schillinger, called Fraser's account "the history of a writer's love affair with her vocation, and her nostalgia for the childhood 'wonderland' that engendered it."
GOLD FAME CITRUS, by Claire Vaye Watkins. (Riverhead, $16.) In Watkins's dystopian California, virtually all the region has been evacuated after a blistering drought, but Ray and Luz are among the few holdouts, choosing instead to scavenge and take shelter in an abandoned mansion. But after they find a toddler (though not the marauders to which she seems to belong), the couple are motivated to seek a better life for themselves and the child.
DESTINY AND POWER: The American Odyssey of George Herbert Walker Bush, by Jon Meacham. (Random House, $20.) Meacham, an executive editor at Random House and former editor of Newsweek, is sympathetic to his subject, tracing the 41st president's political ascent and stumbles. The account is particularly cleareyed about the elder Bush's influence on his son's presidential tenure, and reveals some of his opinions about George W.'s decisions.


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Well I think we always knew that Mr. Radcliff was a one-act pony. (I suppose this can also serve as a pun for his desnuded turn with a horse in Eqqus on Broadway). Monsieur Harry Potter, how could you be so adept at killing Voldemort and now this? (Don't let your children watch, it may scar them.)Read More


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The Civic Coalition for Monitoring Legislation, the Palestinian Human Rights Organizations Council, and the Coalition for Economic and Social Rights, all representatives of dozens of Palestinian Civil Society Organizations (hereinafter CSOs), convened at Al-Haq organization following the interim order pronounced by the High Court of Justice on 31/01/2018 to rescind the Palestinian Bar Council's call for boycotting the High Criminal Court, issued on 29/01/2018; and the interim court order pronounced on 05/02/2018 to rescind the Bar Council's decision for the second time.
In their meeting, the CSOs discussed the Bar Council's call for the suspension of work before the High Criminal Court for a specified period and the following High Court of Justice's counter-order, which then lead the Bar Council to suspend work in all regular courts, military courts, and public prosecution offices, effective Thursday 01/02/2018, and to announce an open-end boycott of the High Criminal Court. The CSOs also addressed the consequences and implications of the ruling pronounced by the High Court of Justice on 05/02/2018 to cancel the Bar Council's decision once again.
Furthermore, the meeting emphasized that these rapid developments are the product of the continuous deterioration and structural imbalance found in the judiciary and the justice system in general. This comes by virtue of the various interferences of the executive authority in the work of the judiciary and the attempts to usurp its powers; the synergy between the High Judicial Council and the executive authority to consolidate the hegemony of the latter over the judiciary; and the failed efforts which were made over the last years in an attempt to make a major breakthrough in the course of the reform process, resulting from the lack of a genuine political will to reform the judiciary as well as the absence of a peaceful rotation of power through elections which embody the will of the Palestinian people, not to mention the growing gap in the Palestinian political system.
Moreover, the CSOs expressed their support for the position of the Bar Council regarding the boycott of the High Criminal Court and their pioneering role in defending rights, freedoms, and human dignity. The organizations had already confirmed this position through a statement issued on 17/12/2017, which called for President Mahmoud Abbas to repeal the Decree-Law on the High Criminal Court for violating the Basic Law, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, fair trial guarantees, and the related legislation.
The CSOs affirmed that the two decisions of the High Court of Justice to annul the decisions of the Bar Council were not the only decisions issued by the Court to restrict the right to freedom of union work, which is guaranteed by the Basic Law and the conventions to which the State of Palestine has acceded. Examples include the decisions of the Court on the strike led by the teachers and staff of Palestinian universities in 2017; the dismissal of the action brought by the President of the Union of Workers in Public Service in 2016 regarding the decision of the executive authority to consider the union as an illegal body; the cancellation of the strike waged by the Doctors Syndicate in 2011; and other decisions. Not to mention that according to the published studies nearly 90% of the decisions pronounced by the High Court of Justice are in favor of the executive authority.
Accordingly, the Civic Coalition for Monitoring Legislation affirms the following:
1. Supporting the position of the Bar Council regarding the boycott of the High Criminal Court as it reflects the position of the Palestinian CSOs on the Court and is consistent with the objectives of the Bar set in the law of regular lawyers, which calls for the promotion of the rule of law and the expression of respect for human rights.
