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When the market is full of all kinds of cosmetics, you should pay attention to affordable and effective products made in Russia, namely funds from JSC "Neva Cosmetics."
The brand
Russia is one of the first to manufacture cosmetics.So, in 1939 he earned the first plant for the production of soap and candles.It was from there and originates the production of means under the brand name "Neva Cosmetics", reviews of which the most positive.
fate of the plant on the river Neva was changeable.In the 50s, he almost burned down, but Yu Shotlender controlling, upon receipt of the insurance company funds restored and equipped it with the most advanced production technology.Since then, the plant all the time worked, overcoming sometimes life's difficulties.
So, in 1961 "Neva partnership" awarded Emblem Empire, which later adorned the packaging of cosmetic products.In 1870 the company received a medal of Russian technical community, the success of the company accompanied by both Moscow Russian Industrial Exh
After the war, in 1951, the plant began to produce toothpaste "Mint" and in the future - "Bambi" and "Pearl" (1970).In 1992 the company was reorganized into OAO "Neva Cosmetics."Currently, it is a huge company with a self-service marketing and the huge range of products.
product range
«Neva Cosmetics", reviews of which is sometimes shocking, surprising his range of goods - about 50 types of cosmetic products.The main areas it is possible to carry:
- care products for face and body;
- hair products;
- hygiene products for the oral cavity;
- dry and liquid soap;
- cosmetics for children;
- items for laundry and fabric care;
- series Housing;
- specialized goods for businesses.
Products from "Neva Cosmetics" recognizable and loved.Women are happy to use creams, shampoos and masks of the brand.Young parents with as much trepidation buy means to care for the kids.Housewives delighted with powders and household products for the home.And the teeth are always organized with the "Neva Cosmetics" for the mouth.
Caring agents for skin and hair
Means for skin care and hair care products are presented, which differ from each other by the presence of certain components in the product.So, a new series of funds "From turpentine" contains Siberian sap and other plant extracts, which have anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.Accelerates regeneration and improves the immune properties of the epidermis.It rejuvenates and revitalizes hair.Line "With oak bark" is based on the healing properties of oak bark, as well as extracts of nettle, elderberry leaves, menthol and white lupine proteins that miraculous effect on the skin.
«Neva Cosmetics", which is a cream designed for face and body traditionally focused on hydration, nutrition, protection and rejuvenation.Stands out among them line for skin care "Rosa", designed for intensive moisturizing.It comprises feeding the skin with moisture complex Hydroviton 24, vitamins E, F, B5, plant serum Vegeseryl, protein wheat grains, sea minerals and olive oil.
so easy to preserve the beauty, skin and hair young woman at any age with funds from "Neva Cosmetics"!
cream "Ginseng" reviews which talk about its effectiveness, rejuvenates the skin, saturates it with nutrients, moisturizes.The composition of this product are plant extracts of ginseng and echinacea and oils: olive, avocado and shea butter, as well as vitamins E and A.
Baby Care
not cost the company a party and children.It produces a huge range of various funds.This series of "Eared nannies," which can be used to care for newborns.Hypoallergenic and contains no dyes and perfumes.Line "Children" contains only natural ingredients: it extracts of chamomile, aloe vera, eucalyptus, arnica and plantain and mint, olive oil and shea butter, vitamins A and E. It is equally well known and a collection of "Tip-top", which is intendedto care for children after a year.The products contain botanicals and natural oils that make your child's skin is particularly delicate and smooth.Cleaning violet smell, the smell which relaxes and adjusts the baby in a quiet and restful sleep.
This is a popular children's cosmetics."Neva Cosmetics" makes it especially gentle for baby's skin, which is many times thinner than an adult epidermis and therefore in need of greater protection, care and attention.
produced by the company and the usual soap "Neva Cosmetics", which is an integral part of the health of each individual.Anyone knows that soap is a sodium salt of fatty acid, which reacts hydrolysis create an alkaline environment, easily dissolves grease and dirt particles, and formed foam helps to eliminate them.
extensive assortment of soap, and it includes a special anti-bacterial complex, plant extracts and oils, soothing, healing and anti-fungal agents.
recently acquired popularity of "Tar", "Boron", "Natural" and "Brimstone" soap ("Neva Cosmetics").Their company reclassified into the category of special funds aimed at solving a particular problem, such as, for example, acne, skin irritation, and so on. D.
Household chemicals
company has not limited the release of caring and hygiene products, but went ahead andstarted the production of products for the home.Here we note a gel for washing children's dishes and toys from the series "Children" and "Eared nannies."
helps to keep the house clean products, "Mr. Chister", intended for the care of different surfaces.They instantly remove dirt of various nature, are suitable for everyday use, do not scratch the surface, lightweight and easy to use, pleasant smell.Are composed of disinfectants and antibacterial agents.
line "Sarma" will not disregard any one corner of the house.It will help wash the dishes and floors, clean the surface from contamination, handle the plumbing, bathroom and wash clothes.
All products of the brand "Neva Cosmetics", reviews of which do not allow not to use, designed for the standards and GOST.
powders and fabric care
washing powders represented by such series as Index, «Vorsinka", "Normal powder", "Sarma" and "Eared nannies."The funds are designed to care for white and colored wash, designed for both manual and machine washable.Series "Vorsinka" provides care for whimsical things made of silk, cashmere, wool, chiffon and lace.It is used where the tissue is needed for a particular sensitive approach.
All powders contain antibacterial ingredients, bleach, enzymes and enzymes of different origin, to help remove dirt, conditioning agents, responsible for the softness, and silicone for easy ironing.
Oral Care
«Nevskaya Cosmetics' reviews of that shock, and also produces tools for oral care.This rinse "New Pearl", children's toothpastes "Eared nannies" and "Baby Pearl" with the taste of fruit as well as a series for adults "New Pearl".
means white smile and give a complete oral care.They contain sodium, which strengthens teeth and increases the resistance of enamel to the adverse effects.Vitamins A, E, B6 prevent the occurrence of periodontal disease.Optafresh complex provides 12-hour protection against bacteria.Triclosan successfully fights plaque on the tooth enamel.Plant extracts care for your teeth, strengthen gums and have healing and anti-inflammatory properties.
«Neva Cosmetics": price
All funds differ democratic price.For example, products for hair: shampoo, mask and balsam - can be purchased at a price within the $ 100 cream for hands and feet costs about 50 rubles, face cream - 40, a series of "Rosa" is a bit more expensive, somewhere 70rubles per one way.Soap, as well as cosmetics, pleasantly surprised by the low prices.Bar 140 grams can be bought for 30-40 rubles, and liquid soap costs about 140 rubles.It belongs to this category and children's cosmetics."Neva Cosmetics" has created a children's cream, the price of which varies in the range of 30-70 rubles, baby shampoo is about 100, and powder for children "Eared nannies" (400 grams) - 50 rubles.
Not only this, but all the items Company "Neva cosmetics" has a low price and decent quality.That is why it is needed and welcome.
«Neva Cosmetics": reviews
Cosmetics from "Neva Cosmetics" caused a lot of conflicting opinions.Many good reviews collected a series of hair care "With turpentine."Hair after using detergent become soft and silky, significantly reduced hair loss, there was a natural shine.Hair has become healthier.Do not use a shampoo without a mask and balsam, as in this case, the locks will be difficult to comb.The result is visible immediately, but after some time.It scares some ladies composition, where natural products are not on the first position, but the price and efficiency outweigh the scales in his favor.
stand out of company funds "Neva Cosmetics" cream "Ginseng" which rave reviews.The women say that it is rapidly absorbed, well it smooths wrinkles, makes the skin smooth and velvety.Means cheap, it has a pleasant texture and odor.It rejuvenates and refreshes the face.To put it better at night, but some use, and as a base for make-up.Cream compared with luxury products, and some of the ladies are wondering how such an inexpensive product could be so effective.Negative comments about it just yet.
funds from "Neva Cosmetics" Russian women are loved, and without them it is difficult to imagine the usual routine.After all, they not only make beautiful ladies and help implement a health care, but also greatly facilitate the work of the house, which makes them indispensable.


