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South Africa state capture testimony adjourned following Zuma complaint
USAID Administrator Mark Green's Statement on the Designation of Ebola as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern
US to aid investigations into the killing of two Americans in Jamaica
Elayne Wangalwa with REUTERS
The United States embassy in Jamaica has asked authorities of the island nation to find the culprits who killed two American missionaries on April 30.
The United States is meanwhile sending investigators to help with investigations into the matter.
The bodies of the two missionaries were found in bushes in a rural area.
We are appealing to the residents to assist us with whatever information that they may have.
Randy Hentzel and Harold Nichols helped the destitute by building houses and providing medical care for those in need.
According to an autopsy report, Henzel died of gunshot wounds while Nichols’ body had gunshot and cut injuries.
“Wherever we had one or two other incidents it seems that things are getting out of hand in the parish but we are resolute and we are determined to ensure that this one is resolved. So again we are appealing to the residents to assist us with whatever information that they may have,” said Dwight Powell Saint Mary Superintendent of Police in Jamaica.
Both missionaries lived and worked in the Caribbean island for a Pennsylvania-based religious organization called Teams for Medical Missions.
Jamaica has often been ranked high as one of the countries with the highest levels of crime. Murders in the country have often fluctuated over the years.
In 2015, authorities registered about 1,200 killings, a 20 per cent increase from the previous year.
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Donna R. Causey, resident of Alabama, was a teacher in the public school system for twenty years. When she retired, Donna found time to focus on her lifetime passion for historical writing. She developed the websites www.alabamapioneers and www.daysgoneby.me All her books can be purchased at Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble. She has authored numerous genealogy books. RIBBON OF LOVE: A Novel Of Colonial America (TAPESTRY OF LOVE) is her first novel in the Tapestry of Love about her family where she uses actual characters, facts, dates and places to create a story about life as it might have happened in colonial Virginia. Faith and Courage: Tapestry of Love (Volume 2) is the second book and the third FreeHearts: A Novel of Colonial America (Book 3 in the Tapestry of Love Series) Discordance: The Cottinghams (Volume 1) is the continuation of the story. . For a complete list of books, visit Donna R Causey
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Patron+ TWO HUNDRED YEARS AGO: Gov. William Wyatt Bibb wrote this message to the Legislature of the Alabama Territory.
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Once a section of Alabama seceded from the state - here's what happened | Alabama Pioneers June 11, 2014
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Merna Cherry January 4, 2015
This was extremely interesting! However, it is so sad that it fell away from being enterprising so the story is lost to many. I am born and raised Northwest kid who until I lost my own father and got interested in history of our family and my husbands’ family did I learn about this occurrence!
Thanks to the people who performed this and who made a documentary of it!!! Most of all thanks Donna R. Causey for making it possible for me to view this!!
Billy Barnett March 8, 2015
If you found this interesting you should read the book ” Torries of the hills”. It tells the story about Winston county before and during the war. Great book but very hard to find a copy. Tories of the hills
Wayne Swindall March 9, 2017
I have always wondered if The Free State of Winston ever had a flag. Does anyone know? If so, I would like to see it flown with the other six flags that have flown over Alabama soil. I do not believe any other state could match that diversity and courage. I think it would be a tremendous statement.
Sharon Patton Sodders March 24, 2015
My Uncle Dan White had a part in To Kill A Mockingbird.!
MIke Armstrong March 24, 2015
boo radley.
Kevin Greene March 24, 2015
Marion County almost seceded too but was pressured not to. Two good books on this are “Southerners in Blue” by Don Umphrey and “Tories in the Hills” by Wesley Thompson.
Remember Tuscumbia March 24, 2015
Used to be a play at Looney’s Tavern each summer about the Free State of Winston. I haven’t seen any ads lately, may have shut down.
David Rabren March 25, 2015
There was strong resentment against Winston County for not supporting the secession. Reportedly all the counties sent someone to a meeting in Montgomery concerning secession and fighting against the North. A man named Sheets represented Winston County. He stated that there were only 3 slaves in the entire county, and didn’t think they were worth fighting a war over. Sure wish the other counties in the state had been as insightful about the situation.
Shelia Diane Chavers White March 25, 2015
Good history lesson!
Randy Tucker April 22, 2015
My family lived in Winston County during the Civil War and I am a direct decendent of a member of Co. K, First Alabama Calvary, USA. I am very proud of tha fact and I live in Winston County today and yes I am a Republican, but please for the love of God, let me set the record straight, Winston County did not secede from the State. There was not and is not any legal way for that to happen. This is a fact so please stop trying to write history after the fact.
Donna R Causey April 22, 2015
Yes, I said that in the second paragraph in the article. Winston County never seceded from the state Alabama. I explained what took place in the article.
Steven April 23, 2015
If we say that Winston County never seceded from the state of Alabama because secession is illegal then couldn’t we also say that none of the purported southern states suceded either? Yet no one ever makes a point to say that those states “never seceded” yet people always have to mention that Winston County “didn’t”.
Charles Moore August 17, 2015
Several north Alabama counties voted against secession on the original vote but changed their vote to show loyalty after the seccessionists won.
Terry Ridley August 17, 2015
Jon Byrd August 17, 2015
Andrea Fulmer August 17, 2015
http://www.freestateofwinston.org/1907census.htm
1907 census free state of Winston – includes my ancestor John Blackwell… confederate soldier originally from GA
Annette Scruggs Casteel August 17, 2015
The Estes man is my great-great-grandfather. Visited the little cemetery just a couple of months ago.
Carolyn Cornelius Franks August 17, 2015
My grandfathers brother joined the Confederates then left them an went to the Union because they paid more. Come to find out their money was good. But anyway he was from Winston County Ashridge an is buried at the Freewill Baptist Church in Ashridge. His picture is on his tall headstone in a Union uniform. This is true.
LaRue Kean August 17, 2015
I seen that moveing
Wanda Terry August 17, 2015
My relatives also were from Winston County and served in the Union
Small world hello to u
They served with the 1st. Alabama Calvary. I have done lots of research on this part of my family history. That area of the state is beautiful
Caroline Jones Lockridge August 17, 2015
In the History of Walker County published in the 30’s, documents the unwillingness of Walker county’s delegation to vote for secession citing it will be bad for business. They finally went along with protest. The Mountain Eagle is in Walker County. Must have been owned by a secessionist.
Donald L. Burleson August 17, 2015
If you want to read the closest truth, read “TORIES OF THE HILLS.”
Have you read “Southerners in Blue?” It is good too. Written by Don Umphrey. He has ties to this area; related to the Phillips family in Bear Creek. Historically accurate and talks about the families in this area.
No, have looked for it though. Wesley S Thompson who wrote Tories was a friend of my Dad’s. He taught school at Bear Creek if I am not mistaken.
Yes, Scout’s teacher was from Winston County.
The statue in front of the courthouse in Winston County is interesting; “Dual Destiny”
Mary Quimby August 17, 2015
Woowee!! I’m proud to say I’m from Winston County, Alabama!!!
Patsy Pennington August 17, 2015
Everyone should read the book and then watch the movie
BryanandLawanda Hall March 3, 2016
Read tories of the hills. Great book on this subject
Audie Kennedy March 3, 2016
I just did a search for that book. They don’t have it at my local library, it’s $250 at Amazon! I’ll just have to put it on my “want to read” list.
I have an original copy that was gifted to me by an elderly friend before she passed away. I cherish it
Marie Davis March 3, 2016
My great uncle wanted Cecil B. DeMille to make a movie from the book. I have wanted to read it for years. I finally got it on inter-library loan last week. Go to your local library and order it. The cost was $5.00. I am so glad I took five minutes and $5 to finally read it. It wasn’t just Winston County. The author talked to people who lived through that terrible time and he tells the story with real events and real names.
Yes Marie Davis, there are still decedent’s from those families that live in this area today
I guess the new “Free State of Jones” movie has revived interest. There were many split families in Fayette, Marion and Walker Counties as well. Afterwards, nobody wanted to talk about it. They just wanted to move on with their lives. Many of those families came from the Carolinas and probably grew up hearing their grandparents tell stories of how brutal the Rev War was. They were resilient, strong people to have survived.
Steven Wheeler March 3, 2016
You can still see references to the Free State of Winston in places there.
Jim Betterton March 3, 2016
I wonder why it was “such a white” county? Any ideas?
Barry Jernigan March 4, 2016
Great-great-great grandfather Daniel H. Young (I have copies of his Probate) (born 13 Mar 1814 Davidson Co, TN; died 7 Mar 1878, Jones Chapel, Cullman Co, AL — Jones Chapel was formerly part of “Free State of Winston”. He was Post Master there at one time.). Great-great-great grandmother is unknown. Great-great grandfather was John Wesley Young (born about 1838, Alabama; died at Decatur, Morgan Co. AL (of disease) on 25 Jun 1864 in AL First Cavalry). Great-great grandmother was Elizabeth P(aralee?) Jones (her parents unknown). She was born about 1834 in Georgia. She died 18 Feb 1902 in Alabama. They were married 5 Jan 1849 (1859?) in Winston Co. AL (probably Jones Chapel) at the house of John C. Jones. Married by John B. Nesmith, J.P. Witnesses were William W. Young (probably his brother) and Martha A. Plemmons (relationship — if any — unknown). Any kin here? Especially those interested in the pages of the probate record. I also made films of cemetery visits in Cullman, Walker and Winston. I made one of a cemetery in Morgan but I think the battery had died and nothing was captured. The films are all on those old VHS cartridges. Also visited the Cullman Public Library — their history room is great! And some of the court houses. And got copies of documents and made notes at Wallace State Community College in Hanceville. Both libraries have Family Files which should definitely be checked. Happy Hunting to all!
donnie bishop December 6, 2016
My Family, BISHOP”S are from Bear Creek, Al…Winston county and Rode in the 1 st ALABAMA CALVARY ( Union ) in the Civil war..
T. Scott Vines March 9, 2017
Donna, I truly love all the works you do for all of us. I grew up in Japan and Korea and loved hearing my mother’s stories of the South. She was raised in Tishomingo County Mississippi and her family had a long history there on the Tessessee river.
I adopted Alabama as my home after I came out of the military and love your writings.
Donna R Causey March 10, 2017
I’m happy you enjoy them. We enjoy discovering them.
Elizabeth Reames March 10, 2017
Some good info but you left out the best part….Nathan Bedford Forrest. Please do better.
Bob Booth March 10, 2017
Weren’t they Amish ?
KellieAnne Smith Foreman July 19, 2018
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Bob D Curtis July 3, 2019
My 5th Great grandfather was Tom Pink Curtis he is the one that gave the speech about if a state could leave the union then a county could leave a state. He was the probate Judge at the time. He was later murdered be the Confederacy.
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Gaza tense after faction clashes
The situation in Gaza remains tense after a day of gunfights between a new Hamas-led security force and the Palestinian police.
19 May 2006 11:40 GMT
Tensions between the two sides had increased in recent days
At least three people - a Hamas gunman and two police officers - were injured during the fighting early on Friday, witnesses said.
Tensions arose when the
3,000 strong Hamas-backed force, formed under the authority of Said Siyam, the interior minister, deployed across the territory on Wednesday.
A day later about 1,000 Palestinian police officers marched through Gaza in a show of allegiance to Mahmoud Abbas, the Palestinian president and the leader of the Fatah faction.
After a tense stand-off, the Hamas force surrounded the main police station and parliament building in Gaza City and exchanged fire with those inside.
Frightened residents rushed from the streets as gunfire echoed around the city early on Friday.
A policeman who had brought an injured colleague to hospital, said: "It began with the two sides shouting at each other and it developed into a gunfight."
Heightened tension
Siyam had announced a plan last month to create the new force, which is controlled by the interior ministry and headed by Jamal Abu Samhadana, a resistance fighter wanted by Israel.
Hamas has refused to disband
its forces saying they are legal
Abbas vetoed the plan and ordered Hamas to remove its forces from the streets.
Hamas has refused to do so, saying the unit is legal and suggesting it would not be disbanded.
Ismail Haniya, the Palestinian prime minister, vowed on Friday not to disband the new security force and said he was prepared to increase its size in defiance of Abbas.
"We do not intend to make one step backward. The force will stay and will be intergrated into the police force. Their task is to protect internal security and if there will be a need to increase its number, we will do it," Haniya told worshippers at a mosque in Gaza City.
Tensions between Hamas and Fatah have risen since the Islamists swept to power in January's elections.
US concern
Meanwhile, Condoleezza Rice, the US secretary of state, said Palestinian civilians were suffering from the dangerous situation created by the rival forces.
"It's a very tense situation and one that we hope will be resolved," Rice said at a Washington press conference.
"We obviously will leave that to President Abbas, who we believe has the confidence of the Palestinian people and should be able to exercise his responsibilities as president of the country," Rice said.
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US and China to resume talks on trade treaty
US official says investment treaty would "level the playing field" for US businesses seeking to enter Chinese market.
Officials from the US and China are meeting in Washington for talks [AFP]
The United States and China have agreed to resume negotiations on an investment treaty, officials of both countries said.
The agreement to resume negotiations came on Thursday during annual Strategic and Economic Dialogue talks in Washington, which have often produced few agreements of substance.
US Treasury Secretary, Jack Lew hailed the treaty commitment as a sign of "positive change" in Beijing.
"The high standard bilateral investment treaty with US will include all stages of investment. It’s a significant breakthrough and the first time China has agreed to do so with another country," Lew said at the conclusion of talks.
He said the step would "level the playing field" for US businesses seeking to enter the billion-plus market.
China and the US began negotiations on a pact to govern bilateral investment in 2008 under then US President George W Bush, but discussions were put on hold after President Barack Obama took office the following year.
Previously, Beijing had agreed to talks only if certain Chinese industries, especially in its service sector, were exempt.
"But it agreed to drop the conditions in the current talks," a US Treasury official said.
Explaining China's motives for reopening the investment talks, Chinese Vice Finance Minister Zhu Guangyao said China had about $20bn of direct investment in the US and $1.2 trillion in US treasury bills.
"With such an extensive investment relationship, it is necessary for the two sides to have an institutional environment for the protection of these investments," he told reporters.
US investors face ownership limits in about 90 Chinese sectors, while Chinese investors often fear a political backlash in US Congress or rejection on national security grounds.
Snowden discussed
Talks between both nations, however, struck a sour note over China's handling of former spy agency contractor Edward Snowden, who hid out in Hong Kong last month as he revealed a secret US surveillance programme before fleeing to Russia.
Expressing displeasure, the US officials said that Chinese authorities allowed Snowden to leave for Moscow rather than send him back to face US justice.
“We were disappointed with how the authorities in Beijing and Hong Kong handled the Snowden case, which undermined our effort to build the trust needed to manage difficult issues,” US Deputy Secretary of State William Burns said.
But Chinese State Councillor Yang Jiechi swiftly brushed off Burns' criticism of Hong Kong, saying "The Hong Kong government handled the Snowden case in accordance with law, and its approach is beyond reproach".
Disputes over cyber security also topped the agenda going into this year's talks, previously launched in 2008 to manage a relationship that was growing more complex and tense with China's emergence as a major economic and military power.
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Anthem – Alpha Sign Up (PC, PS4 and Xbox One)
November 29, 2018 November 29, 2018 by KJ Robertson
PC, PS4 and Xbox One Alpha sign ups are now live for Anthem, EA’s and BioWare’s upcoming Destiny-esque multiplayer Sci-Fi action RPG.
Anthem is EA’s answer to Destiny, allowing you to jump into high-tech Javelin exosuits and team up with other players to explore an evolving world full of unique stories, challenges, and world-shaking events. Fingers crossed that it’ll be good as EA and BioWare haven’t exactly seen much success with Sci-Fi games recently.
The Alpha is due to start very soon and sounds like it will very much be a proper Alpha test (rather than a glorified pre-release demo), so expect to see some bugs and experience some network issues while you’re in there. It’s also under an NDA at the moment so you won’t be able to talk about it or share any gameplay footage.
The Anthem Alpha will be available on PC, PS4 and Xbox one and will be live on December 8th and December 9th. If you miss out on the Alpha, you can still sign up for a Beta demo which will allow users to test out the game for closer to release.
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PSA: Unlocking The Nexus 6P Bootloader Requires The New 'Flashing' Command, Likely To Become Common For Many Devices In The Future
Cody Toombs
2015/11/15 10:05am PDT Nov 15, 2015
By now most orders for the Nexus 6P have been delivered, or at least getting close. If you haven't tried unlocking the bootloader yet, it might come as a surprise that the 'fastboot oem unlock' command no longer works. Attempting to use it with the Nexus 6P fails with a message that it is an unknown instruction. Don't worry, this doesn't have anything to do with drivers, and it isn't a fluke. Google had Huawei replace the oem command in the Nexus 6P bootloader with the new flashing command. Here's what it will look like:
fastboot flashing unlock
fastboot flashing lock
fastboot flashing unlock_critical
fastboot flashing lock_critical
fastboot flashing get_unlock_ability
There are two levels of unlocking: normal and critical.
Why Does My Android Phone Have eFuses And Why Should I Care About Them?
Guest Poster
2015/11/06 1:29pm PDT Nov 6, 2015
Nexus Devices
This is a guest post by Ricardo "arcee" Cerqueira who takes things apart for sport, on a quest to understand how they work. He currently works on Android devices at Cyanogen.
As people started receiving their Nexus 6Ps, some began freaking out over a new message that comes up on the screen when booting into fastboot mode: “QFUSE: ENABLED,” with wild speculative theories coming up regarding what it does and doesn’t do, what kind of limitations it’s imposing, and wondering if and how it can be “disabled.” So... what’s this qFuse thing, anyway?
Think of an eFuse as the mind’s eye representation of a bit that only flips one way, or something that can only be done once on a piece of writeable flash.
Users Report The Bootloader On The Dell Venue 8 7840 Can Now Be Unlocked With 'Fastboot OEM Unlock,' Nexus-Style
Earlier this week the super-skinny Dell Venue 8 7840 was given its Android 5.1 update. It looks like the firmware developers left in a goodie for power users: the new "OEM Unlocking" option in the Developer Options menu, first noticed on the latest round of Nexus devices when Lollipop 5.1 was going out earlier this year. According to an Android Police tipster and multiple posts on the XDA-Developers forum, this allows end users to easily unlock the bootloader of the tablet, something that wasn't a simple process before.
To unlock the bootloader, you just need to go through the familiar steps that are shared across most Nexus and "developer" devices: install Fastboot on a PC, make sure you've got the right drivers, connect the device, reboot into fastboot mode, and execute the command "fastboot OEM unlock." The only difference is the addition of the prerequisite manual switch in the Developer Options menu when Android is booted.
LG Releases Its Long Promised Bootloader Unlock Tool, But It Currently Only Supports The G4 For The EU Open Market (H815)
Rita El Khoury
2015/06/02 6:30am PDT Jun 2, 2015
Many moons ago, LG had promised the release of an official bootloader unlock tool for its G3, but the company didn't make good on its word. It seems that the plans were never forgotten though, because LG's Developer site got a new "Unlock Bootloader" page that does just that, except it's not for the G3 (yet).
While bootloader unlocking is quite easy on Nexus devices, almost all other Android phones and tablets suffer from tightly locked bootloaders that require a bit of tinkering to get access to. Both Sony and Motorola actively try to help developers achieve unlock (and there was a time when HTC did so too), but owners of other brands are usually left on their own - free to roam the forums and try to find a method that works, or to use Sunshine if it's compatible.
Sunshine 3.1 Adds S-OFF Support For HTC One M9 And Automatic SIM Unlock For Most Of HTC's GSM Phones
2015/04/18 2:20pm PDT Apr 18, 2015
One (M9, 2015)
New smartphones are rolling off the line pretty regularly, and that means the tools we use to work with them have to update, too. Last month, Sunshine v3.0 emerged with support for an extensive collection of HTC and Motorola handsets, and now an update to v3.1 is about to build on that list. With the latest release, Justin Case and Beaups have added support for almost every variant of the HTC One M9, except Verizon's. Expanded compatibility isn't the only new treat for users, Sunshine has also added the capability to automatically SIM unlock most of the GSM-based phones manufactured by HTC.
Sunshine 3.0 Released With Ability To Unlock And S-Off Many Motorola And Almost All HTC Handsets
2015/03/20 1:24am PDT Mar 20, 2015
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Moto Maxx
Moto Mini
Moto Ultra
One Remix
Update 1: 2015/03/20 7:58pm PDT
Partial compatibility list posted
If you're going to do any serious modding on your Android smartphone, your first step is going to be unlocking the bootloader. This is a simple procedure on Nexus devices and a few other handsets, but many of the top OEMs have added security measures to prevent regular users from mucking about with their stock software. For these devices, there's a tool called Sunshine by recognized developers Justin Case (jcase), beaups, and friends. Version 3.0 just came out, and it can unlock the bootloader and acquire S-Off with almost every modern Motorola and HTC smartphone on the market.
[Update: Winners] Win One Of Twenty Codes For The Sunshine Bootloader Unlocking Tool
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[Update: Adds Moto X, Droid Mini, Ultra, Maxx, And Some 4.4.4] SunShine Bootloader Unlock Tool Adds Support For Moto G
Much to the chagrin of cell carriers and hardware manufacturers, there are still many in the Android community that choose to delve into the world of hacking and modding their phones. Owners of the Verizon Moto G are certainly in this crowd, and they've been eagerly awaiting a reliable method for unlocking their bootloaders. It turns out that their wait ends today. Sunshine, a tool built by Justin Case, Beaups, and others to unlock HTC and Motorola phones, just gained support for the Moto G on Verizon.
In case you've never heard of SunShine before, you'll want to check out the thread on XDA-Developers for more details, but it's pretty simple.
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[How-To] Android Wear: Enable Debugging, Take Screenshots, Unlock The Bootloader, And Root The LG G Watch
Be advised, some of the instructions below are now outdated due to significant changes to the Android Wear firmware and app since the Lollipop update. Most of these activities, like taking screenshots manually, enabling debugging, and even unlocking the bootloader will work with only minor modifications to the steps. However, the rooting steps below can not be expected to work any longer.
You saw Android Wear a couple of months ago when Google unveiled the SDK and both LG and Motorola presented the first promotional pictures. Then you watched the Google I/O keynote that officially launched the LG G Watch and Samsung's surprise addition of the Gear Live.
SunShine From Justin Case, Beaups, And Friends Offers $25 S-Off And Bootloader Unlock On Any Rooted HTC One M8 Or Similar Device
Ryan Whitwam
2014/06/23 12:54pm PDT Jun 23, 2014
There are a few ways to get root access on HTC's new lineup of smartphones, but root only gets you so far. If you really want to hack around, you'll want an unlocked bootloader and s-off. That's what you get with the new SunShine tool from Justin Case, Beaups, and associates. This time, however, the free lunch is over.
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The Yoga Book Chrome OS model may have been cancelled
Corbin Davenport
2017/04/05 8:44pm PDT Apr 5, 2017
Lenovo's Yoga Book was one of the more interesting hardware launches of last year. It had the form factor of a 2-in-1 laptop, but the bottom panel could switch between a touch keyboard and a drawing pad. At launch, both Windows and Android models were available.
Back in December, a Lenovo executive stated that a Chrome OS variant would be released in 2017. Unfortunately, a recent Chromium commit discovered by Chrome Unboxed seems to indicate that the model will not see the light of day.
Lenovo Yoga A12 review: How can so many bad ideas fit in one tablet?
2017/03/14 5:00pm PDT Mar 14, 2017
I wanted to review one of Lenovo's unique tablet-with-a-kinda-sorta-keyboard-touchpad models as soon as I saw them. My Android Police colleagues thought the core idea behind the Yoga A12 was dumb, saddling the flexibility of a tablet with the extra size and weight of a laptop while taking away its greatest advantage, a full keyboard. So I asked Lenovo for a review unit. They told me no. That probably should have been a second hint that this wasn't going to be an especially impressive product.
12.2" Android Lenovo Yoga Book shows up on Amazon, with a lower $299.99 price
2017/01/23 11:21am PDT Jan 23, 2017
Lenovo's Yoga Book was released last year, featuring a 'Halo' keyboard - combining an active digitizer and touch keyboard. The device has received plenty of media attention, and is available in a $499 Android version or $549 Windows version (with an upcoming Chrome OS option), both with a 10.1" display.
Lenovo's funky Yoga Book laptop will get a Chrome OS option next year
2016/12/16 1:42pm PDT Dec 16, 2016
The Yoga Book is definitely one of the most interesting and divisive laptop designs to come out in a while - users either love or hate its touchscreen/keyboard deck hook. To a digital artist its integrated "Create Pad" is a godsend, but a mechanical keyboard fan probably sees its integrated haptic key layout as sacrilege. Either way, you'll soon have more options if you want to check out that unique hardware: a Lenovo executive told a Tom's guide reporter that the Yoga Book would be sold in a Chrome OS model in 2017.
Lenovo Yoga Book released, early reviews cite software issues but an incredible design
The Lenovo Yoga Book is... odd. When it was announced in September, it was very different from any laptop or convertible I had seen before. Instead of the standard keyboard and touchpad combination, the bottom panel is a giant Wacom digitizer for sketching and taking notes. When you need to be productive, the bottom panel can switch to the 'Holo keyboard,' a touch keyboard and trackpad in the typical laptop layout.
Now that reviews are out, what is the general consensus? Everyone who has tried it remarks about how amazing the device looks in person. LaptopMag called it, "one of the most beautiful pieces of technology I've ever laid my eyes upon," in their review.
The Android version of Lenovo's funky Yoga Book convertible is up for pre-order for $500
Lenovo turned a lot of heads when it announced its latest Yoga design, the Yoga Book. It's essentially a convertible laptop with a fold-back screen, complete with the Yoga line's well-regarded watch band hinge. But the Yoga Book has an ace up its sleeve: instead of a conventional keyboard, it uses a gigantic touch-sensitive panel that includes a dedicated keyboard mode, with virtual backlit "keys" that can be activated at a touch. Windows and Android versions are being made, and the latter is now up for pre-order.
Lenovo announces the Yoga Book, a convertible tablet with a touch keyboard and digitizer
2016/09/01 10:24am PDT Sep 1, 2016
Lenovo's Yoga Book is what the company is calling, "the first tablet for natural sketching and note-taking," and "the world's thinnest and lightest 2-in-1." What makes this tablet so special? Lenovo's "halo keyboard." Much to the chagrin of typists everywhere, this is a purely touch keyboard, which makes the "thinnest and lightest 2-in-1" claim true. But Lenovo claims over 18 months of development work has gone into testing and improving the halo keyboard, including features such as haptic feedback and accidental keypress detection.
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USDA Announces Determination of Nonregulated Status for Altered Colored Roses
R. Andre Bell (301) 734-3853
Lyndsay Cole (970) 494-7410
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30, 2011--The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is announcing its determination of nonregulated status for roses that have been genetically engineered to produce novel flower color.
Florigene Pty., Ltd. petitioned APHIS for a determination of nonregulated status for two hybrid rose lines designated as IFD-524Ø1-4 and IFD-529Ø1-9 in 2009. APHIS prepared a plant pest risk assessment (PPRA) as required by the Plant Protection Act and an environmental assessment (EA) in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act. On April 13, both documents and Florigene's petition were made available for public review and comment, and APHIS received a total of two comments from various groups and individuals.
APHIS determined that the rose is unlikely to pose a plant pest risk. The finding is based on the agency's analysis of field and laboratory data submitted by Florigene, references provided in the petition, peer-reviewed publications, information analyzed in the EA, the PPRA and its review of the comments provided by the public. The rose is therefore no longer subject to APHIS regulations.
Interstate movements and field trials for IFD-524Ø1-4 and IFD-529Ø1-9 have been conducted under permits issued or notifications acknowledged by APHIS.
Notice of this decision is published in the Sept. 29 Federal Register and becomes effective upon publication.
Note to reporters: USDA news releases, program announcements and media advisories are available on the Internet and through really simple syndication (RSS) feeds. Go to the APHIS news release page at www.aphis.usda.gov/newsroom and click on the RSS feed link.
USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender. To file a complaint of discrimination, write:
USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call
(800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD).
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Disney’s Star Wars theme park is getting its next big attraction this December
Disney’s ambitious Star Wars land, Galaxy’s Edge, opened to visitors at its California Disneyland park in May. But when it did so, it opened with only one big ride: Smugglers Run, in which you get to pilot the iconic Millennium Falcon. Now, the company has announced when the next big attraction, Rise of the Resistance, will open: December 5th in Florida’s Disney World Resort, and January 17th, 2020 in Disneyland.
This time around, the Florida park will get the flagship ride first. Disney World’s version of Galaxy’s Edge doesn’t open until August 29th, and when it does it will feature Smugglers Run. Four months later, it will be the first park to get Rise of the Resistance. When it was first announced, Galaxy’s Edge promised the two big…
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ARLENE QUINN
Winner of several Ontario and Canadian Songwriting Awards
#1 song on Music Road Radio, Missouri, USA, 2016
Top Artist (Chris Top Program), Nashville, USA, 2016
Top Song, Country Music Week, Nashville, USA, 2017
Canadian Women Songwriters Showcase, Nashville, USA, 2017
Music played 40+ countries
Arlene has shared the stage with many country music stars, including Kenny Rogers, Loretta Lynn, Lorrie Morgan, Tammy Wynette, Terri Clark, Bill Anderson, Faron Young, Tommy Cash, and more.
She has gained a huge following locally and around the world (25000+ followers on social media). Arlene has an energetic and magnifying stage presence with an ability to write songs that inspire! No festival, fair, or event would be complete without her!
“Anyone who hears Arlene will instantly love her style, once they get to know Arlene Quinn they will fall in love."
Chris Top, Christopher Top Radio, Nashville, Tennessee
“Arlene Quinn is in a very special class of people and performers that leaves a small piece of her heart and soul on stage in every performance. Arlene is adept at reading an audience and adjusting in real time to make every show unique for each audience."
Joël Lamoureux - Blue EYES PR & Media / Radio Host & Programmer
The songs Arlene writes and sings are definitely from the heart! She has a very warm and rich voice which together with her songs makes for a great package!”
Frank Hammer, RadioCountry Road 58 Ex- Radio Beatspektrum Studio Hannover Germany
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That Week When Russia Turned Oregon Coast Skies Orange, Red
Published 01/30/2019 at 2:53 AM PDT
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(Oregon Coast) – In mid April of 2015, the Oregon coast experienced a run of oddly reddish, orange skies. In fact, so did much of Oregon. But on the coastline, it meant for extra intense sunsets, and yet something was slightly off-kilter about these colors as well. (Above: unusual reds along the Otter Crest Loop as the day neared its end).
It’s fascinating what weather or conditions nearly a world away can do to this area. And vice versa, of course.
Back then, it was wildfires in Russia that were hazing up coastal skies and sunsets, along with some dust from a huge storm in China.
The fires were taking place in the southeastern Siberian region of Khakassia, where more than 60 villages had been destroyed, over 5,000 left homeless and more than 33 dead. Various video and photos of the scenes had an apocalyptic look full of thick smoke and skies literally on fire. Something that was creepily echoed here in the U.S. in subsequent years.
A second blaze that broke out near that area later in the week is worsening the situation.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has a computerized weather tracking system called the Ozone Mapping and Profiler Suite (OMPS), and a blog about data from the network. For several days the agency had been focused on these plumes as they crossed the Pacific.
The smoke layers were first spotted over the Pacific on April 15. NWS scientists later pieced together various images and saw its movements from Russia to China, out into the ocean, and then eventually to the Pacific Northwest.
Later, even more of it was becoming apparent, according to the NWS blog at the time.
