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The White Lie

Well we have seen a series of very interesting events unfold over the last week both Nationally and locally in Chicago. It would seem that the truth always comes out at some time. Lying is not the way to do things through life. Since I am not an overly religious person, but this line from the Bible sets the tone, "and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.",, John 8:32. 

So when a National News Anchor Brian Williams is removed from his anchor position for telling a

lie about how events actually occurred, and he calls it "mis-remembering". Itultimately brings into question the very integrity of his reporting. He violated his trust with the public, by failing to be a "mirror of the world" as a journalist.  

Now yesterday NBC announced that they have suspended Brian Williams without pay for questions regarding his truthfulness in the incident in Iraq, as well as other incidents in New Orleans and elsewhere.  There will certainly be more information that will come out about this 

Then we turn to the revelations that surfaced yesterday that an investigation was unfolding about Jackie Robinson West Baseball team and where they get their players from. Today the National Little League Baseball has stripped the U.S. championship from the Chicago-based Jackie Robinson West team and has suspended the coach for violating a rule prohibiting the use of players who live outside the geographic area that the team represents. The Little League awarded the 2014 National title to the Las Vegas baseball team that lost to JRW.  

Ultimately the kids lose out, because adults behaved poorly. The kids were not party to the decisions adults make, to expand the league boundaries, to cross over or encroach upon other leagues boundaries to create a super team, which ultimately took them to the National Championship. The kids did what any kid would want to do, play, win and succeed at a sport they love. 

But what do these two incidents have incommon with each other, it goes to integrity and truthfulness. It comes down to just a few words. Those words are a "lie" and "cheat".  A lie is a false statement made with deliberate intent to deceive; an intentional untruth; a falsehood, something intended or serving to convey a false impression; an inaccurate or false statement; a falsehood.  When Brian Williams made that decision to tell a story over a twelve years period, he made a conscious decision to embellish his actual involvement in Iraq stating his helicopter was hit by an RPG, when in fact he was never on the actual helicopter that had experienced that scary event.  

In fact the actual event according to Military personnel was brought to light after "The admission came after crew members on the 159th Aviation Regiment’s Chinook that was hit by two rockets and small arms fire told Stars and Stripes that the NBC anchor was nowhere near that aircraft or two other Chinooks flying in the formation that took fire. Williams arrived in the area about an hour later on another helicopter after the other three had made an emergency landing, the crew members said." according to Stars and Stripes online.  Brian Williams made a conscious decision to tell a lie back then, and continued to perpetrate that lie across the twelve years, including a blog post and then on National News when he took the Army Sergeant to the basketball game. Let me reiterate he made a conscious decision. 

Brian Williams made comments that he was scared, in a news story to Stars and Stripes Magazine as he tried to backpedal his story. Williams said, he was "scared", it was his first "combat experience", and the "Fog of War" , "It was my first engagement of the war and remember I was scared...and it all became a fog of getting down on the ground, what do we do now,...I did what a civilian, an untrained civilian, would do in that instance and it was being scared...All we knew is we had been fired upon," the journalist said.

So why do people "lie" or "embellish"? People have embellished over history that history tells who we were, but myths tell who we are. Hence, anyone pretending to be objective has to intellectually fight his own natural instincts to keep from putting a spin on whatever hes commenting on. Its just a law of human nature: where you sit is where you stand. 

In addition, in the workplace people lie because of competition and how it is such a "cut-throat and a desire to get ahead of the others, often induces people to lie." says Buzzfeed. Especially up and coming reporters, who are trying to make a name for themselves in an extremely competitive work environment. 

Whatever the reason that Mr. Williams continued his lie over a decade is only known to him, but perhaps it is simply that telling the same story over a decade, he started to actually believe the lie and enjoyed the attention that it brought to him. Or there may be a another reason. To admit the lie, jeopardizes the very career that the lie, and perhaps other lies is founded upon. We shall never know, except, the only one that does know trulyis Mr. Williams himself. 