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"Don't Let Your Past Predict Your Future" Sunday June 9 1:30PM PST – LATalkLive
Everyone has a past—a collection of experiences that help form who you are today. Some of those experiences have been life affirming and some have been debilitating and wounding. Some of you have overcome tragedy, abuse, neglect, and abandonment. Everyone has their own personal version of one or more of the above struggles. Many people fear their past will always color their future. I'm here to tell you that this is not the case. Join me and my guest Lolita Coppage as we explore how you can overcome your past so that your future is yours and yours alone. Your past does not have to predict your future. Learn how to transform challenges and tragedies into triumphs and celebrations. This show just might change your life!
About Lolita: "Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy." (Proverbs 31:8-9)
For LOLITA R. COPPAGE, Proverbs 31 is not just a beautiful passage of scripture – it is a call to action given to her by the Lord ten years ago. Like the phoenix of mythology, Lolita has risen through the ashes of a painful and hard life with a determination to help others in similar situations. As an author, motivational speaker and musician, Lolita's message of hope springs not just from her knowledge of the scriptures, but from a heart that has overcome obstacle after obstacle thrown her way, through her faith in Jesus Christ.
Lolita has always loved music. After moving to California from Chicago, she began training as a vocalist at age 12, and studied voice, musical comedy and early Italian opera over the course of the next 13 years. She performed with the New Christy Minstrels and toured with Jose Feliciano, Debby and Pat Boone and Kathy Lee Gifford. In addition, she has sung back-up for James Ingram, and was part of the choir that sang back-up for Peabo Bryson, Stephanie Mills and Deniece Williams during a Christmas performance at the Cerritos Performing Arts Center. Lolita considers Karen Carpenter, Diana Ross and Dionne Warwick as her influences and musical inspiration.
In 2006, Lolita wrote her biography, "Shaped by the Master's Hand," which chronicles her struggles and successes, and has led to a new ministry for victims of abuse. With the release of her second album, "Changes," she now has additional means to share her faith and her heart with a world in desperate need of relief.
Lolita describes her music as "passionate, while laid back, with a good groove – R&B pop, yet easy listening." Her songs run the gamut of emotions, from an updated cover of the classic hymn, "On Christ the Solid Rock I Stand," an anthem of faith in an unfaithful and stressful world, to original songs "I Know That you Care" and "Serving This World." The latter is a song of repentance, describing her journey through a painful marriage and her redemption on the other side.
Lolita loves sharing her story with those who are in pain. "When I wrote "Serving This World," I envisioned myself as a daughter late one night, in despair going into my father's room to talk to him because my life was a mess from not obeying him. I also pictured God as that Father, and I came out of that room with a renewed faith and vision of where He wanted me to be." That insight makes it easier for Lolita to connect with her audience. "I know how He has made me feel, how He's forgiven me and redeemed me and I can share that with them."
Lolita currently sings with Jay Sterling productions based in New Port Beach California from Southern California to Nashville Tennessee, but her heart's desire is full time ministry. She's very active as a speaker and singer with Celebrate Recovery groups in Los Angeles, Long Beach, Fullerton, Santa Monica, Chino, Claremont and the inland Empire. She's been a guest speaker and singer with Woman's Aglow ministry. Not long ago, she was featured on a TBN broadcast called Damascus Road, and she sang and shared her testimony on KBrite radio with Gene and Evie. Her message is spreading the good news of the gospel, and encourages others that God heals pain from abuse in many ways.
For more information on Lolita, check out her official website at www.lrcministries.com. You can also find her on Facebook.
Call in with your questions and comments at 323-473-3100 (studio phone) or write-in your questions and comments on Facebook.
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Fourth of July
Pet friendly Fourth of July Tips
As we prepare for fireworks and barbeques this Fourth of July, here are some tips on how to keep your pets safe and calm during this Independence Day.
- It is safer to keep your pets home during Fourth of July celebrations. Keep your pets in the house, rather than in your yard. Pets will be safer indoors and not try to jump fences or get through gates.
- Pets can be startled by the loud noises of fireworks. Once the festivities begin, keep your pet in a safe room. Block outside sights and sounds by lowering blinds and turning on a television or some music.
- There are some products that can help your pet through the celebration. Over the counter aids include, Benadryl, Rescue Remedy, pheromone collars, and Adaptil plugins.
- Benadryl can aid in calming your pet and can cause drowsiness
- Rescue remedy can be purchased usually and pet stores and health food stores; Rescue Remedy is more of a Holistic calming medication.
- Pheromone collars and Adaptil plugins help modify stress related behaviors. Pheromones that are released are the same as the pheromones released by a nursing mother and comfort our furry friends. We offer these products at our hospital; some pet stores may also carry these items.
- Prescription medications include Alprazolam, Acepromazine and Anxitane.
- Alprazolam is a short acting anti-anxiety medication that should be given prior the festivities, but will wear off rather quickly.
- Acepromazine is an actual sedative, and although your pet may look content and sleepy they are aware of their surroundings.
- Avoid scraps from the grill, while tempting to our pets, any change in diet can cause stomach upset. In addition some foods like onions, avocado, grapes and raisins can be toxic
We hope these tips are helpful
Happy Fourth of July from
River City Animal Hospital


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This week has been my typical nightmare week for meal planning. We've been so busy that I've eaten out three times this week and probably spent more on those meals than I did for three weeks worth of groceries. Ugh! I know there's nothing inherently wrong with eating sometimes, but I just can't help but feel dissatisfied when spending so much on food when I know it's entirely possible to feed everyone for a lot less.
I've also been quite the slacker when it comes to posting this week. I blame it being cold again that the thought of trudging down to the office in our unheated basement was entirely unappealing. Or, I can just admit to just being tired and utterly lazy.
Wednesday, I made a whole chicken in the slow cooker. A whole chicken? In the slow cooker? I'm sure you don't believe me. But really, it's as easy as it sounds. Take a whole chicken, season with salt and pepper, place an onion, a clove of garlic, some celery and carrots into the cavity and plop into your crock pot. Cook on low for 6-7 hours. It comes out pretty moist, very flavourful and ready to eat! Don't be alarmed by the liquid at the bottom of the pot, totally normal. I usually pick apart the chicken, throw the bones back into that liquid, add a carrot or two, celery, onion, some black pepper, salt, fresh thyme and whatever fresh herbs I have on hand, add water and cook it on low overnight. Voila! Chicken broth!
I served the chicken with Pioneer Woman's Crash Hot Potatoes (If you haven't made these, DOOOO IT. Best.potatoes.ever. Trust me! ) and fresh green beans tossed with butter and toasted almonds.
With my leftover chicken, I made BBQ Chicken Pizza, which I served last night. Great way to use leftovers and "spice up" your standard everyday pizza.
BBQ Chicken Pizza
Whole Wheat Flax Pizza Dough (see recipe HERE)
2 cups fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 medium red onion, sliced
1/4 cup BBQ sauce
1/4 cup pizza sauce
1 tsp oregano
1 tbsp olive oil
2 cups cooked chicken, diced
1.5 cups mozzarella, shredded
Preheat oven to 425F. Roll out pizza dough and place on baking sheet. Pre-bake for 6-8 minutes until barely golden. Remove from oven. In the meantime heat oil in pan and fry onions and mushrooms over medium heat until onions are soft and slightly caramelized. Mix 1 tbsp of pizza sauce and 1 tbsp of bbq sauce together, spread over dough. Mix together remaining sauces and pour over diced chicken. Stir.
Spread mushroom and onion mixture on dough, then top with chicken. Sprinkle cheese over top everything.
Bake for 8-10 minutes, until cheese is melted and crusty is golden.


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WASHINGTON (8/15/14)--Five senators have written to the U.S. Department of Commerce Patent and Trademark Office urging it to reduce abusive "patent troll" lawsuits. The letter, signed by Sens. Mark Warner (D-Va.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Mark Begich (D-Alaska), Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Tom Udall (D-N.M.), pushes for the office to improve the patent process by limiting low-quality, vague patents.
"While it is important that our legal system uphold the rights of intellectual property owners to enforce those rights in court, abusive litigation raises questions about whether too many illegitimate patents are being issued, whether vague patents are being stretched to cover ideas never envisioned by the patent holder and whether more can be done to protect our intellectual property regime from being misused," the senators wrote.