“You can see the main plume on the borders of California, Nevada, Oregon, and Idaho, with some smoke moving into central Canada,” the NWS wrote that week. “The plume has stayed surprisingly intact (and rather intense). You can also see hints of a big plume over Alaska (unfortunately, one of the areas we don't have a lot of OMPS data for today). And you can see a narrow plume wafting all the way across the Pacific.”
What resulted was fiery skies all over the region, including Portland, the Oregon coast, Seattle and even Idaho.
Meteorologists at the time said particulates had likely cooled temperatures here by as much as two degrees. That week, they had been forecasting record temperatures, but it didn’t happen.
Oregon Coast Beach Connection documented the weekend’s sights.
There was a discernible haze from the fires on that Saturday and Sunday, but central coast towns like Depoe Bay and Lincoln City were experiencing a slight fog on top of it all. The real evidence arrived at dusk on both days. Saturday's sunset become a muddled pink, while Sunday's was notoriously red and fiery just about everywhere on the West Coast.
The results on that Sunday time were especially striking and startling. Although you may not have thought much of it if you hadn’t been paying attention to the news at the time. Along the Otter Crest Loop, as sunset approached, things turned a deep but fuzzy red and pink. At the Devil’s Punchbowl, the sky was a deep orange with a variety of reds mixed in. As the blue hour commenced, those minutes just after sunset, the sky got that signature blue but a little paler this time, with stranger reds and orange splashed across the horizon.
Of course subsequent wildfires in Oregon, Washington and California made that incident pale in comparison. Worse was the choking smoke that was hard to get away from, even on the beaches. Unfortunately, thanks to climate change, these situations are likely to be the new normal during summers in Oregon. Oregon Coast Lodgings in this area - Where to eat - Maps - Virtual Tours
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Musikfest Berlin
Ensemble Modern
Enno Poppe conductor
Ueli Wiget piano
Caroline Melzer soprano
Anton Webern
Variations for Piano, op. 27
Two Songs, op. 8
Ensemble Modern , Enno Poppe conductor, Caroline Melzer soprano
Five Pieces, op. 10
Ensemble Modern , Enno Poppe conductor
Four Songs, op. 13
Six Bagatelles, op. 9
Three Orchestral Songs
Mathias Spahlinger
passage/paysage for grand orchestra
A production by Ensemble Modern, Berliner Festspiele/Musikfest Berlin and musica viva of the Bayerischer Rundfunk. Funded by the Capital Cultural Fund. A Berliner Festspiele/Musikfest Berlin event
Dates and Tickets
Mon, 03 Sep 2018, 20:00
Philharmonie | Introduction: 19:00
Sometimes there needs to be silence around art so that one can experience its directness. The works of Anton Webern have been represented sparingly – indeed, ever more sparingly – on concert platforms in recent decades after being regarded thirty or forty years ago as a great reference point for modern consciousness. Enno Poppe is a composer himself and as such sets out to re-read traditional works, especially those that made history without losing what was alienating (i.e. innovative) about them. This passage through Webern’s œuvre begins and ends with variations, with works over which the dispute about the composer’s aesthetic was carried out in typical fashion. This leads to Lieder, to choral works that seek to pour forth even when remaining concise: to the dense instrumental pieces that aspire to fulfil an aesthetic moment. What links these works and what divides them, what motivates the step from one to the next, is a matter of listening experience – comparable with the attitude of the flâneur, strolling through the (art) world with alert senses.
The second part is made up of a work intended to be experienced as a great continuum yet which was composed in the awareness that such a continuum, constantly moving forward and changing, requires discontinuity in order to be perceived and to have an effect. “Passage means to go through, everything is going through, truth can only be found by and in going through,” was the view of Mathias Spahlinger, who summarized both the piece and its title with a dual analogy: with the image of display windows in a shopping arcade (“Passage” in German) that one repeatedly walks past and with the image of a landscape through which one glides in spirals. For composers such as Enno Poppe passage/paysage represents one of the century’s masterpieces – comparable with Igor Stravinsky’s Sacre in its superseding what had gone before.
Musikfest Berlin 2018
Highlights of the programme
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Sportsbook > NFL > Baltimore Ravens vs. Tennessee Titans NFL Football Betting Picks
Baltimore Ravens vs. Tennessee Titans NFL Football Betting Picks
Posted by: Charlie Smith Posted on: Fri, October 12th, 2018 11:51 AM
NFL football betting players looking for an exciting AFC matchup to wager on this weekend need look no further than the Baltimore Ravens vs. Tennessee Titans pairing. The Ravens have had some good outings this season but are having a hard time finding consistency. On the other hand, the Titans are out to prove that they’re no chumps. What kind of matchup are the NFL bookmakers predicting? Better yet, what are the most auspicious legal NFL bets that can be made off of this pairing.
Baltimore Ravens vs. Tennessee Titans – Sunday, October 14th
Where: Nissan Stadium, Nashville, Tennessee
TV: CBS
Stream: CBS Sports, NFL Game Pass
Ravens -3 (+105) 41½ (-110) -145
Titans +3 (-125) 41½ (-110) +125
"You can't play scared or too relaxed. You just have to play and let your game come to you." –@Mac_BZ pic.twitter.com/z91HZfE2ae
— Tennessee Titans (@Titans) October 11, 2018
The Ravens fly into this Week 6 matchup sporting a 3-2 record that pegs them as the second best team in the AFC North. More than a quarter way into the season and the AFC North is surprisingly up for grabs. Right now the 4-1 Cincinnati Bengals lead the division. And although Cincy has looked dominant so far this season, the Ravens are still very much on their tail. However, a Week 2 loss to the Bengals might come back to haunt them down the road. Naturally, a win over Tennessee this weekend would certainly help the Ravens give the Bengals a run for their money. Looking over the numbers, it’s clear that Baltimore has the upper hand this Sunday. Right now Joe Flacco and their offense are putting up 26.4 points per game, which beats the 17.4 that Tennessee delivers. Defensively the Ravens also have the upper hand since they give up 15.4 while the Titans allot 17.2.
Players to Watch: Joe Flacco (1,550 passing yards, 8 TD, 3 INT), Alex Collins (217 rushing yards, 2 TD, 2 F), and John Brown (396 receiving yards, 3 TD, 19 REC).
The Titans charge into this Week 6 matchup sporting a 3-2 record that pegs them as the best team in the AFC South. Although they’re coming off a 13-12 road loss to the Buffalo Bills, a game they should have won, the Titans are still in a great position to win the division this season. Especially since they upset the Jaguars in Week 3; Jacksonville being the biggest threat to Tennessee in the division. Unfortunately Tennessee doesn’t have much going for them this Sunday. Mariota has been vastly underperforming this season and will be going up against a tough Baltimore defense. Defensively the Titans have a lot to offer but Joe Flacco is capable of going off on any given Sunday.
Players to Watch: Marcus Mariota (676 passing yards, 2 TD, 4 INT), Derrick Henry (219 rushing yards, 0 TD, 0 F), and Corey Davis (361 receiving yards, 1 TD, 26 REC).
Baltimore Ravens vs. Tennessee Titans Betting Predictions
Baltimore is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Tennessee
Baltimore is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games on the road
The TOTAL has gone UNDER in 8 of Baltimore’s last 11 games when playing Tennessee
The TOTAL has gone OVER in 6 of Tennessee’s last 9 games at home
Tennessee is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
Tennessee is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Baltimore Ravens vs. Tennessee Titans Betting Picks
So which side should mobile betting fans take in this Baltimore Ravens vs. Tennessee Titans matchup? The money line isn’t favoring Baltimore all that heavily making them a great straight up option in Week 6. Sign up today to make your online betting prediction!
Score Prediction: 20-14 Ravens
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Sportsbook > NHL > Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Philadelphia Flyers Metropolitan Rivalry Betting Preview
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Philadelphia Flyers Metropolitan Rivalry Betting Preview
Posted by: Charlie Smith Posted on: Mon, February 11th, 2019 1:16 PM
Monday’s Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Philadelphia Flyers matchup offers some intriguing NHL hockey betting action. The Penguins are undeniably stuck in a massive rut after conceding 4 straight losses and posting a 2-6 record in their last 8. The Flyers on the other hand, have built up some momentum thanks to their recent 9-1 momentum. So with this in mind, will Philadelphia be able to pose a problem for Pittsburgh this Monday night? Let’s check up on tonight’s NHL sports betting odds to find out.
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Philadelphia Flyers – Monday, February 11th
Where: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
TV: NBC
Stream: NBC Extra, NHL TV
NHL Hockey Betting Odds:
Penguins -1½ (+210) 6½ (-115) -125
Flyers +1½ (-250) 6½ (-105) +105
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— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) February 11, 2019
The Penguins enter this Monday night contest sporting a 28-20-7 record on the season. That lackluster record nets Pittsburgh 63 points on the season, which ranks them as the 4th best team in the Metropolitan Division. No doubt Pittsburgh’s recent woes account for their fall from grace within the top 3 of the Met. The team that usurped them just happened to be the Columbus Blue Jackets and their 65 point tally on the season. Things are getting pretty tight in the final two spots of the Met’s top 3 since there are 4 teams all within 5 points of one another. With that in mind, Pittsburgh needs to do all they can to get the win on the road this evening. Fortunately for Pittsburgh, they just happen to be 7-3 in their last 10 versus Philadelphia. If that trend continues this evening, the Guins should be able to snap out of their current rut. Or at the very least, get a head start in doing so.
Players to Watch: Sidney Crosby (23 G, 39 A, 62 PTS), Phil Kessel (21 G, 36 A, 57 PTS), and Evgeni Malkin (14 G, 41 A, 55 PTS).
The Flyers enter this evening’s matchup sporting a 25-23-7 record on the season. With more losses than wins this season, it’s no surprise to see Philly rank 6th in the Metropolitan. With a 57 point tally on the season, it’s looking like Philly will in fact miss out on this year’s postseason. Nevertheless, they can still vie to spoil their rivals’ evening tonight. Looking over the numbers however, it’s clear that Philadelphia will not have an easy time doing so. This is because they currently rank 25th in the NHL in defense and will have to face an offense that ranks as the 6th best in the league. Philly may have the home ice advantage here but it’s unlikely that will be enough. Granted, the Guins are in a bit of a rut so maybe this is just what Philly needs to pull off the upset.
Players to Watch: Claude Giroux (16 G, 42 A, 58 PTS), Sean Couturier (23 G, 25 A, 48 PTS), and Jakub Voracek (13 F, 34 A, 47 PTS).
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Philadelphia Flyers Betting Predictions
Pittsburgh is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Pittsburgh is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The TOTAL has gone OVER in 6 of Pittsburgh’s last 9 games on the road
Philadelphia is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing Pittsburgh Philadelphia is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing Pittsburgh
Philadelphia is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games
The TOTAL has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia’s last 7 games
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Philadelphia Flyers Betting Picks
So which side should mobile betting fans take in this Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Philadelphia Flyers contest? The Guins recent troubles makes taking them a bit of a risk here. Then again, Philly has struggled against Pittsburgh all season long so maybe that is your best this evening. Sign up today to make your online betting prediction!
Score Prediction: 6-4 Pittsburgh.
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Taking Note: Might Jazz Reveal More about Innovation than Economics Does?
By Tim Wojan, Regional Economist, Economic Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture
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Tim Wojan. Photo by Elise Steenburgh
Which is easier to identify: a sour note or a faltering business model?
The fact that millions tune into American Idol each week, and can immediately identify the tone-deaf contestants immediately, should give the nod to the sour note. In contrast, even if some ludicrous businesses were included for comic relief in Shark Tank—the reality show for venture capitalists—it would take more than an instant to recognize the imposter and extinguish their chances.
Our very well-developed auditory cortex makes assessments of musical fitness instantaneously, with no cognitive load. In contrast, even the most rudimentary assessment of the fitness of a new business idea imposes a heavy cognitive load of assessing the value of the proposition and determining its feasibility.
The huge efficiencies in sorting out good ideas from bad ideas in the domain of music could provide considerable insight for the much more arduous sorting required for economic innovation. But the visions of Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, and many others ensured that the contribution from jazz would be much more than an interesting parallel, or an enticing metaphor. I’ll argue that jazz improvisation is a cognate for economic innovation. That is, improvisation and innovation are identical processes applied in different domains.
An identical answer to the question “What is it?” establishes these two things as cognates: improvisation/innovation is an exploration of the adjacent possible, where exploration is dependent on productive mistakes.
A blog entry is too brief a medium to fully defend the premise that innovation is an exploration of the adjacent possible. Steven Johnson’s book Where Good Ideas Come From: The Natural History of Innovation does make this case and provides a concise definition of the adjacent possible for our purposes:
"The adjacent possible is a kind of shadow future, hovering on the edges of the present state of thing, a map of all the ways in which the future can reinvent itself. Yet, it is not an infinite space, or a totally open playing field…What the adjacent possible tells us is that at any moment the world is capable of extraordinary change, but only certain changes can happen." (p. 31)
However, a blog entry is not too brief a medium to fully defend the premise that jazz improvisation is an exploration of the adjacent possible—a resounding endorsement for the efficiencies of non-rational ways of knowing. And this efficiency begins with how jazz defines “the present” or “what is.”
The lead sheet for a jazz tune contains the melody and the chord changes that provide the harmonic support for the melody. A jazz combo playing off a lead sheet defines “the present” by establishing the combo’s agreement over its parameters, and encoding “the present” in the auditory cortex of the audience.
Then the improvised solo choruses begin. The soloists are melodically exploring around “the present,” using the tune’s chord changes still being laid down by the rhythm section, motifs from the original melody, melodic ideas from earlier soloists, allusions to other melodies, and the ineffable input from the soloists “voice.” The minimum fitness of these explorations, these new ideas, is assessed instantaneously by the audience, even an audience of jazz neophytes.
So what about those cases where the minimum fitness does not rise to the level of a pleasing performance—where the clams are much more numerous than consonant notes?
“Do not fear mistakes—there are none” is a quote attributed to Miles Davis that provides considerable solace for the novice improviser standing to solo for the first time, and courage for the competent soloist who fashions herself more avant-garde than straight-ahead. In both cases though, the clams are likely not mistakes but non-sequiturs. The novice’s unfamiliarity with the chord changes and the competent soloist’s eschewing the chord changes means that both are some distance from the adjacent possible—playing in the totally open field. Their musical ideas are likely quite novel, but provide a visceral confirmation for Jim March’s claim that most novel ideas are bad.
March is an emeritus professor at Stanford best-known for his work with Herbert Simon and Richard Cyert, which forms the foundation of behavioral theories of economic decision-making. He has struggled with the conundrum that most innovation researchers are willing to gloss over: why is the generation of novelty seemingly irrepressible when the overwhelming majority of novel ideas are bad bets? His conjecture that generally bad but potentially useful novel ideas “hitchhike” on highly reliable but generally mundane routines might provide a resolution for the economic innovation puzzle.
But it most definitely provides an explanation for how novice jazz musicians begin to truly improvise (explore the adjacent possible) and how competent jazz musicians move from journeyman solos to solos with artistry.
The novice improviser can begin building the needed routine intelligence to explore the adjacent possible by doing nothing more than playing an arpeggio that corresponds to each chord symbol. The improvisation may sound formulaic but this approach accomplishes two things: 1) it demonstrates that improvisation at its core is the courage to play one note after the next; and 2) that melodies are much more than notes that fit the chord structure, but are also constituted by rhythm, articulation, and swing. The boredom of playing straight eighth-note arpeggios endlessly is enough to compel anyone to mix it up rhythmically, devoting attention to this crucial component of melody that is often neglected in the obsession with following the chord changes.
The challenge for the competent jazz musician—knowing the chord changes, in full command of the routine intelligence—is how to tap into what March terms utopian intelligence. This is the ability to assess the fitness of novel ideas outside routine intelligence, many of which may still be bad, but a few of which are highly valuable. These are the musical ideas that challenge, surprise, and delight a jazz audience but which are dependent on the performer’s willingness to commit productive mistakes. The possibility that some of the mistakes will not be productive was confirmed by none other than Thelonious Monk who characterized a disappointing improvisation by simply stating: “I made the wrong mistakes.”
So how might this insight improve the study of economic innovation?
Apart from the process of innovation, economics does have a very good handle on the conditions that foster what I will call capital “I” innovation. The National Science Foundation has a Congressional mandate to compile data on research and development (R&D) expenditures, employment of scientists and engineers, and patenting. There is a wealth of data that confirms the Schumpeterian story that Innovation results from scientific and technical discovery in pursuit of monopoly profits.
But not all—Nobel Laureate Edmund Phelps and MIT professor Eric von Hippel would argue not most—important innovation happens in R&D labs. Grassroots and user innovation are the terms given to innovation that emerges from a particular problem needing a solution or improvement, where the creative spark provides a better explanation of motivation and perseverance than the pursuit of profit. Unfortunately, this type of innovation does not usually leave a paper trail of patent applications nor is it reliant on scientists and engineers, and formal R&D budgets.
But it is the type of innovation that can contribute to job growth and economic resilience. And anecdotally, there are accounts that this type of innovation happens every day in rural America. The challenge has been in how to provide reliable data on the prevalence of, location of, and factors that facilitate this type of innovation—call it small “i" innovation.
Imagine surveying musicians/businesses and asking, “Do you improvise/innovate?” Since both processes are highly complex—impossible to define precisely in a simple question—the data would represent little more than the respondent’s interpretation of the word “improvise/innovate.” If you could listen to the musician improvise or discuss the business innovation at some length, it would be possible to differentiate soulful improvisation from noodling or substantive innovation from window-dressing.
The challenge confronting the Economic Research Service’s Rural Establishment Innovation Survey (REIS), currently in the field, is how to arrive at a reliable estimate of the number of substantive innovators only asking simple questions that can be understood in a telephone interview. If simple questions can weed out respondents lacking the requisite routine intelligence, we might be halfway to identifying substantive innovators.
So what is the innovation parallel to the musical question: “Do you play scales and arpeggios most days you practice?” Quite simply, they are the routines that form the basis of any continuous improvement program: “Do you regularly assess customer satisfaction?” “Do you regularly modify business practices based on customer complaints?” And “Do you document the skills needed for each position and track whether these skills are acquired?”
From the musical parallel, it is clear we are only halfway there because many classically trained musicians with no interest in improvising will faithfully practice scales and arpeggios. Simple questions to elicit their interest in developing the utopian intelligence required for jazz improvisation might be: “Have you ever tried to transcribe a solo of one of your jazz idols?” And “Do you ever play transcribed solos while practicing?”
The parallel questions for businesses begin with “Have you abandoned any innovation projects in the past three years?” The idea here is that substantive innovators will recognize the value of productive mistakes and thus acknowledge failed attempts, whereas window-dressers will not. We then ask a question to elicit whether they are capital constrained with respect to innovation projects; that is, do they have more promising ideas than the means to pursue them. And finally, has the pursuit of any of their ideas been fruitful enough to implement intellectual property protections, even if less arduous than acquiring a patent?
Whether the proposed questions to separate soulful improvers from noodlers will work is still an empirical question. I anxiously await the opportunity to test the thesis by including such questions in the application for the as yet unannounced American Jazz Idol competition.
But the provisional results from the Rural Establishment Innovation Survey are highly encouraging. The strongest evidence that the jazz-inspired screens work in separating substantive innovators from nominal innovators is that the industries that have the highest share of substantive innovators identified in the survey also tend to be the most innovation intensive industries using the Innovation indicators data from the National Science Foundation.
The strongest clue we may be onto something comes from the one outlier: the industry in REIS with the highest share of substantive innovators is Computer Systems Design and Related Services (NAICS 5415) that ranks relatively low using NSF indicators. Apparently, patents and R&D expenditures do not tell the whole story of economic innovation.
And this is probably the best way to diffuse the anticipated criticism coming from colleagues in economics. Just as jazz fails to cover the full panoply of music, grassroots innovation fails to cover all of economic innovation. There is plenty of room for all genres. But for economists most interested in the democratization of innovation, it might be time to come swing with the hepcats.
Tim Wojan plays the bass trombone for the American University Jazz Orchestra, as well as second trombone for the NIH Philharmonia. The opinions expressed in this blog post are his own and may not be attributed to the Economic Research Service or the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Taking Note
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Fellow Sexuals
By hiddentears, July 4, 2010 in For Sexual Partners, Friends and Allies
xstatic ☆ﾟ°˖* ᕕ( ᐛ )ᕗ
Mega Mitosis
Pronouns:She/her
2 minutes ago, dbarnes said:
@xstatic When you say he needs a lot of time do you mean time to himself? Is he very introverted? My wife is, and she can be perfectly content without speaking or touching each other for hours or sometimes days. We have gone 4 days with zero physical contact. It honestly makes me feel needy, but yeah. I need it.
I didn't. I just meant that he needs time to really take things slow. However, he actually is an extremely introverted person. He needs recovery days. He needs no contact days. I don't know how that will affect our future, but I understand his needs.
@dbarnes it sounds like therapy would be a good idea. I had a lot, my partner had some. You're not a spoiled child for having an emotional need for sexual intimacy with someone you love.
Sex is typically connected to love for sexuals. They feel unloved without it, they express their love that way, they are likely to "fall out of love" without it, and they are likely to "catch feelings" if they open a relationship and have sex with others.
I now approach sex with my partner as an act of trust (as I feel disarmed by my own desire vs his lack of attraction). I tend to express a lot of gratitude & it makes me feel loved. But compromise works best when a partner is very indifferent-to-positive about sex, not if a partner is averse.
dbarnes
3 hours ago, xstatic said:
I understand. My wife is the same way.
2 hours ago, anisotropic said:
@anisotropicThat's how I feel. It's no just that I want to get off for me. I actually get something out of it on a deeper level. That's the other thing I'm afraid of if we were to open our relationship. I know me and I know I'm afraid I would fall for someone and that would hurt my wife. I "burn hot" in that sense. I really need to have a talk with her about whether she is averse to sex or just indifferent. I honestly am not entirely sure because sometimes she seems as though she s and sometimes she seems as though she isn't.
2 hours ago, dbarnes said:
That's the other thing I'm afraid of if we were to open our relationship. I know me and I know I'm afraid I would fall for someone and that would hurt my wife.
Yes, I think misunderstanding sex as "just lust" is a common fallacy that both ace & sexual partners are liable to run into -- for an ace partner, sex doesn't have this meaning... so they're going off what they learn from partners/society. And people/society aren't great about describing how sex is about love & bonding.
Regarding aversion: ideally you could learn what makes things unpleasant, e.g. why you initiating is unwelcome. Knowing "why" helps you avoid those things & come up with alternative strategies. You should also be communicating about what things are bad for you, but it's tricky to navigate with empathy. (And it feels to me like it's likely to be particularly tricky to be raising issues now, when your partner came out years ago, and you're only now making a reflection/learning effort...)
@anisotropic She came out roughly 2-3 years ago, but it's been hard to get her to talk about any of this. Also the learning and research I have done has been on going. It almost seems like she takes offense to me trying to learn more about it. Just yesterday she saw I had bought a couple of books on the subject and she asked me if her being asexual was really that big of a problem. Of course I said no that she wasn't the problem and I was just trying to learn more about it so I can try and better understand it and we can try and work on a solution. This has been an ongoing thing. It always comes up and one of us always feels left behind it seems like.
I wonder if maybe she's not getting a proper grasp on it because you're underplaying it too (understandably). The truth is, her being asexual is a problem for your relationship, and does need some action of some sort. That's not to blame her or say she's broken, but I can see how she might think everything's fine from the response you described here.
1 hour ago, Telecaster68 said:
The truth is, her being asexual is a problem for your relationship, and does need some action of some sort.
Maybe going with “your” (“our,” if OP is the speaker) “mismatched orientations are a problem for your” (our) “relationship[....]” would come across better to OP’s wife, because the issue isn’t that she’s ace; it’s that she’s ace and OP isn’t. Or, conversely, the issue is that OP’s sexual and she’s not.
”Your asexuality is a problem for our relationship” is difficult to distinguish from “you are a problem for our relationship,” and may just make her defensive.
Yep the problem is the mismatch, but it is definitely a problem, and OP shouldn't minimise it, for his own sake. There's nothing wrong with his needs, or hers.
Experience speaking here. I suspect that to sexuals, it's just so mind blowingly obvious that no sex is a problem that we assume our partners will know what we really mean is 'of course it's a problem, and a huge, urgent one, and we both know it, but I know you feel the pressure so I'm being positive and supportive rather than nagging and trusting you to get on it'.
The asexual just hears 'not a problem, therefore no action needed'.
OP shouldn't minimise it, for his own sake.
Oh, 100% agreed. I just thought focusing on the mismatch and not on one end of it or the other might work better.
we assume or partners will know what we really mean is 'of course it's a problem, and a huge, urgent one, and we both know it, but I know you feel the pressure so I'm being positive and supportive rather than nagging and trusting you to get on it'.
Yeah, that’s definitely not going to get results. I’m probably not even ace and I still thought “it’s not an issue” (and silence) meant it wasn’t an issue.
I think most people assume if you understand 'no it's fine you forgot my birthday again' doesn't actually mean the speaker's happy, you'll understand that 'your lack of desire isn't a problem' comes from the same place.
Serran
Pronouns:Owlgender
Location:U.S.
A/Sexuality:Ricmediesexual
But people are different. When I say its fine you forgot my birthday or our anniversary etc I really mean its fine. Its something hard to remind myself of that people actually care about that stuff. So when my wife says its fine, I take her at her word (which she genuinely doesn't care).
If you want someone to know what you mean, its best not to say the opposite. Caring about what you care about isn't universal and people might misread your meaning by giving it their own bias (me and holidays in general dont mix, I was raised by JWs so people caring about them is just weird to me). So where you are trying to say "big deal but im not willing to make it a fight, but I need you to change your behavior" the other person could be hearing "neither of us finds this a big deal so we are on same page, its cool".
Especially troublesome if the person isnt good at reading subtle body language for signs you are upset.
A Jabberbox
Gender:Male-bodied, probably agendered
Pronouns:Anything, really
Location:Hawaii
A/Sexuality:Nonlibidoist demiheteromantic asexual
7 minutes ago, Serran said:
But people are different. When I say its fine you forgot my birthday or our anniversary etc I really mean its fine. Its something hard to remind myself of that people actually care about that stuff. So when my wife says its fine, I take her at her word (which she genuinely doesn't care).
Yep, that. I also mean it when I say it, so it's difficult to comprehend the mindgames at play when some other people say it (but don't mean it)
If that’s a game you play regularly with your partner, they’ve learned to read it as a passive-aggressive message of displeasure, and they normally *do* get it, yes... but otherwise you’re just setting yourself up for disappointment and resentment unless your partner by luck happens to share all the same feelings about things as you do (which, in the case of a sexual mismatch, is unlikely).
Like the posters above, my birthday is just another day. The only time I’ve ever (as an adult) been upset that it got forgotten was when my partner then got super-defensive and went after me verbally when I joked about not getting a card. It was his reaction that upset me, not the forgotten birthday. So, if you told me it was no problem that I’d forgotten your birthday I would take it at face value (especially if I said “really?” to give you one last out and you again said it was fine). I would also be relieved that we (seemed to) see eye-to-eye on it.
I grew up in a household where nothing was ever said directly and mindreading was expected and required, too, and even I would get it wrong with someone I trusted to be honest with me.
I suspect Brits don't see it as mind games, we see it as manners. I'm not saying it's right or healthy, but layering in some subtext is more likely to be on the radar, and not a completely unpredictable way of responding.
People who are genuinely, honestly, completely okay with having their birthday forgotten are so rare that I think it's reasonable to play the odds and assume that for whatever reason - passive aggression, diffidence, fear - they're just not feeling able to say what they feel and do in fact mind. It's more likely, after all.
You know your partners well enough to know they genuinely don't care about birthdays. What if you knew them well enough to know they did care about their birthday, but then they said 'no it's fine' to it being forgotten? Wouldn't that spark at least a bit of cognitive dissonance worth checking up on? In other words, the possibility they're deliberately injecting some snark to make their point and express their irritation?
I suspect Brits don't see it as mind games, we see it as manners. I'm not saying it's right or healthy, but layering in some subtext is more likely to be on the radar, and not a completely unpredictable way of responding.
I was actually wondering if some of it was cultural. In the part of the US where I live therapists stress asking for what you want/need, owning your emotional health, teaching others around you that you take people at face value, etc. So, there is more expectation that 1) people will say what they mean and 2) if they choose not to say what they mean, the consequences of so doing (good or bad) are “on them.”
People who are genuinely, honestly, completely okay with having their birthday forgotten are so rare that I think it's reasonable to play the odds and assume that for whatever reason - passive aggression, diffidence, fear - they're just not feeling able to say what they feel and do in fact mind. It's more likely, after all.
You just found three of them in a row here, so some of that may be cultural as well. My sample size is ridiculously small but I do know my one good British friend is always (what feels to me like ridiculously, to the point it makes me really uncomfortable) horrified that no one has celebrated my birthday, that Christmas is not a big deal, etc. Her family experience of the holidays is clearly vastly different than mine was.
My ex’s family hails originally from the UK and has a much stronger family holiday tradition than my family did.
Yep, therapists do that over here too. It's just not what most of us are brought up to do. I think the idea is that directly saying what we want might make the other person uncomfortable, and is therefore bad manners, and impoliteness is social death. It's more socially acceptable to be depressed.
Sometimes it seems that verbally, the English are playing chess and everyone else is playing draughts. My theory is that it's because there's no part of England where we have to make allowances for English not being a first language, so everyone can play with the nuances and ambiguities that native speakers have, and it all gets very complicated.
ETA: if you're into this stuff, Watching The English by Kate Fox is a fantastic read. She's a well respected sociologist who does her stuff on the English, including, magnificently, noting how a queue of Brits can spot someone thinking of pushing in, and instinctively close up to stop this happening. This happens. I've been there and done it, but didn't realise it was a Thing till she articulated it.
In other words, they're deliberately injecting some snark to make their point and express their irritation?
That only works in an environment where that’s a common and accepted way to express irritation. Where I live it’s seen as passive-aggressive and the “right” approach is not to reward it, to the point others give you crap for “getting sucked into it again.”
That said, if I knew that was how my partner expressed “something is wrong,” I would ask what was wrong if it happened.
That only works in an environment where that’s a common and accepted way to express irritation.
Like, say, England.
Sometimes it seems that verbally, the English are playing chess and everyone else is playing draughts. My theory is that it's because there's no part of England where we have to make allowances for English not being a first language, so everyone can play with the nuances and ambiguities that native speakers have, and it all gets very complicated.
That’s certainly a possibility. I grew up amongst 100% native US English speakers, but many of them were only second- or third-generation residents so it’s likely their own families had a different experience.
Just now, Telecaster68 said:
Yes. I’m not saying it doesn’t apply to you and your friends, just that this probably helps explain why we react a bit oddly to some of the interactions you describe (and vice versa).
Just now, ryn2 said:
I think in the US, the need to be straightforward and not use irony has become a cultural norm, rather than it being conscious now. Pretty much the opposite has happened in the UK (and to an extent Ireland and Australia).
One of Kate Fox's conclusions is that Brits default to irony, and I think she's right.
1 minute ago, ryn2 said:
Oh it does apply. We're a snarky, sarcky bunch of passive aggressive tossers
Yes, outside one’s friend group (and sometimes within it) irony and sarcasm are considered negative traits here and are associated with immaturity and an inflated sense of self-worth.
I’m not saying I personally see them that way but I’ve been chastised enough to get that others do.
The only time irony and sarcasm are negative here is if you're not very good at them.
4 hours ago, Telecaster68 said:
To go back to this, it’s probably a lot more true in England than it is in the part of the US where I live.