Cheating

Now we turn to Jackie Robinson West and why the adults make a decision to put into place actions that might jeopardize the integrity of their league. The National Baseball Little League has rules put in place to identify boundaries for leagues, as well as how leagues are to expand upon boundaries. We learned yesterday that JRW didnt follow those rules, either subconsciously or intentionally rules were either ignored or circumvented. 

Cheating is the getting of reward for ability by dishonest means or finding an easy way out of an unpleasant situation according to Wikipedia. But regardless, however you want to call it, cheating, bypassing or circumventing the rules an action, by the JRW league was put in play which resulted in players who were not in the league to play on ta super team. 

The culture of winning, and all the material benefits that come with it, encourages top athletes to bend the rules, look for ways to take advantage of situations, and achieve success and recognition any way they can.

When looking at youth sports, one has to look a the motivations of the coaching staff.. One has to ask the question, "What is the Purpose of Youth Sports"  Is it to prepare players to go to the next level in collegiate or professional sports? Then the coaching staff should be teaching them the very things they need to get to that next level.  Or is it the coaches job to teach character and values, to prepare youths for life both during and after sports.  

Certainly the behavior on the field and actions by the coaches on the field showed that they were teaching character and core values. There were numerous anecdotal incidents which exemplified this very such thing. In one incident a JRW player was over-zealously celebrating as he ran by the the Las Vegas bench.  The JRW coach made the his player go over to the Las Vegas bench and apologize. That is class, sportsmanship and character. How does that match up against the decision to circumvent rules, to enhance the teams abilities and players? 

How far is a coach, parent or the league willing to go to devalue the success of a team by cutting corners to win? Gamesmanship occurs when the coaches take their eyes off of learning and executing the fundamental sports skills in exchange for the win. Ultimately the team exchanges short-term success for long-term development. 

What we have learned from both of the incidents detailed the ends only justify the means if you dont get caught. Certainly the Wall Street bankers, energy and communication companies who have caused financial meltdowns, didnt think they were going to get caught, they sacrificed long-term development for short-term success. Either way it is looked at their sacrifice to win at all costs, the goal to look better in they eyes of another, the vanity has damaged, impeded or hurt others. . 

In sports, the goal is to win. Plain and simple. Let’s be honest, it is about whether you win or lose, not just how you play the game.  But there is a line that many parents and coaches cross when it comes to winning. And that line is the difference between winning and winning at all costs.

Amy Rees Anderson, a reporter at Forbes Magazine, says that "Success will come and go, but integrity is forever."  It means doing the right thing at all times and in all circumstances, regardless if someone is watching or not.

When we leave this world the only thing we can take with us is our integrity and respect. If we sacrifice honor, integrity and respect for winning at all costs, or lying, we give up the only thing which defines us and those who can remember us for.

by 
Robert Tornabene

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homemade tattoo tracing paper | Sun Safety Is Your Sunscreen Doing Its Job

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Proper sun protection should be of key concern for all people of all walks of life. With the correct sun care, skin whitening lotions, depigmentation treatments and anti-aging creams would probably be much less popular and certainly a lot less necessary.

A main factor in the health and appearance of the skin is its interaction with the sun. Ultraviolet (UV) rays in sunlight can cause skin darkening, accelerate the aging process, cause skin abnormalities and are the number one cause of skin cancer. So much damage is caused by lack of knowledge about the negative effects of the sun, and when the harm is done, it takes a lot of time, effort and often discomfort to reverse it. 

This recent blog post, detailing the damage done to a truckers face from exposure to the sunlight through his drivers seat window, is compelling evidence of the damaging effects of sunlight.So it goes without saying that sun protection is a topic dear to the heart of any doctor who has any dealings with the skin. As with many skin care products, sun care products can be misleading and poorly understood, and thus are prone to being used improperly.

Proper medical-grade sun care is far more important than collagen drinks
and Vitamin A creams in the fight against premature aging. 