The lawmakers expressed appreciation for the Patent and Trademark office renewed focus on improving patent quality over the past year and encouraged the office to use its other tools to prevent low-quality patents.
The letter suggests the Patent and Trademark Office should:
The legislators say the overall goal is to address abusive legal actions, while "continuing to encourage innovation and technological advancement."
The Credit Union National Association has urged lawmakers to act to curb the patent system abuses, saying reforms are desperately needed. CUNA and the state credit union leagues have been active on every level urging lawmakers and the Obama administration address patent reform.
Use the resource link below to access the full letter.


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Monday, September 21, 2009
Time for Something Fun - Baby Nursery Ideas! :)
So many serious things to consider lately; I want to talk about something FUN! :) So, I thought I'd put up some of my ideas that I've had for baby/toddler rooms!
Dear Hubby and I are building a new loft-type condo (should be done within the next two months, actually!); so, I've been thinking about decorating and how I want this new home to "feel" more and more with each passing day. We've done a lot of research, and all along the way I've been thinking of how I'd like our little girl's nursery to look one day as well.
I have tons of ideas, but I tend to gravitate toward urban hipster/shabby chic looks for her room. I love bright colors, though, so, her room won't be a straight-forward interpretation of either of these design esthetics but rather a sort of mish-mash of as many bright, vintage-y, girlie finds as I can conjure up!
Many of the pictures below are from one of my FAVORITE baby blogs http://www.spearmintbaby.blogspot.com! The writer is always finding so many adorable baby and toddler goodies; every day there's something new to oogle!
So, here are a few of my favorite finds that I hope to recreate in our little one's future nursery!
I love the big, beautiful "puff" balls made of tissue paper in this room! So, I went and bought these (below) in all different shades of pink for the nursery (one day)!
There's enough to make something like 10 giant puff-balls between the two sets; which is awesome! Both sets are by Martha Stewart crafts. (By the way, they were both on sale too! The small set on top for $1.50, and the bigger one on bottom for $3.50! Woo hoo!)
Remember "Little Golden Books"?! I used to LOVE them when I was little (still do)! I found these on sale for $1 a piece one day at a local store; so, I bought up all my favorites! All the classics are here: the Scruffy Lion, Tootles the Train, the Big Book about God, and the Pokey Little Puppy! I can't wait to share these stories with our little girl! (Oh, and Eagan, our Scottish Terrier wouldn't get out of the shot; so, he's the fluffy white thing looking up at you! Ha!)
I love the simplicity and modern design of this baby nursery! Oddly enough, it is a photo discovered by Spearmint Baby's writer and is from the 1970's! Who knew?! I hope to stay classic and minimalistic like this room...we'll see if I can make it happen someday!
I found this old advertisement page at a local flea market for only $3! It had all of the vintage colors and designs I was looking for; so, of course, I HAD to buy it! :)
Another featured nursery from Spearmint Baby that I LOVE! Look at those colors!!!!! So beautiful!
I love the colors of this room! It's neutral with a splash of bright, bold COLOR (which I absolutely LOVE)! I even love the robot, but I don't think we'll be following a theme like that for our daughter's room since we want to keep it pretty girlie. This picture also came from Spearmint Baby; and I love that the little boy who occupies this room is named "Jack Danger"(you can see his name in the banner hanging over the crib)! I love unique names; so, that takes the cake! Bravo to his mom and dad!!!!
No little girl's room would be complete without some dolls around, right?! The first doll is one that Dear Hubby and I bought from e-bay.com back when we were still thinking we were going to be adopting from China. We scoured the Internet looking for Asian Cabbage Patch dolls - ha! Good luck! Finally, after months of searching, we found ONE seller and bought this little cutie up! After we decided to switch countries to Ethiopia, I was given the second doll as a gift. It was fun for me too, because when I was a little girl, my first Cabbage Patch Doll was black and looked almost exactly like this one!
These are just a few of our ideas for our future daughter's room, and we're years away from this becoming a reality; but I have to say that every little idea and project invested in her (even this far in advance) makes me really excited! I can't wait til the day that we're actually painting the walls and putting a crib together - *ah bliss*!
Blessings and More Blessings,
Labels: decor, nursery, puff balls
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Jamie said... Fun stuff! If we have a girl, I want to do a butterflies and dragonflies theme and I found Bugs-n-Blooms, a cute website for decorations(http://www.bugs-n-blooms.com/). Bet some of the decorations would look cute paired with the puff balls you found :-)ReplyDelete
i'd like to know where you bought those puff balls.ReplyDelete
can't find them anywhere.
they look great!
Miriam, I found the puff balls at Wal-Mart (of all places! in the Martha Stewart section) and at Michael's Crafts (also, Martha Stewart, just different packaging). :)ReplyDelete
thanks so much!!!ReplyDelete
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Somebody recently said this puzzle game is 'like popping bubble-wrap,' which, despite being a quality attributed to practically every simple-but-addictive title, in this case isn't too shabby a description.
The aim is to flip black and white tiles to make horizontal lines of the same colour, thereby making them vanish and freeing some screen space for yet more black and white tiles. This is done by drawing a snaking line across them using the stylus.
To get the best score you have to draw a single huge line that will flip the tiles in exactly the right way to make an entire screenful disappear, accompanied by a nice popping sound. Like bubble-wrap.
There's a free space around the edge of the playing area, which must be exploited to link distant tiles, as the line can't cross over itself.
As more tiles queue to be dropped from the upper screen, you'll be tracing some intricate shape that looks too huge to understand, until with a tap of the stylus, everything vanishes and you earn a little more thinking time.
A separate puzzle mode offers static screens with unlimited time to contemplate fiendishly tricky logic problems, using the same rules as the main game. In fact, this bit's so hard, the game actually asks if you want to do the tutorial every time you start up.
Tough, but great value and worth the effort.
Polarium is lined up for an 11 March release for DS


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Saturday, May 5, 2012
I recently read a blog post by a pregnant woman who has never lost a baby. She spoke of her connection to her unborn child and a pregnancy scare and then talked about God's way for the future, even if that future meant the death of her baby. It didn't sit well with me. In fact, it irked me a bit. I've come across this many times over the past almost six years. Those who have never been there saying how they would feel if it happened to them. The fact is - you don't know what you would feel because it has never happened to you.
I have nothing against those whose religion helps them heal but I felt like her statements invalidated the grief of thousands of mothers. Then there's the vibe that our babies aren't here because we don't love God enough or we did something wrong.
This is such a difficult road to travel.
I get up every morning and I do what I need to do to live and provide for my three children here on earth. You don't know how many times I have wanted to tell someone to eff off because the drama, politics, bull crap that they are spewing is just that - bull crap. This isn't what life should be about. What's really important? My kids. My family. Nothing should be treated as brain surgery unless it is really brain surgery.
I didn't spend enough time holding Abbey after she was born. I have many regrets surrounding her birth and death and this is one of them. About a month later, I was forced to go into work. Into an office full of people who didn't know what to say to me. I had to fight back tears because I didn't want them to see me cry. On the drive home, I called Rich, no longer able to hold it inside. I wept tears of anger and frustration. Of grief and loss. Of regret.
I never pulled back the blanket to look at Abbey's little feet. I'll never know what they looked liked. That's all I could think of while sitting in my bosses' office negotiating my return to work. How messed up is that? My baby was gone and I had to negotiate returning to work.
I live a different life now because I can't live with regrets like that ever again.
22 comments:
- Emily said...
I am fortunate enough to have never lost a child, so I can't say I know how you feel, but I think it's awful that people can pass judgement on such a nightmare when they have never been there themselves. I also believe that, short of harming yourself or others, there is no wrong way to handle grief. Mourn Abby however you need to mourn her.
I realize you don't need my permission for this, but my heart aches for what your family lost.
- May 5, 2012 at 8:59 PM
- Krystal said...
Sarah - I have been reading your blog for quite some time now. I knew how you lost Abbey...and because of that I get to hold my baby. I was 39 weeks pregant and had not felt Reid move for almost a whole day. I was scared, but because of you I called the doctor, went to the hospital and ended up with an emergency c-section and my baby boy that night. I do not know what it feels like to have lost a child and I can thank you for that. Mourn your loss. Share your story. Help others. But most of all enjoy your family.
