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Gus crowned world's ugliest dog
By AP
Gus has three legs, one eye and no hair, except for a white tuft on the top of his head. But he's top dog.
The pedigree Chinese crested won the World's Ugliest Dog contest at the Sonoma-Marin Fair in Northern California.
His owner, Jeanenne Teed, brought Gus all the way from Florida, to compete for the dubious distinction
After the excitement of the moment, Teed characterised her dog's reaction: "Well, I think right now he's ready for a nap."
The Chinese crested breed is a popular choice in this annual contest. Last year's champ, Elwood, was a Chinese crested and Chihuahua mix.
Gus's owner won $500 and will be flown to New York to appear on "CBS This Morning." The event will be aired on the Animal Planet network in October.___________________________________________________________________________________
This piece of news just seems to be in poor taste. The world's ugliest dog is actually suffering from skin cancer, has lost a leg and is in its last stretch of life. This as told by the dogs owner on national TV. According to them it was their goal to have the dog live until this contest. As if it was all their choice. According to them the dog was so exhausted during the contest that it just stood up for a few mins for the judges and then dozed off.
Why is their no outrage at this. Why is the $500 prize so celebrated and celebrated on national TV. Would the ASPCA only care if the animal has beautiful fur and good to look at. Has this not disturbed anyone else.
What if it was the world's ugliest person contest and someone with Skin cancer is the winner? Would we still be so indifferent?
Monday, June 23, 2008
Thursday, June 05, 2008
In my neck of the woods.....
This blog is just about that.. things the way they are in my neck of the woods.
It was my birthday last Sunday, June 1st. Probably one of my best birthdays ever. Definitely the best birthday in recent past. No I did not have a celebration, because I dont believe in celebrating things we dint really have a say. No I did not have a flood of calls or flowers or gifts.
Still it was the best because it was a gift to myself. I planned to spend a peaceful day doing things I love. Being at peace with myself. The whole day not once did I think about past nor did I think about the future. I did not look back and regret nor look forward and hope. It was very liberating. I did not make resolutions. So what did I do?
1. On Saturday(the day before by Bday), I cleaned my home. Every nook and corner. At the end of it all it was smelling of flowers.
2. I bought myself flowers from the old lady at the farmers market. Also bought a lot for fresh vegetables.
3. Got me a cake, a small chocolate fudge cake.
4. Made myself a beautiful breakfast of pancakes, orange juice and eggs with veggies.
5. Washed my car, waxed it. My baby is shiny like a new penny.
6. Started two new memberships. I will talk about them when I get what I want out of them.
7. Ofcourse my parents called and wished. My dad said I was a sunday baby and this birthday falls on a sunday.
8. Finished a Elizabeth Lowell Novel
9. Watched the Sun set from my window overlooking the river
10. Read all the wishes left on my facebook and myspace by friends
That was my birthday, and I hope just be content the rest of the year whether or not things work out for me.
Apart from the birthday, Work is great. Enjoying it and it is nice to see people whom I work with appreciate it. People I work for appreciate it to and hand me oppurtubities to grow.
My company sponsered trip to Chicago over the memorial day weekend was a nice break. It was nice to meet my friends and enjoy their company. It gave me a sense of accomplishment and confidence. It was nice to see people have faith in my and expecting bigger things from me. And I AM READY!!! BRING IT ON!!!!!
It was my birthday last Sunday, June 1st. Probably one of my best birthdays ever. Definitely the best birthday in recent past. No I did not have a celebration, because I dont believe in celebrating things we dint really have a say. No I did not have a flood of calls or flowers or gifts.
Still it was the best because it was a gift to myself. I planned to spend a peaceful day doing things I love. Being at peace with myself. The whole day not once did I think about past nor did I think about the future. I did not look back and regret nor look forward and hope. It was very liberating. I did not make resolutions. So what did I do?
1. On Saturday(the day before by Bday), I cleaned my home. Every nook and corner. At the end of it all it was smelling of flowers.
2. I bought myself flowers from the old lady at the farmers market. Also bought a lot for fresh vegetables.
3. Got me a cake, a small chocolate fudge cake.
4. Made myself a beautiful breakfast of pancakes, orange juice and eggs with veggies.
5. Washed my car, waxed it. My baby is shiny like a new penny.
6. Started two new memberships. I will talk about them when I get what I want out of them.
7. Ofcourse my parents called and wished. My dad said I was a sunday baby and this birthday falls on a sunday.
8. Finished a Elizabeth Lowell Novel
9. Watched the Sun set from my window overlooking the river
10. Read all the wishes left on my facebook and myspace by friends
That was my birthday, and I hope just be content the rest of the year whether or not things work out for me.
Apart from the birthday, Work is great. Enjoying it and it is nice to see people whom I work with appreciate it. People I work for appreciate it to and hand me oppurtubities to grow.
My company sponsered trip to Chicago over the memorial day weekend was a nice break. It was nice to meet my friends and enjoy their company. It gave me a sense of accomplishment and confidence. It was nice to see people have faith in my and expecting bigger things from me. And I AM READY!!! BRING IT ON!!!!!
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