Daily sun care is of course, something that most of us know we must use, but it is easy to ignore the need for this when we are in a rush or when other issues seem more pressing. Despite their tender skin, sun protection for children is often something that is poorly utilised. For those who have undergone laser or other corrective skin care procedures, effective sun protection is of paramount importance. As the skin is healing, it is at its most susceptible to damage.

Here are a few of my basic rules for proper, effective sun protection, whether you have recently undergone an aesthetic procedure, or even if you are only concerned with staying healthy in the sun.


1. Use a Sunblock With Zinc for Complete Protection. The SPF label on your sunscreen only refers to its UVB blocking components. UVB rays are responsible for burning the skin, but UVA rays are the ones that cause cancer, DNA mutation and cause deeper damage of the skin. UVA rays are only blocked by physical sunblock components that leave a white residue on your skin. This can be considered unsightly by some, and is why many cosmetic sunscreens do not contain it. UVA rays can be minimally blocked by some chemical components including titanium, but only a sunblock containing zinc will give you proper protection against UVA rays. There are formulations available that offer micronized zinc that does not leave an unsightly residue.

2. A Higher SPF May Not Be Necessary. An SPF of 30 blocks 96.5% of UVB rays, and an SPF of 45 blocks 98% of UVB. Therefore, any sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 is more than sufficient for anyone who spends a moderate amount of time out in the sun. A higher SPF will not give you greater protection or prolong its effectiveness. I also have patients tell me their skin cream is SPF 15, their foundation is SPF15, and the powder is SPF 15, surely it all adds up to SPF 45! Unfortunately, no, different layers of sun protection may seem like more coverage, but in actual fact it does not provide increased protection.

3. Apply Sunblock To The Skin, 30 Minutes Before Exposure, and Reapply Frequently. For it to work effectively, sunblock needs to be applied to dry, cleansed skin, under your make-up or skin creams, where it can create a physical layer. Allow the sunblock to set and gain effectiveness for up to 30 minutes before exposure to the sun. It is also important to note that sunblock needs to be reapplied every 1.5 hours or so for full coverage. No sunblock lasts all day, despite their claims. Sunblock is also never completely waterproof, but some brands have water resistance that allow them to be used at the beach.

4. Look For Additives for Added Protection. If you can find a brand that offers added antioxidants such as Vitamins C & E, these additives have the ability to reduce inflammation and improve overall skin protection.

5. Oral Sunblock Can Be An Effective Tool For Photo-Protection. There are some antioxidant products in the market that act as oral sunblocks, to decrease the damaging effects of the sun. Used in conjunction with topical sun protection, they can be an added layer of protection against the long-term effects of sun damage.

6. Prevention is Better Than Cure. Avoiding exposure to sunlight isnt entirely practical, but minimising exposure when the sun is at its peak between the hours of 10am to 4pm helps. Use curtains and shades to minimise the amount of sunlight into your home, and sun protective clothing can give an added layer of protection when you are outdoors.

7. Darker Skin Is Not Immune To The Effects of UV Rays. Although darker skin types are naturally protected from the sun burning effects of UVB rays, damage can still be caused by UVA that result in melasma, sun spots and even cancer. Melasma, in particular,  is quite common in dark skin types and can be  very pronounced and widespread. It is especially hard to treat as the natural pigmentation of the skin makes it very sensitive to most melasma treatments currently available. The best advice is to use an SPF of at least 15 with zinc at all times, and avoid overt exposure to sunlight during peak sun hours.

Melasma in dark skin types can be very hard to treat 

The proper use of the right medical-grade sunblock can be very helpful in reducing the risks of sun related skin conditions such as cancer, melasma, pigmentation disorders and photoaging. Since sun damage isnt generally evident until years after the worst has been done, often patients come to me in their 40s and 50s lamenting their melasma, pigmentation and wrinkled complexions. In our tropical South East Asian countries, effective sun care must surely be one of the easiest ways to look good even in to maturity.

- Cosmetic Medicine , MD

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