- May 5, 2012 at 9:11 PM
- Souza Sisters said...
(((HUGS))) to you Sarah.
- May 5, 2012 at 9:45 PM
I just think you are amazing, Sarah. That's all. ;)
- May 5, 2012 at 9:52 PM
It has been over 30 years, and 3 months to be exact, since our little boy was "born still". And I do know how it is to see the calendar seem to "scream" at you, "look, here I am, that date is approaching, and there is nothing you can do about it..."
For us, it is the double whammy of he was due between Christmas and New Years, December 29, and born on January 12. So like you with Memorial Day, we get to think about it every holiday season. Being a Christmas "nut", I have alwasy found this cruel, and unusual punishment.
I used to try to convince myself that those extra 2 weeks I was pregnant gave me a little bit longer with him. But let's face it. It just sucks to think that we were pregnant longer, and didn't get to keep the prize at the end.
We had a 6 year old daughter at the time. Comforting for us, while at the same time harder. She went through her own kind of loss, and it was rough to watch.
Back when our son was born, you were not allowed to leave the delivery room with the baby. Like you would "steal" them or something. We had maybe 15 minutes. I wish we had been able to hold him longer. We got to choose his clothes, the blanket I had crocheted for him, but not allowed to dress him. It took me more than a year to get a certificate with his footprints. I became a grief counselor for parents who also lost their little ones fighting for them to get more "time", pictures if they wanted it, and a lock of hair if they chose to.
Although I got my reward 1 year, 1 week, 1 day later when our daughter, Michelle, was born I always thought it was unfair to think that somehow I had to loose him to gain her. I can not imagaine my life without her, but is it so unfair that I had to live my life without him...
I know that the pain is always there, it has faded, but the scar will always be there. So will yours.
I now have two little grands that I watch while my daughter teaches and so I enjoy your tales of your Mom watching the girls.
I am also a Disney "nut", planning this summer for trip #39...or is it 40... The Beach Club is one of my favorites. I can't wait to see pics of your trip, am still working on improving my pics with my nikon d40. I appreciate your tips. When we were in Disney with the Grands last summer, I took over 1575 pics...
I will be thinking of you as your day approaches. Hang in there.
Pixie Dust is on its way.
- May 5, 2012 at 10:09 PM
- Dad to Triplets said...
I want to thank everyone who expresses their support through comments and emails to Sarah. It may not seem like much, but it does help to get messages of "we hear you".
(Sarah's husband)
- May 5, 2012 at 11:07 PM
- Stacey said...
No one knows a situation, any situation, until they are able to say they have been through a similar situation. And even then, they were not YOU in that situation. No one will know how you felt, and continue to feel, because they just are not you. Your allowed every single feeling that you feel, and no one can tell you otherwise. Its the big ones that change people lives and cause a new perspective on life. Some people are stupid and oblivious, and they will always be that way. Try not to let those people bother you, because you are the strong one, not them. You made it through it and are thriving, not them. You were there, not them. :)
- May 5, 2012 at 11:36 PM
- Tara said...
Sarah, we don't know each other but I think you are amazing. I cannot even begin to imagine the pain that comes with losing a child. Your blog, and writing, is beautiful and honest.
- May 5, 2012 at 11:56 PM
- Tracey's Life said...
Sarah, none of can "know" your pain, because we did not live "your" experience. But because you share your pain, you let us get to know you just a little bit. I don't feel your pain, but I can imagine it. Because you share your pain and because I can imagine it, my heart feels for you and Rich and I can say a truly heartfelt "I am sorry" that you live with this pain. While I am glad that you have the triplets in your lives, I am smart enough to know that does not make up for the loss of Abbey.
I will say this, your writing is beautiful and true and your feelings come through and paint me a picture of all that is you.
- May 6, 2012 at 9:17 AM
- Julia said...
I usually don't even comment on your posts about Abbey because it is so distant from me, I have never lost anyone really close, and I am afraid of being callous like the person you wrote about. Of course I have wondered what it could be like to lose one of my girls, and it is unfathomable. But I had also wondered what it would be like to have them before I actually did, and my imagination didn't come even close. So I just feel you are entitled to all expressions of your grief you think you need (and I have learned a lot by reading you, if you ever consider not writing because it might bother the readers, I like all of your posts.)
- May 6, 2012 at 10:03 AM
- Heather said...
Your post brought tears to my eyes. I can't relate but my heart goes out to you.
- May 6, 2012 at 10:16 AM
- Wendy said...
I'm so sorry for the loss of your daughter. I'm sorry that you have so many regrets about not being able to hold her enough or not having looked at her feet. That must be so hard and painful.
I have been reading your blog for quite a while now. Not even sure how I originally came across it. But you really inspire me - as a blogger and as a mom. We experienced a lot of loss on our way to become parents; I was never able to get pregnant, but we lost 7embryos when our multiple IVFs failed. It was heartbreaking and we dealt with so much grief. I am now a mom through adoption, and I am so grateful to get to be my daughter's parent.
YOU inspire me. I read your blog and see what you've been through and I see what you do for your daughters. I love seeing how creative you are (I'm an art teacher so I love everything creative!!) and you inspire me to do more.
The way you live your life - spending time with your girls, making memories for them, etc - encourages me (and I'm sure so many others) to be better.
Thank you.
- May 6, 2012 at 10:37 AM
Sarah and Rich,
Love, Grammy
(Sarah's Mom)
- May 6, 2012 at 12:15 PM
- Chantel said...
I understand.... as someone who walked a similar path. I never saw Curtis' feet either, I only saw his head, and his little hand when they pulled it out for me to look at. I have pictures of his feet the nurses took, but I was too scared and didn't know I could look at all of them. I never even verified for myself he was a boy.... I was too afraid to unwrap the blanket. Didn't now I could. We had him with us for 4 hours and I didn't find out the next day that he was just laying in the morgue...alone. I dont know what I thought, I thought he was at the funeral home, which seemed more comforting to me. So many regrets surround it all. I don't think we will get over that.
- May 6, 2012 at 8:14 PM
I am so sorry for your loss of precious Abbey, Sarah. Praying for you as you grieve all over again.
I want you to know that your blog has truly blessed me. I follow a lot of Caringbridge kids. After reading their updates each day and praying for them, I need something fun to read. You have provided that outlet for me and I thank you! I love to see pictures of your girls. I can even tell them apart once in a while when you don't mention who is who!
- May 6, 2012 at 8:35 PM
- Sarah said...
From the bottom of my heart, I want to thank you all for your comments and sharing your babies with me.
Krystal - your story made me cry but in a good way.
Debbie - thank you for sharing your son and your story with me.
And Chantel - God, Chantel. I don't even know what to say except that I know your pain. I was thinking of Curtis when I wrote this post.
- May 6, 2012 at 8:35 PM
- Hope's Mama said...
Unlike a reader above, sometimes I feel bad that I mostly only comment on the Abbey related posts. I guess when you post about Abbey though is when I truly relate to you.
This post really spoke to me, Sarah. I have many regrets also. But I try and live my life to the fullest now, because of what I went through to get here.
- May 6, 2012 at 11:30 PM
My husband says that his one regret is that he did not spend more time with Caitlin, but in the end, he realizes that no amount of time would have ever been enough. I hope this May passes quickly for you.
- May 6, 2012 at 11:37 PM
- Sarah Hudson said...
You don't know me, but I've read your blog for a while, and I just want you to know that I weep for your loss. I can only try to imagine what you feel.
Love and prayers your way.
- May 7, 2012 at 12:12 AM
- elderbug said...
I've been a bit of a blog stalker for a few months. I found your blog because of your loss of Abbey. My husband and I lost our 19-month-old daughter just about one year ago. I'm dreading that one year mark. It's frustrating to hear people talk about how we must feel or how they would feel in our shoes when we know they really have no idea. Ever since we lost Ryann I've continually searched for others who have lost children. Somehow it's a bit of balm to hear about the similar struggles that others have been through. -Damie
- May 7, 2012 at 3:24 PM
- Dairy Queen said...