Yeah, that’s pretty much the opposite where I live... here it’s “you know, *you* may think you’re funny but you’re actually an a**hole.”
That the two things will necessarily correlate? Aren't they both just about looking past the surface meaning of a phrase and considering wider knowledge of the person and the world when considering what meaning they intend?
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Cash Crazy pokies are poker machine games available only at Internet casinos that run gaming software designed by Microgaming. This title is part of that designer’s big collection of traditional style pokies based on the simple rules and layout of early mechanical games. This type of classic or retro game tends to have fewer features, a smaller number of reels and/or pay lines, and a wager range much smaller than other modern video pokies.
By that definition, Cash Crazy is a perfect example of this category of machine game. With just three reels of symbols, a single line to determine winning combinations, and a wager range between a quarter and ten dollars per spin, this is exactly the kind of poker machine that fans of old-school casino gaming look for. But, since Microgaming is producing titles for a modern audience, this and other games the company produces (influenced by classic play) still have some decidedly modern features.
A Comparison of Cash Crazy to Traditional Pokies
Traditional game fans may appreciate the relaxed style, low cost, and simple rules of pokies from a hundred years ago, but few of them would want to actually gamble on the games popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Think of actual antique pokies the way some people desire an antique dentist’s chair for decoration. It’s difficult to imagine a citizen of the 21st century willing to give up the antibiotics, benzocaine, and hygienic procedures used by modern dentistry in favour of the tools and procedures used by the dentists who owned those antiques.
Okay, so that’s a complicated analogy, but a fitting one. Poker machines like this one may be throwbacks to days gone by, but they almost all have contemporary features like wild symbols, scatter symbols, wager and jackpot multipliers, and jackpots worth thousands of dollars.
Theme & Symbols
The theme is not well-developed; because there are no bonus rounds or video scenes the theme is used only for the reel symbols and graphics and sound effects. The word “crazy” in the title refers to the mad scientist displayed on the front of the case and as the game’s wild symbol. Other than that, the whole mad scientist angle isn’t all that important to game play.
The display is a little busier than other traditional poker machines. The three spinning reels sit above a weird machine (ostensibly invented by the mad professor) that prints money and belches out smoke during the game. The remainder of the case is taken up by the big pay table on the sidebar that spells out the value of each of the machine’s nine winning combos.
The six reel symbols include one themed image (the mad scientist that the machine takes its name from), a lucky 7, traditional yellow and purple bars, familiar poker machine cherry bunches, and the standard black bars. Two different jackpot values are presented; one for a single coin bet, one for a double coin bet.
Besides the wild symbol image of the mad scientist, few of the game’s other elements actually fit the theme.
A couple of sound effects (the crazy professor’s cackle is the best of them) and a few short animations for every combo win and the appearance of wild symbols. The animation behind the game’s logo after pay outs of 100 credits or more is so slight that you could play for an hour before you notice it. It doesn’t help that the nutty professor’s machine spews cash and coins at the same time, drawing attention away from the logo’s animation. But that’s okay. Bettors don’t play titles like Cash Crazy for the high-tech visuals.
Bet & Jackpot Details
This Internet pokie allows two bet sizes: one coin or two. Coins can be set at five different values: $0.25, $0.50, $1, $2.50, and $5. Since the layout only has one pay line, the full range of wagers is from $0.25 to $10 per spin. That range makes Cash Crazy a good fit for low rollers and those who prefer mid-range wagers as well.
The game’s largest jackpot is worth 1,600 credits; that represents a cash value of between $400 and $8,000 depending on what value the player sets for each credit. The column on the pay table that represents a bettor’s potential wins (based on either one or two credit bets) is automatically lit up, making it easier to see what prizes you could win.
The mad scientist wild symbol substitutes for all other images to form a winning combination; it also acts as a multiplier. It doubles the value of any pay out completed by a single wild. Pay outs triggered by two wilds are quadrupled. Few Microgaming classic style games have a wild multiplier like this; it’s a rare feature that makes the otherwise low prizes on this game’s pay table worth it. Only one combination is worth a fixed payment of 1,000 credits or more.
Microgaming’s classic poker machines vary from games (like this title) that have a decent line-up of features like wilds, scatter, and multipliers to really spare games that have almost nothing besides fixed pay outs and a handful of sound or graphic effects. Thanks to the multiplier available on this game (via the wild symbol) the jackpots are well worth the time and financial investment, especially for bettors who enjoy more traditional games.
A nice selection of low bets, with maximums available as low as $0.50 per spin, is the standout feature here; the design is below Microgaming’s usual quality, even on traditional titles. Pokies players looking for a mindless distraction or a game they can play with small wagers are the gamblers most likely to enjoy time spent betting on Cash Crazy.
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Alfa Romeo 4C 2013-2018 review
From £51,4249
Alfa 4C is built to encapsulate all of the Alfa Romeo brand values
The ride comfort is brilliant, even on bad roads
The 4C's styling offers supercar looks for a fraction of the price
The rigid carbon tub gives the 4C impressive handling
The turbocharged engine delivers plenty of torque
The 4C's gearing seems high for UK roads
Alfa Romeo has left the passenger seat rails out to save weight
The 4C can crack a 0-62mph sprint in 4.5 seconds
Economy is said to be 41.5mpg (combined)
At just 895kg unladen, the 4C is a lightweight machine
Light weight means the 4C has a relatively low CO2 output
A full kerb weight is expected to be in the region of 1100kg
The mid-mounted 1742cc turbocharged petrol engine produces 240bhp
Unfortunately, the stripped-out cabin interior won't suit everyone
Torque has been measured at 258lb ft at 2100-4000rpm
The 4C has a six-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox
Alfa 4C power to weight ratio is 268bhp per tonne
The specific output of the 4C's engine is 137bhp per litre
Alfa 4C headlamp design has split opinion
Other details have drawn universal praise, however
Sound from these is still stirring
Interior finish is minimalistic
Dash layout of 4C keeps your focus
Fripperies are kept to a minimum
You can stay cool even when your pulse is racing
The business end is right where it should be
Weight-saving on the 4C is evident to see
Without a doubt, the Alfa Romeo 4C is the most important Alfa Romeo for decades.
Alfa has spent many years being messed about by successive managements, every one with different half-cooked ideas, then quite a few more. Recently it has had its better-known values attached to B and C-segment hatchbacks - the Mito and Giulietta - because that is where the money is, and have yielded enough success for Alfa to continue developing and creating the Giulia followed by the announcement the first Alfa SUV is on the horizon.
Steve Cropley
Give me a track to play on, and I'd choose a 4C over any Ferrari
Yet no car in recent history has deliberately set out to embody Alfa values. The 8C Competizione helped, of course, but it was really only a concept made good.
In truth, it is at least 30 years since Alfa Romeo has built a car for real people that directly and affordably expresses its values. This is the 4C's mission and it is why it is so very significant.
Nothing about the fixed-head, two-seat 4C better underscores its seriousness than the fact that its chassis is an extremely rigid carbonfibre tub weighing just 65kg. This featherweight foundation, plus Alfa's use of a new, 22kg lighter, all-aluminium, direct-injection four-cylinder 1750 turbo engine - and a myriad more weight-saving features - mean that, parked in the street ready to go, a 4C weighs just 925kg. That's about the same as a Lotus Exige.
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Given that the engine produces 240bhp at 6000rpm, plus 258lb ft of torque between 2100rpm and 4000rpm, its power-to-weight ratio of 259bhp per tonne is really something to crow about, matching that of many big-capacity supercars at more than twice the price and power.
Small wonder that the Alfa Romeo 4C can top 155mph and sprint 0-62mph in just 4.5sec, while returning an impressive 41.5mpg on the combined cycle. As our figures show, even the newly turbocharged Porsche Cayman costs a bit less and goes a bit faster, but doesn't accelerate as quickly and uses more fuel doing it.
More notably the carbon tub puts the 4C on a level - in chassis terms - with the likes of McLaren and Ferrari, yet the 4C will set you back just £52,500 when supplies start to flow at a rate of 3500 units a year before the year-end. Don't get your hopes up, mind. Only 1000 cars a year are earmarked for Europe, and about 200 of those for the UK. All 500 examples of the all-white launch edition sold out quickly, and Britain's allocation of regular models for were reserved with very little hesistation.
Still, if you can't buy yourself a 4C for a while, you can at least admire its specification. It is a very compact coupé with a transverse mid-engine layout, carrying 60 per cent of its weight over its driven rear wheels. It has a standard six-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox with paddle shifters. The all-disc brakes are by Brembo; the discs are specially coated to improve both initial bite and feel. In 2015, Alfa went one better by cutting the roof off of the 4C giving it an all-new alluring appeal.
The unique shape, created at Alfa's Turin-based Centro Stile, has been refined over many hours in the wind tunnel so that it has both negative lift at speed and a Cd of 0.35, a low figure considering downforce creates drag. Oh yes, and the steering is entirely unassisted, and its gearing is high enough to let you take 90 per cent of corners without shifting your hands from the wheel.
When you meet your first 4C, your impression of it goes through several phases on its way to a confirmed opinion. At first you think Lotus Exige, because it's diminutive (just four metres long), has a transverse four-cylinder engine, carries a great name on the nose and its price is in the Exige ballpark.
Then you'll notice a relationship in its haunch and rear air scoop shapes to a Ferrari F12. There's Lancia Stratos in it, too; check those side-window shapes, the semicircular windscreen base and the positioning of the screen pillars (and door hinges), unusually far back in the car. And all the time you're seeing echoes of the 8C Competizione, so influential on all modern Alfas.
Afterwards, someone starts the engine for the first time and drives the 4C up the road. You hear that potent exhaust bark (who says legal exhausts can't still inspire?) and the dramatic wastegate chirrup and chatter as the ignition cuts at the first gearchange.
That part is reminiscent of a current 1.6-litre rally car, also turbocharged, small-engined and very potent. Spend a day with the 4C as we did and you'll end up deciding it's an individual that draws influence from whatever's good, especially if its Italian, without owing too much to anyone.
More surprises inside. The driver's door opens to reveal a considerably higher sill than most cars, although not as obstructive as a Lotus Exige's, and made of carbonfibre, not extruded aluminium.
Put your leading foot as far down the footwell as you can, slide your backside down the well bolstered semi-race bucket seat (ours faced with pleasing Alcantara) and pull your second leg in around the door hinge, too far back for easy access but sensible in every other way. First thing you'll notice is lots of naked carbonfibre: that's the tub, undisguised.
The second is the simple, almost competition car aura of the interior: matt black everywhere and hard plastic on the dash, yet right for this car, from which driving purists can delete the air con and audio. The doors have simple leather pull-handles reminiscent of those in revered, stripped-out Porsche 911s of yore, and the floor covering is durable, not luxurious. This may not be quite what you were expecting, but its right for a car whose big objective is low weight.
There are wallet-like slots under the dash and between the seats for carrying things (plus a couple of the inevitable cup-holders safely out of view under your elbow) but this cabin is built for simplicity, not convenience.
As you would expect for any lightweight stripped out sports car, the amount of equipment is at a premium, with the exterior gaining LED headlights, electric wing mirrors, while the interior has air conditioning, basic audio system and height adjustable driver's and passenger's seats.
A TFT screen ahead carries a large electronic tacho dial surrounded by essential info (speed, gear position, temp, fuel and - incongruously - day and date). This whole display changes shape and colour when you select the new-for-4C ‘Race’ position on the familiar DNA quadrant on the low centre console that lets you you configure throttle response, gearchange time and degree of chassis stability intrusion from four settings.
All you need do to start the engine is to put your foot on the brake (there are only two pedals, remember, plus an alloy-faced rest for your redundant clutch foot) and twist the key.
No hunting around the cockpit for starter buttons or posting plastic bricks into slots. Twist, and with no ceremony, no dashboard messages and no crowd-pleasing blip, the 4C's engine fires promptly and settles immediately into a typically four-cylinder idle. In a way, it's a bit shocking. There seems little soundproofing to speak of: you can hear the valve gear rustling away at close quarters in a way most manufacturers wouldn't allow.
But why not? This is a brand new Alfa engine, after all, and on a horsepower/litre basis it roundly beats some of the greatest race engines ever built. Blip the engine and it barks instantly and gruffly, as if fed by a pair of double Webers. Sounds like fun.
Reach down on to the abbreviated centre console and select the '1' button. That hooks up first gear and dictates that you'll need to change gears yourself via paddles. You could have chosen 'A/M' but that would have been self-shift mode. Apply a little throttle and the car moves off instantly, like an Elise or an Atom. Here's how you can know instantly, without the assistance of a weighbridge, that the Alfa Romeo 4C is a light car.
First is noisy and short, but the thrust is mighty. You need to be respectably quick on the right paddle because you'll close fast on the 6500rpm redline. The following gearchange itself is quick and smooth, mechanically speaking, and speeds up 30 per cent in Dynamic or Race, but the way the clutch system matches revs with speed is always exemplary. If you're expecting instantaneous, Ferrari-style controlled explosions as the cogs swap, you're not going to get them.
Performance and flexibility are this powertrain's forte. The exhaust note can be raucous and the combined racket of ignition-cut and wastegate whoop when you change gear is never peaceful, always inspiring. From outside, the car sounds amazing.
From inside, the quality's not quite the same, though it would always entertain me. Used to the full, the car feels properly quick, especially between 60 and 100mph where it seems to gain pace as rapidly as much bigger cars but without their big-cube effort. The engine's thrust doesn't grow beyond 5500rpm with quite the top-end shove you expect, but the truth is that in Dynamic or Race, using plenty of throttle and changing at 5500rpm, you'll be among the fastest cars on road or track.
Passing manoeuvres are special fun, because the car is compact and gains speed with so little effort. So is slingshotting out of slow bends: there's strong urge from 2000rpm which means almost any gear will do. And the noise is always great.
In countries like the UK, the 4C might seem a mite overgeared; it does close to 30mph per 1000rpm in top. Fortunately, it has the torque to carry it, and you can understand why Alfa has gone down that route; the car would be more frantic with ratios closed up by lower overall gearing.
Inevitably, Alfa has had some complaints about both its choice of a DCT gearbox (why not a stick shift?) and a small-capacity turbo four-cylinder engine (why not a creamy V6?) but the car's performance answers both of these pretty convincingly.
The 1750 engine delivers a unique form of sound and thrust consistent with its lightweight targets. The DCT, as many a manufacturer knows, is the 'box that 90 per cent of owners would choose if it offered both; why spend millions engineering something that few will buy?
Thanks to the lightness, the wide track, the chassis rigidity, the low centre of gravity and lack of overhangs - plus all-independent suspension and the fact that a bunch of hard-driving Italian engineers have given it death in places like Alfa’s famous Balocco test track - the 4C’s roadholding and ride quality are just brilliant. The car will understeer a little near the limit, but getting it to oversteer is a helluva job.
We tried repeatedly, and were rewarded, once for a second, with a brief and reluctant tail wag. Meanwhile, the car rides with a Lotus-like serenity and composure: firm but amazingly flat and perfectly damped. Comfort is likely to be impressive even on gnarly UK roads.
This is one of those cars that doesn't need huge rubber hoops to deliver grip, although our test car was admittedly on the optional tyre pack, 205/40 ZR18s in front and 235/35 ZR19s on the back. The standard wheels are 17in front, 18in rear. On whichever, this light car and its fancy Brembo brakes can stop from 100km/h in just 35 metres, a performance that eludes any heavy supercar.
The unassisted steering takes some getting used to, but becomes one of the 4C's principal virtues. At standstill, you have to re-learn the experience of supplying muscle; it feels weird. But at 2mph and all speed thereafter it's fine. It loads more than power-assist systems as cornering speeds rise, but you feel much more of the road.
At sane speeds (under 100mph) it's superbly stable. Above that, you have to remember - again, as you used to in the unassisted breed of early Porsche 911 - not to chase small steering corrections. The car simply ‘walks’ a little on uneven surfaces, taken very fast. Let it want, and it'll track like an arrow.
This 4C is an excellent driver's car, although it won't suit everyone. It has a few flaws. Some will say a Porsche Cayman is more ‘grown-up’ and ‘finished’, and they are right. It is certainly more of a car that you could easily drive to work.
But, put frankly, two hundred Britons a year will not care a damn. They will not be thinking about Porsches. They will be Alfa 4C owners, and they will have discovered one of those cars - and at only £52,500 - that truly stands apart from the rest.
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Wild Dingo Press, Publisher
Brendan has been invaluable to Wild Dingo Press' growth over the past two years. He understood the different publicity needs of our various authors and books, and tailored campaigns to them accordingly. He loves literature, and propels our books into the world with all of the (considerable) skills, connections, passion, energy and enthusiasm he can muster. His work has made our small press more visible, through the reviews, radio, TV and festivals he has been able to secure for us. He is a dream to work with.
—Cathi Lewis, Publisher, Wild Dingo Press
David Henley April 28, 2019 Publisher
Blackwell & Ruth, Editor-in-Chief
We’ve had the great pleasure to work with Brendan on a number of cookbook campaigns, and he is without doubt one of the best there is. Hard working, professional, incredibly effective, not to mention an absolute delight to work with. We wouldn’t go anywhere else.
—Ruth Hobday, Editor-in-Chief, Blackwell & Ruth
Griffith Review, Publisher and Founding Editor
Brendan Fredericks is a highly engaged and effective publicist. He loves writing, writers and ideas and does all he can to connect them with readers. He has done a great job for Griffith Review in recent years, each edition requires a different approach, something he has enthusiastically embraced.
—Julianne Schultz AM FAHA, Publisher and Founding Editor, Griffith Review
Audible, Senior Brand Manager
I’ve been fortunate enough to work with Brendan on the publicity of Audible Originals over the past 18 months. In that time, Brendan’s passion and enthusiasm for great storytelling and his commitment to delivering strong results has resulted in impressive media coverage for Audible.
Brendan has a deep understanding of what will resonate with media and he has the relationships required to secure major print and broadcast opportunities that drive business growth. I would highly recommend Brendan Fredericks for any publishing or entertainment publicity.
—Mel Gompes, Senior Brand Manager, Audible
Echo Publishing, Publisher
Brendan Fredericks is organised, communicative and intelligent, and he has incredible relationships with media and festivals. He brings unparalleled passion and warmth to the publicity process, and his author care is second to none. It’s a delight to work with him.
—Angela Meyer, Publisher, Echo Publishing, Bonnier Zaffre
Pan Macmillan Australia, Non-fiction Publisher
Brendan Fredericks has run media campaigns for two of my books—one current affairs and one self-help. In both cases—and across these very different categories—he produced flawless campaigns. Both authors made a point of talking to me about the quality of his communication and the strength of his commitment to them and to their work. Brendan is proof that with enough passion, drive and creativity you can still run a stellar traditional media campaign in this country, despite the rapidly changing media landscape.
—Ingrid Ohlsson, Director, Non-fiction Publishing Pan Macmillan Australia
Hachette Australia, Publisher
I have had the pleasure of working alongside Brendan Fredericks and have seen his passion for books, the care with which he looks after authors and the great publicity results he delivers first hand. His work ethic is astounding and his humour and good nature make him a joy to work with. Publishing is a small world and I hope one day to work with Brendan again as he is, quite simply, one of the best.
—Vanessa Radnidge, Publisher Hachette Australia
Inkerman & Blunt, Publisher
Brendan Fredericks is a babushka. Gregarious, effusive, friendly on the outside, he is the party you want a publicist to be. On the inside he is layers of vision and intelligence, passion, excitement and loyalty, when promoting a book he knows no bounds. And right at the heart of him stands the archer, tall and calm and taking aim, and when he shoots it’s strategic, elegant, and hits the target every time. This is the babushka every publisher wants in their pocket.
—Donna Ward, Publisher, Inkerman & Blunt
Orion, Sales and Marketing Director
When I needed to employ a publicist someone said take a look at this bloke, he's clever, he is so so keen. In walked Brendan, upside-down hair, jiggling, dark suit, engaging smile and unbridled enthusiasm, a passion for books that was immediately impressive. The success of Orion books in Australia, in particular Gollancz, was in no small part due to Brendo and his championing of books and of authors. He was a great asset, a creative publicist, a situation rectifier and a man who got things done. He never let me or our authors down professionally or personally. He's top shelf.
—Sandy Weir, Orion Sales and Marketing Director (2006–2009)
John Kinsella
It's easy to say Brendan has been a pleasure to work with, because he has — diligent, committed, and genuinely supportive of his authors. But what matters most to me is that he cares about the works he represents, and takes that step into the unknown with them, feeling each moment of their arrival in the world along with their authors. He cares, and believes.
—John Kinsella, Poet, Playwright and Author
David Henley April 16, 2019 Author
Ean Higgins
Brendan Fredericks is a class act when it comes to publicists. He got me an extraordinary amount of top level interviews and coverage for my book The Hunt for MH370, juggling a great range of demands with professionalism and efficiency. Brendan is also a top guy, thoroughly honest, ethical and eager to get the best results for all.
—Ean Higgins, Senior Reporter, The Australian
Brendan Fredericks provides a wealth of promotional and publicity opportunities nationally and locally as needed in Australia and will ensure the best possible experience for a book launch a writer could desire.
—Raymond E. Feist, The Magician
Nick Earls
In an era when it’s no easy thing to get a book attention, working with Brendan Fredericks on Wisdom Tree was the first time I’ve ever had to beg a publicist to slow down and make me do less, so that I could make sure my family still knew me and my life wasn’t all festivals and interviews. He got the project so much coverage, the media reports started talking about how much coverage I was getting. All this because of a smart plan of his, executed with relentless energy and purpose.
—Nick Earls, Zigzag Street, Wisdom Tree: Five Novellas
Steve Bisley
As the BEST Author’s publicist going around, I want Brendan Fredericks to work with me on every book I manage to finish! He is a pure delight.
—Steve Bisley, Actor and Author, Stillways, All the Burning Bridges
Matt Noffs
I’ve truly never worked with someone who has so much energy, creativity and commitment to promoting authors. Brendan doesn’t live in our world. Some might call it ADHD, but I call it a blessing for those who don’t settle for second best. He’s going to bust his guts for you.
—Matt Noffs, CEO of the Noffs Foundation, Co-Founder of Street Universities, Author, Breaking the Ice, Addicted?
Alex Mackay
The publicity tour that Brendan organised for me with Bloomsbury Australia was brilliant. From national television and radio to print media, blogs, webchats, a sit down dinner for 60, canapes based on the book, demonstrations, and anything that could connect readers and cooks to my book, I had the most exciting tornado of a book tour that I could have dreamed of. Brendan was organised, professional, tough when he needed to be, fun to be around, and an excellent eating partner (which counts for a lot to a food writer). He even helped me prepare the food for one of my television slots and washed up afterwards! Brendan and Bloomsbury got weeks worth of publicity and events into days. I can’t recommend him highly enough. One tip, start a swear box as soon as you meet him, and Brendan will supply you with enough money to buy him a thankyou dinner!
—Alex Mackay, Alex Mackay’s Cookbook for Everybody Everyday
Tim Cope
For authors who have toiled with blood sweat and tears to reach the point of publication, the road to then getting the book out is always a long one, and there is nothing worse than the heartache caused by a lack lustre campaign... but there is light at the end of that tunnel, and it is Brendan Fredericks.
Speaking from my own experience, Brendan goes far beyond his duty to champion his authors and is not prepared to have the work pigeon-holed at any stage. During the untold interviews, festivals, and other events that he set up for me, I felt that he had lined up journalists and event hosts who not only were able to broadcast my story to the public effectively, but who understood and appreciated my book and what I had to say. I noticed that festival directors, radio and TV producers, and editors, all listened keenly to Brendan's opinion and had a deep respect for him. Part of Brendan's quality is his vision, his willingness to aim high and think big, and never say die, but also his acute skill in connecting people, whether it be fellow authors, producers, or the waiter behind the bar.
It has left me with the deep impression that Brendan is, by a country mile the most dedicated, enthusiastic, passionate, genuine and effective publicist of any kind that I have worked with. Whilst not to make light of that statement, I would also like to say he makes one great friend, and an expert dog handler! And lastly, I can't stress enough that Brendan listens, and is forever open, never one to roll the eyes at the suggestion of a new pie in the sky idea - and this creates the impression that for him, books, stories and people, are his way of life, and not just a job.
—Tim Cope, On the Trail of Genghis Khan
Brendan is the best publicity person I've ever worked with. He arranges amazing programmes for one's books, and is a great companion and advisor on the road.
—A.C. Grayling, The God Argument
Robyn Davidson
When I first met Brendan Fredericks, he jittered with an enthusiasm so intense I thought he must be a coke head. But I soon realised that's just how he is. Naturally. Like he’s wedged his finger in an electric socket. I also realised that he was the best publishing PR person I had EVER dealt with. Brendan loves literature, therefore he also loves, (and understands) the people who make it. But it wasn't just the enthusiasm and energy that made him so valuable to me. It was his organisational abilities, the way he could get things up and moving, his commitment and dedication to the job, the fact that he was always ’there’. I shall miss him very much. I know that whatever he does, whether working in the publishing industry or out of it, he will bring those qualities to bear, and be an invaluable asset.
—Robyn Davidson, Tracks
Porochista Khakpour
Brendan Fredericks is the greatest publicist I have ever met in my life—and I have worked with several as an author at various publishing houses and as a journalist at various publications. I am not alone in this—many writers, including those who haven't even worked with him, know this or know of this. He is known in our circles as 'the rockstar publicist' and for good reason. He is a powerhouse! He made my Australian book tour the best experience of my life—and that includes meticulous correspondence many months in advance and then world-class treatment at the actual festivals and events. Brendan was always at my side not just because he had to be but because I wanted him to be—how rare that a publicist is not just an advocate and a representative, but a true friend! Brendan gets artists and creative types because I am convinced that deep down he is one! His combination of unstoppable energy, off-the-charts enthusiasm, boundless kindness, incredible book and street smarts made him an indispensable part of my life in the last year, and I hope beyond. I count myself as one of the luckiest writers on earth to have crossed paths with such a legendary human!
—Porochista Khakpour, The Last Illusion
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"Point of Light" -- Ep #203 - Pictured (l-r): Mary Chieffo as L'Rell; Shazad Latif as Ash Tyler of the CBS All Access series STAR TREK: DISCOVERY. Photo Cr: Michael Gibson/CBS © 2018 CBS Interactive. All Rights Reserved.
REVIEW: Star Trek: Discovery 2.3: Point of Light
The story equivalent of a hotel room visit from Housekeeping, Point of Light suffers from a lack of focus or clear story to tell. But it plays its part in moving pieces of the arc to where they need to be for future episodes.
With Point of Light, Discovery returns to an old Star Trek standby, and I don’t mean the Klingons’ hair. Beginning with Star Trek: The Next Generation, most episodes kept to a story structure known as the A/B plot. Each new A plot adventure would be counterpointed with a largely unrelated B plot. The B plot more often than not involves some of crewmember’s minor personal crisis.
With Point of Light, the A/B plot structure is back in full force, with the two halves of the episode set half a galaxy apart and having absolutely nothing to do with one another.
The half of the episode set on the Klingon homeworld of Qu’onos is clearly set out as the A plot here, even opening with “Previously on Star Trek: Discovery…” being voiced in Klingon by Mary Chieffo‘s L’Rell. It’s also the more entertaining part of the episode. It does feel, though, like the writers furiously rearranged all the story arc furniture for the purpose of future events. And so it never entirely becomes a story in its own right. At the end of last season, we left L’Rell as the new Chancellor of the Klingon Empire. A doomsday device at the heart of Qu’onos was the foundation for her new reign. And at her side was the Klingon formerly known as Voq, now physically and mentally transformed into a pseudo-human called Tyler. For reasons that I’m sure must have seemed like a good idea at the time.
It’s time for some good old fashioned Klingon court intrigue and (literal) backstabbing
The showrunners appear to have regretted this setup, as swiftly upending it is the entire purpose of the twenty or so minutes we spend knee deep in Klingon internal politics. It also acts as a transition towards the Klingons we know from previous versions of Star Trek. They’ve grown out their hair as apparently last season they’d simply been shaving their heads due it being wartime. Brace yourself for Klingons sporting top knots and man buns. But more importantly, L’Rell is stamping down on the old practice of each House maintaining its own battle fleet and creating a unified Klingon navy with an immediately familiar starship design.
The backroom conniving and (literal) backstabbing behind the scenes as factions jockey for power seems more familiar too. There’s a lot of emphasis on avoiding the appearance of scandal, and on ‘Your Great Aunt Sylvia Killed My Second Cousin’s Pet Hamster’ type motivations for antagonists. There is, however, a strange lack of mention for Chancellor L’Rell’s doomsday weapon. Among the various attempts at blackmail and assassination she and Tyler/Voq face, it’s never a threat she makes. Regardless, by episode’s final minutes the balance of power in the Empire has shifted. Its ruler has a new, and slightly disturbing, title for themselves. And we’re introduced to a wild card that will presumably soon pop up to make more trouble elsewhere.
Visually Qu’onos comes up to Discovery’s usual high standards and sets a nice balance in its aesthetic between the new and the old. There is one shot of a starship, however, that Blogtor Who can only presume was a very late addition. It looks remarkably unfinished and more akin to something out of Tron. The original Tron at all. And it’s all the more distracting because of how beautiful everything else looks.
Point of Light sees Spock’s mother Amanda (Mia Kirshner) boards the Discovery to seek Burnham’s (Sonequa Martin-Green) help in locating her lost son (c) CBS Interactive
Meanwhile, back on the ship, the show is actually named after…
The series arc plot takes instead a back seat this episode. Curiously, in fact, there’s little sense of urgency about the mysterious seven signals on Discovery. Captain Pike has settled in and is spending his days doing things like running mentoring sessions for junior officers. Amanda Grayson (or ‘Spock’s Mum’ as the Doctor would probably call her) comes aboard and has long conversations with Burnham about how Spock once claimed to have the same ‘Red Angel’ figure as a child, and how Spock and Burnham are no longer on speaking terms. We do get the revelation of exactly why Starbase 5 have been so cagey about Spock’s status. But it’s not much the viewer wouldn’t already have guessed.
It’s Ensign Tilly’s plot that really moves forward this episode, with us discovering precisely what has been causing visions of her dead school friend to manifest. As Tilly, Mary Wiseman continues to be the core of this season. The plot of a Starfleet officer experiencing hallucinations of some sort of ‘imaginary friend’ feels very familiar. Yet Wiseman brings a solid reality to these scenes. Her crumbling when she realises she’s been screaming abuse at Captain Pike is a genuinely affecting moment and a sign of how Discovery can often lift even pretty standard Star Trek material to another level.
Point of Light suffers from the rather thankless laundry list of tasks it needs to accomplish
There’s one minor gripe with these scenes, though. The DISCO t-shirt worn by the crew last season were a surprise hit with fans even creating a fonder shorthand for the show’s title than the rather unfortunate ST:D. So it’s a shame to see them replaced this season with a more intricate embroidered version, complete with Starfleet logo. It feels like a move deliberately gauged to make it harder for fans to make their own and so feels a little mean spirited.
Point of Light is not likely to be an episode many revisit for its own sake. It exists simply to nudge various plot points forward an inch or two. But viewers can probably trust that taking care of these storyline manoeuvres here are in service of more significant, more dramatic episodes later on this season.
CBS All Access carries Star Trek: Discovery in the United States with new episodes every Thursday. In the UK and Ireland, it’s available on Netflix, with new episodes appearing on Fridays.
