The OBJECTIVE To change the world (eventually).The ASSIGNMENTTell us what needs to change.The PARAMETERSOne sentence.The REQUIREMENTSWe’d like to hear about real, tangible things you’d like to change.The SAMPLESThese were contributed by the staff of GOOD. (We hope you can do better.)The DETAILSAndy Warhol once said “they say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself.” That’s true. Aside from the things that really do change on their own (the weather, the date), pretty much everything else that changes (the climate, the Congress) does so because someone decided it should. Or, more accurately, some people made some decisions, so some things changed. Every choice we make changes the world in some way or another. But to make the big changes we have to start with the small ones.So for this issue’s good Project we want you to tell us what you think should change. You don’t need any special skills or software for this one-just a little time to think. So take a look around your house, your school or job, your town or city, your state, your country, and/or your planet and figure out what you want to be different than it is right now.To PARTICIPATELeave a comment in the SPEAK UP section below. Like someone else’s submission? Vote it up with the “It’s Good” button. This GOOD Project has no deadline, because things keep changing all the time (or at least we hope so).Update: You can view the top ten ideas submitted so far below.People should stop voting on the basis of sound bites.Posted on December 17, 2006 – by denisessTurn the box off.We should all spend as much time per day continuing to educate ourselves as we do watching TV.Posted on December 18, 2006 – by knbEverything needs to be closer together.We’ve learned just about all we need to know about how to make dense living comfortable. All we need to do is stop clinging to the idea that everyone is entitled to private open space. Open space, yes; private space, yes; but private open space, no.Make the boundary between city/village and country/wilderness sharp again.Make everyday life walkable again. Does anyone really think we can beat global warming under any scenario in which we depend on our cars to go anywhere?Posted on December 20, 2006 – by anjiaoshiadopt petsThere are too many cats and dogs euthanized and dumped in dumpsters. More Apartment landlords need to start allowing pets, to allow people who would otherwise want pets to own one. SPAY, NEUTER, ADOPT!Posted on December 21, 2006 – by stellarkateszhotaccountability is keyyou make the decisions in your life, and you are where you want to be — there needs to be more people who hold themselves accountable for their actions.Posted on December 22, 2006 – by dallasreignGood News!We need real fair and balanced reporting on topics that actually matter and are not simply designed to get the ratings up!Posted on December 25, 2006 – by kristawhippleBe nice.Being nice feels GOOD, and if you need a a laugh: be nice to cranky people – they go nuts :)Posted on December 22, 2006 – by tarakBCS + Electoral CollegeAbolish them both.Posted on January 2, 2007 – by atleykinsArtBring more funding to arts programs in public schools and local arenas.Posted on January 3, 2007 – by lcorr003Coins First, PleaseCashiers should hand you coins *before* your bills, instead of attempting to balance the coins on top of the bills.Posted on January 14, 2007 – by snilva
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So he threw a question out to fellow Reddit users: “Has anyone else’s dog suddenly developed attachment/aggression issues? Any and all advice appreciated, even if it’s that we’re being paranoid!”
The most popular response to his thread was by ZZBC.
Any chance your wife is pregnant?
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The potential news hit Girlfriendhatesmefor like a ton of bricks. A few days later, Girlfriendhatesmefor posted an update and ZZBC was right!
“The wifey is pregnant!” the father-to-be wrote. “Otis is still being overprotective but it all makes sense now! Thanks for all the advice and kind words! Sorry for the delayed reply, I didn’t check back until just now!”
Redditors responded with similar experiences.
Anecdotal I know but I swear my dog knew I was pregnant before I was. He was super clingy (more than normal) and was always resting his head on my belly.
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So why do dogs get overprotective when someone is pregnant?
Jeff Werber, PhD, president and chief veterinarian of the Century Veterinary Group in Los Angeles, told Health.com that “dogs can also smell the hormonal changes going on in a woman’s body at that time.” He added the dog may “not understand that this new scent of your skin and breath is caused by a developing baby, but they will know that something is different with you—which might cause them to be more curious or attentive.”
The big lesson here is to listen to your pets and to ask questions when their behavior abruptly changes. They may be trying to tell you something, and the news may be life-changing.
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