July will be 2 years that I gave birth to a beautiful baby girl at only 5 months.
There will always be regrets...
I was in such a fog at the time.
I don't think I spent enough time with her either and went back to work after 2 weeks.
I didn't break down till months later.
You do what you have to do...for yourself and you family.
You never think it will happen to you....until it does.
Big Hugs to you and your gorgeous famliy! xoxo
- May 9, 2012 at 12:59 PM
- Kate Giovinco Photography said...
I can't even imagine what it is like to lose a child. My heart aches for you and your family. I think about your sweet girl. Even though she isn't here on earth she has touched so many people. Big Hugs to you!
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Donna was born April 20, 1943 in German Township, Fulton County, Ohio, the daughter of the late Willard "Jack" and Ida (Lienau) Leininger.
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Surviving are her children, Rhonda (Bruce) VanArsdalen of West Unity, Paul (Christy) Neill of Xenia, Ohio, Julie Westrick of West Unity, Ric (Jeannette) Neill of Hanover, Michigan, Tim (Brittany) Bowers of Sherwood, Ohio and Samantha (Ed) Eisel of Fayette, Ohio; ten grandchildren, Isaac, Arleigh and Eleana VanArsdalen, Sara Wheeler, Cody Zuver, Jennifer Westrick, Rachel (Jason) Gilbert, Heather Wrozek, David Neill and Riley Bowers; her companion of the past 27 years, Brent Bowers of West Unity; two sisters, Helen (Bob) Disbrow of Swanton, Ohio and Joann Elendt of Greenville, North Carolina. There were many other people who also thought of her as mom.
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I've kept this Young Mothers recording a bit of a secret for a long while now, and it just felt right to release it into the world today. Give it a listen.
EPIPHANY SCHOOL happened very naturally, very easily, and very quickly. I was out of work and living off savings, watching a lot of Battlestar Galactica and drinking a lot of Evan Williams. I'd just spent more money than I should have making a big, fancy record and moving to the city, only to find myself several months later, letting that record linger on the shelf, not working, not going out, hardly speaking to other people. It was ugly. I had five days left in town before going back to Arizona for the holidays, and I didn't want to show up as low as I felt then. I'd written five songs since I'd moved, and the mission, or at least the opportunity for a mission, seemed clear. Five days, five songs. I'd wake up in the morning and apply for as many jobs as I could, then spend each night recording each song. That was good.
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…Or maybe just the Internets.
There has been, (a regular thing lately) a lot of introspection.
I graduated with a lot of dreams and ambitions, and almost five (five!) years on, I'm disillusioned and sort of trying to figure out what I want to do now that I'm finally 'all grown up'.
I miss Chicago more than you'd think, being in NYC, given that NYC is the manic, interesting city it is. Something about Chicago, besides the cleanliness (and the lack of smells! God, how NYC stinks!) attracts me. Maybe how manageable it is? That being said, I do not miss the very Midwestern passive-aggressiveness nor do I miss the huge concentration on meat in all the cuisine! There's certainly a buzz of ambition in NYC that I never felt in Chicago, and being a very Indian person, it helps that I can find random desi junk food at all hours and times of the night.
Every day, I find myself sinking a little bit more into NYC, and often, catch myself thinking, well, Chicago would never have this. Perhaps the impossible has finally come to pass? Am I really becoming the snobby New Yorker that is oh-so-superior to everyone and everything else, that I really swore I'd never become?


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Jon Cohen, a contributing correspondent for Science magazine, has been named winner of the 2012 Victor Cohn Prize for Excellence in Medical Science Reporting. The award is made in recognition of his exemplary coverage of a broad range of biomedical topics, but most notably his distinguished and persistent chronicling of the global HIV/AIDS epidemic.
The Victor Cohn prize, for a body of work published or broadcast within the last five years, is administered by the Council for the Advancement of Science Writing, Inc. (CASW), a not-for-profit organization of journalists and scientists committed to improving the quality of science news and information reaching the public.
Cohen will receive the $3,000 check and a certificate in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Saturday, October 27, at an awards ceremony to be held in conjunction with ScienceWriters2012, a joint meeting of CASW and the National Association of Science Writers (NASW).
The Cohn Prize judges lauded Cohen for his "exceptional resourcefulness, his unrelenting enterprise, his brilliant marshaling of facts and his superb story-telling skills," in articles dealing with such diverse issues as chronic fatigue syndrome, the H5N1 avian influenza pandemic, primate medical research, vaccines and immunology, emerging infectious diseases and biodefense.
They were particularly impressed by the in-depth packages of stories Cohen published in Science in advance of the major international biennial HIV/AIDS meetings. Each set covered a different corner of the globe. In the most recent package, "The Many States of HIV in America," in the July 12, 2012, issue, Cohen described, in a series of illuminating vignettes, efforts underway to better understand and stem the spread of HIV, the AIDS-causing virus, in 10 cities across the United States. Earlier packages examined the daunting challenges faced in Eastern Europe, in Latin America and the Caribbean and, before that, in Asia and Africa,
The prize committee unanimously and readily agreed with the assessment rendered by Colin Norman, news editor of Science, who, in his nominating letter, wrote: "Jon's reporting on the AIDS epidemic consistently breaks new ground…. Each package highlights Jon's great strengths as a reporter: He gets into the field and talks to everybody, from top researchers and government officials to sex workers, injecting drug users, non-governmental groups, men who have sex with men, patients, law enforcement and advocates. He is meticulous in his reporting and his writing is vivid and compelling."
Cohen began writing for Science in 1990, first as a staff writer and since 1998 as a contributing correspondent. His freelance work also has appeared in many popular outlets including the New Yorker, Atlantic Monthly, the New York Times Magazine, Washington Post, Smithsonian, and Discover. Author of three books, Cohen earned his B. A. from the University of California, San Diego. From 1986 until he joined Science, he was senior editor at the City Paper in Washington, D.C. Cohen lives in Cardiff-by-the Sea, California, with his wife, TV producer Shannon Bradley, and their three children.
This year's entries were judged by CASW president Cristine Russell, a freelance writer and senior fellow at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government; Joann Rogers, a freelance writer and faculty scholar at the Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics; and Ben Patrusky, CASW's executive director.
This year marks the 13th presentation of the Victor Cohn Prize for Excellence in Medical Science Reporting. The inaugural award in 2000 was shared by Laurie Garrett of Newsday and Lawrence K. Altman of The New York Times. Subsequent recipients, in addition to Cohen, were Jon Palfreman, a public television documentarian; Shannon Brownlee, a noted magazine writer and book author; Michelle Trudeau of NPR; Rick Weiss of the Washington Post; Jerome Groopman of the New Yorker; Geeta Anand of The Wall Street Journal; Joe Palca of NPR; Denise Grady of The New York Times; Marilynn Marchionne of the Associated Press; and Ron Winslow, of The Wall Street Journal.
The award honors the late Washington Post medical writer and health columnist Victor Cohn, who distinguished himself by the clarity and effectiveness of his reporting during a 50-year career. He was a co-founder in 1959 of CASW.
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Seabourn launched its 450-passenger Quest in June 2011 - the third in its series of megayachts and the same design as its two sisters, Seabourn Odyssey and Seabourn Sojourn. The focus throughout is on contemporary design and soothing textures of leather, silk and soft gauze in creams, whites and beiges, with touches of buttery yellow, chocolate and burnt orange.
Cabins, needless to say, are extremely luxurious, most with private balcony and all with magnificent bathrooms, featuring a full-sized tub and rainforest shower. They're designed for in-suite dining, so if you want a quiet night in, waiters will serve dinner course-by-course.
Seabourn Quest is at its best in sunny climates and a focal point is the beautiful pool deck, surrounded by teak, with the pool itself designed so you can dangle your feet in the water while accepting a cocktail from a passing waiter. There's a pool grill, too, with its own pizza oven and lunchtime fare of gourmet burgers and salads. In warm climates, there's a special treat ashore; everybody is ferried to a deserted beach and waiters serve champagne and caviar in the surf.