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By Maria Popova
Taxi Driver is revered as one of cinema’s greatest masterpieces, the powers of Scorsese and DeNiro converging to create a milestone that would influence generations of filmmakers to come and forever imprint film audiences worldwide. In 1976, it was a piece of ambitious cinematic innovation, blending the noir and crime thriller genres in an unexpected way unlike any film had dared before. Today, the world gets a rare new look at the set of the iconic film in the form of Steve Schapiro, Taxi Driver — a stride-stopping 328-page volume of never-before-seen photographs by Steve Shapiro (of The Godfather Family Album fame), the special photographer on the set of Taxi Driver in 1975.
The limited-edition comes in only 1,000 copies, each numbered and signed by Shapiro himself, at $700 a piece. (Then again, we suspect serious cinema lovers and Scorsese fans would gladly give a kidney for this Taschen gem, so the pricetag may indeed be quite alright.)
With a foreword by Martin Scorsese himself and priceless images of a young De Niro, as well as a rare glimpse of a long-lost New York City, Steve Schapiro, Taxi Driver offers a priceless timecapsule of film history bound — and clamshell-boxed — to delight film buffs, New York lovers and vintage photography aficionados alike.
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Concerto for Euphonium - Anthony Ritchie
This concerto was commissioned by euphonium soloist Byron Newton to perform with the Wellington Brass Band and the Royal Air Force Band in 2015, with financial assistance from Creative New Zealand
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Aristotle's Air - Christopher Bond
Written for & Commissioned by Cory Band for Brass in Concert 2015, Winner of Best New Composition/Arrangement at Brass in Concert 2015The Ancient Greeks believed that there were four elements that everything was made up of: earth, water, air and fire. This theory was suggested around 450 BC, and was later supported and added to by Aristotle. The idea that these four elements - earth, water, air and fire - made up all matter was the cornerstone of philosophy, science, and medicine for two thousand years. Air was considered a 'pure' element, but in fact the air that's all around us is made up of a variety of gasses. Of course, in music, air has a different meaning; a beautiful song-like melody or tune and Aristotle's Air is just that. The work was commissioned by and written for The Cory Band as part of their winning 2015 Brass in Concert programme 'TheFour Elements of the Universe', being premiered at the contest at The Sage, Gateshead, on 15th November 2015. The work was awarded the Cyril Beere Memorial Trophy for the Best New Composition or Arrangement.
The Ancient Greeks believed that there were four elements that everything was made up of: earth, water, air and fire. This theory was suggested around 450 BC, and was later supported and added to by Aristotle. The idea that these four elements – earth, water, air and fire – made up all matter was the cornerstone of philosophy, science, and medicine for two thousand years.Air was considered a pure element, but in fact the air that’s all around us is made up of a variety of gasses. Of course, in music, air has a different meaning; a beautiful song-like melody or tune and Aristotle’s Air is just that.The work was commissioned by and written for The Cory Band as part of their winning 2015 Brass in Concert programme The Four Elements of the Universe, being premiered at the contest at The Sage, Gateshead, on 15th November 2015. The work was awarded the Cyril Beere Memorial Trophy for the Best New Composition or Arrangement.
Crazy Music in the Air - Jacob de Haan
This composition in two parts is one of the first successful works Jacob de Haan published for brass band. Somewhat under the influence of Ted Huggen's Choral and Rock Out which was an overwhelming success at the time, the still very young Jacob de Haan wrote this composition. The first part (Air) exists of a choral melody with baroque grace notes, supported by a pop rhythm in the drums. The second part (Crazy Music) is a swinging bossa nova, in which various instrument groups present themselves in the continuously varying themes. The famous Black Dycke Mills Band contributed to the success of Crazy Music in the Air by regularly putting the piece on its tour programmes.
CANAAN'S LAND (Euphonium Solo with Brass Band Set) - Peter Graham
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Danceries (Set II) (Brass Band/Score) - Kenneth Hesketh
, arranged for brass band, was first commission by Keith Allen for the Birmingham Symphonic Winds. This second set of Danceries continues the format, established in the popular Danceries (Set I), of using tunes and dances from Playford s Dancing Master (17th century) to form the basis of an extended dancesuite. In this set, the melodies have become more abstracted and project only a distant echo of their original forms. As before, each movement is self-contained, colourful and direct, with its own distinct mood. The outer movements Jennie s Bawbee and Peascod s Galliarda share driving percussion with a military air. Tom Tinker s Toye and Heart s Ease (movements two and three) are both settings of original melodies. All movements are more extended than in the first set, with a freer use and approach to the material; melodies now occur in various keys and are supported by a greater variety of harmonic colouring. The result is a richer, even more exhilarating set of dances. Brass Band Grade 5.
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David of the White Rock (Brass Band - Score and Parts)
This is an ancient Welsh air that was first published in Relics of the Welsh Bards in 1794. Dafydd (David) Owain was a famous Welsh bard who lived on a farm called Gareg Wen (The White Rock) in Eifionydd, Carnarnvonshire, North Wales. Tradition has it that on his deathbed he called for his harp and composed this lovely melody, requesting that it be played at his funeral. Accordingly, it was later played at the parish church of Ynys-Cynhaiarn. Lyrics were later added by Ceiriog Hughes, which describe the melody's inspiration. This version for brass band retains all the beauty and simplicity of the original. 02:45
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Arts fest: From inside HDB flats to circus tents
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Today Online Apr 8, 2015
Tanjong Pagar Railway Station, Bukit Brown Cemetery among this year’s unusual venues at SIFA
By Mayo Martin,
mayo@mediacorp.com.sg
SINGAPORE — Residents of Upper Serangoon, Tampines, Marsiling Lane and Jurong East can expect the Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) to arrive on their doorsteps in August.
The four HDB estates were revealed as the sites for the festival’s heartlands comedy performance Living Together led by Kumar, at a press conference held today (April 8) to officially launch the festival. Beyond the heartlands, other interesting venues and spaces this year include circus tents, an inflatable tent, cargo containers, Bukit Brown Cemetery and the former Tanjong Pagar Railway Station.
Speaking at the press conference today, Kumar quipped: “I’ve done enough comedy for the yuppies.” The comedian also revealed his affection for the heartlands after moving into an HDB flat two years ago.
“I love it. When people steal shoes, they steal one shoe. What am I going to do with the other one?” he joked.
Aside from the comedy shows, there will also be intimate theatre shows set inside people’s living rooms in the neighbourhoods of Yio Chu Kang, Siglap and West Coast as part of the Open Homes initiative. This will be done in collaboration with the People’s Association’s PAssionArts.
Meanwhile, Tanjong Pagar Railway Station will be the site of a few events, including festival director Ong Keng Sen’s durational performance The Incredible Adventures Of Border Crossers, which premiered in Paris last month; a few performances from the Dance Marathon — Open With A Punk Spirit! programme; as well as an app-enhanced “augmented reality” tour of the station.
Bukit Brown Cemetery will serve as the stage for a performance held at dawn by theatre group Drama Box, which will also be holding another of its shows at Toa Payoh Central inside its very own inflatable theatre space. The shows fall under its It Won’t Be Too Long series.
Elsewhere, expect small circus tents to pop up in the open field at Bayfront Avenue courtesy of Cabanons, which is a more intimate version of the circus spectacle created by French visual artist Daniel Buren. An exhibition by Chinese photographer Lu Guang will be set up at DECK, which comprises cargo containers.
The theme for SIFA this year is POST-Empires, which looks at what the world is like after colonialism, communism and even globalisation. Mr Ong added that aside from its significance in light of Singapore’s 50th year of independence, the passing of first Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew also presented added food for thought.
“I’ve been asked by many what will happen to the island after the passing of the towering figure of Mr Lee, so perhaps we could also think about how we go on (from here) to find new independent trajectories,” he said.
Mr Ong added that the festival team was conscious of the importance of SIFA this year. “We were specific that this year was going to be the big bang,” he said. Hence, 60 per cent of the line-up comprise local works, including 12 new Singapore commissions. “It’s absolutely essential for every self-respecting festival (to commission productions),” he said.
With a slate of up to 65 ticketed and free shows and events spread across the festival in August and The OPEN in June, audiences can expect a “rich, intense, diverse and intellectually gripping” edition, said Ms Lee Chor Lin, chief executive officer of the independent Arts Festival Limited, which runs SIFA.
She added that the sizeable number of new works from Singapore groups makes the edition “that much more meaningful and fulfilling”.
One of these commissions is Smriti Padha (Memory Route), a brand new dance performance created by Cultural Medallion recipient Mrs Santha Bhaskar, who will make a comeback of sorts at the festival, having presented frequently in the 1980s and ’90s. Her last show for the arts festival was Manohra (1996). “I’m very happy and have many memories about how we worked back then,” she said. “And we’re back again now.”
The Singapore International Festival of Arts runs from Aug 6 to Sept 19, while The OPEN runs from June 16 to July 4. Tickets go on sale today (April 9), from SISTIC. For more information, visit http://sifa.sg
SIFA IN THE HEARTLANDS #1
You can catch Kumar, along with fellow comedians Koh Chieng Mun, Sharul Channa, Zaliha Hamid and Shane Mardjuki, in the show Living Together in at these times and places.
* Aug 6, 8pm, Multipurpose Hall, Blk 464 Upper Serangoon Road.
* Aug 8, 8pm, Tampines Festival Park, Tampines St 21 between Blks 254 and 257.
* Aug 13, 8pm, Ampitheatre, Blk 204 Marsiling Lane.
* Aug 15, 8pm, Community Plaza, Jurong East St 32 between Blks 312 and 316.
Performances last 1 hour each. Free admission and performed in the multiple languages of Singapore.
25 homes across Yio Chu Kang, Siglap and West Coast will transform their living rooms into theatre spaces ala the open-house concept during Chinese New Year, Hari Raya and Deepavali.
* Sept 5, 6, 12, 13 at 10am, noon, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm.
Performances last 30 minutes each. Free admission. Registration needed. For more information, visit http://sifa.sg/show/open-homes andhttp://www.facebook.com/passionarts.
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As Bill Miller Departs, Some Value ETF Alternatives
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And just like that, another star active manager bites the dust.
Earlier this month, one of the most respected mutual fund managers in history announced that he was stepping down after a tumultuous stretch that cast a long, red shadow over an otherwise illustrious career. Bill Miller, who has been the manger or co-manager of the Legg Mason Capital Management Value Trust since the fund started in the early 1980s, is stepping aside from the day-to-day management of the portfolio after a string of disappointing years shrunk the asset base of what was once a high-flying mutual fund that could seemingly do no wrong. Mason's Value Trust neat the S&P 500 for a string of 15 straight calendar years between 1991 and 2005.
Recent years have not been so kind; Miller's fund lost about 55% in 2008, and suffered some high profile blunders that included a massive loss in struggling camera firm Kodak. Those missteps have given additional ammunition to those who are convinced that active management is the quickest way to destroy value; in recent years Miller's fund has lagged behind key benchmarks-and charged investors a hefty expense ratio of more than 1.7% to do so.
Miller is widely respected as one of the most successful stock pickers and money managers of the last several decades. But his fall from grace highlights the inability of even the most talented fund managers to consistently generate alpha, and makes a strong argument for indexing as a strategy [see Active ETF Center]. In fact, many of Miller's departing rerouted their money into ETFs in recent years-and his high profile departure makes it likely that others will follow suit. With net expenses for the Value Trust ranging from 0.80% to 1.77% depending on the share class, one thing is for certain: a switch to one of the many ETF alternatives out there will reduce expenses paid by your clients considerably.
Below, we profile five interesting value ETFs that might be interesting alternatives to the Miller-less Value Trust:
Vanguard Value ETF ( VTV)
For investors serious about reducing fees, Vanguard provides broad-based exposure to large cap value firms with an expense ratio of just 0.15%. A position in VTV could allow investors to shave close to 160 basis points off their large cap value positions. Investors can further lower their overall costs by trading VTV commission free through Vanguard accounts.
VTV tracks the MSCI US Prime Market Value Index, which seeks to measure the investment return of large-cap value stocks. Value stocks are characterized as having low price to earnings ratio and a high dividend yields. This fund is passively managed and utilizes the full-replication approach and has about 415 total holdings. VTV offers a significant amount of exposure to giant-cap equities, which account for approximately half of the fund's total assets.
First Trust Large Cap Value AlphaDEX ( FTA)
This ETF is one of a number of funds that blur the line between active and passive management; FTA seeks to replicate an index that implements quant-based screens and ranking techniques to identify individual stocks with the greatest potential for capital appreciation. In other words, the fund managers and teams of analysts are replaced by an algorithm and a black box that is designed to derive alpha relative to traditional cap-weighted benchmarks-but at a much lower price and through a much more efficient vehicle.
The process for constructing FTA's target index starts with ranking the stocks from the S&P 500 Value Index against all the stocks in the S&P 500 Index on growth factors including three, six and 12-month price appreciation, sales to price and one year sales growth, and separately on value factors including book value to price, cash flow to price and return on assets. From there, scores are tallied based on growth / value classifications, and a portfolio comprised of value stocks with the highest scores in constructed and weighted based on rankings.
FTA's results have been impressive; the underlying index has blown away the S&P 500 Value Index over the last three years, and the fund boasts a relatively strong performance in a tough environment in 2011 as well [ compare FTA vs. other value ETFs].
It is important to note that FTA's expense ratio is 0.70%, which is relatively expensive compared to "plain vanilla" value ETFs such as VTV. But for those who buy in to the AlphaDEX methodology, this fund might be worth a bit more in fees. And, of course, FTA still represents a huge amount of savings compared to most active mutual funds.
Rydex S&P 500 Pure Value ETF ( RPV)
The lineup of Pure Style ETFs from Rydex are a hidden gem in the ETF industry; while most style-focused investors gravitate towards funds that cast a wide net that results in a compromised style allocation, funds such as RPV offer an opportunity to target a select group of stocks that exhibit the strongest growth or value characteristics.
RPV is linked to the S&P 500/Citigroup Pure Value Index, an index that seeks to remove overlaps between growth and value stocks. This methodology makes RPV considerably more targeted than the S&P 500 Value Index Fund (IVE) which casts a wider net with the inclusion of hybrid growth and value stocks [ compare the holdings of RPV and IVE].
RPV has a well-balanced but targeted portfolio of about 120 stocks; by comparison, IVE includes 340 individual names. That represents almost 70% of the S&P 500, and many of those components are also found in the growth counterpart. The Pure Value approach of RPV results in targeted exposure to only the large cap stocks that exhibit the strongest value characteristics, which might be an appealing methodology to those looking for a replacement for value-focused mutual funds.
Russell Low P/E ETF ( LWPE)
The relatively new LWPE tracks the Russell U.S. Large Cap Low P/E Index, an index that is designed to select securities with low P/E ratios. This selection method is a common strategy among value investors who focus on companies that are trading at lower multiples relative to their prior level and/or their sector peers. The combination of this low P/E objective with the exchange-traded structure allows investors to achieve low cost, low maintenance exposure to a strategy that would otherwise require a lot of work and hefty fees.
LWPE offers exposure to 450 low P/E securities, with holdings heavily skewed towards the financial services and energy sectors. It is important to note that LWPE has a significant amount of exposure to giant cap companies, which account for approximately 39% of the fund's total number of holdings.
PowerShares Fundamental Pure Large Value Portfolio ( PXLV)
PXLV offers exposure to common equities of large value U.S. companies, but implements a unique methodology to select components and assign weightings. Instead of simply giving the largest weightings to the most valuable companies-the approach taken by cap-weighted products, PXLV is linked to an index that uses a selection methodology based on four fundamental measures of firm size: book value, cash flow, sales and dividends.
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The crazy reason Buffalo Wild Wings' business exploded during the recession
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Buffalo Wild Wings is one of the biggest restaurant success stories of the decade.
Despite a recession and an overall slump in casual dining, the Minneapolis-based brand has grown from 300 restaurants to more than 1,000 in the past 10 years.
How did the company do it?
By capitalizing on the fact that many customers were too broke to buy tickets for sporting events, CEO Sally Smith told Business Insider.
"We had a lot of customers during the downturn who came to our restaurants because of the cost of going to the game," Smith said in a telephone interview. "We did a really nice job of staying current and aggressively remodeling our restaurants to have a stadium look and feel."
While many chains focus on the food and the menu, Buffalo Wild Wings invests in the customer experience.
"We wanted to create an exciting environment for our customers where they could put in a customized wing order, have a beer, and enjoy the game just as much as if they had been there," Smith said.
Each location has numerous TVs, and customers can watch the event of their choice. Customers can play trivia games on tablets as servers entice them to sample new sauces.
"Buffalo Wild Wings looked fun, and cost-conscious families saw it as a two-fer," Bloomberg analyst Jennifer Bartahus writes. "If you're going to spend $40 on your family, the lure of being able to entertain yourself at the same time is strong."
Buffalo Wild Wings' success can also be attributed, in part, to consumers moving to affordable subscription services like Netflix over traditional, costly cable packages, writes Bryan Gruley at Bloomberg.
"The restaurants focused on sports as younger clientele came to watch cable and satellite channels they couldn't afford at home," Gruley writes. "Buffalo Wild Wings became an early adopter of flatscreens and high-definition TV."
The company has hired "guest captains" who are responsible for changing TV channels. They were key to the brand's March Madness strategy, the company's vice president of marketing, Bob Ruhland, told Business Insider.
"This person isn't burdened with cleaning tables and delivering food," Ruhland said. "They make sure that TVs are on the right channel and are going to be really key during March Madness when people are following specific teams."
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You're probably not a night owl — you just don't know how to get to bed on time
Rachel Premack
You might just be going to bed too late. Here's how to tell.
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Even if you're always tired in the mornings, you might still not be a night owl.
Plenty of so-called night owls are actually just going to bed too late.
Sleep procrastinators are usually distracted by their phones or computers, but they're not creating the same high-quality work that true night owls make at night.
Productivity expert Laura Vanderkam shared how to determine if you're a night owl or if you're just procrastinating going to bed.
Plenty of folks who can only approach the morning hours with a strong coffee (or three) are boasting their night owl status. And it's an alluring title: Nights owls have been said to be smarter and more creative than those who wake up at the crack of dawn.
But productivity expert Laura Vanderkam told Business Insider that not everyone who is groggy in the morning is truly a night owl.
"You're really a night owl if you're doing your best work at night," Vanderkam, who has authored several books on productivity and time management including " Off the Clock", told Business Insider.
Plenty of so-called night owls aren't putting off sleep for creative output and groundbreaking revelations. They're "putting around on Instagram and hitting the next episode on Netflix," Vanderkam said.
If you aren't going to bed on time, it could be because the light from your phone or laptop is tricking your brain into believing it's daytime.
Many people are simply too tired to go to sleep
"It takes energy to go to bed," Vanderkam said. "It seems ridiculous, but it's true. You have to stop what you're doing and make a decision to go to bed."
"It seems to take more energy to get up off the couch, brush your teeth, wash your face, and all that other good stuff than to just stay where you are," Vanderkam said.
You're also statistically less likely to be a night owl.
Only 15 to 20% of the population are night owls, sleep expert Dr. Michael Breus told Business Insider's Shana Lebowitz. About half are neither night owls nor morning birds — their internal clock simply matches that of the sun.
Are you a night owl or sleep procrastinator?
Vanderkam said these four signs show that you're not really a night owl and you just need to put the kibosh on your pre-pillow phone use:
You're not being productive or creative at night. If it's more Snapchat than strategizing, you're probably not a real night owl. "Are you writing the great American novel?" Vanderkam said. "Are you able to send coherent messages about your businesses? Are you coming up with your great business ideas at this time?"
You feel fine in the mornings when you get a full night's sleep. Night owls still feel crappy in the morning even if they slept for eight or more hours.
When your jetlag sets you back a few hours — like if you're going from the East to the West Coast — you feel spry in the morning.
If you're forced to not use your phone before bed, you fall asleep super-early. "If you're out camping, you're a night owl if you're the guy wandering around the campsite watching the embers burn out on the fire." Everyone who is passed out in the tent is probably an early bird or of neither bird inclination.
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Lib Dem MP Raising Cash By Charging Businesses For "Intimate" Access To Danny Alexander
Cabinet ministers are being used to attract businesses to attend Lib Dem fundraising events.
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A Liberal Democrat MP is raising thousands of pounds by charging businesses for "intimate" access to cabinet ministers.
Paul Burstow, MP for Sutton and Cheam, has charged for opportunities to meet treasury chief secretary Danny Alexander, energy secretary Ed Davey, and employment relations minister Jenny Willott.
Businesspeople who pay to have dinner with the Lib Dem ministers are promised the chance to "directly and meaningfully" engage with the decision-makers in an atmosphere of "intimacy".
Money is paid to an organisation called the "Paul Burstow Business Networking Club", and then donated to Burstow.
According to an invitation seen by BuzzFeed, a pair of tickets to the "networking club" costs £450, with a single ticket going for £250.
The club's registered address is the MP's own constituency office in Sutton, and it donated £1,549.45 to the MP in January this year. Other "networking events" have been held since this date. Four meetings are believed to have been held in total.
The invitation from the MP promises the opportunity to "engage directly and meaningfully" with decision-makers – and explains how much it would cost.
The details of the club are a window into the world of political fundraising. The enterprise is unlikely to break any rules.
When asked about the meetings by BuzzFeed, Burstow insisted that MPs were also paying for the opportunity to meet other businesspeople at the dinners.
"The Business Networking Club is a peer to peer business dining club where local business leaders have the opportunity to meet each other, and I have the opportunity to meet them," he said.
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Linking Production with the Environment
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Stephen Chambers farms the family farm near Annahilt in County Down. He keeps a herd of Limousin cross suckler cows and produces Aberdeen Angus calves with all calves finished as beef.
Stephen Chambers, Annahilt, Co Down inspecting young trees in his new woodland area.
The farm is low lying and Stephen has land around a lake which is very wet in places and difficult to farm. Parts are dominated with willow creating wet woodland.
Stephen said, “I have always sought to balance production along with the environment on this farm”. He was in the old Countryside management scheme and is now in the new Environmental Farming Scheme. He has planted 0.66ha of new Wet Native woodland and stated that, “it is marginal land, with limited value to the cattle and planting it is good for the environment and will ease livestock management as they have been fenced out of this area of the lake”.
This is one example of practical work which can be undertaken on farms to help the environment. It will help capture carbon, provide a habitat for wildlife, provide shelter and shade, stabilise the land and have the added benefit of providing an attractive landscape feature.
Stephen has also planted 1 ha of wild bird cover, greatly increasing the bird life on the farm. He has fenced off livestock access to 1600 metres of water course on the farm protecting this valuable resource.
Stephen is confident that this work will help the local environment, make a contribution towards reducing climate change and benefit the management of his farm for many years to come.
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A Look Inside Cazzie David and Mac Miller’s Close Friendship
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Cazzie David (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images) | Mac Miller (Photo by Dale Berman/Getty Images for MTV)
The world watched as Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson dominated entertaiment news with their quickly established and very public relationship.
The two celebrities seemed to have moved on from their most recent relationships but their ex’s were still coping with the heartbreak.
Davidson’s ex, Cazzie David, and Grande’s ex, Mac Miller, developed a bond as they both dealt with the aftermath of breakup.
It has been reported that this unlikely duo became quickly became friends and remained close up until Miller’s tragic passing.
They helped each other get through their breakups
Soon after Mac Miller and Cazzie David’s relationships ended, the two celebrities tried to cope with the heartbreak on their own.
In May 2018, David and Miller both became single after being in two year relationships.
Mac Miller dated the pop songstress, Ariana Grande while Cazzie David dated Saturday Night Live comedian Pete Davidson.
As Miller and David tried to keep their pain off of social media and deal with the pain on their own, they decided to help each other get through the aftermath of their breakups.
“Cazzie and Mac never met but started speaking because of Ariana and Pete’s relationship,” a source reveled. “[They] leaned on each other.”
Both just got out of two-year relationships
The world could easily see how much Mac Miller was in love with Ariana Grande.
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From August 2016 to May 2018, Mac Miller and Ariana Grande spent every waking moment together and their relationship was more than just two people dating.
Fans could easily see that Miller and Grande were more than just boyfriend and girlfriend, they were best friends.
Cazzie David began dating Pete Davidson in 2016 and was known for always sharing cute photos of them to Instagram.
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After their relationships came to an end, Mac Miller and Cazzie David remained relatively quiet about their splits.
David never public announced that she and Davidson had called it quits but Mac Miller touched upon his breakup briefly.
While being interviewed at Marie Claire Australia, Miller spoke about his split from Ariana Grande.
He stated, “I was in love with somebody. We were together for two years,” he said. “We worked through good times, bad times, stress and everything else. And then it came to an end and we both moved on. And it’s that simple. It’s all positive energy. I am happy for her and [the fact that she’s] moving forward with her life, just as I’m sure she is with me.”
David helped Miller’s family through a difficult time
On September 7, 2018, Mac Miller died of a drug overdose while in his home.
Fans around the world were left shocked and close family and friends of the rapper couldn’t believe he was gone.
Even though Cazzie David never met Mac Miller in person, she made sure to send her condolences to his family shortly after hearing the news of his death.
David soon became close with Mac Miller’s mother, Karen Meyers, and the two formed a special friendship just like she did with Mac Miller.
“It’s still a relatively new friendship, and primarily limited to social media, but Cazzie and Karen think very highly of each other,” a source told E! News. “Cazzie reached out to Karen with her condolences after Mac died and since then she and Karen have been exchanging messages.”
Cazzie David recently accompanied Karen Meyers to the 2019 Grammy Awards on Mac Miller’s behalf.
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Elk Grove to host Hersey
on strength of 1st league win
By Ken Keenan
The proverbial light at the end of the tunnel is becoming brighter for Elk Grove, which notched its first Mid-Suburban League win of the season with Friday's 2-1 victory over host Hoffman Estates.
Head coach Rob Shepard's crew trailed the Hawks 1-0 before junior forward Chris Guadarrama scored to forge a 1-1 tie. Junior forward/midfielder Edgar Soto was credited with the game-winner on an own-goal by Hoffman Estates in the 65th minute; the star striker (team-high five goals, three assists) also assisted on Guadarrama's tally.
The victory was Elk Grove's first since Sept. 6, when it squeaked past Jacobs 1-0 in nonconference play. The Grenadiers stand at 4-6-2 overall (1-6-0 MSL) heading into Tuesday night's league match with visiting Hersey.
"It was a nice comeback for the group, and shows our 'Never quit' sort of mentality," Shepard said. "We absorbed a lot of Hoffman runs going forward, but stayed organized enough to prevent them from getting more than the one goal. We also were able to create more chances than in any previous game, and were certainly able to finish more than we have previously as well. It certainly felt good to get the first conference win of the season, and hopefully it is a turning point for us."
Soto leads what Shepard labeled "a really young group," which counts only seven seniors among 23 rostered players .
"Edgar has been an absolute catalyst this year, and has really solidified our midfield play," Shepard said. "But the current group of seniors -- led by (goalkeeper) Alberto Centeno, (midfielder) Ivan Corona, (forward) Carlos Miranda, (and defenders) Dan Hadler and Bobby Hlavin have done a great job of being patient with this young group while modeling what it takes to be successful.
"The seniors are showing them how to prepare, the intensity that is necessary, the mentality to play the game, the speed that needs to be embraced -- and the overall balance of school, soccer, social life, grades, etc. that needs to be realized.
"The players that have come in this year have done a tremendous job of learning the ropes of how to play varsity soccer in the MSL while adjusting to playing with each other for the first time.
"A byproduct of having four (classes) represented on varsity is the need to become a cohesive group as quickly as possible. That has been the biggest hurdle this year, and it has taken some time for this group to come around."
Among the younger players Shepard cited for jumping on board are juniors Oscar Suarez (midfield) and Connor Emmerich (defense),sophomores Ronaldo Olague (defense), Markos Christforou (midfield/defense), Noe Centeno (midfield) and Ivan Perez (midfield), and freshmen Joey Weber (midfield) and Misa Contreras (forward/midfield).
Following the match against Hersey, Elk Grove has four regular season games remaining on its schedule before regional play kicks off Oct. 16.
"I expect this group to never quit and become more cohesive down the stretch," Shepard said. "I'd also like to see us complete an entire 80 minutes of soccer by exceeding the other team's intensity and playing at a level we have not yet seen."
Meanwhile, Hersey has been consistent from the get-go in 2014, compiling an overall mark of 8-2-4. The only loss in MSL play came at the feet MSL East leader Rolling Meadows, which nipped the Huskies 1-0 on Sept. 11.
Led by head coach Darren Llewellyn, Hersey (2-1-3 MSL) battled league now league-leading Fremd to a 1-1 tie on Friday, three days after topping MSL East rival Prospect 3-1. Hersey's other conference win came via a 2-1 win over Hoffman Estates on Sept. 18.
The Huskies opened the campaign with three-straight wins over Glenbrook South (2-1 on Aug. 25), Brother Rice (3-1, Sept. 2) and Hinsdale South (1-0, Sept. 4).
A pair of ties followed: 0-0 against current No. 1 Morton on Sept. 6 and 1-1 vs. Schaumburg on Sept. 9. The Huskies also tied Palatine 1-1 on Sept. 16.
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Cases at court in push to tackle jail overcrowding in Cambodia
By The Phnom Penh Post/ANN
Saturday, February 09, 2019, 12:03 By The Phnom Penh Post/ANN
In this undated photo, inmates sit at the Prey Sar prison in Phnom Penh in 2010. (PHOTO / THE PHNOM PENH POST)
PHNOM PENH — A working group established to streamline court procedures, with the aim of resolving prison overcrowding, last week began sending cases to municipal and provincial courts throughout the country, Ministry of Justice spokesman Chin Malin said on Wednesday.
Malin’s statement followed the Ministry of Interior’s Nov 27 order to create a working group to tackle the problem.
Minister of Interior Sar Kheng said on Dec 3 that the delay in trial procedures significantly increased the number of detainees, which affected the wellbeing of prisoners and hindered the provision of necessary services.
Cambodia's Minister of Interior previously said that the delay in trial procedures significantly increased the number of detainees, which affected the wellbeing of prisoners and hindered the provision of necessary services
Malin, who is a member of the group, said: “The working group has reached another step [and], with regard to a push to get cases to court, the group has verified the cases in all cities and provinces with data from prisons to see how many cases were left and which cases had reached which step.
“The working group has sent all the cases to all municipal and provincial courts in order to speed up procedures in accordance with the law."
“If the cases can be sped up and finished as soon as possible, it can allow some accused to have their charges dropped and they can have freedom."
“Those who are found guilty will be sentenced. Those who have served their term or, based on the principle of humanity, have changed their attitude, can have an opportunity to receive a royal pardon or have their term reduced,” he said.
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Malin said the working group will work hard to set up a legal framework and policies in order to resolve the issue of prison overcrowding, such as the construction of additional prisons, handing out community service sentences, setting up appeal courts in the provinces and the modernization of court administration.
Phnom Penh Municipal Court spokesman Y Rin said on Wednesday that the court received a letter from the Ministry of Justice on Jan 4 requesting help to push trial chambers at all levels to speed up trials and verdicts.
The working group has sent all the cases to all municipal and provincial courts in order to speed up procedures in accordance with the law.
Chin Malin, Spokesman, Ministry of Justice, Cambodia
“The Phnom Penh Municipal Court has always made efforts to handle cases in accordance with legal procedures. After receiving the letter requesting intervention, [we] have made further efforts on all cases, especially taking measures to reach verdicts promptly and verifying data on detainees to implement [the demands of] the letter in a highly effective manner,” he said.
Soeung Sen Karuna, the spokesman and senior investigating officer for rights group Adhoc, welcomed the action, saying delays in trial proceedings is a leading cause of prison overcrowding.
“I hope this working group will work properly and independently to help facilitate the process of going to trial and the handing down of verdicts as soon as possible without discrimination."
