Argentinian Dog Saves Newborn

 

A newborn baby was recently abandoned in Argentina.  But thanks to a dog, she was saved.  She was a mom herself; she had already given birth to her own babes (puppies).  Clearly this dog knew the baby was in trouble so she brought her over to her bed and took care of her like she did with her own puppies.  Thereafter, the baby’s cries were heard by a neighbor who alerted authorities. Police rescued the newborn baby boy and said it was because of the dog that he was still alive – the dog who had shielded, protected and kept him warm.  Thankfully, the baby boy did not suffer any major health problems.

Women’s Magazines: Today and Yesteryear

Magazines have come a long way in the last few decades, especially the feminine-based ones. Indeed, half a century ago, the very thought of having a magazine for women was at best, scorned at, and at worst, the creator of goose-bumps among anyone daring enough to bring up such a suggestion. Indeed, just 40 years ago when Gloria Steinem and some other women – viewed at the time as staunch feminists – began their magazine for women, by women, it was little short of revolutionary. But it was also welcomed by many; the first issue of ‘Ms.’ sold out completely in eight days.

Today, ‘Ms.’ is still going, and is not just seen as a magazine, but actually more of a movement. But it is no longer unique in its service for women. There is now a huge array of different titles offered for women – magazines that are written by both women and men – but which focus on subjects important to the female species. For those interested in getting good deals on these magazines, companies such as the National Magazine Exchange, iSubscribe, or MagShop-make very attractive subscription offers. So for women who want to enjoy their femininity and make the most of it with the help and encouragement of a magazine, they should check out the different titles available through a company like the National Magazine Exchange or Discount Mags.

At the time ‘Ms.’ was first launched, very few women were involved in the magazine process, from writing to publishing, even though the large majority of the readership was female. Thus the stories that were written were focused on what women should do to keep their men happy, including looking good and being a great cook. Steinem was received shockingly when she suggested a political edge to the stories in The New York Times Sunday Magazine and these jobs were left to the men.

It was only when the feminist organizations began to emerge that things changed, and magazines for women got a real makeover. Thus today the female magazine titles available through these magazine subscription companies have the women’s slant they require to make them contemporary and to appeal to what women really want.

Shoemark Says ‘I Do’

After Many Proposals, It’s Shoemark Who’s Surprised

He kept asking for her hand in marriage.  It wasn’t exactly like Cherie Butler was refusing to  wed David Shoemark, she just wasn’t ready when he was asking and thus kept replying, “one day.”  Perhaps it was because she wanted to be the one in charge.  And that’s exactly what she did.  Butler got a group of about 40 friends and family to join up at Pollard Park, Blenheim, and witness their wedding…the wedding Shoemark had no idea was happening until he arrived on the scene, expecting to partake in a family picnic.

Shoemark began to get somewhat suspicious that something other than a simple picnic in the park was going on when he saw some people photographing him and a few people who was not expecting to be at the small family picnic.

The marriage ceremony took place at the park’s rhododendron garden.  Guest Jenny Andrews officiated and the other officials were one bridesmaid and a best man.  Following the ceremony, a wedding reception was held at the Blenheim Bowling Club.

So Cherie Butler is now Mrs. Cherie Shoemark.  And David Shoemark is delighted!

Schools and Student Suicide

Teenage suicide is a serious issue which has a ripple effect on everyone exposed to the tragedy. According to several mental health experts, the aftermath of a student’s suicide may actually worsen the conditions of other depressed teens. According to these specialists, candlelit vigils, memorials and large assemblies can often trigger additional suicides.

Darcy Haag Granello, professor of counselor education at Ohio State University, explains that “the first goal after a student suicide should be eliminating the contagion that can lead to copycat suicides.“ She brings up the example of a high school where a popular boy died of suicide. Staffers and students organized numerous memorials, only to experience another suicide one month later.

“This second student, who was at risk and vulnerable, had watched his classmates at all the memorials for the first boy and though ‘I wonder what they’d say about me?’ Schools need to let students know that suicide is not glamorous, but also give support by grieving.”

Schools throughout the U.S. are overwhelmed and under-staffed as is, and are largely unprepared to deal with a student’s suicide. Stephen Roggenbaum, a research assistant at the University of South Florida, has helped to develop the Youth Suicide Prevention School-Based Guide for institutes across the nation.

“Teachers and administrators have our youth for one third of their day….. Schools are already asked to do so much with fewer resources,” Roggenbaum said. “Many administrators don’t have time to scour the literature on youth suicide themselves. We’ve tried to fill that void.”
Dr. Nancy Rappaport, assistant professor of psychiatry at Harvard University, strongly suggests incorporating mental health screenings into routine adolescent health care, like the program offered by Teen Screen National Center for Mental Health Checkups.

“From a historic perspective, 20 years ago schools thought the way to talk to students about suicide was during a large assembly, which was actually not helpful at all in identifying who might be at risk,” Rappaport said. “If you identify and treat depression, you decrease the suicide rate. Any time a school community loses a student to suicide, it’s heartbreaking…. There is nothing worse.”

Princess Cheats Death

Living Like a “Princess”

A dog in Hamden nearly died, having endured a stabbing back in May.  But now it seems the dog is having the life it deserves.  One-year-old Princess, a Staffordshire terrier, was taken in by Diane Pearce a fortnight ago, in Hamden, having started her life in New Haven with Alexander Bernard who clearly wasn’t the right match for the young pooch.  Indeed, in a recent news article, Bernard admitted to police that he had been stabbing his dog “a lot, all over,” as he had been bothered by her from other people, in addition to the fact that he was dealing with various familial issues.

Wells to Rescue

But North Haven Animal Hospital veterinarian Dr. James Wells came to Princess’ rescue following the dog’s latest attack from the owner’s “friend.”  She had endured a staggering 29 stab wounds and  needed to spend more than three months at the animal hospital, from where she was sent to North Haven Animal Shelter.  Christopher Smith of Animal Control Officer, chose Diane Pearce to be Princess’ new owner.  She is thrilled and brought the dog home shortly after her own Staffordshire terrier, Lucy, passed away from breast cancer.

Princess Leads Parade

Princess is very happy and living the life a true “princess” deserves as she leads the pack as the grand marshal at the Paws on Parade Halloween Costume Pet Parade sponsored by Hamden Happy Tails and Joiya Day Spa donned in a tiara with her pink leash and collar “because,” as Pearce recognizes, “she is a princess.”

Finally after all she has been through, it is clear that Princess will be living the life of a true Princess.