Back on board, one of the best features of Seabourn's three ships is Seabourn Square; instead of an atrium or a formal lobby, this is a comfortable lounge area that combines the library, reception, the Internet cafe and a patisserie, which does a roaring trade in cappuccinos and croissants in the mornings and later, in cocktails. On deck five is another exciting feature, The Club, a nightclub after dark with a small pool and two hot tubs.
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Well, it's time for a major life change. I worked for MAP International as the Information Technology Director for 16+ years. I left to do my own thing, which is where I have been the last 6 years or so.
Well, I am back, as MAP's new Director Of Business Information Systems (BIS)! I have been in discussion for a couple of months with MAP since their current director left about the possibility of rejoining the organization. It was during a couple of conversations with one of MAP's board members (Thanks Chok-Pin)that I realized I did still have a lot of passion for what MAP was doing, and when I found out all the great work projects that would be there for me, I had to make the change. I officially started back there on June 3rd, but only on a part time basis to get my hands on what there is to do. I will be full time on July 1st.
Someone asked last week me how it felt to be back. My answer? "Feels like putting on a comfortable pair of old shoes". I will miss working with some of the great clients I have had the last 6 years, but am looking forward to the change back to working in a global organization as part of a great team of dedicated Christian people.
Thanks to God for the guidance — he is in this move for me. Also thanks to those who helped me talk through this possibility. Nice to know there are supporting people around!
And thanks so much to my wife for supporting this move, she is my partner of partners, and I am indeed a lucky man!


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Have you used textbooks from 1997 and sat in a half-rusted desk? If you didn't endure both of these, you're lucky.
Some of us aren't lucky enough to have up-to-date science and history textbooks. A bunch of discoveries can be made after years and as a student, we should have the current information.
Well, I am in India. Our education system is mainly based on theoretical studies. Studies are not meant to cram it, until it is not practical it couldn't be understood well. The great scientists has not only studied from books, they have done it practical. In India, most of the schools, don't have proper laboratories. Teachers here try to complete course. Just to upgrade the class of students in secondary education. Competitions are getting more tougher than before, they are mostly based on the conceptual studies. Well, at last I want to say, we just need the small support from them(Government). Rest it depends on us how do we study. Everyone studying don't have interest in particular stream that's why. But the ones who want to study, for them at least the government should invest some amount on it. The fees here are so high of school and institutes, that many aspirants for studies can't afford to study there.
Government do spend, but it should be checked that where it had been spent. Not blaming government, but they should think about the needs and necessity required in education field.


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Jimmy, oh.. and a quilt too
I thought I'd share my latest two projects with you..
This awesome little cot quilt I made for... us!
And I guess the secret may be out now ... literally
Meet Jimmy
We welcomed him into the world on the 3rd January 2013 at 3 minutes past midnight!
I'm sure he'll be modelling a few of my future quilted creations... if one day I ever get back into my sewing room!
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I was thinking on getting one hand print with her name n birthday under it with the hand colored in for her birth month (December) or pink since she is a girl and something around it so it won't look simple but Idk I am not really trying to go with the hand or foot print because a lot of people use it.... any ideas????
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have ever thought that if you split up, will the tatto not give you so much pain?...Thanksbabysitting
i guess i didnt explain myself this tattoo has to do something with my daughter so i dont see my self splitting up with her
i have my sons birthday in roman #'s on my shoulder IX . V . IX
handprints, and feet are both very common. how about waiting until she gets a little older, and get a portrait instead, maybe with her birthdate underneath.
I am waiting until my son is born to see how he acts and what he likes then I am going to decide. I wanted feet with my first son but so many people get that I decided on something more unique for him.
i'm getting a pink monkey somewhere soon. my husband is a tattoo artist, so luckily i get free work. the monkey is for my daughter, who i joke is "half-mokey". she sure as hell acts like one when climbing the walls, and swinging from furniture, lol.
If you are planning on more than one what about a "Charm" kind of like a charm bracelet but with their birthstones inked in...
My mom got my name and my brothers and sisters name one her back its like a vine of pinkish purple flowers and each flower has a name under is....all 10 kids
I think that you can find other ways to show your affection. I think that if you have a tattoo it will not look ok when you are wearing day dresses
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It's hard to believe that the reason why I started this blog was our adoption of a beautiful little girl! You can look back in our history and read all about it, if you really want to relive the moments. When I was in Alaska waiting the adoption process of Alyse I wanted everyone to know about our journey and share pictures! Now four years later, I am still blogging about her life. Wow, did I just type 4 yrs! God continues to amaze me how He
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A novel with alternating narrators takes an unusually interesting twist due to one of the character's habitual tendency toward self-delusion.
Self-proclaimed misfit and outspoken manifesto-author Jesse deals daily with the hazards of being out and proud in high school. She's also carrying on a secret affair with image-conscious Emily, the girlfriend of a popular boy at school. Meeting weekly in the bathroom of the local public library, the two experience an inexplicable chemistry, even though Emily will barely acknowledge Jesse at any other time. Switching perspective among Emily, Jesse and a third girl, Esther, this heartbreaking tale is powerfully raw in its exploration of attraction and shame. Jesse hides her relationship from her warmly quirky and accepting parents not because it is with a girl, but because she knows they will disapprove of its secrecy. Readers will ache for her, and they will be torn between rage and pity toward Emily, so intent on forcing herself into a normative role that she cannot admit the truth even to herself. Clever phrasing, a decided political bent against big-box stores and characters who gently poke fun at various stereotypes round out this work of contemporary fiction.
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That's the real trade-off between single-player and co-op. The AI is mostly intelligent, but it lacks the accuracy of a flesh-and-blood partner. RE5 is significantly more streamlined than RE4, and that's because the Capcom team have built a world designed to encourage two people to participate. When the game starts, Chris and Sheva start out with the same pistol. After a level or two, the game starts to nudge you and your partner to specialize in certain weapons. For example, you might be great with handguns and sniper rifles, while your friend is handier with machine guns and magnums. The system creates an effective interdependency.
The inventory system also encourages teamwork. Gone is the upgradable attache case of RE4 and in its place is a system that's conservative in battle, but flexible between levels. Before each level (or as you're restarting at a checkpoint), you'll pick out suitable weapons, ammo, and health. You can only load up on a few items at once, but you can store anything else for future use. It forces you to choose wisely carefully plan out your attack.
RE5 also seems to be built with replay value in mind, since the first playthrough should last a little over half the time of RE4's. The game maintains a persistent memory of your progress, so each treasure and gun upgrade carries over to the next run. It's great for single-player, but its value for co-op varies by player -- whatever state you've left Sheva in is how another person will encounter her when they jump into your game. Nevertheless, the game's persistence is a valuable feature that encourages you to come back and keep playing.
The levels, from shanty towns to oil refineries to underground labs, are something to behold. Although each stage is more linear than in previous titles (the game co-opts Devil May Cry's level-by-level ranking system), there's plenty to explore, especially if you're playing with a friend. It's easier to scour and collect when you have a friend making his or her own choices than when AI is following you. The stages are largely variations on the same idea (walk down a corridor and shoot or fight a huge monster boss), but the style of each level is unique enough to keep the action fresh.
Much fuss has been made over RE5's backward-looking control scheme, but there are enough combinations of RE4- and Gears of War-style control options that there should be something to satisfy your tastes and needs. I suspect that those wanting the game to be more like Gears or Dead Space might be upset that you can't move and shoot at the same time. RE5's tension and suspense are rooted in the stress of its action-packed combat. In other words, other games provide terror in different ways. The nature of this game, and its controls, lend it intensity.


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When I started this post, I really had not idea that I would find myself writing such a long piece on it. I found that as I began to write out the various arguments and positions one could take on the following issues that there was so much one could say concerning these issues.
I will warn my readers from the outset that this post will contain detailed plot spoilers from Bioware's game, Dragon Age II. If you wish to leave the results of the game to be discovered, then perhaps you should stop reading now or risk being very disappointed.
Before we go on, I would like to clarify that I own neither Dragon Age: II nor are any of the characters, places etc etc of my own invention and that they belong to Bioware, EA and a bunch of other companies.