“We don’t fully understand the reasons for the delays in the handling of cases, but it could involve many factors including lack of human resources and carelessness,” he said
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In early December, human rights group Licadho issued a report saying the number of prison inmates had reached an unprecedented high level, leading to overcrowding and widespread corruption.
It said this affected inmates and had consequences for prison officers and society as a whole.
Licadho has proposed a procedure for bail for non-violent crimes to benefit the criminal judicial system and encourage giving priority to serious cases and reduce the excessive workload of court institutions.
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Friday, January 11, 2019, 22:38
Deutsche Bank: Property slide biggest risk to HK
By Dai Kaiyi
Friday, January 11, 2019, 22:38 By Dai Kaiyi
A general view shows residential and commercial buildings in the Kowloon district of Hong Kong, Sept 27, 2018. (ANTHONY WALLACE / AFP)
The biggest risk Hong Kong is facing isn't necessarily Sino-US trade tensions, but a declining property market, says an economist from Deutsche Bank.
Greater uncertainty, rising interest rates and slowing income growth were adding to pressure on Hong Kong's property prices, said Michael Spencer, chief economist of Deutsche Bank.
The city's property prices have fallen 7 percent over the most recent three-month period, said Spencer. He added that another 7-8 percent decline in prices could be enough to prevent private consumption from growing this year.
Meanwhile, Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing, at a CK Asset Holdings’ anniversary gala dinner on Friday, warned that the city’s property market is going to experience fluctuations this year.
The former chairman of CK Hutchison Holdings and CK Asset Holdings told reporters he believed property purchases were acceptable when they were for residents to live in – rather than for speculation.
Spencer said he didn’t believe trade tensions between the world's two biggest economies was a pressing issue affecting Hong Kong's growth.
Although Hong Kong is caught in the middle between Chinese mainland and the US in their dispute, the direct impact on the SAR's economy should be modest, ventured Spencer.
China-US trade flows through Hong Kong account for about 9 percent of exports and Hong Kong only earns a ‘markup’ on these flows – around 15 percent, he said.
Spencer said tariffs would probably cause only about a 5 percent decline in those flows – about 0.2 percent off Hong Kong GDP growth.
Even if trade tensions escalate, the city's GDP would only suffer about 0.5 percent, predicted Spencer. "It's not really that bad," he added.
Deutsche Bank expects the US growth to slow to 2.5 percent this year from 2.9 percent reported in 2018. But the world’s biggest economy is not anywhere near a recession thanks to the absence of important structural imbalances and loose monetary and fiscal policy.
Together with the US, the growth momentum in the eurozone is also expected to remain strong well into 2020, supported by lower unemployment rates and higher inflation.
The Deutsche Bank chief economist is optimistic about global economic outlook as growth has been falling at a moderate and gradual pace, while monetary policy remains supportive.
Central banks are moving very slowly to normalize monetary policy, according to Spencer. He said the Fed is still at least one rate rise away from neutral; it’s likely to have just two rises this year – in June and December, respectively. The European Central Bank is more than a year away from starting to raise its main policy rate.
Moreover, the Bank of Japan is unlikely to consider abandoning its QQE policy for at least another two years.
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I had known of Griselda since she had joined our company two years ago, without ever really talking to her. Quite tall, slim, ash-blonde, great legs, about thirty, she was one of the more attractive girls in our company. Last summer we had been to a seminar in town, and as one does, we were having a drink afterwards. Griselda, who was drinking pints of lager, had her usual crowd of admirers, so I was surprised, when, after talking on her mobile, she came and asked me if I would accompany her home on the underground. Apparently her boyfriend could not pick her up and she didn't want to make the journey alone.
I told her I was ready any time she was, but that I was not in any hurry if she wasn't. Knowing this journey well, I decided to stop drinking, but Griselda had another pint before telling me she was ready to leave.
Although she had good legs, she wasn't a fast walker, so it was ten minutes before we were at the station and then another ten minute wait for the train. I noticed that Griselda was looking about the station and coupled with her crossing her legs, I guessed that she was getting desperate and her last pint was having the usual effect on her bladder. I was also beginning to feel the need for a pee, but there were no toilet facilities on the station. Luckily the train came soon after, so I thought I would be able to hold out, even if bursting.
At the third station we stopped for ages, the doors closed and then opened again several times, then stayed open. No reason that I could see, nor any announcement to explain the delay. I was thinking how much of a strain this was going to put on my bladder when Griselda said. "I wish the bloody train would get a move on, I'm beginning to have a problem with that last pint of lager, like I'm getting quite desperate, I really do have to pee, I've got to let my pee out soon".
"I'm afraid that LT don't provide any toilet facilities, it's part of their scheme to keep drunks off the tube, not having any toilets on the stations or the trains."
"Miserable bastards," replied Griselda, rather pointedly crossing her legs and hitching up her tight black trousers.
It was another five minutes before the train moved and then the whole desperate performance was repeated at the next station.
"Get a move on, please," muttered Griselda, "I really do need to pee badly already, it's getting beyond a joke, more like a desperate crisis now."
"I'm getting pretty desperate myself," I confessed, "but I can't see any alternative except to hang on and hope the train gets moving. Cross your legs and grit your teeth." The beer was making me more open about being desperate and it was Griselda who had brought the subject up.
"I've had my legs crossed since we got on the train, there's not much else I can do without letting everyone know I'm desperate for a pee."
She continued, "If I had known Den wasn't going to pick me up, I wouldn't have drunk so much. Does this always happen? What on earth do you do, you don't seem to cross your legs, you always use the train for these meetings don't you? You must have an iron bladder if you can do this regularly."
I abandoned all inhibitions about talking about pee as Griselda seemed to enjoy the topic as much as I did. "If I had been alone I would probably have had a pee in some dark alley by the station, just to be 'bladder safe' before getting on the train," I confessed.
"I wish you had tonight," said Griselda, "I was already wanting to pee, but I stupidly thought there would be toilets on the station. If I had known there wasn't one, I would have peed in the street with you rather than get desperate like this."
I turned to look at her. She had her legs crossed just about as tightly as was humanly possible and was gripping her thighs with both hands, obviously very desperate. Her close fitting black trousers were stretched skin tight between her legs and across her abdomen, which looked swollen with the pressure of pee in her bladder. I deliberately didn't suggest getting off at the next station, finding somewhere to pee and getting a taxi home because I wanted to see how desperate she could get and I was willing to go to my own limit to see this.
The train doors were working again now and for the next few stations Griselda was managing to hold on with no more than pee inspired, anguished groans, crossing and uncrossing her lovely legs and muttering "Hurry up!" every time we stopped. Then she counted five more stations and told me she didn't think she was going to be able to make it and asked how I was managing.
"Touch and go," I replied. "It's a case of will-power, mind over bladder, we don't have any choice but to wait."
"It's OK for you," said Griselda, "as soon as those people sitting opposite get out, you can pee in that McDonald's cup there. I've got no option but to hold it in, unless the whole carriage empties and I can pee on the floor."
I hadn't considered peeing in the empty cup, even if I had been alone, certainly not with Griselda sitting next to me, but it was a tempting thought if only the couple opposite were not there. I turned to check on Griselda' state of pee again; was it imagination, or was her abdomen more swollen?
"Thanks for the suggestion I hadn't thought of that, so let's hope they get out soon because thinking about a pee has made it worse. You are not so badly off, you could probably have a discrete pee in those black trousers without anything showing. If I let even a drop of pee go, it will be obvious to everyone." I was wearing grey flannels, which would show any leaks. Was this too bold a suggestion for desperate Griselda, even in her present mood? Apparently not.
"If you pee in that cup, I don't think I could stop myself going in my panties in sympathy," was her amazing reply. "In fact, I might have to do it anyway, I'm so close to losing it now, I think I could let go of my bladder any second. You're probably right, as long as it doesn't drip on the floor, nobody will notice if I pee a bit. The problem is going to be stopping once I start."
Right on cue, the offending couple got off at the next station and we had nearly half the carriage to ourselves with still three stations, (at least ten minutes) still to wait.
"Go on, pee!" said Griselda, pointing to the cup, "you don't know how lucky you are, nobody will notice, I don't care, I'm just envious."
I didn't need any more encouragement. I picked up the cup and holding it between my legs, as discretely as possible, pulled out my cock and directed a stream of pee into it, trying hard to pinch off the full flow and avoid splashing, not easy when my bladder was close to bursting point. It was even more difficult to stop when the cup was full, as I was far from finished and had to squeeze my cock hard for several seconds to get control of my bladder again.
"I could fill several more of those if I had the chance," I said as I fought to control myself.
Griselda had been watching this with interest, particularly my struggle to stop as the cup filled with obvious pee envy.
"I know what you mean. Oh no! It's no good, watching you pee has made it unbearable, uncontrollable, I'm going to have to pee myself, my bladder is going to give out, I can't possibly wait another second."
She kept her legs crossed, so I couldn't see if she was peeing or not, nor could I hear any hiss of escaping pee over the noise of the train. I really could not believe that she was peeing in her trousers, despite what she had said. She had her eyes shut, her legs still crossed, her hands clenched and after some seconds she visibly shuddered and tensed herself, then pressed her hand between her legs. Only then could I see that her trousers were wet between the legs, she had peed!
"I must stop myself peeing or the place will be flooded, the seat isn't soaking it up,"she said between clenched teeth, "my bum's soaking. At least that has let some of the pressure off my bladder, I'll be able to manage now. It really doesn't show, does it?"
With her legs still tightly crossed, nothing did show, except that there was a trickle of pee running from the seat onto the floor, but that only noticed if you were close.
Peeing like this was just enough to let us hold out for the rest of the journey, but we were still desperate, both standing by the train door, waiting for it to open as we arrived.
"Don't think about it, it will only make you want to pee more," I advised Griselda as the doors opened.
"I know, so does standing up and walking is even worse, I can't cross my legs anymore. Quick, where's the toilet, I'm nearly losing it again. Can you walk behind me to cover my bum, it feels so wet it must show."
She was dragging me down the platform, frantically looking about her for the 'Ladies' sign and then almost running when she saw it. The 'Gents' was next to it, so I was dragged along with her and joined several other men who were also bursting, pouring out streams of pee into the trough, leaving Griselda to discover that the 'Ladies' was closed.
I was still letting my pee pour out when Griselda and a shorter, well-built black girl about 20, wearing a short, short, skirt, came rushing into the 'Gents', both holding between their legs as they ran.
"The 'Ladies' is shut, we are going to have to use the cubicles in here, we're both desperate," shouted Griselda. "Oh shit! It's locked, what are we going to do? I must pee, I can't hold it any longer.'
"It's no good, I'll die if I don't go, I've been in agony for ages." The coloured girl stood in front of the urinal, hoisted her skirt, stood legs apart, pulling her knickers to one side, and released a torrent of pee towards to wall. "Don't none of you men go looking at me doing this. You've finished your piss, so you can fuck off out of here." She glared round and all the men sheepishly hurried out. I stayed because Griselda, leaning against the cubicle door, was clutching my arm, still holding herself, pleading with me to find her somewhere to pee before her bladder burst.
"Outside, we'll find a doorway or bush somewhere," I said, wanting to leave before I was accused of voyeurism by the other girl, who was producing an incredible torrent of pee, supporting my theory that black girls have enormous bladders.
As soon as we were out of the 'Gents' Griselda stopped holding her crutch, resorting instead to pulling up her trousers with both hands, so the already tight crutch must have been almost cutting her in half. This part of the station was well lit and her wet bum was quite obvious. I was trying to hurry her out of the station, but in her desperate state she was finding it difficult to walk and kept half stopping and semi-crossing her legs.
"Hang on another few seconds, we're almost there," I encouraged her, taking her arm to pull her along.
"I'm leaking pee down my leg, I just can't keep it back any longer unless I hold myself. It doesn't notice, does it? Oh quick! Please find me somewhere to pee before I burst completely, I can't hold it much longer." Griselda was whimpering with desperation.
I dragged her across the station forecourt and down the street, aiming for a dark alleyway about 100 yards away, but as we passed the second shop doorway, Griselda pulled us both into it. "This will have to do, I can't stand it another second, I'm going to pee now, I don't care who sees me. If you stand in front, you'll cover me and nobody really cares at this time of night," she added as an afterthought. She was already pulling down her trousers and knickers as she said this, then, not seeming to care that I was still looking at her, crouched very low and let her pee gush out. In fact she started peeing as she was only half crouched, unable to contain it a second longer and the first burst splattered hard on the ground, reducing to a steady hiss which just went on and on and a puddle of steaming pee spread from between her feet and ran into the street.
"Oh the relief!" she gasped as she finally finished and pulled her wet trousers back up. "I don't think I have ever wanted to pee so badly in my life. The size of the puddle shows how full my bladder was and how desperately I wanted to go. My bladder still hurts now, I think I must have strained myself."
I offered to walk her home, only about half a mile, as she could hardly wait in a well-lit taxi queue in pee soaked trousers. As we walked through the deserted streets, Griselda started giggling. I asked her what was so funny.
"The whole journey," she replied, "I just can't believe it. You peeing in that cup, that black girl peeing in the Men's toilet, me wetting my panties, then peeing in a doorway with you watching and that endless stream of my pee running out into the street. All the result of a few pints of lager, it just shows what drink can do."
Then she became serious. "You won't tell anyone at work about this will you, please? I mean, you could laugh off pissing in a cup on the tube, but I would never live down wetting my panties, either accidentally or deliberately."
I promised I would keep it secret, adding that it was not something that was talked about anyway, to which she replied, mysteriously, "You'd be surprised what girls talk about together and you were not exactly tongue-tied on the train either."
"It takes two to have a conversation," I retorted, always nervous of my interest in pee being made public.
"Drink to loosen the tongues, full bladders to bring up the subject and we reveal our naughty secrets. I don't want to remember any of this at work tomorrow." Was her parting comment as she unlocked her front door. It'd been a great evening while it had lasted and it was too much to hope that anything more would come of it. Paul.
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If you’re planning a visit to Hong Kong – the home of Cathay Pacific and Cathay Dragon – get ready for an exhilarating adventure. Comprising 70% pristine countryside and mountains, and with an intense metropolitan epicenter featuring the world’s largest number of skyscrapers, Hong Kong’s communion of city and natural landscape has the kind of visual appeal that hooks you from the get-go. While best encapsulated by the sight of a shimmering Victoria Harbour skyline, the spread of nature’s fingers is never far from view even in urban pockets. Stroll around bustling neighbourhoods and you may stumble across century-old Chinese banyans growing out of stone walls, offering shade and shelter to passers-by.
From shopping to bar-hopping, Hong Kong’s urban pleasures are world-class and plentiful – not least for the famous breadth of cuisine, ranging from local classics like dim sum, wonton noodles and pineapple buns, to chefy Michelin-star offerings. But this is not all. Hong Kong also offers abundant opportunities for hiking, cycling, surfing, camping, and dragon boat racing, often not more than an hour away from busy downtown areas. Trips to beaches, mountains, and outlying islands are rendered seamless by efficient transport links, from an excellent metro system to buses, ferries, minibuses, and a 110-year-old tram service nicknamed ‘Ding Ding’.
1/10 Any experience of Hong Kong is made richer by a ride aboard the green-and-white Star Ferry, a brief 10-minute journey that takes you past postcard-worthy views. The ferry service, around since the 19th century, has quite recently pledged to go green.
2/10 Whether its shrimp dumplings really do have the rumoured 13 pleats of a ‘perfect’ specimen, Hong Kong is a winner when it comes to authentic dim sum. But don’t forget, these tasty tidbits are only part of the vast repertoire of Cantonese cooking, a cuisine celebrated, deservedly, for its sophistication.
3/10 Dozens of dragon boat races take place in waterways throughout Hong Kong from spring to winter, and on weekends, even office workers and students take up paddles. Though dragon boat has become athleticized somewhat in the 21st century, traditions evoking its ritualistic origins are still very much alive in Hong Kong, as you’ll notice.
4/10 If you know Hong Kong solely as a ‘bustling metropolis’, it may come as a surprise that the hiking here is world-class – the city is blessed with a varied and beautiful landscape that rises from sandy beaches through open grasslands and subtropical woodlands to windy peaks just why of 1,000 metres.
5/10 Hidden in Hong Kong’s ultra-modern cityscape are delightful nuggets of history like this circular footbridge built at the turn of the last century. Appearing often as a backdrop in movies, the photogenic structure hovers just above a busy tram station in Causeway Bay.
6/10 You’re unlikely to leave without buying anything in Hong Kong – so vast is the range of merchandize on offer here, fitting so many pocket sizes, and with so many ways to splurge, from sprawling markets to niche boutiques and luxury malls.
7/10 At the Mid-Autumn Festival, a dragon aglow with lit incense sticks dances its way through the tranquil neighbourhood of Tai Hang. Three hundred men and women are involved in the performance of this cacophonous, smoke-filled event. Beware of flying embers and stomping feet.
8/10 A remnant of the age of steam, the former Kowloon-Canton Railway clock tower (1915) in Tsim Sha Tsui strikes a handsome pose in its location between the pink tiles of the Cultural Centre and the blue of Victoria Harbour, especially at sunset.
9/10 At festivals, Cantonese opera is performed throughout Hong Kong in temporary bamboo theatres, large sheds built using the time-honoured technique of bamboo scaffolding. If you attend a show, you may notice large, brightly coloured floral boards placed conspicuously above the entrance – these are gifts to the actors and the troupe.
10/10 Craft beer is in vogue in Hong Kong, and so are sochu, whisky, vodka, gin and cocktails. Similarly there are a multitude of ways to enjoy your drink – you can revel with the crowds in Soho, the city’s party hub, or soar above it all, and imbibe over dizzying views at one of the city’s many rooftop bars.
Any experience of Hong Kong is made richer by a ride aboard the green-and-white Star Ferry, a brief 10-minute journey that takes you past postcard-worthy views. The ferry service, around since the 19th century, has quite recently pledged to go green.
Whether its shrimp dumplings really do have the rumoured 13 pleats of a ‘perfect’ specimen, Hong Kong is a winner when it comes to authentic dim sum. But don’t forget, these tasty tidbits are only part of the vast repertoire of Cantonese cooking, a cuisine celebrated, deservedly, for its sophistication.
Dozens of dragon boat races take place in waterways throughout Hong Kong from spring to winter, and on weekends, even office workers and students take up paddles. Though dragon boat has become athleticized somewhat in the 21st century, traditions evoking its ritualistic origins are still very much alive in Hong Kong, as you’ll notice.
If you know Hong Kong solely as a ‘bustling metropolis’, it may come as a surprise that the hiking here is world-class – the city is blessed with a varied and beautiful landscape that rises from sandy beaches through open grasslands and subtropical woodlands to windy peaks just why of 1,000 metres.
Hidden in Hong Kong’s ultra-modern cityscape are delightful nuggets of history like this circular footbridge built at the turn of the last century. Appearing often as a backdrop in movies, the photogenic structure hovers just above a busy tram station in Causeway Bay.
You’re unlikely to leave without buying anything in Hong Kong – so vast is the range of merchandize on offer here, fitting so many pocket sizes, and with so many ways to splurge, from sprawling markets to niche boutiques and luxury malls.
At the Mid-Autumn Festival, a dragon aglow with lit incense sticks dances its way through the tranquil neighbourhood of Tai Hang. Three hundred men and women are involved in the performance of this cacophonous, smoke-filled event. Beware of flying embers and stomping feet.
A remnant of the age of steam, the former Kowloon-Canton Railway clock tower (1915) in Tsim Sha Tsui strikes a handsome pose in its location between the pink tiles of the Cultural Centre and the blue of Victoria Harbour, especially at sunset.
At festivals, Cantonese opera is performed throughout Hong Kong in temporary bamboo theatres, large sheds built using the time-honoured technique of bamboo scaffolding. If you attend a show, you may notice large, brightly coloured floral boards placed conspicuously above the entrance – these are gifts to the actors and the troupe.
Craft beer is in vogue in Hong Kong, and so are sochu, whisky, vodka, gin and cocktails. Similarly there are a multitude of ways to enjoy your drink – you can revel with the crowds in Soho, the city’s party hub, or soar above it all, and imbibe over dizzying views at one of the city’s many rooftop bars.
We've chosen the must-see highlights of this fantastic city.
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One of the world’s culinary capitals, Hong Kong has bagged an extraordinary number of Michelin stars. It’s not only big-name Cantonese or French chefs thus honoured, but also noodle shops and barbecue joints. The city’s Chinese heritage, international character, and the locals’ passion for food make for some of the most memorable and varied eating experiences in the entire world. The dominant cuisine here is Cantonese and you’ll find tantalizing examples all over the city. Dim sum and seafood, in particular, are exceptional. Other regional Chinese and non-Chinese cooking styles are also well represented. Broadly speaking, Central and Sheung Wan offer authentic European and Asian fusion of the upmarket variety. Wan Chai is foodie heaven for mid-range dining while Causeway Bay is known for its Japanese establishments. In Kowloon, Tsim Sha Tsui lays claim to the peninsula’s most competent and versatile kitchen. While neighbourhoods further north are home to cheap but delectable local fare. New Territories is the home of hearty walled village cuisine.
Hong Kong’s trendiest party zone is centred around Hollywood Road, which is connected to Central’s financial heart by the Mid-Levels Escalator, the world’s longest outdoor covered escalator system. Watering-holes here run the gamut from British-style pubs through wine and whisky bars to hipster cocktail lounges. Increasingly, fashionable bars and cafes are sprouting further west, in Sheung Wan and Kennedy Town. Wan Chai has an eclectic assortment of drinking venues that include Irish pubs, hidden dives, even hostess bars from a bygone era. Tsim Sha Tsui is where to go for a more local drinking experience.
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A city where Asian and western cultures have engaged with each other for centuries, Hong Kong lays claim to a plethora of sights and landmarks reflecting those unique experiences. You will find here splendid temples and monasteries of a Buddhist or Taoist persuasion, enchanting old shops and sprightly markets. Traditional festivals, some Unesco-crowned, are very much alive, with an impressive number of young people taking part in celebrations. Yet Hong Kong is also home to some of the world’s most awe-inspiring skyscrapers and buildings in Neo-classical, Gothic, and a glut of other colonial styles dot the landscape. Some retain their original functions, others have been repurposed into art hubs, museums and hotels. Also remnants of colonial days are the Star Ferry, the tram service, and the Peak Tram – three modes of transport that are wonderfully scenic, full of history, and eco-friendly to boot. Hong Kong is a city that thrives on contrast and complexity. To help put things into context are dozens of museums on topics from pre-history, through art and teaware, to coastal defence and Hong Kong cinema.
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Hong Kong presents a thousand ways to relax and invigorate. Luxury spas at five-star hotels offer an array of relaxation and beauty treatments in elegant environs. At the city’s massage parlours, you can opt for a ‘feel-good’ kneading session, or indulge in something intense like deep-tissue or acupuncture-point massage. Foot reflexology is very popular here. The regimen works under the theory that there are various reflex zones on the soles of our feet, each corresponding to an organ in the body, and that rhythmically pushing and prodding the zones correctly restores energy flow to the organ. Lesser known therapies like cupping, acupuncture and skin scraping are also available, should you wish to try.
Some say there’s nothing like nature to restore one’s inner balance or qi. Opportunities to do so abound in Hong Kong, from fine beaches and parks where you can read, swim, meditate or simply go for a nice long walk, to nature reserves where you can see indigenous flora and fauna on full display and migratory birds in action. If wellness for you means being engaged, you can hone your yoga practice at a studio, or take lessons in martial arts, for its mind-balancing benefits if nothing else, from a real master.
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Mention ‘day trip’ in Hong Kong and Macau, the charming former Portuguese colony on the South China coast, springs to mind. The city is only an hour’s bob on the hydrofoil from Hong Kong. You can certainly spend days there, gorging on fried bacalhau and pastéis de nata, exploring Unesco-listed monuments, and checking out the art and music scene. You can also try your luck at the mega casinos that gave Macau the nickname ‘Vegas of the East’. That said, you can just as easily spend half a day or more in Hong Kong. Hiking here is world-class with trails cutting through subtropical woodlands, over windy ridges, and past villages and beaches. Heritage trails in the New Territories invite you to immerse yourself in the city’s early history; while outlying islands, reachable by ferry, await with idyllic settlements and glorious seafood. You can also explore the seaside communities in and around the historic Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter or those of charming Sai Kung. If you prefer to experience Hong Kong by sea, join a relaxing harbour cruise or a kayaking trip that combines sightseeing and sports. And of course, a tour of the mind-blowing Hong Kong Unesco Geopark would be the highlight of any trip.
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Hong Kong’s reputation as a retail heaven needs little introduction. All international brands you can name and some you can’t, have outlets here, likely in a shopping mall. Upmarket malls are very sleek and carry top-tier brand-name boutiques and luxury stores. Occupying the other end of the spectrum are mini-malls dedicated to gadgetry, antiques, fashion, or some deliciously obscure collectible. They are supplemented by the street-level shops and boutiques of local retailers. Sheung Wan is your best bet for art and antique browsing, while the most interesting fashion can be found in Central, Sheung Wan, Causeway Bay and Tsim Sha Tsui. If shopping isn’t quite your thing, Hong Kong’s lively entertainment scene will definitely have something you like. The schedule of imported music, theatre and dance is stellar and features a multitude of styles and genres. The Hong Kong Arts Festival (HKAF), the Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF) and Clockenflap music festival are annual highlights. Adding to this is a weekly line-up of exciting shows by local artists and performers. You may also want to have a go at watching Cantonese opera – it is, after all, inscribed on the Unesco Intangible Heritage list. If you happen to be here on a Wednesday, don’t miss the exhilaration of night-time horse-racing at the Happy Valley Races.
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Stanley for the family
A beachside hangout with a cosmopolitan vibe, Stanley has plenty in store whether you’re into water sports, history, or just looking to chill. At its core is Stanley Market, a sprawl of clothing and lifestyle shops separated from the sea by the Stanley Waterfront Promenade. Further up are a square encircled by child-friendly stores, and the 19th century Murray House, now occupied by restaurants. Stanley main beach hugs the eastern coastline. You can rent kayaks and SUP boards here, or hire an instructor to teach you or your child. Southern Stanley offers an old military cemetery, the historic St Stephen’s College, and – as a welcome respite from the day’s excitement – the tranquility of St Stephen’s Beach.
Stanley Market
Stanley Waterfront Promenade
Rent kayaks and SUP boards
Harbour cruises
Besides shuttling passengers across Victoria Harbour, the Star Ferry also operates tours of the harbour and beyond, which you can combine with sightseeing at pick-up and drop-off points for a memorable day. One tour brings you – aboard Hong Kong’s very first smoke-free, eco-friendly ferry – from Tsim Sha Tsui to the Disneyland Resort pier, past jaw-droppers, Tsing Ma Bridge and a container terminal. Another heads to a fishing and seafood village via an awe-inspiring cruise terminal. If time is short, simply soak up the sunset (or the Symphony of Lights laser show) from Victoria Harbour on an air-conditioned faux-1920s Star Ferry vessel.
Star Ferry
Best for books
Kubrick is a bright little bookshop in Yau Ma Tei with a thoughtful collection on film, photography, art and design. You’ll also find definitive works in literary and cultural studies, and other intellectual tomes. Swindon is a long-standing old-style bookstore in Tsim Sha Tsui catering to tourists and students – fiction, travel, cooking, children’s reading, and books on Hong Kong. Located in Causeway Bay, the Hong Kong flagship of Taiwan import Eslite spans three floors and over 40,000 sq feet. About a third of the publications are in English, but there’s plenty to browse, especially in the arts and humanities, and children’s reading. Eslite also has a café, a gallery and a lifestyle store, which means you can basically spend the whole day here.
Eslite
Best for film
The Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF) is one of the world’s strongest film festivals. For three weeks straddling Easter, film buffs from all over Asia arrive in town for the superbly curated selection of arthouse and award-winning titles, and attend talks by the likes of directors Wong Kar-wai and Werner Herzog. Hong Kong’s top arthouse cinema is Broadway Cinematheque, located next door to Kubrick bookstop. The cinema has a DVD store specializing in arthouse titles, from Cannes winners to that obscure but brilliant drama you’ve always wanted to see. Hardcore fans of Hong Kong cinema should visit the excellent Hong Kong Film Archive, a treasure trove of printed and audiovisual materials on all aspects of the city’s rich cinematic history.
Hong Kong International Film Festival
Broadway Cinematheque
Hong Kong Film Archive
A taste of Cantonese Opera
Like many ancient art forms, Cantonese opera, a Unesco Intangible Heritage, may take the uninitiated some getting used to. But the sumptuous costumes and elaborate face-painting, and the combination of singing, acting, recitation and acrobatics can be fascinating. The historic Yau Ma Tei Theatre which you’ll recognize by its Art Deco façade and Chinese pitched roof is dedicated to the performance of the art, as is the 1970s-built Sunbeam Theatre in North Point. Alternatively, you may be able to catch an aria (or an extract of one) at Temple Street Night Market – under the stars and free-of-charge, but without the costumes and the action.
Yau Ma Tei Theatre
Sunbeam Theatre
Temple Street Night Market
Best vegetarian eateries
Pure Veggie House impresses with meatless dim sum, homey casseroles, a slew of Cantonese and Sichuanese stir-fries, and lavish vegan hotpots – all exquisitely made and served in pleasant faux-period surrounds. Woodlands has kept Tsim Sha Tsui’s south Asian and Chinese communities happy with delicious dosa, sambar and idli since 1981. Now even travelers join the queue for a table on weekends. Hip and eco-friendly, Mana! Fast Slow Food is the unofficial canteen of yogis, models and bankers in the area. Green smoothies, za’atar-dressed flatbread, and raw confectionary are its main charms, as is being just a roll and tumble from the Central-Mid-Levels Escalator.
Pure Veggie House
Mana! Fast Slow Food
Best for Yoga
Yoga, with its ability to restore inner peace, is popular among Hong Kong’s hardworking professional community. Iyengar Yoga Centre in Sheung Wan and Yoga Union in Central are conveniently located studios that forego the trimmings of a sleek modern-day gym for more yoga classes by well-trained instructors. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced yogi, you’ll likely find something to suit your needs. Both studios are flexible about short-term enrolment and drop-ins. Large fitness chain Pure Fitness has branches at nine locations in the city, offering regular classes in yoga, pilates, and a plethora of things that includes TRX and pole-dancing. The studios and showering facilities here are top-notch.
Iyengar Yoga Centre
Yoga Union
Pure Fitness
Best for family
There’s plenty for families with kids to see in Hong Kong. Youngsters will enjoy the exhilaration of the Peak Tram’s close-to-vertical ascent, and the sights from the tram, upper floor first row, in particular. The huge children’s gallery at the Heritage Museum has a neat vintage toy collection and a mosaic of educational games. The Space Museum is strong in interactive, hands-on experiences related to space travel and the universe, and shows Omnimax films in the dome theatre. Youngsters from toddlers to pre-teens get excited over the physics, chemistry and engineering demos at the Science Museum. Young train fans will have a field day at the quaint Railway Museum, converted from a real station. * The Space Museum is reopening in late April 2018 after a makeover.
Peak Tram
Heritage Museum
Railway Museum
The majority of spas offer facials and manicures, dexterous fingers flitting over your face and hands while you’re wrapped in a herbal cocoon. Flawless in Central, however, is dedicated to facials and has ‘consultants’ who will check your skin-type and determine the right treatment for you. Those who want something in-depth and prefer invasive treatments to be carried out by a qualified cosmetic surgeon, should make an appointment with the English-speaking Central Health medical practice. Their cosmetic surgeon is experienced in a spectrum of treatments from Botox and fillers, to Sculptra and tummy tucks.