2. Reiterating the demand of President Mahmoud Abbas to repeal the Decree-Law on the High Criminal Court, given that it contravenes the provisions of the Basic Law, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, and the relevant Palestinian legislation, in addition to the fact that is violates fair trial guarantees, usurps the powers of the judiciary, and impedes the proper administration of justice.
3. Emphasizing the need to establish an independent national committee of persons recognized for their integrity, competence, and neutrality and from outside the formal institutions of justice. The committee shall undertake the reform process in the judiciary and the justice system by conducting a serious and objective assessment of the performance of all those who occupy a position within the justice sector. The purpose of the assessment is to address any structural imbalances; ensure the reconstruction of the High Judicial Council as the protective shield for the independence of the judiciary and the judges themselves; make sure that the Judicial Inspection Department is independent from the Judicial Council; guarantee that two-level litigation is in place at the administrative judiciary; ensure the establishment of a mechanism for the distribution of cases over the multiple existing judicial bodies while assuring that there is no prior knowledge of the body that will consider a certain case; and make certain that any appointments and/or promotions which take place in the justice sector are carried-out in a professional, unbiased, and transparent manner.
The signatories
The Civic Coalition for Monitoring Legislation, which includes the following members: Al-Haq, Jerusalem Legal and Human Rights Center (JLAC), Al-Mezan Center For Human Rights, Palestinian Bar Association, Al-Marsad, Palestinian Human Rights Organizations Council, Palestinian Non-Governmental Organizations Network (PNGO), MUSAWA – The Palestinian Center for the Independence of the Judiciary and the Legal Profession, The Coalition for Accountability and Integrity (AMAN), Institute of Law – Birzeit University, Women's Technical Affairs Committee (WATC) , Palestinian Independent Trade Union (FIUP), MUWATIN The Palestinian Institute for the Study of Democracy, The Palestinian Initiative for the Promotion of Global Dialogue and Democracy MIFTAH, Palestinian General Union of People with Disability, QADER for Community Development, ADDAMEER Prisoner Support an Human Rights Association, Palestinian Governance Institute, Center for Defense of Liberties and Civil Rights "Hurryyat" , Human Rights and Democracy Media Center SHAMS, Stars of Hope Society, Media Development Center – Birzeit University, and the Palestinian Commission for Human Rights as an observer.
The Palestinian Human Rights Organizations Council, which includes: Al-Haq, ALDAMEER Association for Human Rights, ADDAMEER Prisoner Support and Human Rights, Al-Mezan Center For Human Rights, Defense for Children International – Palestine Section, BADIL Resource Center for the Palestinian Residency and Refugee Rights, Center for Defense of Liberties and Civil Rights "Hurryyat", Ramallah Center for Human Rights Studies (RCHRS), Jerusalem Legal and Human Rights Center (JLAC), Palestinian Center for Human Rights, and the Palestinian Commission for Human Rights as an observer.
The Coalition for Economic and Social Rights, which includes: Palestinian Independent Trade Union (FIUP), Al-Marsad, Palestinian National Institute for NGOs, Palestinian Non-Governmental Organizations Network (PNGO), Jawwal and Paltel Workers Union, JDECO Workers Union, NBC Workers Union, Women's Technical Affairs Committee (WATC), Rights of People with Disability Movement, NAJDEH Association, Ramallah Center for Human Rights Studies (RCHRS), Palestinian Non- Governmental Organization Against Domestic Violence against Women (Al-Muntada), the Palestinian New Federation of Trade Union, UAWC Union of Agricultural Work Committees, QADER for Community Development, Birzeit University Workers Union, Bethlehem University Workers Union, Palestinian Movement, Women Center for Legal Aid and Counselling (WCLAC), Stars of Hope Association, FADOC Palestine, Progressive Labor Union Front Palestine, Labor Solidarity Group, Labor Unity Group, Palestinian Working Women Society for Development, Progressive Labor Group, Pulse of Youth forum, MANAJEL Organization, Palestinian Advisory Board for NGO Development, Teachers Creativity Center, Community Media Center, PalThink for Strategic Studies – Gaza, The Freedom Theater – Jenin , Young Men Christian Association (YMCA), The Arab Institution for Sustainable Development, Association of Women Committees For Social Work, Rural Women's Development Society, Palestinian Medical Relief Society, Development and Heritage Committee, Young Women's Christian Association, Physiological Development Association, Al-Hadaf Cultural Center, Popular Art Center, Financial Sector Workers Union, Union of Palestinian Pharmaceutical Manufacturers (UPPM), Private Health Sector Union, Union for Women Working in the Health Sector, Jerusalem Water Undertaking Workers Union, Tanwer Palestinian Cultural Forum, Fuad Nassar Organization, Palestinian Bar Association, Burj Alluqluq Social Center Society, Al-Haq, Filastiniyat institute.