A Slice of Context…
In the universe of the Dragon Age series, one of the most central conflicts is between two groups of individuals: the Mages and the Chantry. Mages are individuals who are born with the ability to work with the force of magic, something which, in the world of Dragon Age, is a natural force which is just as naturally prevalent as magnetism and gravity. This force of magic supposedly originates in a realm of existence known as the Fade, home to spirits and demons, which is separated from the mortal realm by a barrier named the Veil. When mages use their powers, especially when they use them consistently in the same location, the weaken this barrier and occasionally allow spirits to slip through.
The beings of the Fade can be divided into two separate kinds of creature: spirits and demons. Spirits are beings which represent the positive elements of the mortal realm (such as fortitude, justice, healing etc) and are perfectly content to remain in their distant realm, yet willing to cross at the behest of a mage to lend their aid. Demons, however, represent the darker sides of human nature (breaking down into the categories of rage, hunger, sloth, desire and pride, their role reflecting which aspect of a mortal's psyche they prey upon) and are constantly seeking to worm their way into the mortal world. When the a mage uses their powers and the veil is thinned, their attention is caught and they are sometimes able to slip across and take possession of mages, turning them into hideous abominations, taking control of their bodies and their powers to unleash terrible horrors upon mortals. Additionally, demons will constantly seek to meet with mages and tempt them with offers of the secret powers of Blood Magic, a school of forbidden power which permits a mage to transform life into power as well as permitting them the ability to dominate minds among other things.
On the other hand, the Chantry are the most dominate religion in the Dragon Age Universe, believing in a single deity: The Maker. They teach that "Magic exists to serve man and never to rule over him" which they take as meaning that Mages should use their powers to serve others and not to serve their own ends. This, coupled with the constant threat of demonic possession, leads the Chantry to rule that all Mages must be members of a Circle, which is an organisation in which mages are kept to be monitored. When a child or adult shows magical ability, they are forcibly taken from their family and placed in a Circle. The circles are ruled over by a First Enchanter and a council of Senior Enchanters, all of whom are mages. However, Circles are far from being independent, for each are watched by an organisation of warriors known as the Templars, who are trained to combat magic and slay mages who abuse their powers by consorting with demons or mages who simply fall prey to demonic possession.However, the Templar's are constantly accused of abusing the most basic rights of the mages and generally making their lives a living hell. Any mage who leaves the circle is branded an Apostate and hunted down which leads to them being returned or slain.
Additionally, apprentice Mages are subjected to a test known as a Harrowing, in which they are tossed into the Fade to confront a demon. Success enables the apprentice to fully join the circle, by displaying the ability to resist the temptations of the Fade. Failure results in their becoming an abomination which is then slain. However, there is an alternative to the Harrowing. Mages can opt out of this and instead by made Tranquil. Tranquil mages are cut of from the Fade and therefore they cannot use magic or be possessed. However, this has the additional effect of leaving the mages unable to experience any form of emotion or dream, leaving them entirely without desires.
And here we are introduced to the central conflict. The Chantry stir the fear of the people concerning demons and therefore the people support the Chantry so that the "nasty Mages" will be kept under control, unwilling to show any support for those with Magical ability even when magic saves their lives. The Chantry controls the Templars and the Templars abuse the basic rights of the Mages, all because they fear that a mage might resort to blood magic or become suddenly possess. However, this spurs many mages into grasping for forbidden power in an attempt to free themselves of their chains.
The fear of Mages turning into Abominations is augmented by the fact that in an empire, which stands elsewhere in the Dragon Age Universe, the Mages were once controlled in a similar way, yet were deemed able to look after themselves. Once they were freed, however, it was not long before the mages of this Tevinter Imperium turned to the forbidden arts and overthrew the established government to take power for themselves.
The Chantry desires to protect the people from the Mages powers should they either attempt to abuse them or become possessed. The Mages simply wish to live a life free from being chained and branded as evil.
The Event…
So, during Dragon Age II, we meet an apostate by the name of Anders (who was introduced in the Dragon Age: Awakening expansion for the previous game), who acts as an activist for Mages Rights. He dues what he can to assist the Mages and fight the Templars and generally fight the good fight for the Mages. However, his actions eventually reach the extreme.
Tired of the constant compromises between the views of the Templars and the Mages (which he views as being entirely incompatible, with only one view or the other being possible) Anders decides to make it so that there can no longer be a compromise. He publicly uses his powers to Destroy the Chantry (this time referring to a building, like a church), killing the Grand Cleric (the equivalent of a High Priestess) among countless other innocents in an attempt to goad an all out war between the Templars and the Mages. Through this conflict, he will see the conflict resolved with the Mages either free or dead.
The Ethics…
So then, having examined the context of the situation, we can distil a lovely pair of ethical questions:
- Is the existence of the Circle of Magi and the oppression of the mages morally correct?
- Are the actions of Anders justified?
The Chantry
Let's start by analysing the first question. The actions of the Templars and the Chantry are justifiable on Utilitarian Grounds. Utilitarianism states that what is morally good is what causes the most happiness for the most people and goes on to say that happiness most evenly equates to pleasure, therefore concluding that what is good is what brings the most pleasure to the most people. In an advanced form, the hedonic calculus (a metaphorical tool) is used to calculate whether an act is moral or not, based on the factors of duration, intensity, remoteness, purity, richness and extent of the pleasure and pain involved.
Therefore, the attempts to prevent harm coming to the people through the subjugation of the mages is perfectly justified, for the number of mages is less than those who are protected through their subjugation.Even with addition of Mill's Harm Principle (an additional principle combined with that of Utility to produce another form of Utilitarianism), which states that a man's freedom can only be limited or restricted to prevent harm to another individual, Utilitarianism can be used to support the actions of the Chantry and their Templars.
However, this exploits one of the flaws of Utilitarianism, which is that it is open to abuse in the manner that it seems to declare that good is whatever provides pleasure and happiness for a majority, thus literally turning ethics into a form of popularity contest. In fact, it epitomises the sadistic guard example, in which a group of captors abuses his captive because of the pleasure it brings them (this being something that some Templars have inflicted upon some mages) which is perfectly justified on Utilitarian grounds. The pleasure of several guards is more bountiful and widespread than the pain of their victim, thus it is morally right.
Additionally, Utilitarianism in general seems to defy the principle of Justice, which demands fair treatment for all individuals. Though the Templars are able to prevent some of the damage done by mages through the existence of the Circles, they can only do so by restricting the rights and liberties of perfectly innocent people, some of which are in fact driven to defy Chantry Law and turn to forbidden powers due to their fear of the Templars and the restrictions of their liberties. Therefore, we could arguably say that the existence of the circles acts to generate more harm. If this generated harm outweighed the output of pleasure, the Circle would be morally wrong.
In fact Utilitarianism does not allow or account for the existence of civil or moral rights. They are not reconcilable with the principle of Utility which acts as the foundation of this ethical perspective.
Additionally, Utilitarianism dares to invoke the wrath of the Naturalistic Fallacy which when basically stated states that you cannot derive and "ought" from an "is". The Naturalistic Fallacy is broken when one attempts to take a concept of ethics, such as the concept of good, and compare it to a natural concept or phenomenon. Therefore, by arguing that good is equivalent to happiness is logically incorrect in terms of the naturalistic fallacy.
As a final point of criticism, it violates a persons personal identity. Bernard Williams argues that personal identity is consistent of a persons moral commitment and values. A person's identity is what they stand for and therefore a response in a moral dilemma will be based on their commitments. Utilitarianism discards these, instead attempting to be objective and using utility. Therefore, Utilitarianism discards personal identity and integrity during the moral decision making. However, many people argue that personal identity is far more important in a moral situation, that personal values are core to this process.
Therefore, we can see that although the actions of the Chantry could be argued for on Utilitarian grounds, the very principle of Utility itself causes terrible clashes with the concept of human rights and justice, weaknesses which could lead one into discounting the theory as being realistically applicable.
I would argue that Utilitarianism cannot convincingly support the Chantry and the Templars, for the theory itself has been harshly criticised and I feel that it is unable to truly rebound from these criticisms.
So, if we instead analyse the stance of the Templars using an approach which is more centred on the moral agent themselves and less focused on the actions they commit, will we be able to pass some of the problems with Utilitarian theory and reach a successful ethical analysis of the Chantry's actions?