Central Health
You can of course zip over to Lamma for a decadent seafood feast at one of the alfresco seafront restaurants, as many do. But you can also spend two days here exploring the main villages of Yung Shue Wan and Sok Kwu Wan with their quaint ‘new age’ shops and vegan cafes, and hiking the gentle Lamma Family Trail. Better still, if you’re an experienced kayaker, attempt the eight-hour sea kayaking and hiking tour which comprises 8km of paddling the cliff-framed East Lamma Channel, and hiking a gentle coastal trail for a few hours past some truly stunning scenery.
Sea kayaking and hiking tour
Champagne brunches
Champagne flows free on weekends at Duddell’s, a stylish Cantonese restaurant designed by British Ilse Crawford. Ingredients in the dim sum is high-brow: think black truffle, foie gras and caviar. Book a table in the lush garden terrace for fine days, or bask indoors among the artwork and chic contemporary furniture. Brunch is an tantalizing smorgasbord at Ozone, a bar on the 118th floor of the Ritz-Carlton that allows diners unparalleled panoramas as they gorge on the likes of jamón ibérico and Boston lobster. Or there’s Whisk in Kowloon, a buzzy spot that features a dedicated cheese and dessert room at its Sunday brunch.
Duddell’s
Best dim sum restaurants
The revered Luk Yu Tea House is a famed establishment dating back to 1933 that serves classic Cantonese fare in a gorgeous Chinese Art Deco setting. Culinary tradition and quality of ingredients are equally honoured at Seventh Son, one of the most sophisticated Cantonese kitchens in town, as the dim sum will tell you. At 28th floor Above and Beyond, stellar Chinese cuisine is paired with lofty views across Hong Kong. Their signature dish? The commonplace ‘char siu’ (barbecued pork), but made with juicy Kagoshima pork. For something noisy and delicious, old-school Lin Heung Tea House offers communal tables, dim sum pushcarts, and authentic tidbits at pocket-friendly prices.
Luk Yu Tea House
Seventh Son
Lin Heung Tea House
Riding the tram
If you’re not in a hurry, the best way to explore the northern coast of Hong Kong Island is by tram. The charming double-decker vehicles, affectionately known as ‘Ding Ding’, clang along 16km of track between the island’s eastern and western ends through intriguing neighbourhoods you wouldn’t see riding the metro. Hong Kong’s tram service has been in operation since the early 1900s, and remains the city’s cheapest and and most eco-friendly form of transport, with the Star Ferry soon becoming a rival for that title. Visitors can also take the hour-long TramOramic Tour and experience the city with an audio guide on an open-top, faux-vintage tram.
The cartoon-themed dim sum at Dim Sum Icon are fun, yummy and Instagrammable – poke the bun with a chopstick and Garfield will squirt custard from his nostril, or chocolate from another orifice. You get the idea. Themes have included Sponge Bob, Gudetama, and Little Twin Stars. Zuma’s weekend brunch has something for the whole clan – free-flow Ruinart for grown-ups, adorable snacks and a play area for kids, sushi for everyone. A guilt-free beer or two is possible with kids in tow. The unpretentious Club 71 has a welcoming Bohemian vibe and a small park out front where children can run around and play with cats – juice, peanuts and crisps their fuel while you enjoy yourself.
Dim Sum Icon
Colonial architecture
The Former Marine Police Headquarters (c.1884) in Tsim Sha Tsui is one of Hong Kong’s most important and captivating colonial buildings. The compound houses a hotel, but you can enter to check out the the ball tower, stable, and shelter tunnel. The Court of Final Appeal Building with its Neo-classical columns, was built with locally quarried granite. Blind-folded Themis stands atop the pediment. Most locals know it as the Former Legislative Council Building as it was the seat of the government’s legislative arm from 1985 to 2011. Services have been held at St. John’s Cathedral since 1849. Featuring an English Gothic style, it’s one of Asia’s oldest Anglican churches.
Former Marine Police Headquarters
The Court of Final Appeal Building
St. John’s Cathedral
Exploring Lantau Island
You can spend days exploring Hong Kong’s largest island. There are hiking trails traversing through mountainous country parks and fishing villages with stilt houses, but also monasteries and Boho havens where you can just zone out and relax. Cheung Sha Beach in the south is Hong Kong's longest stretch of sand, and a popular spot with water sport enthusiasts – visitors can also book lessons in water skiing, windsurfing and sea-kayaking. For scenic views of a different kind, head to the magnificent Tsing Ma Bridge, a long suspension bridge connecting Lantau Island with tiny Tsing Yi Island. There is a viewing platform on the Tsing Yi side.
Cheung Sha Beach
Tsing Ma Bridge
Tastiest Dai Pai Dongs
DDPs are food stalls, traditionally en plein air, but increasingly hawker centre-style. On Stanley Street in hipster heaven Soho, Sing Kee’s chef whips up garlic prawns like a demon in a metal booth while beer and conversation flow at tables on the sidewalk. Fresh cheap seafood is the hallmark of Ap Lei Chau Market Cooked Food Centre. Buy your razor clam from the market one floor down and Pak Kee or Chu Kee will toss it into the wok. Enormous Tai Po Hui Market Cooked Food Centre is crammed with dozens of stalls serving anything from fishball noodles and congee to hotpot and Pad Thai. Grab a seat and order anything and everything you like.
Sing Kee
Ap Lei Chau Market Cooked Food Centre
Tai Po Hui Market Cooked Food Centre
Board the historic Peak Tram and head at a near-vertical angle up the famed Victoria Peak. Asia’s oldest funicular has been rattling its way up the hillside since the late 19th century. As the highest point on Hong Kong island, the Peak, at 550m, offers stellar views across the island’s skyscrapers and tenement buildings, then past the harbour to Kowloon and the mountains beyond. The Peak Tower has a viewing platform while the Peak Galleria offers coffee shops and handicraft shops. A replica of the earliest carriage and a brief history of the Peak Tram can be found in the lower terminus.
Best for European
Cosy Neighbourhood creates French bistro-type dishes that revolve around seasonal local produce. Chef David Lai scours markets daily for the best catch and cut. Even humble ingredients like eggs (with truffle shavings no less) taste impeccable at Neighbourhood, but Lai is also known to be a consummate cockscomb and offal tamer. Ask about the daily specials. A monochrome interior and short menu descriptors belie the startling complexity of the French dishes at acclaimed Akrame. Lobster is flavoured with smoky charcoal, a nod to the chef’s childhood in Algeria, and it’s brilliant. Deep-pocketed diners should head to 8 1/2 Otto e Mezzo Bombana, a Michelin-star restaurant that has been deemed the best Italian cooking outside of Italy. Expect decadence.
Cosy Neighbourhood
Akrame
8 1/2 Otto e Mezzo Bombana
Dress to kill
Lane Crawford has dressed Hong Kong’s wealthiest since 1850. These days, the department store’s specialized approach has ensured its continuing dominance as the city’s purveyor of luxury goods. Its carefully curated selection now includes jewellery, beauty, and home goods, in addition to a fabulous lineup of international clothing brands. The clue’s in the name at EDIT, a small boutique that prides itself on sourcing a thoughtfully edited array of designer brands, vintage pieces, and unusual items plucked straight from international markets and bazaars. Get glammed up at ABoutique, an achingly cool clothing store with a selection of contemporary labels from around the world. Keen to promote personal style, the owners stock under-the-radar brands alongside more established designers.
ABoutique
Browse-worthy markets
Ladies’ Market on Tung Choi Street is one sagging kilometre of stalls and shops, stuffed with cheap clothes, trinkets and homeware for all genders and ages. The atmospheric Cat Street Market in Sheung Wan is the place for decorative curios and mock antiques (though there are real ones too). Browse strolling or squatting, and remember to haggle. Or enter one of the shops and sip tea while they unlock the cabinet with the imperial vase to show you. A paradise for home chefs and foodies, the sweeping Western Wholesale Food Market at Fung Mat Road has 500 stalls selling fruits, vegetables, spices, seafood and meat. Bring your suitcase – it’s great for bulk purchases.
Ladies’ Market
Cat Street Market
Ocean Park and Disneyland
Disneyland Hong Kong is a fantasy kingdom filled with Disney characters, magical worlds, and entertaining theme park rides. With seven fantastical lands to explore, the park offers a slew of attractions from the sweet to the spine-chilling. Its more-than-worthy rival, Hong Kong’s own Ocean Park, is larger in size and teems with attractions – thrill rides, fictitious rainforest and polar environments, a mind-blowing aquarium, and crowd magnets – two giant pandas. What’s more the park’s headland and lowland sections are connected by a retro cable-car system with picturesque views of the sea and surrounding islands.
Disneyland Hong Kong
Art & music festivals
The Hong Kong Arts Festival is a feast of music and performance arts by hundreds of top names worldwide, like the Bolshoi Ballet, Royal Shakespeare Company, the Buena Vista Social Club, and Cloud Gate Dance Theatre. Hong Kong’s largest outdoor music festival is Clockenflap, an exhilarating three-day celebration of mostly indie (and thereabouts) music, right on the Central harbourfront. Clockenflap’s cousin is the Hong Kong edition of Barcelona’s Sónar festival, with its hallmark emphasis on electronic music and multimedia technology. Artists featured include French deep house producer Laurent Garnier and Japanese post-rockers Mouse on the Keys.
Hong Kong Arts Festival
Clockenflap
Sónar Hong Kong
Iconic malls
SOGO, Hong Kong’s largest Japanese-style department store, is heaven for retail addicts, with 18 floors of shops in its flagship store in Causeway Bay. Times Square is another popular choice, with 230 stores, elaborate seasonal displays and installations, and an annual New Year countdown that attracts roughly 100,000 people. Shoppers in Tsim Sha Tsui should check out the massive Harbour City, which stretches from Victoria Harbour along a good section of Canton Road, then wander on to K11, a much smaller mall nearby that promotes the work of young local artists in its multi-dimensional spaces.
Hong Kong Dolphin Watch runs four-hour ecological tours to see the endangered Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins aka Chinese white dolphins. A resident species in Hong Kong, these pinkish creatures can be sighted all year round. The 270-hectare Mai Po Nature Reserve is a wetland haven for thousands of migratory birds. To visit, you need to book online for a guided tour. Alternatively the smaller Hong Kong Wetland Park has a similar set-up with broadwalks through swamps and facilities for observing the birds. In the urban area, Lung Fu Shan, a small park behind the University of Hong Kong, attracts plenty of forest birds and bird-watchers. It is also the site of an old military fort.
Hong Kong Dolphin Watch
Mai Po Nature Reserve
Lung Fu Shan
Best museums
Great for giving context to your Hong Kong experience, the Museum of History covers prehistory, the various dynasties, and modern Hong Kong. Colourful replicas and dioramas add interest. The well-curated sections on the four ethnic groups and urban culture are highlights. China’s 2000-year maritime history and the growth of the Port of Hong Kong are detailed in 15 galleries at the excellent Maritime Museum. Ceramics from the Maritime Silk Road and a scroll depicting piracy in the 19th century are among the objects that fascinate. Subjects illuminated by the Heritage Museum include Cantonese opera, Bruce Lee, martial arts novelist Jin Yong, and rituals in the New Territories. Kids will love the massive children’s gallery.
Museum of History
Hip bars
Housed in a former pingpong parlour, Ping Pong 129 pays homage to Hong Kong’s heritage, with local art and window grills. This gin bar attracts cocktail lovers ardent about its tipple of choice – 40-plus varieties, served Spanish gintoneria-style. Diners flock to the neon-drenched arcade-like space known as Happy Paradise for its ‘neo-Chinese’ cuisine and inventive cocktails like Kowloon Soy Smash, a citrus-tinged tribute to an old soy sauce maker. Fantastical Iron Fairies is inspired by iron ore mines, so expect an abundance of raw iron and brick, and gruff metal-making tools. These are softened by flickering candles while 10,000 preserved butterflies swaying gently on the ceiling add a fairytale touch.
Ping Pong 129
Happy Paradise
Relaxing beaches
A short walk from humming Stanley Market, small and secluded St Stephen’s Beach offers a stark contrast to the excitement of Stanley main beach. There are kayaks and windsurfing boards for hire in summer. Chilled Shek O Beach offers Thai restaurants, a fishing village, and bars with a view. About 2km away is windsurfers’ paradise Big Wave Bay. Repulse Bay features the unlikely marriage between beach-bumming and temple kitsch. It’s great for people watching. Serious sunbathers desiring less distraction should head to its southern neighbours, Middle Bay and South Bay.
St Stephen’s Beach
Hong Kong UNESCO Geopark
The striking Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark with its 150km2 of volcanic and sedimentary landforms was forged after the eruption of a super volcano. You can view parts of this gem via nine hiking routes and two water routes. One goes to East Dam of High Island Reservoir, which hosts polygonal volcanic columns – geological rarities formed over 140 million years ago – a sea cave, and other arresting features. The reservoir itself is a spectacular example of Hong Kong’s reservoir architecture. East Dam lies along a world-class hiking trail, the 100km Maclehose Trail. However the best way to see the rocks and sea arches up close and learn about them from a trained guide is to join a boat tour.
Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark
High Island Reservoir
Cheung Chau Island
You can spend a day or two chilling on Cheung Chau, a small fishing island speckled with windsurfer hang-outs and temples devoted to deities of the sea. Restaurants here tend to be cosy, as do beaches, and family-run. Fish balls, always made fresh on-site, are a specialty, and they come skewered or in a bowl of broth with flat rice noodles. The other specialty here is also round. The Cheung Chau Bun Festival sees climbers clambering up three giant towers covered with sacred buns that they grab for good luck. The exhilarating race is accompanied by a colourful floats parade and a slew of Taoist rituals.
Traditional Chinese treatments
Chinese medicine takes a holistic to health maintenance, and methods to drain toxins, enhance circulation, and boost the immune system abound. Two common cutaneous stimulation techniques are cupping and skin scraping. The first places vacuumized cups on the body to create suction. The second involves scraping the skin with a smooth blunt tool, like a large pebble, until a rash appears. Acupuncture is an ancient treatment in which very thin needles are placed into the skin to stimulate targetted parts of the body. Oriental Health has an assortment of traditional therapies on offer and English speaking consultants and doctors to help you out.
Oriental Health
Happy Valley races
There’s nothing like a night at the Happy Valley Races, if you happen to be around on a Wednesday. Over 12,000 punters packed into grandstands cheer to the pounding of hooves, turf and horses gleam under the floodlights, and trackside revelers freeze as the animals and their jockeys stream past the post. In the distance, skyscrapers, mountains as well as graveyards loom. Horseracing is a big part of ordinary life in Hong Kong. You don’t need a fancy hat to go to the races, nor much money – it’s US$2.5 to enter and another US$2.5 to place a bet (but only if you want).
Aberdeen and around
Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter was where Hong Kong’s boat-dwelling fishermen used to moor their homes. The harbour is quite serene now, with vessels bobbing near the shore and high-rises and shipyards in the distance. You can cross the harbour on a sampan from Aberdeen to Ap Lei Chau; longer tours are possible too – speak to the operators hanging around Aberdeen Promenade. All journeys go past the flamboyant Jumbo Floating Restaurant (which serves solid dim sum by the way). To the east of Aberdeen is the industrial town of Wong Chuk Hang, now bursting with trendy spaces like Spring Workshop, a gallery specializing in music and film, and craft brewery, Young Master Ales, which you can tour by emailing ahead.
Jumbo Floating Restaurant
Spring Workshop
Young Master Ales
Cool cuppa
Afternoon tea at the Peninsula is an opulent affair with silver tiered trays, fine bone china, and a live string quartet. The hotel’s Neo-Classical grandeur and pristine service still wow after 100 years, not to mention the excellent tea and warm scones with homemade clotted cream. At NOC Coffee & Roaster, coffee lovers are afforded a front-row seat to a lively market. Sip a decorated latte at this cosy spot and let Hong Kong roar on around you. Over at tiny-but-trendy Winston’s, hot drinks come paired with a side of biscotti; better yet, they transition into serving cocktails come nightfall. Expect a ‘90s-inspired playlist, hipster clientele, and friendly staff.
NOC Coffee & Roaster
Winston’s
Live music dens
Housed in a heritage building belonging to a former dairy, the Fringe Club has long been a champion of the local music scene, with live shows regularly showing off a diverse range of talent, from acoustic jazz to indie rock. At music lounge Peel Fresco, the emphasis is upon jazz, but also blues and rock, played in an intimate setting. There is live music six nights a week. Saturday is when it gets crowded. Hidden Agenda, aka This Town Needs, is Hong Kong’s premier indie livehouse. From its location in Kowloon, it has hosted the likes of Alcest and Pitchtuner, as well as bands from Greater China like Chochukmo and Carsick Cars.
Fringe Club
Peel Fresco
Most interesting markets
The historic Yau Ma Tei Wholesale Fruit Market operates out of quaint century-old stone sheds with gables and colonial-style pediments. Stalls are open for retail during the day, selling excellent fruit at reasonable prices, but the market is busiest from 2am to 4am when the boxes arrive and the big transactions take place. Nearby Temple Street Night Market turns into a sensual feast at dusk. Bulbs flicker in fortune-teller tents, customers haggle over cheap merchandize as Cantonese opera is heard above the wok-clanging of the daipaidongs. Whether it’s long-stem roses in buckets, pots of oregano or orchids, even expensive bonsai trees, you’ll find them at Mongkok’s Flower Market, plus everything you’ll need to keep them healthy.
Yau Ma Tei Wholesale Fruit Market
Antiques and curios
Soho and Sheung Wan are full of antique shops that have been run by the same family for generations. Real antiques don’t usually come cheap, but if you’re not a stickler for history and provenance, it is possible, with some patience, to find affordable and attractive items. Lam Gallery at 61 Hollywood Road stocks valuable sculptures and sculpted art from the Neolithic period to the 20th century. Over at Chan Shing Kee, explore the range of fine classical Chinese furniture and objects from the scholar’s studio. For a twist on antiquity, Forbidden City specializes in contemporary Chinese furniture that melds traditional Chinese design with modern minimalism.
Chan Shing Kee
Seafront walks
The scenic Stanley Waterfront Promenade starts from Blake Pier, navigates past pubs and restaurants, to end at the pleasantly labyrinthine Stanley Market where heaps of affordable clothes and souvenirs await. Hong Kong’s most iconic skyline is best admired from the Tsim Sha Tsui East Promenade, Star Ferry end. It extends all the way to the Hung Hom train station, past museums, and the Avenue of Stars, a tribute to the Hong Kong cinema. The Island’s answer to the TST East Promenade is the Central Waterfront Promenade which runs from the Central Star Ferry Pier to Wan Chai, traversing through the lawns of Tamar Park, and brushing shoulders with Statue Square and the HKSAR government headquarters. *Most of the Tsim Sha Tsui East Promenade is closed for renovation through late 2018.
Avenue of Stars
Central Waterfront Promenade
Tamar Park
Statue Square
An hour by jetfoil from Hong Kong is the former Portuguese colony of Macau. While its reputation as ‘Vegas of the East’ is known far and wide, being host to dozens of excellent casinos, glamour and gambling are not the city’s only attractions. Macau’s cobbled streets are also home to Baroque villas, cannon forts, and churches in dazzling pink and lemon; and alongside them, temples, courtyard houses, and the oldest lighthouse on the South China coast. Two dozen of these monuments, the oldest dating to the 16th century, are inscribed on the Unesco Heritage list. Perhaps the easiest way to sample Mediterrasian hybridity is at the dining table. Macanese cuisine takes inspiration from at least four continents, sometimes all at once, and it’s delicious.
Located in Kowloon's bustling Mong Kok district, Mong Kok Computer Centre is a hot spot for computer hardware, software, and digital multi-media products and accessories. Conditions are a tad crammed, but unlimited wifi access at Cyber Spot Wifi Zone on the third floor means shoppers can sit down and take a break when needed. Tech addicts will also love Broadway, a one-stop electronics chain with dozens of retail outlets. Whether you're after the latest digital cameras and lenses, audio and video products, watches, or home appliances, Broadway stocks a wide selection from all the top brands.
Mong Kok Computer Centre
Best places for art
The excellent Museum of Art has seven galleries dedicated to Hong Kong art, Chinese antiquities and historical pictures. The Flagstaff Museum of Teaware in Admiralty, which it also runs, displays exquisite tea ware from the 11th to the 20th century in an old colonial building. The private Liang Yi Museum has 400 pieces of precious Chinese antique furniture, shown on rotation. Complimenting these are Chinese-inspired European vanities from the 19th and 20th centuries. You can only visit Liang Yi by joining a small tour; make contact in advance. Industrial Kwun Tong is home to one of the several Osage Galleries that dot the city. Known to promote challenging contemporary artwork, Osage has curated exhibitions by leading Asian artists like Wilson Shieh and Charwei Tsai. * The Museum of Art is currently closed for renovation. It is expected to reopen in mid-2019.
Flagstaff Museum of Teaware
Liang Yi Museum
Osage Galleries
Temples & monasteries
At 19th century Man Mo Temple, worshippers pray under hanging incense coils that fill the air with smoke. The resident deities here are the God of Literature (‘Man’) and the God of War (‘Mo’), seen formidably wielding a writing brush and a sword. Located in the Ngong Ping plateau of Lantau Island next to an enormous bronze statue of the Buddha, Po Lin Monastery is a favourite amongst Buddhist pilgrims across Asia. Arrive in style by cable car from Tung Chung metro station. Over in Taipo, every care has been taken to replicate the elegant aesthetics of the Tang dynasty at Tsz Shan Monastery. The highlight of this vast property is a stunning 76m-tall statue of the Goddess of Compassion. Book online a month ahead to visit.
Man Mo Temple
Tsz Shan Monastery
Soaring skyscrapers
The striking tower of glass and aluminium known as the HSBC Headquarters is the work of Normal Foster. The bronze lions guarding the 52-storey mammoth, however, were born in the 1930s – say hi to Stephen and Stitt. The even taller Bank of China Tower nearby, designed by IM Pei, has cubes and faceted prisms that rise to 70 storeys. Bamboo shoots or knife – what do you think? Lara Croft and Batman have leapt off Two IFC, the silvery 88-storey colossus designed by Cesar Pelli that has come to symbolize Hong Kong’s financial power.
HSBC Headquarters
Bank of China Tower
Two IFC
Best for Asian
At Brass Spoon, soul-warming bowls of pho bo are served with the namesake utensil, and heaps of herbs. You can customize your order on a slip of paper, ramen shop-style. (Hold the coriander?) Kowloon City is nicknamed ‘Little Bangkok’ for the dozen streets that heave with unassuming but delicious Thai restaurants and snack stalls. Cambo is a long-standing local favourite. Sushi fans wanting to splurge should head to Sushi Shikon for the exquisite omakase dinner (or the nigiri set lunch) which has won the subdued 14-seat establishment three Michelin stars several years in a row.
Brass Spoon
Sushi Shikon
Best for regional Chinese
Generations have counted on Spring Deer for tasty northern Chinese fare like roasted lamb, Peking duck, and fried banana fritters. Though plainly adorned, the old-timer with the poetic name still delivers, therefore booking is essential. Exuding 1920s Shanghai sophistication, Ye Shanghai offers a different vibe but the cooking is equally remarkable. At lunch, the lovely tea-smoked eggs and radish puff pastry are joined by a selection of Cantonese dim sum. Top-notch Sichuan restaurant San Xi Lou doesn’t skimp on the chillies and Sichuan peppercorns. Fiery dishes are fiery (as they should be), but also expertly nuanced, and discerning palates will note the freshness of the ingredients.
Spring Deer
Ye Shanghai
San Xi Lou
Repurposed heritage sites
The Central Police Compound has reincarnated into Tai Kwun art and heritage centre, with the help of architects Herzog & Meuron et al. The cluster of 16 handsome colonial structures, now housing galleries, theatres, shops and studios, had belonged to a police station, a magistrate’s court and a prison in the 19th century. Efforts to revitalize the three vividly coloured 1920s shophouses known as the Blue House cluster received a top Unesco award for conservation. Visits to the interior are possible only by joining a tour, as there are residents. But you can freely check out the shops, restaurants, bars and bone-setting clinic outside. The historic Police Married Quarters has transformed itself into PMQ, a hub for creative types. Cultural exhibitions, and trendy pop-up shops keep the space buzzing.
Tai Kwun
Blue House cluster
PMQ
Best seafood spots
When it comes to fruits of the sea, Hong Kongers’ swear by freshness. Seafood eateries here follow a similar set-up – select your live fish, mollusc or crustacean from tanks in the restaurant or markets nearby, and the restaurant will cook it for you. Fishing village Lei Yue Mun teems with dated but top-notch seafood restaurants. Long-standing Lung Mun is known for fried mantis shrimp and poached lobster. Michelin-star winner Sing Kee in the wave-lapped town of Sai Kung takes pride in its daily shipments of live seafood. Bustling Sam Shing Hui Seafood Market in the New Territories lies next to a shower of stalls and restaurants, ready to steam, fry or sautee whatever you picked a la minute.
Lung Mun
Sam Shing Hui Seafood Market
G.O.D. and stand-up
You can buy all manner of Hong Kong-themed products from the quirky to the memorable at Goods of Desire aka G.O.D. – fridge magnets, furniture, aprons and underwear, you name it. Designed with a cheeky retro twist that has come to be associated with the brand, the items make unique souvenirs. Humour clearly sells and Takeout Comedy Club knows that too. Founded by a Chinese-American, the club throws English-speaking sessions at least twice a week by international and local experts of LOL; while Stand-up Hong Kong stages bilingual shows by drawing on its pool of English-speaking and Cantonese-speaking comedians.
Goods of Desire
Takeout Comedy Club
Stand-up Hong Kong
Ancient walled villages
The fortified hamlets in the New Territories, known as walled villages, were built several centuries ago by some of Hong Kong’s earliest immigrants to defend themselves against pirates. They have tall, thick walls, watch towers, some even cannons. The best preserved villages belong to the mighty Tang clan, and make up the Ping Shan Heritage Trail (Yuen Long) and the Lung Yeuk Tau Heritage Trail (Fanling). A spectacular ancestral hall and a gallery housed in an old police station are among highlights of the former; while the latter meanders through five villages with sumptuous halls and temples. When hungry, stop at a village cha chaan teng for a Hong Kong-style French toast.
Ping Shan Heritage Trail
Lung Yeuk Tau Heritage Trail
Chinese martial arts has a strong philosophical dimension. It is practised not only with the aim of attack, but also self-defence and self-improvement. Some kungfu schools in Hong Kong offer short courses in English. They won’t turn you into Bruce Lee overnight, but they may help you achieve a more balanced mind and a stronger body. Wing Chun Yip Man Martial Arts Association in Tsim Sha Tsui specializes in southern kungfu styles like Wing Chun, while Wan Kei Ho International Martial Arts Association in Sheung Wan teaches the northern school of Shaolin kungfu, as well as tai chi. Both also give lessons in lion dancing.
Wing Chun Yip Man Martial Arts Association
Wan Kei Ho International Martial Arts Association
Hong Kong sweets
For half a century, Hang Heung in Yuen Long has been creating all manner of Chinese cakeage from scratch. The famous shop with the luminous red-and-gold palette is synonymous with ‘wife cakes’, chewy pastries filled with a clean, sweet winter-melon paste. Another veteran Tai Cheong Bakery excels in two Hong Kong pastries – flakey egg-custard tarts and beignets rolled in sugar. Honeymoon Dessert offers everything from spoon-clinging sweet soups made from ground almond, walnut, and black sesame, to tofu pudding and mango concoctions. Eggettes, egg waffles…call it whatever you want, Master Low Key Food Shop makes’ em right – light, crispy-chewy, nothing fancy, the way Hong Kongers like it.
Hang Heung
Tai Cheong Bakery
Master Low Key Food Shop
Soothing spas
The super luxurious Spa at the Four Seasons will make you feel truly pampered. Any beauty or massage regime you’ve heard of (and a few you haven’t), you’ll find it here, anticipating your every need or whim. Also classy but less superlatively decadent, Kowloon’s Peninsula Spa offers an assortment of Western and Asian treatments, plus maternity massage. The ‘tea and massage’ package, involving a spa session followed by the acclaimed Peninsula afternoon tea, is hugely popular. If you want to escape the city, book a treatment at Spa Botanica at the Auberge Discovery Bay Hotel. Request the couple's room with a Jacuzzi to enjoy a relaxing soak after your treatment.
Spa at the Four Seasons
Peninsula Spa
Spa Botanica
Traditional shops
Dried seafood shops stacked with jars of sun-dried sea life – umami bombs used in many Cantonese dishes – can be found in Yau Ma Tei and Western. Also in Western, along Queen’s Road West, incense shops sell paper offerings for the dead – piles of hell notes, and worldly luxuries like villas and Viagra tablets, in papier mache. They are burnt as gifts to keep the departed happy. The area centred around Tai Ping Shan Street in Sheung Wan is home to a handful of coffin makers and shops for burial garments, remnants of a funereal industry that thrived in what was known as the ‘Chinese quarter’ in early colonial days.
A hiker’s heaven
Hiking in Hong Kong is world-class, with dozens of trails winding through the territory’s open spaces. Dragon’s Back on Hong Kong Island is a perennial favourite for good reason – the moderately difficult 8.5km hike curves along undulating coastal ridges, offering a mix of spectacular seaside scenery and secluded forest. At 495 metres up, the panoramic vistas from the peak of Lion Rock – a granite-topped mountain in north Kowloon – makes the huffing and puffing worthwhile. An easier option is the one-hour Sheung Yiu Family Trail in Sai Kung. Start your trek with a visit to the Sheung Yiu Folk Museum, originally a Hakka village built in the 19th century.
Sheung Yiu Folk Museum
Herbal tonics
Good Spring Company is an old-fashioned Chinese pharmacy on Cochrane Street that has been selling medicinal herbs and herbal teas for over a century. The freshly brewed drinks sit in silver urns bearing ornamental Chinese lions. The bitter but popular ‘24 herbs’ is supposed to cool bodily systems overheated by fried foods and long nights. Vintage charm is what sets Kung Lee apart from its trendy neighbours on Hollywood Road. Its fresh sugar cane juice is an effective antidote to excessive drinking. A shophouse with European-type embellishments, Lui Seng Chun in Kowloon is home to a Chinese medicine school, and a herbal tea shop on the ground floor. You can also make an appointment to have your pulse taken by a doctor.
Lui Seng Chun
Any trip to Hong Kong is not complete without a ride on the legendary Star Ferry. This fleet of green and white double-decker ferries is a moving heritage that has been plying the waters of Victoria Harbour since the late 1880s. Though lasting no more than 15 minutes, the ride takes you past Hong Kong’s most iconic scenery – in the foreground, the shimmering harbour crisscrossed by vessels, in the background jade-green mountain-tops, and between them, architectural wonders in their splendid geometry. The Star Ferry has recently pledged US$7.1million to retrofit all its vessels with an eco-friendly system but fares will remain the same.
Retail therapy for the family
Residential Ap Lei Chau may seem a little sleepy, compared to Aberdeen across the typhoon shelter. But in fact some of Hong Kong’s best family shopping can be had on this small island. Housed in a converted factory building, the enormous outlet Horizon Plaza has 25 floors of well over a hundred shops carrying everything from designer chairs to designer cupcakes. They include a slew of furniture shops where you can buy a dining table or have one tailor-made to your choice. Top-tier fashion brands and stores like Max Mara and Lane Crawford, keep ‘warehouses’ here selling off-season items at lowered prices. An entire floor is devoted to kiddies' stuff, from toys and books to clothing and furniture.