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The U.S.' energy giant ExxonMobil saw its net income decline and revenue increase in the fourth quarter of 2016, the company announced on Tuesday.
The country's biggest integrated oil company's net income decreased by 40 percent to $1.68 billion in the last quarter of 2016 compared to $2.78 billion in the fourth quarter of 2015.
ExxonMobil posted revenue of $61.02 billion in the fourth quarter of last year, a 2 percent increase from $59.81 billion in the same period a year ago.
Chairman and CEO Darren W. Woods blamed low oil prices for the company's net income in a statement.
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Shape up or Ship out!
I recently came across a note about whether to invest time in turning around a non-performing employee, or just ask them to leave.
And it set me thinking, how dependent a lot of us are, on our managers. I remember reading a research report about how our first job experience sets us up for life, and the crucial role our first manager plays in our life. Get the right kind of guy and you're set. Get the wrong 'un and you're in trouble! Not me, that's what the research said!
So hey, coming back to the Q we began with. What should a manager really do, when faced with an employee who isn't delivering.
First up, to share my experience of having worked with, trained, coached over 1000 people in the 18 odd years that I have been working. I have yet to recall even ONE, who had malintent, or who didn't want to do a good job. Each one of us, when we wake up in the morning, want to go out there, and be known for something, want to be acknowledged, want to leave a mark, want to do a good job!
The guy who works for you, he thinks the same. Your boss (the lazy bum!) he thinks the same. That woman who sits at that desk, diagonally across from you? Same thoughts!
So as soon as you encounter someone who isn't performing. Remember the above. Remind yourself, that everyone WANTS to do a good job. So what are the various reasons that might be affecting your guy? Read on:
1. Goals, role clarity, expected outcomes – Does this person know what is expected of him/her? Do they have a clarity of what their role entails? What are their role boundaries? What they will be measured on, every month? What you expect from them? Is this clear to them? That's a good place to start. Very often, just fixing this, will improve performance.
2. Fit for role – Assess. Does this person have the relevant skills or capabilities to do the role? If not, then does this person have some transferable skills that will enable them to do this role? If NOT, can they be quickly trained/coached? If this will take a long time, do you have the time? If yes, great. If not, then find a role that fits this person, and you will see them perform
3. Motivation/Will – Many times, in spite of everything else being in place, an individual is just not motivated to perform. There could be severals reasons – maybe they just lost someone, maybe they're having a rough time at home, maybe they have some other problems. A demotivated employee requires nurturing, counselling, and some bit of regular monitoring. If however, you find yourself at a loss to turn this around, seek professional help, talk to HR. If you have a counselor coming in at work, refer this person. Finally if nothing else works, take a call.
4. Resources – Is this person adequately resourced? Does this person have the manpower, technology, tools, dollar allocations, travel permissions etc. to enable him/her to deliver?
5. External environment – Are there things in the external environment that are disabling performance? Is the market bad? Has competition come up with something that is a step change?
6. The ACID TEST! Is it ME? – Is your style? Your ability to lead? Ability to direct? coming in the way of motivating this individual? Have you provided adequate direction? Are you there for him/her, the way they need? This one is probably the most difficult for any manager to do. But it is a possibility!
Once you have gone through all these possible scenarios, will you have a clear fix on what you as a manager/mentor/coach need to do, in order to help this person perform. And you know what? My own experience tells me that if you follow these steps, 95% of the time you won't be asking anyone to leave. It's worth it!
