How to Select and Store. Whenever possible, choose fresh oregano over the dried form of the herb since it is superior in flavor. The leaves of fresh oregano should look fresh and be a vibrant green in color, while the stems should be firm. They should be free from darks spots or yellowing.
Yeah, I know it's a hard question to talk about. Tough to get first hand accounts and all that. Basically, I spent most of my life figuring that drowning would really suck. Not just the dying part, but the extreme amount of pain involved in the process. But about 10 yrs ago, a friend of mine who had nearly drowned told me it was acutally fairly painless (more on this in a second).
Non-fatal drowning victims usually do well, but 5-10% have severe neurological damage. The highest rate of drowning is in 0-4 year olds, with half of the drowning occurring in swimming pools. Infants < 1 year have a high rate of drowning in bathtubs and large buckets of water. The AAP supports swimming lessons for most children > 4 years of age.