Best parks & gardens
An old military site, Kowloon Park is a banyan-graced oasis in the heart of Tsim Sha Tsui. The original barracks now house the Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre. Outside there are lawns, dappled pathways and fountains, but also swimming pools and children’s play areas. Over on the Island, Victoria Peak is checkered with nature walks for the family. A short walk up Mount Austin Road is the site of a former governor’s lodge, the lovely Victoria Peak Garden, complete with vertiginous views and faux-Victorian gazebos. Remember to pack a picnic basket when you go. A statue of Queen Victoria stands near the main entrance of Victoria Park, Hong Kong’s largest park. Locals treat it as their own backyard, coming to exercise, socialize and ponder the meaning of life.
Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre
Victoria Peak Garden
From swings and see-saw to ornate monkey bars, the excellent Middle Road Children’s Playground in Tsim Sha Tsui caters to youngsters of all ages, and their parents – the leafy park is generous with benches and harbour views. The pleasantly landscaped Hong Kong Park sits between mountains and skyscrapers in Admiralty. Its most attractive feature is a rainforest-like aviary with a wooden bridge that allows you to see any number of its 600 feathered residents up close. Just across the road is Hong Kong’s oldest park, the Zoological and Botanical Gardens which first opened its gates in the 19th century. This serene patch of greenery is home to an impressive number of endangered animals and charming Victorian structures.
Middle Road Children’s Playground
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Zoological and Botanical Gardens
Top Michelin star restaurants
Bite-sized sandwiches of scallop, shrimp, and pear, pastries stuffed with an entire abalone are just samples of what diners can expect at consistent Michelin star-plucker, Lung King Heen. Cantonese cuisine is elevated here, with service and harbour views to match. At Bo Innovation, the commonplace pork dumpling evokes a mustard blob in transparent casing, and salted mustard greens reincarnate as ice-cream. Be ready to have (delectable) fairy dust thrown over your eyes by the self-professed ‘demon chef’ of Hong Kong’s edgiest Michelin star winner. Another recipient Shang Palace greets with imperial grandeur while an equally dignified menu serves authentic dishes with an occasional twist, like lobster topped with crisp oatmeal.
Lung King Heen
Bo Innovation
Treasures of Sai Kung
Sai Kung Town is a convenient spring-board to the rugged 7500-hectare majesty that is Sai Kung Country Park. But the town itself is a delight to visit. From mango desserts and Thai noodles to Michelin-star seafood, it’s packed with deliciousness. Sai Kung Waterfront Park is a balmy promenade with views of floating dragon boats and fishermen hawking live catch from moored vessels. Spend a few hours exploring the town, shopping and grazing, then board a ferry to one of the secluded beaches on the offshore islands and spend the rest of the day sun-bathing.
Sai Kung Waterfront Park
Spectacular festivals
Nothing expresses the ritualistic roots of dragon-boat racing better than the Dragon Boat Water Parade of Tai O. On the fifth day of the fifth lunar month, deity statues are paraded through the waters of the fishing village on dragon boats, as residents of stilt houses burn offerings to ask for peace. The dragon-boat race comes afterwards – one of many such races that take place monthly all over Hong Kong between March and October. At the Mid-Autumn Festival, a ‘fire dragon’, 70m and stuck with 70,000 incense sticks, is paraded by hundreds of people through the quiet neighbourhood of Tai Hang, as it has every year since 1880. Over in Aberdeen, a similar but smaller dragon dances through Pok Fu Lam Village, seeking good luck and protection.
Dragon Boat Water Parade
Fire Dragon
Rooftop bars with sky-high views
With 360-degree panoramic views from its sky deck, killer cocktails and modern Asian cuisine, CÉ LA VI is where the beautiful people come to party. Meanwhile over on stylish Sevva’s dimly-lit terrace, more spectacular skyline is on offer, including prime positioning to watch the nightly ‘Symphony of Lights’ light and sound show. Occupying the 25th floor of the Mandarin Oriental, M Bar oozes worldly sophistication, its cocktail menu merging Asia-inspired flavours with world-class spirits. Or there’s the aptly-named Eyebar, which provides an eyeful of Victoria Harbour from the 30th-floor of a skyscraper. Stop by between 6-9pm on weekdays for happy hour.
CÉ LA VI
Eyebar
Retro Cha Chaan Tengs
CCTs, literally ‘tea restaurants’, appeared in the 1940s serving cheap Western-style tea and sandwiches to those for whom authenticity was a luxury. They’re known for their Hong Kong-style snacks and neck-breaking speed. Local legend Australia Dairy Company has a crew of gruff, no-nonsense waiters who belies the fluffy egg sandwiches and silken puddings served. Atmosphere is what sets Mido Café, a hangout of cultural types, apart. Ask for a window seat on the upper floor for the scenery, and admire the retro latticework on your way up. The original Lan Fong Yuen on Gage Street is the purported inventor of the heady Hong Kong milk tea, which is sometimes mixed with coffee (and doused with evaporated milk) to become ‘yin yeung’ or ‘tea-coffee’ – now that’s really local.
Australia Dairy Company
Mido Café
Lan Fong Yuen
Best for body & foot massage
Pure Massage is a big Chinese-style massage chain in Hong Kong, with a dozen outlets across the territory. Settle into an oversized chair for one of their famed foot massages, soak your feet in a pail of warm herbalized water, and let the masseuse do the rest. Ten Feet Tall offers body and foot massages in well-designed contemporary surroundings in Central. With branches in Central and Wan Chai, Happy Foot is happy to treat sore feet and stiff back muscles to some TLC after a day of pounding the pavements. Wherever you choose to go, let the masseuse know if the pressure is right so they can adjust if need be.
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Really the Best We Can Do?
When the Soviet Union crushed the Hungarian uprising of 1956, Canada responded decisively to the plight of the 200,000 refugees who fled for their lives. Back then, the Canadian population was less than half of what it is today, and yet we managed to resettle almost 40,000 victims of the hammer and sickle within our borders. We stood tall in the world as an example of what a wealthy, developed society could aspire to.
In the ensuing years, albeit on a smaller scale, Canada continued to exhibit this generous spirit, as can be seen from the following figures on refugee resettlement:
1979 – 4000 Vietnamese
1992 – 5000 Bosnians
1999 – 5000 Kosovar Albanians
Fast forward to today as the horrendous civil war in Syria grinds into its fourth year, leaving unimaginable devastation in its wake. Innocent Syrians find themselves defenceless against a sociopathic government, foreign militants and even their own neighbours. Millions have been tormented by chemical attacks, shootings, and kidnappings. It has been described as the largest human crisis of our generation. According to the United Nations, out of a population of 21.4 million people, 9.3 million are in need of assistance. Already, 2.6 million refugees have fled to neighbouring countries Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, and Turkey.
Last week, the United Nations’ High Commissioner for Refugees met with Canadian Immigration Minister Chris Alexander as part of a tour aimed at convincing international partners to help resettle 100,000 Syrian refugees, in addition to the 30,000 the UN asked countries to accept last year. The Canadian government is considering the latest UN request.
Last summer, our government committed to taking in a meagre 1,300 Syrian refugees, which consisted of 1,100 private sponsorships, and only 200 government sponsored refugees. If that’s not mean-spirited enough, until now, no more than 10 have actually arrived in Canada.
Frankly, Canada’s response to date to the humanitarian crisis in Syria can best be described as stingy and cold-hearted, and stands in sharp contrast to the warm welcome offered to the 40,000 Central Europeans almost 60 years ago. To me, it is a shameful rejoinder to a plea for hope and charity. It says much about the Canadian ethos today. One has to wonder what has changed in Canada since the 1950’s. Have we become poorer? Perhaps not materially, but certainly in spirit.
*Photo from Ottawa Citizen, May 29, 2014
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6 Responses to “Really the Best We Can Do?”
On June 11th, 2014, samer hamdan said ...
i hope that Canadian government reconsider having some of us as refugee we can bring whats lift of money with us and start some kind of business and have some Canadians to work with us .
samer hamdan
On June 17th, 2014, Anonymous said ...
I appreciate this voice as world left the Syrian crises behind
When you consider the number of homegrown ‘jihadists’ being exported of recent from the UK, Canada, US and other western countries to the Middle East, you will not be so shocked as to Canada’s apparently ‘cold-hearted’ attitude to Syrian refugees…
On August 17th, 2014, Dana said ...
Canada is sometime naive regarding Refugee program. Many people are accepted in Canada under this program without a good / real reazon. There are oportunists who have the knowledge and the resurses to lie the canadien authorities. These errors made by canadien gouverment are paid by tax payers and the sociaety suffers. Good prople cannot come in Canada, but all kind of junk is comming in making canadian unhappy. Not everybody is a genue refugee. Canada, be more careful!
On September 2nd, 2014, Anonymous said ...
In 1979-1980, Canada admitted 60,000 boat people. The Conservative government of the day, under Joe Clark as prime minister, offered one-to-one matching of government sponsorships to each refugee privately sponsored. He did not specify an upper limit. Pierre Trudeau forced an election (on completely unrelated grounds of course) and returned to office just in time to cancel this program – but the commitment to private sponsors was honoured, and tens of thousands of people were resettled in Canada under its auspices. Which as I well recall, strained newcomer services to a breaking point and left Chinatown in turmoil for some years.
On April 11th, 2015, Anonymous said ...
Unlike many former immigrants-middle eastern people do not want to assimilate into Canadian culture. They want Canadians to adopt their customs. I have been watching Europe and the United States. Muslims are pressing hard for Sharia law , especially on college campuses. You have to decide. Do Canadians want to maintain their national identity/character or not.
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The Green Party's federal election programme
In its party programme for Germany's upcoming federal election, the Greens focus on the country's “ecological modernisation”. In the run-up to September’s vote, the party sets out its aims of reinvigorating renewables development, giving up coal and weaning heating and transportation from fossil fuels. Arguing that ecologic questions are the root of many of society’s current challenges, the programme points to the Greens’ goal of a comprehensive transformation towards a more sustainable economy.
Germany’s Green Party is determined makes climate protection and “ecological modernisation” the central issues of its election campaign. Party frontrunners Katrin Göring-Eckardt and Cem Özdemir said that the Greens’ trademark policy areas will once again be at the core of its campaign.
Despite a recent slump in the polls in the run-up to the election in September, which is likely to be dominated by migration, social justice and security, the party executive committee is foregrounding ecological sustainability. “Ecology is more than environmental protection,” Göring-Eckardt said at a presentation of the party's programme, arguing that issues like migration, public health and job security were directly linked to the impact of human activity on the climate and natural resources.
“Prosperity also concerns the question whether we drink clean water and breathe clean air,” Özdemir added. The programme therefore focused on “making Germany an ecological frontrunner again”, and advancing the energy transition in all sectors, he said.
- The Greens aim for a "social-economic modernisation" that is going to be “demanding for companies” but also “open new possibilities through innovation.” This means to "gear our economy, our transportation system, and our energy and food production towards a green economy and green technology."
- Companies ready to accept this challenge are said to receive all available assistance. On the other hand, the party was going to continue to confront “lobby groups and companies pursuing business interests without regard for the environment,” it adds.
- An “ecologic financial reform” is meant to reduce environmentally harmful subsidies, such as for “heavy company cars, airplane fuels, and diesel” by about 12 billion euros “in a first step." This money should instead be used to support poorer households to optimise their energy and resource consumption.
- The Greens want to push German companies and municipalities to divest from fossil fuels. “Companies need to show the climate risks of their products in annual reports,” the party says, calling for the introduction of “transparent certification” of green investment options.
- Also changes for the public sector are included: The state needed to alter annual reporting to expand evaluation beyond GDP figures, integrating ecological and social indicators, the Greens say. “Criteria such as our ecological footprint, biodiversity, income distribution and an education index are more comprehensive and appropriate to gauge our prosperity.”
- Acknowledging the car industry’s special importance for the country, the Greens say they are intent on ensuring "vehicle production that is fit for the future" in Germany. However, current German transportation policy is “lopsided in favour of the car,” disregarding public transportation, long-distance trains and bicycles, they add.
- A “Green MobilityPassport” should connect Germany’s 130 regional transport associations and allow for nationwiede public transpor with one ticket. At the same time, "airlines should be taxed appropriately” and route fees for trains lowered.
- Air pollution from particulate matter is “responsible for tens of thousands of deaths around the world,” the programme says. The party therefore calls for the swift retrofitting of diesel cars equipped with software to cheat emissions tests, at the manufacturers' expense. It also endorses the introduction of a “blue badge” scheme that allows only low-emission cars access to inner cities.
- “From 2030 on, only emissions-free cars will leave assembly lines” in Germany, the Greens say. “The era of the fossil combustion engine is over.” The shift to electric vehicles must be a key policy target, the Greens argue. They advocate a wave of transformation through subsidies that ensure the car industry in Germany is kept well and fit.
Climate policy
- The party intends to introduce a nationwide “Climate Protection Law” meant to outline in detail how Germany achieves an emissions reduction of at least 80 percent by 2050, compared to 1990 levels, thereby honouring the Paris Climate Agreement. The law is supposed to produce “binding and projectable” goals for all sectors.
- Acording to the Greens, a price tag for CO2-emissions is needed “to tell the ecologic truth”. The party wants to see a reform of the EU’s Emissions Trading System that “permanently deletes excess certificates and puts an end to the practice of issuing certificates for free." Revenues generated from a fixed price on carbon emissions could fund climate protection measures in industrial processes and construction.
- “Without a quick coal exit, all of these efforts will be in vain,” the draft continues. The Greens want to “initiate an irrevocable coal phase-out” in the next legislative period, envisaging an end to coal-fired power production by 2030. The 20 dirtiest coal plants should be closed immediately, the party argues, with remaining facilities’ emissions capped in line with climate protection targets. A “Coal Exit Law” would provide the legal basis for this, and halt the expansion of existing coal mines as well as the export of German coal mining technology. Job losses caused by the coal phase-out should be cushioned by a “Structural Change Fund”, it adds.
- “It is possible to ensure mankind’s energy supply relying solely on sun, wind, water, sustainable bioenergy and thermal heat,” the party says, arguing that “this energy transition has been our aim since day one.” The Greens want to achieve “100 percent green power by 2030” by abolishing limits to renewables expansion.
- The Greens want to reform the Renewable Energy Act by substantially increasing expansion targets and “minimise the current billion-euro power price rebates for industry” unless companies are “actually exposed to international competition.” Households should shoulder less of the burden and benefit from renewables expansion through schemes such as tenant electricity support.
- An “Energy Saving Law” is meant to specify how industry can exploit efficiency potentials. A programme dubbed “Fair Heating”, worth 2 billion euros, is to advance the energy-efficient retrofitting of building stock.
- Regardless of Germany’s secured nuclear exit in 2022, the party intends to sustain its opposition to nuclear power production and extend it to the European level. German component suppliers for the nuclear sector should be closed and the decommissioning of old reactors in neighbouring countries more adamantly pursued within the EU.
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China’s top ministries commit to green finance drive
Proposals to ensure China’s financial sector backs green projects gains influential support, though doubts over what can be classed as ‘green’ persist
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By Ed King
China’s leading government ministries have adopted a set of principles to ensure future investments in the country are environmentally friendly.
In a statement released on 1 September, the People’s Bank of China said the “Guidelines on Establishing the Green Financial System” would now underpin domestic financing.
Under the plans, a national green development fund will be created and local governments will be told to support green infrastructure projects.
“In China, establishing a green finance system has become a national strategy,” said Zhou Xiaochuan, the bank’s governor.
Participating agencies include the influential National Development and Reform Commission, the Ministry of Environmental Protection and the Ministry of Finance.
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According to the UN Environment Programme an estimated US$600 billion a year is required to develop China’s renewable energy, clean transport and energy efficiency sectors.
Subsidies will be provided for loans classed as “green”, and over time companies will be required to take part in a mandatory environmental disclosure scheme
“The Guidelines call for the development of green insurance and trading of environmental rights, as well as the drafting of laws and regulations for introducing a mandatory pollution liability insurance system,” said the statement.
“They also support the development of various carbon finance products, and promote the development of the markets for emission rights, energy rights, water rights, and other environmental rights, as well as financing tools based on these rights.”
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Government departments should “faithfully implement all their requirements” it added.
The guidelines offer little clue as to what would be classed as green. Last week a Greenpeace investigation revealed China rates some high efficiency coal projects as clean and green.
“There are some categories of qualifying green projects included in the Chinese guidelines that differ from practices in the international green bond markets, in particular fossil fuel projects, public transport projects that use fossil fuels, and supply chain investments,” says a recent report from the Climate Bonds Initiative.
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Still, finance industry observers said the bank’s statement, combined with a strong G20 push on green finance, highlights the Beijing government’s commitment to the environment.
Under the G20 “Hangzhou Consensus” the world’s top economies said green funding levels need to be scaled up and agreed to collaborate on policies to support environmental protection.
“The commitment by China’s most senior leadership to greening the country’s financial system reinforces the country’s ambition to both reshape its domestic financial system and serve the needs of green inclusive development,” said UNEP chief Erik Solheim.
“We hope this will encourage other nations to do likewise.”
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Youth Team Beat Orient
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U's notch 3-1 win in FA Youth Cup.
They came into the fixture looking to extend on last season’s Alliance Cup success and, after an evenly contested first half, the U's eventually edged it as Tom Monk grabbed a late goal in the opening period.
The U's senior side go into FA Cup action on Sunday and their younger equivalents progressed through the First Round of their competition with a 3-1 win over the O's.
Colchester United's U18s got a week of cup football off to a winning start on Tuesday evening, as they beat Leyton Orient.
Despite an equalising wonder-strike from Nick Brown, U’s picked themselves up and twice again found the net through Tariq Issa and Joel Atkin, running out 3-1 winners.
Both sides could take positives from a fairly lively first half at the Matchroom Stadium with a fair share of attacking possession in each box.
It was Orient’s youngsters who nearly made the early breakthrough though, as Callum Robinson spilled the ball under pressure from Ayomide Adeboyejo following a corner set piece.
Luckily for the U’s, Jamie Stephens was positioned perfectly on the line to clear the ball acrobatically away from goal.
Colchester’s turn came next as Tom squared a pass to Joel Atkin in the box, but under pressure from Michael Clark he sliced his shot wide from inside the box.
Back in the Colchester goal, Robinson was forced into two saves coming off his line to clear equally dangerous crosses.
On the right hand side, George Brown was having some fortune cutting in on his left, but could only put the ball into the hands of Ben Card.
Behind him, Tyler Brampton was having a solid performance, after making a key interception the full back beat his man and drove a ball into the box which Orient scrambled to clear for a corner.
Just as the half seemed to be fizzling out to a goalless conclusion, Colchester got the vital opening goal. Monk weaved into the box and placed low shot into the bottom corner, beyond Card.
The goal gave U’s a vital lead going into half time, allowing them to play patiently into the second whilst Orient pushed for an equaliser.
This theory was short-lived however, as U’s could do nothing about Nick Brown’s wonder goal. The midfielder blasting a shot off the underside of the crossbar from around 30 yards out.
But the resilient U’s side were not deflated by the setback, as minutes later Tariq Issa had them back in the lead. His low free kick hit the glove of Card but still found its way into the net.
Again Orient had to chase the game, and this time U’s took advantage. Monk picked up the ball on the half way line and outpaced his defender impressively, before slotting past Card to make it three.
The game steadied following the fourth goal, Orient had the majority of possession, but U’s posed a deadly threat on the break especially through Atkin who kept Card busy in goal.
Despite continuing pressure from the O’s, Colchester held out to secure an impressive away win which sees the side through to the Second Round of the FA Youth Cup.
They will face Cheltenham Town at home in the Second Round, after the Robins progressed past Weston-Super-Mare by a 4-0 scoreline.
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Thomson- Mr. Kenneth Charles Nelson, Sr., 65, husband of Mrs. Linda Ann Nelson, entered into rest Thursday, November 29, 2018, in University Hospital Augusta. He was the son of the late Mr. Arthur Weingart Nelson and Mrs. Barbara Jacobson Nelson.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Monday, December 3, 2018 in Curtis Funeral Home Chapel with the Pastor Doug Veer and Rev. Doug Thompson officiating. Interment will follow in Dearing City Cemetery.
Mr. Nelson was a native of Chester, Maryland, but had lived in Thomson for many years. He was a truck driver and a member of Washington Heights Baptist Church.
In addition to his wife Mr. Nelson is survived by his two daughters, Michelle Nelson, and Kathy Cosby (Jessie), both of Thomson; two sons, Kenneth Charles Nelson, Jr. (Jessica), Thomson, Michael Nelson (Tara), Augusta; two sisters, Barbara Martinez (Rafael), New York, Tina Provonost, Connecticut; brother, Howard Nelson (Carolyn), Kansas; twelve grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the Curtis Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
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Dowling rides the Wave to D1
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Kristen Dowling went 147-46 in seven seasons as the head coach at Claremont-Mudd-Scripps.
After building a successful women's basketball program at the Division III level in Southern California, Kristen Dowling will try to do it again at the Division I level. Pepperdine named Dowling as the Wave's new head coach on Wednesday.
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"Pepperdine Athletics exists to further our institution's Christian mission, to provide an enriching, rewarding experience for our student-athletes that results in graduation, and to compete for championships," Pepperdine Director of Athletics Dr. Steve Potts said in the school's release. "Kristen Dowling gives us a perfect fit for those objectives."
Dowling turned Claremont-Mudd-Scripps into the dominant program in the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC) after taking over the Athena's program in 2012. Dowling led Claremont to a 15-win turnaround from 9-16 in her first season to 24-4 record with a SCIAC title and an NCAA Tournament appearance in her second. That started a run of four consecutive SCIAC championships through 2017. The Athenas won 23 games in 2018 and 24 games last season and rolled up an 88-8 conference record the past six seasons.
Claremont-Mudd-Scripps reached the NCAA Tournament's second round twice with wins over Trinity (Texas) in 2016 and Texas-Dallas in 2017.
Dowling was an assistant coach at Pepperdine from 2010-12, a graduate assistant from 2006-2008 and earned her master's degree from there. She takes over a Waves' program that went 22-12, 12-6 in the WAC and reached the third round of the Women's National Invitational Tournament (WNIT).
Claremont-Mudd-Scripps' coaching vacancy comes a couple one week after SCIAC champions Pomona-Pitzer lost its head coach. Jill Pace left the west coast to become the head coach at Tufts where she will replace Carla Berube. Berube was the fourth Division III coach to land a D1 job this offseason, taking over at Princeton in May.
From D-III to D-I
The list of women's basketball coaches to go directly from D-III to D-I head coaching jobs since 2000 has grown by four players in this offseason alone. Click on the links to see stories on each coach's jump.
Coach, D-III school D-I school Year Best year there Current job
Lisa Stone, UW-Eau Claire Drake 2000-01 25-8, 2001-02 D-I St. Louis (26-8 in 15-16)
Candace Crabtree, Rowan Drexel 2000-01 19-10, 2000-01 Out of coaching
Richard Barron, Sewanee Princeton 2000-01 21-7, 2005-06 Maine men's head coach
Tammy Smith, Muhlenberg Lafayette 2001-02 14-16, 2007-08 Out of coaching
Julie Goodenough, Hardin-Simmons Oklahoma St. 2002-03 8-20, 2003-04 D-I Abilene Christian (26-4 in 15-16)
Mary Hegarty, Chapman Long Beach St. 2003-04 19-9, 2004-05 Out of coaching
Kristin Hughes, Case Colgate 2004-05 12-18, 2004-05 Out of coaching
Stefanie Pemper, Bowdoin Navy 2008-09 25-8, 2017-18 Navy
Scott Rueck, George Fox Oregon St. 2010-11 31-4, 2016-17 Oregon State
Aaron Roussell, Chicago Bucknell 2012-13 28-6, 2018-19 Richmond
Greg Todd, Transylvania Morehead St. 2013-14 24-11, 2018-19 Morehead State
Nancy Fahey, Washington U. Illinois 2016-17 10-20, 2018-19 Illinois
Loree Payne, Puget Sound Northern Arizona 2016-17 13-18, 2018-19 Northern Arizona
Marc Mitchell, FDU-Florham St. Peter's 2017-18 6-24, 2018-19 St. Peter's
Scott Hemer, SUNY Geneseo Canisius 2017-18 11-19, 2018-19 Canisius
Michael Meek, George Fox Portland 2018-19
Trevor Woodruff, Scranton Bucknell 2018-19
Lauren Sumski, Rhodes Lipscomb 2018-19
Carla Berube, Tufts Princeton 2018-19
Kristen Dowling, Claremont-Mudd-Scripps Pepperdine 2018-19
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50-year-old store is part of city furniture
Popular shop celebrates five decades in Perth
Robbie Chalmers
James Barclay celebrating 50 years in business
A popular Perth furniture store is celebrating 50 years of bringing comfort to the people of the Fair City.
James Barclay Furnishings, located on Glasgow Road, is owned and run by James Barclay (74) who started life as an apprentice upholsterer with local Perthshire company Thomas Love and Sons.
And after decades of business success, James is celebrating five decades of the store’s opening in Perth.
He said: “I have been in the carpet and furniture business since I left school. While I wasn’t a natural from the beginning, my ambition from a young age was to start my own business.
“I think it has been the personal service that we offer as well as having knowledgeable staff and quality products at good prices.
“I am exceptionally proud to have been in business for 50 years through all the uncertainties and adversities in the market, and proud that we can continue offering our customers the quality service that we always strive to provide.
“I want to thank my loyal sales staff, my fitting staff and my office staff.”
James left school in 1959 when he was 15 and started a five-year apprenticeship. After completing his apprenticeship he left to train with Allied Hotel Company in upholstery and carpet refurbishing where he was to gain valuable experience.
In July 1968 he decided to start his own business, so working from his parents’ home in North Methven Street Perth, he embarked on his lifetime ambition.
It was not long before business started to grow and just after one year he opened his first shop in Canal Street, Perth.
In the days when rent was a £1 per week plus rates, business was quickly growing and within three years James found himself moving into new premises at 36 Leonard Street Perth.
Business continued to grow and once again he found himself outgrowing his premises.
When the opportunity arose to purchase 2 Glasgow Road Perth, and 18,000 sq ft of retail area, to build a shop containing all furnishings for the home, he quickly decided that this was the way forward.
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Inspirational End to AQA Unlocking Potential Rounds Off Fifth Year
Young people, athletes, teachers and AQA volunteers all came together for a fantastic close to the AQA Unlocking Potential 2016 programme in London.
Excitement and pride was high as the 72 students who successfully passed through the transformational programme looked back at the year and were recognised for their commitment, progress and achievements.
Two teenage students braved the audience of around 100 people to share their remarkable and unique journeys while on the programme. Archie, 18 from Bexley Grammar school spoke about how AQA Unlocking Potential and his relationship with GB Taekwondo player and athlete mentor Romaine Bailey helped boost his confidence.
Archie said: “Before AQA Unlocking Potential I used to hide behind others and lacked belief in myself. The programme has given me so much confidence and helped me to come out of my shell.”
Josh, 18 also from the school in Bexley shared how the overall experience has helped him to become more focused and determined to make something of himself. Before the programme, Josh describes himself as a naughty kid with no attention span. Thanking his teacher Steph and Romaine for not giving up on him, Josh recalls there was a point he thought he would be expelled.
Josh said: “I used to be a naughty boy but now I’m a senior prefect which I never thought I’d be and other students look up to me as a model student. AQA Unlocking Potential has been the key to the door of my success”
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There was also the return of Class of 2015 Graduate Sophie Godden who found her happiness and confidence restored as a a result of AQA Unlocking Potential and meeting her athlete mentor.
After struggling to come to terms with the death of her mother and ‘best friend’ Sophie, then 14, found it difficult to open up and communicate with others, finding herself regressing and losing touch with the world around her. From her first mentoring session with Triple jumper Michelle Griffith Robinson, Sophie felt like she had found her ‘ray of sunshine’ and a strong role model to help her through her dark days.
Sophie received a huge round of applause when she shared how she’s since become a peer mentor and now gives back to other young people in her school.
Our Head of Athlete Programmes and retired Commonwealth medallist swimmer Adam Whitehead hosted the event which celebrated the success of the students and the programme. Each student was invited to the stage to collect a certificate and Amazon gift voucher and enjoyed getting to meet the athletes, other students and the rest of the Trust team.
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Stewardship Code
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Remuneration disclosure 2017
The purpose of the Remuneration Code is to ensure firms establish, implement and maintain remuneration policies, procedures and practices that are consistent with, and promote, sound and effective risk management.
The Remuneration Code applies to ‘Remuneration Code Staff’ (‘Code Staff’). This includes senior management, risk takers, staff engaged in control functions and any employee receiving total remuneration that takes them into the same remuneration bracket as senior management and risk takers, whose professional activities have a material impact on the firm’s risk profile.
Whilst appreciating the contribution that can be made by a Remuneration Committee, CCAM considers that such a body would not be proportionate given the size and non-complex nature of both its activities and organisation. Instead, CCAM’s governing body undertakes this role and is responsible for setting CCAM’s policy on remuneration.
CCAM’s Remuneration Policy will be reviewed, at least, annually by the governing body to ensure that it remains consistent with the Remuneration Code Principles and CCAM’s objectives. The governing body will use all information available to it in order to carry out its responsibilities under the code, for example, information on risk and financial performance. In addition, the Compliance Officer, as part of CCAM’s regulatory monitoring, will include a review of the implementation of this Policy by the firm.
Link between pay and performance
Remuneration at CCAM can be made up of fixed (‘salary’) and variable (‘bonus’) components.
Salary is set in line with the market at a level to retain, and when necessary attract, skilled staff.
Any bonus paid is designed to both reflect the performance of a person in contributing to the success of the firm and their success in meeting, or exceeding, targets that have been set by the firm on an individual basis.
Where remuneration is performance-related then in addition to the performance of the individual CCAM will also take into account the performance of the business unit concerned and the overall results of the firm. Performance assessment will not relate solely to financial criteria but will also include compliance with regulatory obligations and adherence to effective risk management. In keeping with CCAM’s long term objectives, the assessment of performance will take into account longer-term performance.
The measurement of financial performance will be based principally on profits and not on revenue or turnover.
Awards will reflect the financial performance of CCAM and as such variable remuneration may be contracted where subdued or negative financial performance occurs.
Quantitative remuneration information
CCAM is required to disclose aggregate information on remuneration in respect of its Code Staff, broken down by business area and by senior management and other Code Staff. The relatively small size and lack of complexity of the firm’s business is such that CCAM only has the one business area, investment management and does not regard itself as operating, or needing to operate, separate ‘business areas’ and the following aggregate remuneration data should be read in that context.
Aggregate Remuneration
The aggregate remuneration of the senior codes staff was £10.65m (audited accounts 2017)
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Wendy by HWKN
Amy Frearson | 29 June 2012 5 comments
Here are the first official photographs of Wendy, the giant blue spiky air-cleaning sculpture that has been installed in the courtyard of the P.S.1 Contemporary Art Centre in New York (+ slideshow).
Architects HWKN were announced as the winners of this year’s MoMA/P.S.1 Young Architects Program competition back in February with their design for a spiky, fabric-coated installation treated with a spray that neutralises pollutants in the air.
A scaffolding staircase leads up inside the structure and cannons squirt water out of the pointy arms.
Wendy opens to the public on 1 July.
You can see renders of the project in our earlier story, or read about the twisted rope canopy that won last year here.
The P.S.1 Young Architects Program is a yearly competition for emerging architecture studios. See all our stories about MoMA and the P.S.1 Young Architects Program here »
Photography (taken before completion) is by Michael Moran/OTTO.