As managers, our key role is to Support, Coach, Seek to understand AND Work to make the incumbent succeed. Don't test your team-members, help them to get A's!
Hope this helps! And would love to have you share your experiences with managing teams. Please leave your thoughts/comments.
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aadesh permalinkJune 28, 2010 6:13 pm
Great Articles Sir,
It is very useful to us (for up growing managers)
subrata permalinkJune 22, 2010 3:06 pm
Hi gurprriet its a great article sure makes you think…had a thought which I wanted some clarity
In the workspace usually we have more right brain people I mean focussed on logic data more machine like excelling in efficiency and gains rather than individuals who are more left brain focussed more on people relationship or creatively aligned, This leads to a work practice which focuses greatly on implementation execution operation and speed as the only pivot for success and bottle all innovation and the culture to think alternatives and build a higher pool of ideas..its evident when at interviews I ask tell me one thing which you have done which is different? The answers rarely comes atleast for sales persons..Is it that in organizations we are not being able to actively combine strengths and balance the two types. Well.. its like a company with the task of constructing a road the logic focussed company will Look at world class execution of the task with maximum efficiency the creative guy will think why road lets build a highway and start from a different perspective…How does Fit for a role work its a funny trait ? In my life I find a sharp difference between these two personalities whose starting block of approaching the problem is absolutely different
June 20, 2010 12:34 pm
This is indeed a useful article for young managers like me, who face this challenge while managing large teams. Thanks for sharing this thought.


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Trey Lewis
Junior OL, Oakleaf
Playing at a new school, what will be the team's biggest challenge this season?
This season, it's probably going to be how other schools are going to look down on us because we're a new school.
Do you guys feel the excitement around the area for the new school?
We can tell they're excited because Sunday night [on the eve of the first official day of practice], we had a practice at 12 midnight, and there was a whole group of people out there in the stands. ... It feels awesome [to have a built-in fan base]. It's a real community-feeling high school.
Are some of the players already talking about holding school records for at least a couple years?
Most of us are just excited about being seniors, technically, for two years - the top dogs at the school.
If you could change one thing about high school football, what would you change?
The amount of time you have to wait before you're allowed to go full pads. You have to have three days of practice before you can go full pads.
If you could have a super power, what would you pick and why?
I would probably have to say super strength, because being an O-lineman, it's all about being stronger.


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bali: canggu
this is part 1 of 4 of our recent trip to bali. what an amazing, beautiful, colourful, spiritual, and hot place. we traveled through canggu, seminyak, ubud, uluwatu and nusa lembongan. there were so many wonderful highlights and some semi average experiences and things i would avoid next time. so here are some photos and recommendations starting with what was probably my favourite stop on the trip, canggu.
oh canggu, what a place. a super cool, breezy little surf town filled with young creatives, rice fields, fantastic cafes and restaurants. it's only about 30 minutes by car from denpasar airport. i hadn't heard of canggu until our trip was getting pretty close. the more i read and researched, i quickly changed the itinerary to include a whole week here and am so happy with that decision! i loved it so much, and could probably spend a few months living there. it was the cheapest part of our trip, but everything was of such high quality. we felt so fresh, healthy and happy there. below are my highlights.
- the calm tree bungalow - i am SO happy we stayed here. it was an oasis in the middle of town. super small, quiet, rustic family run bungalows, and CHEAP. we only paid about $40AUD a night. we could walk everywhere. lovely staff. the bungalows have no air con, no tv, and your own outdoor bathrooms. the bed is covered with a huge mosquito net and you get a complimentary natural mosquito repellant and instructions on making sure you stay uneaten. after fresh icy cold watermelon juice on arrival, we sat on our balcony and watched the first bali summer storm roll in. breakfast was included and so good. fresh fruit and nasi goreng (anders definitely had nasi goreng all day, everyday).
- betelnut cafe - literally next door to the calm tree bungalow was betelnut cafe. we loved coming here and sitting upstairs on the balcony having smoothies, salads, tacos, beers and looking out over the rice paddy fields. everything was so fresh and cheap.