Virtue ethics is such an agent-centred ethical theory, which places its basis for morality in the nature of the moral agent and not in raw actions irrespective of he or she who is committing the act. This ethical standpoint states that in order for a person to act in a moral way, they must be a virtuous person. In turn, in order to be a virtuous person, an individual must not only be in possession of the virtues but they must also act in accordance with them. According to virtue theory, the virtues are the path used to reach the state of eudaemonia, or the state of flourishing and reaching ones full potential.
Plato argued that virtue was an inner state of being which was produced through inner harmony. The three qualities of Wisdom (good judgement), Courage (the undertaking of calculated risks) and Self-Control (resistance of temptation), needed to exist in a harmonious manner in order for virtue to be achieved. When an action promotes the harmony of these three personal aspects and therefore contributes to the production of a virtuous state of being, it can be considered a good action. Conversely, when these three qualities were in balance, all actions a person would undertake would be good.
A virtuous person does virtuous things.
However, there are several objections to the solidity of virtue theory. Firstly, a foundation of Virtue ethics rests upon the idea of things in this world, most importantly humans, having a purpose which must be fulfilled. However, we could question whether or not such a purpose exists. This, however, is more of a question concerning Telos, though still has a large impact on the nature of this ethical theory. Though one can argue that this is reason enough to doubt this theory, that there could be an underlying purpose to human existence is not logically absurd.
However, even if we do not doubt that there is a purpose, which virtue ethics states there is, it could be argued that eudemonia is not this purpose. Not only this, but one could also argue that eudemonia is not the only purpose. Additionally, the concept of eudemonia is a hard concept to define. Without clarity of a fundamental principle, an ethical theory tends to become far less convincing.
However, for all its falls, virtue ethics remains convincing. For example, unlike Utilitarian ethics, it takes into account the emotional response of an agent and shifts the attention of mortality from the actions to those who are committing them, the agents. We can see that the earlier problem, raised by Utilitarian ethics, concerning personal identity, permitting if not encouraging emotion's role in the ethical process.
Where Utilitarianism attempts to use specific rules to govern morality, virtue ethics uses a more practical approach to moral dilemmas. Absolute rules, the kind of which are found in Utilitarianism are liable to clash and cause paradoxes, whereas virtue theory, without having these absolute rules, is not susceptible to this logical pitfall.
A final point in support of Virtue Theory, and one which I personally find among its most compelling advocats, is the fact that the theory does not commit the offenses of those ethical theories which place the weight of morality on actions rather than agents, which is that Virtue Ethics does not reduce morality to merely actions. It allows for the development of morality, treating it more as a continuum or a scale as opposed to a simple matter as right or wrong.
So using virtue theory, we may have an argument for the templar's actions. If the Chantry and the Templars were incarcerating the mages out of the virtue of compassion, then this would be the right thing to do. They would be acting in accordance with a virtue, and therefore their actions would be correct. This would, of course, still frown upon abusive Templars and would therefore encourage the system to change into a more harmonious one.
However, another question we must ask is are the Mages entitled to violently rebel against Templar rule, paying the cost of many lives for the liberty of a minority group?
Using virtue ethics, it would depend on whether or not the reasoning and desire for this rebelling was based on virtue or vice. For example, the mages might attempt a rebellion in order to promote the liberty of their people and therefore be acting under the virtue of justice. Reversely, they could rebel out of the desire to punish the Templars for having suppressed them, thus invoking the vice of vengeance. However, where does the line between virtue and vice lie? Surely a mage could rebel for both reasons, thus acting in accordance with both virtue and vice at the same time. Virtue ethics says one should always act in accordance with the virtues, but does this still apply if one is also satisfying a vice at the same time? Also, punishing an abusive master for what they have done could be considered a form of justice. This illuminates the tricky nature of the virtues and how their concept can become confused.
So, having analysed the actions of the Chantry and the Templars, finding support for them in both theories. However, the support for the mages had no Utilitarian support and the support gained on virtue ethics incurred several problems in terms of how we could accurately apply the virtues.
The Actions of Anders
Concerning the actions of Anders, we can come up with some mixed results.
Utilitarian ethics may on face value seem very damning to his actions, for he has killed many individuals, therefore defying the principle of Utility by bringing widespread pain. However, as a consequentialist theory, we can only judge the moral weight of his actions based on the consequences of his actions. Though in the immediate aftermath he has caused pain and death for so many people, there could be greater benefits in the future which grossly outweigh the current losses. Considering that the hedonic calculus does indeed attempt to include future pleasure and pain, as well as the fact that it does not specify how far into the future we are allowed to consider, any possible future pleasures should be factored into the decision making process.
For example, should his actions lead to, for example, the liberation of mages across the world, then arguably we could say that his actions were acceptable, for though many people were killed through his actions (causing pain), many more would be liberated (causing pleasure). However, this does depend on us viewing the liberation of the mages as a good thing (producing overall more pleasure than pain), for if freeing the mages is morally wrong then the Utilitarian support for his actions is torn away. Additionally, the Templars would no longer have to uphold their duties and may therefore benefit from this as well.
However in both these possible benefits lies the possibility of future pain. If the Templar's abandonment of their vows caused them to feel uneasy and experience great discomfort at the thought of liberated mages, then they would shift the debate towards the morally incorrect end of the spectrum. Also, the liberation of the mages, though it would likely cause them pleasure, could cause the people to panic and live in fear, thus causing a disproportionate amount of pain.
If we use Utilitarianism, then Ander's actions are almost certainly morally incorrect.
But what about Virtue Theory?
Fundamentally, we have to ask whether Ander's actions are aligned with virtue or not and from this we must conclude as to the moral status of his actions. So what virtues could apply to his actions?
One of the virtues which could be considered applicable is that of Fortitude or Steadfastness, which represents a firm standing in ones position. Fundamentally, the virtue of Fortitude means standing for what you believe in and therefore being loyal to your viewpoints. However, Fortitude or Loyalty cannot be thought of as a virtue on its own, for being loyal to an immoral cause does not make one morally good based entirely on their loyalty. Though Fortitude is an admirable quality, the true weight of Fortitude's morality lies with that which one is loyal to.
Another virtue which could apply is that of Justice. If Anders was acting out of the desire to achieve Justice for his people, then we could justify his actions based upon the concordance of his actions and the virtues. But can we honestly say that his destruction of innocent lives, lives with may have had tenuous connections with the actually controversy, could be considered justice? Had Anders' actions harmed only Templars or those who were fully part of the conflict, then arguing for his actions under the pretence of justice would be more acceptable. However, that his victims were innocent renders the use of Justice almost completely dead.
Finally, he may instead be fulfilling the virtue of vengeance, therefore committing one of the foundational offences in Virtue Theory, rendering his actions completely immortal.
Having discounted Fortitude as being a fully fledged virtue, I would argue that Anders' killing of so many innocent (non-involved) individuals cannot be an expression of Justice, therefore cutting this other possibility of explanation. Virtue Ethics deems his actions immoral.
However much I may sympathise with the condition of the mages, it seems that, through the analysis presented, we can clearly see that the liberation of the mages from Chantry rule is immoral according to two separate theories of ethics. Utilitarianism simply argues that, as more people would be pleased that those with magical ability be contained, for this prevents their abilities from causing more widespread harm, then it is morally correct to contain them.
Personally, I find Utilitarianism unconvincing, though I find Virtue Ethics far more compelling and feasible. Therefore, as Virtue Theory has shown that, provided their captors act out of the desire to fulfil the virtues of compassion and protection, the Templar's are morally correct in keeping their vigil and restricting the rights and freedoms of those with magical ability.


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When There's Too Much Noise
I was searching for a hotel that is affordable but nice, I found out though but it is situated just beside a busy street where you can hear lots of noise from the outside. You can hear the horn of the cars, trucks and even the sounds of motorcycle, but the rate was a great deal and I could not just let it pass by. I hoped that they had a white noise machine since that kind of machine could block all the noise from the outside and in that way you could rest and sleep. I asked the front desk in-charge about it but she said they don't have that machine, so since the noise from outside is really disturbing when you are trying to sleep, I just walked away. There's no way you could sleep with too much noise, it could keep you awake the whole night.


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