- crate cafe - about a 5 minute walk down the road was crate cafe. another super cool place to hang and get a good cup of coffee and some breakfast in the morning. but my favourite thing there was the pesto chicken and green veggie dish.
- sunset at old man's - i'm sure you've seen loads of photos of people you know on instagram out the front of the iconic old man's wall. perfectly placed overlooking canggu beach, it's the best place for sunset drinks. 50 cent happy hour beers... need i say more.
- therapy day spa - we spent a morning at therapy day spa and got a couples full body exfoliation using all natural ingredients and massage. heaven.
- exploring desa seni - i originally wanted to stay at desa seni but it was completely booked out and also about 6 times more expensive than calm tree. desa seni is a resort/village/organic garden/yoga school. we scooted here one day just to check it out and have a bite to eat. they have gorgeous organic veggie gardens that they use for 80% of their cooking and also many different yoga huts and classes, plus a yoga teacher training course.
- scooting around - a big highlight was just scooting around canggu aimlessly and stopping along the way to take photos of rice fields, cows, street art and grabbing a cold beer at one of the many little bars.
- tapas at la finca - we went for a fancy dinner at the popular la finca. incredible spanish inspired food and pretty ambience with the dining areas surrounded by gardens and fairy lights.
- deus ex machina - i had no idea there was a deus in canggu, let alone directly across from our accommodation. we spent an afternoon here exploring the shop, cafe and watching the guys skate. lots of rad stuff here, including a famous sunday session we weren't in town for.
- roti canai - i became a little obsessed with roti canai. another cheap lunch or dinner option. who doesnt love dipping crispy roti bread into delicious curries and sauces. i also got the dessert peanut butter roti most days in canggu. SO delicious.
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I have a favorite dog. I'm only writing that because I've confirmed over and over that Maida, Agnes and Dean can't read by leaving secret messages on pieces of paper all over the house. They all say 'if you can read this, please don't eat this piece of paper'.
Spoiler: all paper gets eaten. (Like, honestly, all of it. I had to switch to lidded trash cans everywhere because the number of tissues that were just fully consumed cannot have been healthy.) So, the notes also got eaten. Ergo: the dogs can't read.
(What's that you say? Literally everyone knows dogs can't read? My friend J-'s bird sings and yells at wild animals who live outside her house, so, you know, animals. (This is where I shake my head like 'you know what I mean' instead of continuing to explain what is, let's be honest, is a nonsensical point.))
I love Dean the most. I just DO. He also loves me the most, which might have something to do with it.
Agnes is pretty fond of Crockett (and he gave her two kongs the last time he put the dogs in their forts - the second kong belonged with Dean so Crockett also obviously has favorites). My college friend C- is also a big Agnes fan. Agnes might be the favorite of people who want their dogs to be DOGS, you know? She's only 25 pounds, but she's as close to a lab as you'll get in this house.
Maida ... oh, Maida. Maida is a disaster area who wants to go on walks but hates walking, who needs meds every eight hours, and who loves anyone who is willing to sit still long enough for her to climb up and settle down on a lap, back, chest ... whatever. She's not picky. (She is - she hates almost all men. In my life she's not exposed to many new dudes, though, and the ones who've known her for awhile just sit still and try not to talk too loud when she's around. There are maybe seven men she doesn't bark at, so if you're one of them, congrats!) Maida is the favorite of anyone who loves a good snuggle.
Deaner. Oh, my baby boy. He just thinks I'm the tits, and you cannot underestimate what that's worth. He likes me, and it's really nice to be reminded you're likable sometimes. Plus, he loves adventures and cookies, and also the couch and walking around the same block we always walk around. He jumps at the door every time I get the leash, and climbs up on anything that's available to climb on. He's ... ugh, he's my favorite.
Do people with kids feel like this? If they do, they don't write it down on the internet. Key diff between kids and dogs even I know - eventually kids CAN read! Imagine finding an old blog post where your mom says 'eh Emma's ok but her brother is just the BEST'. Right, parents do not do that.
I love them very much, all three of them. They're my pack.
(But at heart, I might be a one dog kind of girl, and Deaner is my guy.)