Here's the full press release from MoMA:
The Museum of Modern Art and MoMA PS1 Present Wendy by HWKN, Winner of the 2012 Young Architects Program, at MoMA PS1
The Museum of Modern Art and MoMA PS1 announce the opening of Wendy, the HWKN (Hollwich Kushner)-designed winner of the annual Young Architects Program (YAP) in New York. Now in its 13th edition, the Young Architects Program at MoMA and MoMA PS1 has been committed to offering emerging architectural talent the opportunity to design and present innovative projects, challenging each year’s winners to develop creative designs for a temporary, outdoor installation at MoMA PS1 that provides shade, seating, and water. The architects must also work within guidelines that address environmental issues, including sustainability and recycling. HWKN, drawn from among five finalists, designed a temporary urban architecture for the 2012 Warm Up summer music series in MoMA PS1’s outdoor courtyard which begins July 7, 2012.
The project, Wendy, opening to the public at MoMA PS1 in Long Island City on July 1, 2012, is an experiment that tests how far the boundaries of architecture can expand to create ecological and social effect. Wendy is composed of fabric treated with a ground breaking titania nanofilm to neutralize airborne pollutants. During the summer of 2012, Wendy will clean the air to an equivalent of taking 260 cars off the road.
Wendy’s boundary is defined by tools like shade, wind, rain, music, and visual identity to reach past the confines of physical limits. Spiky fabric arms shoot out blasts of cool air, music, and water (via cannons and mists) to create social zones throughout the courtyard.
Wendy sits far enough away from the stage used for the annual Warm Up events to let the concerts go on unimpeded, but close enough to the entrance to create a filter and initial impact to visitors. It bridges over the walls into the large and small courtyards of MoMA PS1.
Wendy features a simple, inexpensive construction system: the scaffold is deployed efficiently to create a 56’ x 56’ x 46’ volume to form the largest surface area possible.
In addition to Knippers Helbig, structural engineers on the project, the Wendy project was assisted by PURETi (air-purifying surface treatment), Cristal Global (titania dioxide), SDFS (general contractor), SAFWAY (scaffolding provider), Krinner Ground Screws (foundations), Dornbracht (water systems), Davis & Warshow (water and technology), Big Ass Fans (fans), Transsolar (climate engineering), Dazian (custom sewing), Bo-Tex (fabric), Art Domantay (production consultant), Bruce Mau Design (graphic identity), Soho Repographics (printing), 2x4 (merchandise design), Pentagram (merchandise design) and Supima Cotton (merchandise materials), and a team of amazing volunteers.
The other finalists for this year’s MoMA PS1 Young Architects Program were AEDS|Ammar Eloueini Digit-all Studio (Ammar Eloueini, Paris, France/New Orleans, LA), Cameron Wu (Cambridge, MA), Ibañez Kim Studio (Mariana Ibañez and Simon Kim, Cambridge, MA), and UrbanLab (Martin Felsen and Sarah Dunn, Chicago, IL).
An exhibition of the five finalists' proposed projects will be on view at MoMA over the summer, organized by Pedro Gadanho, Curator, with Whitney May, Department Assistant, Department of Architecture and Design, The Museum of Modern Art. The exhibition will also feature the five finalists from YAP MAXXI in Rome on view now, in conjunction with the National Museum of XXI Century Arts, and YAP Chile in Santiago which will be on view in December, in conjunction with the organization CONSTRUCTO. In 2013, the YAP International program will expand to Istanbul with a recently announced collaboration with Istanbul Modern.
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Ridgewood Memorial Park
Ridgewood Memorial Park in Des Plaines, Illinois, has provided cemetery services for Chicago-area families since 1920. The 168-acre memorial park is a sanctuary for remembrance and contemplation that offers a quiet, natural respite from the busy city. Beautifully landscaped with an abundance of stately mature maple, oak and blue spruce trees, our spectacular grounds feature 2 lakes that add to the serene setting.
Glass front niches in Swan Lake Mausoleum at Ridgewood Memorial Park
Chapel in Swan Lake Mausoleum at Ridgewood Memorial Park
Chapel at Ridgewood Memorial Park
Mausoleum at Ridgewood Memorial Park
Cemetery grounds at Ridgewood Memorial Park
Water feature at Ridgewood Memorial Park
Unique feature at Ridgewood Memorial Park
Chapel in Swan Lake Mausoleum
Entrance to Ridgewood Memorial Park
Mausoleum Chapel at Ridgewood Memorial Park
Administration Building at Ridgewood Memorial Park
Cultural and religious inclusion
A member of the Dignity Memorial® network of funeral, cremation and cemetery providers, Ridgewood Memorial Park is a non-sectarian cemetery that is open to people of all faiths, cultures and backgrounds. Our team members are well-versed in a wide variety of burial rites and customs and work with you to ensure that our cemetery services meet your every need. We also have team members who speak Greek and Korean.
Burial options for every family
Although Ridgewood Memorial Park dates back to 1920, we are glad to meet the preferences of modern families for services ranging from traditional burial to cremation and urn memorialization to mausoleum entombment. For those looking for family areas, we have private estates and private familial areas. If you prefer to be near the water, we have bench estates that overlook Swan Lake. We have a wide variety of in-ground, above-ground and memorialization options to suit you or your loved one’s needs.
Both our outdoor Tower Lake Mausoleum (which faces one of our beautiful lakes) and the indoor Swan Lake Mausoleum (named for the swans that live there) offer many options for families who select mausoleum entombment. Swan Lake Mausoleum includes a circular chapel that seats 200 people. Individual mausoleum crypts, companion crypts, private family rooms and marble- and glass-front niches are available in this state-of-the-art building. Glass-front niches can be personalized with flowers, keepsakes and photographs—all of which help tell your loved one’s life story.
No matter which option you choose for your loved one’s final resting spot, we can help you customize the property to make it a truly one-of-a-kind memorial.
Beautiful chapels on the cemetery grounds
Ridgewood Memorial Park has several areas for memorial and committal services. Within the Swan Lake Mausoleum, the Swan Lake Chapel overlooks Swan Lake. The modern, light-filled chapel holds 150-200 guests and has a catering kitchen. Unlike many chapels, Swan Lake is in the shape of a circle and has many windows that let in plenty of natural light.
Des Plaines has a rich and vibrant Greek community. Our ornate Greek Chapel celebrates those of the Greek Orthodox faith. It has icon murals on every wall that depict Christian themes such as the resurrection and crucifixion of Christ, and a magnificent carved wooden altar sits at the front of the chapel.
At Ridgewood Memorial Park, we can take care of virtually all of your burial needs.
Convenient cemetery location
Situated 4.5 miles northwest of Chicago on Milwaukee Avenue (Illinois 21), Ridgewood Memorial Park is a beautifully located gem for Des Plaines and surrounding communities. We are located between Golf Road, North Milwaukee Avenue, Central Road and Route 294. We are a short drive to Kloempken Prairie, Community Park West and the Golf Mill Shopping Center. For those traveling by air, we are a short drive from both Chicago O’Hare and Midway airports.
We invite you to stop by to meet our associates and tour our cemetery property. Please give us a call for any reason. We are here to serve you.
Military and veterans funerals
We are proud to serve the military families of Des Plaines, Chicago and beyond at Ridgewood Memorial Park. We are well-versed in military memorials with honors and have a reserved military section within our cemetery. We also host a yearly Memorial Day service to honor military members memorialized at the cemetery.
At Ridgewood Memorial Park, we believe that every member of the military has the right to a dignified service. Because of this, we participate in the Homeless Veterans Burial Program and work with local and national organizations to ensure that no matter the circumstances, all local veterans receive a dignified memorial.
Active in the Chicago community
Ridgewood Memorial Park is involved in the Chicago and surrounding area communities. Each year, we host several events open to the families we serve and the Chicago-area community: a Memorial Day service; a 9/11 service at our 9/11 memorial that includes 1 of the World Trade Center beams; and a remembrance service in December. We also host a Mother’s Day event, complete with flowers for all who visit. Additionally, members of our team are involved with the American Diabetes Association and participate in both the ADA ride and walk.
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I Haven’t Been Happy for a Long Time
April 2, 2015 by Chump Lady
The other week someone asked me to decode, “I haven’t been happy for a long time.” (Also sometimes expressed as “WE haven’t been happy for a long time.”)
It’s trotted out when the chump is looking for an explanation as to why their family life just blew up.
Well DUH. “I haven’t been happy for a long time!”
This statement presupposes a number of things:
A) That the cheater’s happiness is the most important thing (and is a valid answer to the Why Did You Commit This Dreadful Betrayal?)
B) That they’ve silently suffered for a long time and gee whiz, isn’t it time AT LAST! that they experience some true happiness?
C) How could you be so dumb that you never noticed how unhappy they were? Heck, how could you not notice how unhappy YOU were until they pointed it out? (WE haven’t been happy for a long time.)
This sends the chump into apoplexies of self reflection. Well, yes, I am sometimes unhappy, but it passes. Or… hang on, how could I have missed my spouse’s cosmic misery? Apparently it was long and went on for EONS. Am I just that insensitive?
Of course you have no way of challenging this “I haven’t been happy for a long time” statement because you are not in their heads. You have no idea what they feel. So if you say, “BUT YOU LOOKED HAPPY. You had kids with me! We went snorkeling in Barbados! You drank the coffee I brought to you every morning! You said you LOVED your birthday slippers!” the cheater can just say, “Nope. I wasn’t happy.”
But you looked happy. Happy enough anyway.
“No, I was full of sorrow. Every minute. My life was a burden of grief and misery. At night I used to gnaw at the invisible chains that kept me tethered to you.”
So chumps, how are you supposed to interpret this “I haven’t been happy for a long time” crap? Here’s a few ways to look at it:
1.) Take them at their word. Okay, you’ve been a miserable sod for decades. You, cheater, are responsible for addressing the things that make you unhappy and adjusting your life accordingly. While as a loving spouse I want to support you, if your needs are not communicated to me, there is jack shit I can do to help you.
2) Don’t accept responsibility. If the cheater was so unhappy in the marriage, they had ethical ways to go about ending their marriage — beginning with trying to save it first. Or getting out honestly before they told all their “troubles” to a sympathetic fuckbuddy.
3) They’re bullshitting you. Cake is delicious. They were probably perfectly happy with you and the services you provided — paycheck, child-rearing, air of respectability. It wasn’t until they were busted at D-Day that their Great Unhappiness was revealed. Blameshifting their “unhappiness” on to you is an invitation to do the pick me dance. Oh, you’re unhappy? How can I make you happy? I can control that! I can WIN your happiness! Let me TRY HARDER!
And guess what, they’re probably pulling the same shit on the affair partner. Oh, my marriage makes me so unhappy, but I must stay for the children! I am a noble slave to convention! Woe! And the affair partner goes, I will PROVE to you that I can make you happy! I can control your destiny! I can WIN!
Cake, cake, wonderful cake.
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NCStevie says
AWESOME!!! As always CL
Don’t accept responsibility. If the cheater was so unhappy in the marriage, they had ethical ways to go about ending their marriage — beginning with trying to save it first. Or getting out honestly before they told all their “troubles” to a sympathetic fuckbuddy.
^^^THIS^^^ I was also asked “why are you such an unhappy person?” There is a difference between being an “unhappy” person and just being dissatisfied with your partners selfishness and irresponsibility. I mean how many times or ways can you TRY to tell someone that they are a selfish asshole “nicely”???
pianomommy says
“There is a difference between being an “unhappy” person and just being dissatisfied with your partner’s selfishness and irresponsibility.” ^^THIS^^
Yep. I was told, “I drink because of you and your depression.” Well, duh! Who wouldn’t be depressed after 15 out of 20 years of living with the drama and chaos of a drunken, complaining, entitled asshole?
Feels good to be out, though!
PianoMom says
Yes, I’m on my way to ‘meh’ one step at a time…
hurt1 says
This topic is soooo awesome that I must rake my yard, go for a run & eat dinner before I can delve in the deliciousness of the 214 posts so far!
yes! great post. as much as i want to read all the comments i am in the middle of cooking dinner for myboys. i am sure to say more tomorrow but i just had to say awesome!
i know i will hear that excuse someday. now i have an answer to respond when he throws this excuse. if you were so happy then you should have figured out a way to communicate with ME (your wife) and not your hoodrat AND you had an ethical way of fixing that without distroying and blowing your family
ANewWoman says
“I can only say that I have been trapped in a place of despair and hopelessness for a long time. I had myself convinced that happiness was unattainable.”
FoolMeTwice says
Is that an actual line that someone in real life actually said?
Stupefying.
Oh, yes, FoolMe, my ex-h. Isn’t he a special snowflake? Pages of the stuff. And a bit from his ho-bag’s text to me: “I love ______ with a passion and certainty I have never possessed before. I love the kind, gentle, caring man he is. I followed my heart and I believe love can heal trauma if given a chance.” They are ridiculous.
Here’s a two-for…. double the entertainment….
Idiot MOW to my X ” I want us to work together (did that)! You’ll probably get sick of me I have to throw out there – I also want you to have time with your buddies and for me to have time with my girlfriends.” WTF? Are you 14???
My IDIOT X to the MOW…. “I love you more than all leaves and plants that were ever bloomed!!”
FYI…. these texts were sent two weeks after their “meet up” and they had been communicating for about one month. Fucktards!!
NCStevie – “I love you more than all the leaves and plants that have were ever bloomed?” OMG that’s hilarious. Is he a botanist or something? Does he really love plants? ha ha ha made me spit out my drink. Idiots…
IKR??? LMAO Fidiot!! And NO…. I have NO idea where that stupid shit came from. By trade he is a tile setter, transitioning into fitness as a trainer. Setting tile… not so fun… pays better…. but not enough kibbles. Trainer… hang out at the gym… lotsa girls in yoga pants or shorts…. he gets to show himself off and get oodles of attention.
Honestly… I think he KNEW after I caught him that there is no way in HELL I would have let him pursue a career as a fitness trainer…. seriously??? OWhore is an idiot.
I actually found a text from her that I had missed, she referenced that a friend of hers had shared a photo of her on Facebook and it reminded her “to tell you that I was voted Best Dressed my senior year of high school” Seriously??? Lmao!!! This dumbass is 41 years old and plugging herself for kibbles on being best dressed at her high school 23 years ago in Podunk USA. There was probably only 20 people in her graduating class, she STILL lives where she grew up and it is Smallville.
chico2229 says
As I look at the date I can see this is not an April Fools line…… How does anyone think a vote taken in high school has ANY bearing on life? Deluded anyone?
And the “I have long been unhappy” is often linked with the “and I have ‘tried’ for ___ years months ”
but the definition of “trying” at marriage for a person with a cheaters heart would look to us like
“I stayed here stewing, blaming and becoming more bitter by the day simultaneously applauding myself for the resentfully tolerating you”. Hmmm did ANY of them approach a spouse and say “Honey, I feel were disconnected, how can we regain the closeness we once had?” oh, I forgot, they don’t DO that…they confide in that gal at work, who understands them so well.
In a way, however, as stupid-ass as it is, when they say they are miserable, I do think we should believe them. In my saner moments I recognized that whatever depression he had was something I could not fix…his relationship with himself was his alone and if he wanted to break from the shackles of a marriage with me sooner, I wish I had made it easier for him to leave.
Does anyone else feel we are being forced to play their mother?
Yes, though in my case it was playing father role to my ex-wife (e.g., pay the bills, deal with all repairs of everything, discipline the kids, etc.). And then was resented bitterly for it. A no-win situation.
Doop says
Same except with the genders reversed…so I was damned for having “emasculated” him.
Yes, well, since she couldn’t play the “emasculation” card I was told that every time I did laundry or swept the floors or balanced the check book my actions IMPLIED criticism of her. As in, b\”By doing this you’re expressing disapproval that I didn’t do it first.” What? It was such a head-spinning argument that I actually bought into it many times. And . . . apologized for working around the house? Yep. Yes, I did.
It’s a game you can’t win!
juliet says
“Hmmm did ANY of them approach a spouse and say “Honey, I feel were disconnected, how can we regain the closeness we once had?” oh, I forgot, they don’t DO that…they confide in that gal at work, who understands them so well.”
I still have problems believing how they all work from the same script!
” In my saner moments I recognized that whatever depression he had was something I could not fix…his relationship with himself was his alone ”
I wish I’d had those “saner moments” sooner, instead of spending 5 years tying myself in knots trying to make him happy – seems like I was a bit slow on the uptake….
I don’t know about their mother – a bl@@dy psychic, more like !
Yes…when we were engaged he was worried about his mother disapproving of us having sex as we had to spend almost every weekend at her house. We lived in different cities in the week so sex was rare, guilty and not that good.
His mother issues only worsened after the wedding and looking back, the pick me dance started way back then and he usually picked her.
I tried so hard to be picked that I ended up in her role.
He liked sex to be hidden away and forbidden so affairs were inevitable….he left not long after mother died.
OW is a natural at “mother” and has even forced him to start eating his greens in his fifties and this is something neither his actual mother or I ever succeeded in doing.
CalamityJane says
Is my wittle baby boy gonna eat his wittle geen peas with the truck spoon and be a good baby…vroom…vroom…yum…yum..open wide my wittle honey bunny..
Yeah, I see how OW got him to eat his peas…piece of cake.
Ahartmann says
YESSSSSS. I am constantly pushed into a Mother Role.
OMFG. We have been together almost ten years and I feel like he BARELY even knows me at all. He doesn’t even need me for the arguments. He just argues against what his Mom would have said. He even runs away like a little kid/teenager! Runs away and won’t answer the phone or email or whatever. I HATE it. It is just so so so pathetic. Then if I bring up ANY issues I get told I am “shaming him just like his mother.”
They have such a screwed up relationship. I can only describe it as “emotionally incestuous.” She expected him to take care of her emotions which were, just, all over the map. She freaked out over two floors of Chinese restaurant last time I took her out. Jeez, couldn’t even order her own Chinese Food and then blasted her husband for ordering something “she didn’t like.” But the really weird part was when I told them about his cheating. She acted like he cheated on HER. It was just bizarre. Just so bizarre.
He’s an ass. Don’t get me wrong. But I can see exactly why he wouldn’t know how to treat a spouse vs. a Mom. But this is no way excuses the cheating. That was utter bullshit.
Zackly, Nomar….I had to parent Mr. Fab. No wonder I went off him, I am no Jocasta….
But thought it was me, blamed myself. I was responsible for his happiness. But since he never wanted to get it on without toys or porn or whatever, or doing the two shoves, one grunt and snores thereafter, In truth, I went off him, because he was already fucking around, treating me like an object and mentally abusing our kid.
I never listened to that little voice saying this is all.fucked.up. Not even after DDay
Trust your guts Chumps. Love to all Chump Nation
x-Meh
PAPrincess says
Yes. He wanted me to make all the decisions and he wanted me to change and fix. Poor whittle boy needed his emotions to be the center of our home life instead of that big bad reality of aging and our parents and our kids actual needs coming first for a few years.
Kira says
X wanted me to make all the decisions so he had no responsibilities and he could claim he was doing whatever to make me happy and then he could turn around and rage and blame me for everything.
Why yes, I am in therapy because of this.
ByeByeCheater says
Kira – me too – exactly!
Smart is Hard says
^^^this too^^^ I got the “you’re too smart, you’re too dominant, blah Di friggin Da…..” He purposefully never made decisions, plans, whatever, so that he could resent my choices ad infinitum. Didn’t realize this for the passive/aggressive maneuver that it was-just thought he was dull…..nope, he’s a Weasel with a capital W. Tangentially, he took great joy in binge drinking, seeing me ignore him, then going in to the kitchen and slamming the silverware into the “appropriate” compartments in the drawer (I admit, I don’t give a rat’s ass if the salad forks commingle with the dinner forks). All the while glaring at me as if this was just another horrible burden he had to endure……It defies explanation, but is good for a chuckle……
FreeWoman says
I have seen in a couple of my family members- that Ultra-Organization is the sign of a control freak, narcissist. They can’t stand anything ‘out of place’. Usually starts in the silverware drawer….
Smart is Hard–there is obviously something deeply flawed with both of us that we could care less that the forks co-mingle. No wonder our poor spouses were driven into the arms and crotches of another……our monumental failures caused it. (cheater logic)
Hahaha same here! What is it with the utensils that set them off. I didn’t nest the forks and spoons properly. Heaven forbid!! That was actually one of the reasons he gave for proceeding with the divorce.
Yes, yes and yes…my POS, the SA, told me that he was going to make me a mother if it was the last thing he did. W T F ????
Let me repeat: THE SEX ADDICT TOLD ME HE WAS GOING TO MAKE ME A MOTHER IF IT WAS THE LAST THING HE DID.
He was referring to ME “mothering” HIM. F’ing asshole. Whore/Madonna syndrome BIG TIME.
The only thing I didn’t do for this “id” was wipe his ass. He PAID someone to do that.
I have four children who have done very well considering their fucked-up family circumstances of fathers who left because they weren’t “happy”.
If these fools were walking down the street with a flashing sign saying “Make Me Happy” on their head, at least I would know they were a designated black hole and get the fuck out of the way.
The “make me happy” are the most selfish, fake, controlling, critical, soul less, lazy, slithering, emotion sucking, sexless, creatures I have known who never initiate ANYTHING. PURE ENTITLEMENT. They are so special and you are lucky to have them. BARF, VOMIT, THROW UP.
Whenever this fuckers say, “I am not happy”, your response should be, “So, why are you not happy with YOURSELF?”
Then, every time the fucker attempts to blameshift their “unhappiness” to someone else as the reason, you need to repeat it.
You may have to repeat it several times because they never hear you and won’t understand what you are saying.
I know what my sign said, “I’ll Make You Happy”. I have since unplugged and tossed it in the trash, so now I am a bitch.
You know what? I think that name has a nice ring to it.
CJ, you are the bomb!
I agree 100% with FoolMeTwice…. that is fabulous and spot on!!
Miss Sunshine says
I like this part:
Nice. I’m going to keep that in mind. UNPLUG THE SIGN!
Jeep says
Oh I am just crackin up now Calamity!!!! LOL!!! THANK YOU!!!! All that is soooo true!!!!!
Chumpette says
Calamity – your clear view of cheaters made me remember something that was initially buried in the detritus of Dday.
As XH began spinning his final version of justification (I was so unhappy) to my then 23 year old daughter, she texted me:
“I think he is confusing the marriage with himself…”.
I knew it was true, but I was so stunned at the time, it didn’t sink in. It has sunk into me now. But irony of all ironies…he is working his story so well now that this same daughter is getting re-confused by his Poor Me gear. Ugh.
You go on loving her and building your happy life. Don’t talk to her about her father, and if she brings it up, just say that you hope she can have a good and healthy relationship with him. If you detach from the outcome, chances are things will go as they always go with these hyenas. Remember the narcissist cheater LOVEs to triangulate and if you won’t triangulate with Schmoopie(s), they use the kids. So detach and let her work it out for herself, again, that he’s screwed up.
Very true, LAJ. Don’t triangulate and she will figure it out again. All by herself.
LAJ & CJ – i normally agree with your perspectives but not this one. i would not watch a boss, friend, or anyone knowingly lie or gaslight my daughters without saying what i see. i understand the theory and dynamic of triangulation. that may or may not be relevant here. i think we all figure things out when we are ready. i sure as hell would have figured things out sooner if someone had told me what was really going on (pre chump nation)
so i say something when i believe it is in my daughters’ best interests. what XH does with MOW is his business. my family’s new life going forward is mine. it will be liar, blame shifting and gaslighting free. or at least there will be a reality check on that shit.
I agree with you Chumpette–I outed my x’s lies to my 19 year old, and I think she was relieved, even though it bothered her.
Tell her the truth. Your daughter has to be able to trust YOU.
Totally agreed. I think our kids need to have somebody in their lives who’s standing for truth, so that they can grow up with an authentic narrative. There’s a big difference between saying, “Daddy cheated on me, and that’s not okay with me. That’s why we divorced,” and “Daddy is a conniving narcissistic asshole.” Because, hey, they will figure it out eventually anyway, and on top of losing their nuclear family, they might well wind up feeling chumped by US if we didn’t give it to them straight. I wouldn’t want that for my girls. Just my .02.
Whoa, I am in agreement. No bullshit to the daughters about daddio. I just won’t engage in the triangulation of me, dad and daughter.
I told them the truth. But his tale of woe to daughter, daughter and their sympathy for him is not going engage me in a dance with the asshole. “Ahhh mom, poor daddio. Can’t you lighten up?”
“Sorry daughter, daughter, the answer is no, BUT I do ‘hope you can have a good and healthy relationship with him'”.
Key word being “hope” and that father-daughter relationship is yours not mine.
In the end, they will make their own evaluation of Mr. Perfect’s It’s Not My Fault It’s Your Mother’s bullshit mantra.
CJ – clearinig up some confusion…agree no triangulation is best strategy , children deserve to know truth, they will arrive at their own conclusions in their own time. but my original post today was addressing something else.
although the original lie (adultery) may be over, when XH’s other disordered behaviors and manipulation continue with our children (i.e., “I was never happy” ) i do not think remaining silent is wise. and i do not think saying something is triangulation. IMO it is education and caution.
what seems to be working for my adult daughters, when they bring their confusion to me as XH continues his disordered behaviors is: 1) listen, and 2) simply label the behavior for what it is, i.e., “that’s called justification” or “beware of distortions” and “check this with what you know”.
IMO equal parts reality and equanimity can be a healing balm.
educate adult chidlren for their own mental health? yes.
triangulate by trashing cheater? no.
Chumpette,
We are on the same page..
“The “make me happy” are the most selfish, fake, controlling, critical, soul less, lazy, slithering, emotion sucking, sexless, creatures I have known”
YES, CalamityJ!! The endless cycle of criticism and blame over the most ridiculous things, then ignoring all the good we do to keep the house and children and relationship going why they are out moping about feeding the other woman sad tales about how they are unhappy in their marriage. Fuck the lot of them. May we go on to greater things, and may they end their lives with the realization that they made THEMselves unhappy.
Tempest you are so right… they made THEMselves unhappy. They throw away everything that REALLY matters for someone they often barely even know. X has been telling me that I’m an “unhappy” person for so long I actually believed it. I certainly haven’t been happy with the way we have been living but I’m not just generally unhappy. HE is an unhappy person….. NEVER satisfied… it has taken me almost EIGHT years to figure this out. More of that projection bullshit.
EVERYTHING he spits at me is actually a direct reflection of himself. “You’re unhappy” (he is) “You’re negative” (him) “Nothing I ever do is good enough for you” (my Mother said “I don’t think I ever heard him say you did anything right) “You are so selfish, all you ever think about is yourself” (really? laughable) “You stopped wanting me a long time ago (my personal favorite) ….. etc. etc. You know the drill.
“They throw away everything that REALLY matters for someone they often barely even know”-NCStevie
-Three days after dday when I was finally able to speak to him, I begged him to see how beautiful our 26+
years together had been. He said that he should have left 5 years ago (WTF?) because I would be farther
along in accepting that the marriage was over.
“It wasn’t until they were busted at D-Day that their Great Unhappiness was revealed.”-ChumpLady
-On Christmas morning X gave me a card that read, “Life gives you beautiful things, it gave me you.” Less than
36 hours later he morphed. It took me a few years to throw out that card.
“I think he is confusing the marriage with himself…”.-Chumpette’s daughter.
About 2 weeks after dday, I stayed at my in-laws for a few days. I was so lost & former MIL was always a
source of comfort. When I told he said he didn’t love me, she kept saying that it was not true. 2 months later
divorce papers arrived & I was instantly persona non grata to his entire family
“Maybe they are miserable because they did something truly awful–THEY LIED AND CHEATED on their
spouse!”-Divorce Minster
-after 5 years heccan’t be too miserable because he is engaged to a woman who was not the OWhore.
They are miserable….. because they are simply just miserable. As previously stated they make THEMselves unhappy…. they are never satisfied!! They are always relying on outside gratification to “fix” their unhappiness and make them feel “good” about their shitty existence. The main problem is that the PAIN comes from inside them…. when the shiny wears off the pain resurfaces they can’t FIX it because they can’t FACE it or even admit there is a problem and if they do… it is someone ELSE’ fault.
“..may they end their lives with the realization that they made THEMselves unhappy.”
Yes. Yes. Yes. Truer words were never spoken.
Bottom line, folks, is that “They made THEMSELVES unhappy.”
B I N G O
TheClip says
CJ…. Looooooove it. Unplug the sign… Take down the tent…. Not my circus…. Not my monkeys!
“Not my circus…. Not my monkeys!”
! ! ! YES ! ! !
Yaaaaaay !!
Jen, you asked if we feel we were forced to play their mother?
Yes, yes I do.
But, frankly, there was no filling the hole that was left in his heart when his birth mother gave him up for adoption. There is more to the story–she hurt him again two decades later. The mother who raised him is lovely in so many ways, but she herself plays a victim and loves to rescue others. Both mothers are blonde, whereas I am have reddish-brown hair. I truly believe he was NEVER going to bond with me. He needed a blonde mother figure rescuer with no other responsibilities other than to him. And he found her, finally, on Facebook!
All at once, in my opinion, she became the angel blonde affection-dispenser perfect mothery sex object (ew?), and instantly I was relegated to house-and-calendar-keeper, sexless drone advisor and babysitter.
I think in his mind, he didn’t see himself as doing anything wrong. If I found out and got upset, that was an inconvenience for him, but not wrong. I’m sure the OW was up in his ear telling him that It Was Meant To Be, and that a man Deserves To Be Happy! In fact, we had sex a couple times after I learned of the OW. This was part of the pick-me dance, of course. On one occasion, several hours later, a darkness rolled over him, and he accused me of making him cheat on HER! Total mind fuck! He’d betrayed his mommy!
To be fair, I’d always wanted my man to be more like my own father–honest, hard-working, funny, assertive. My dad ain’t perfect, and I would not want to be married to someone exactly like him (bless my mom’s heart, but dang….) Still, in so many ways, my ex was the opposite of the best parts of my dad, and it bothered me a lot. And, yet, I loved him, and believed in him, and loved the ways he was different from the worst parts of my dad. In the end, he said that I’d never had any faith in him. He made that up in his head. The truth is that I’d had too much faith in him. I projected a lot of good onto him that he never deserved.
Miss Sunshine he sounds like a total jerk. And yes the kind of jerk that was born of some attachment disorder. Women like us want to be there for those people, but they are so fundamentally screwed up, there really isn’t anything anyone can do. Not even the other woman. So her punishment for having so little character is she will have to put up with him. And it won’t be fun.
I knew a couple at work that left their spouses for each other. Seemed to be crazy about each other, moved in, had a baby. She is my facebook friend. I can tell from her pictures and posts he isn’t in the picture anymore.
They’re jerks. Hapless and hopeless. So sad.
Sorry you were married to one, too.
No we weren’t married. We were together for five years, then broke up when I learned he had cheated. Then we were off and on. The last two years we were practically living together, but he was calling it friends with benefits so he could see another x the two days a week I wasn’t there.
Still hurts like a MFer.
Yes, I read this every day so I can remember not to go back. I am stupid enough to love him, but he isn’t capable of loving me. I figure is she wants him that badly she can have him.
Miss Sunshine & Jen–they cannot be made happy. They chase a quick fix for their woes, or their boredom, or their lust, or their inability to truly connect with someone else. Quick fixes don’t work, but it doesn’t stop them from trying, at our expense.
Once I realized that my X could not be happy, I felt a lot better. There was nothing I, or we, could have done short of becoming a fawning appendage to their egos and giving up ourselves and our own lives. No thanks.
Yes, I know, that is why I keep checking in here. When I feel strong enough I’m going to fade away. In the meantime this is keeping me from unrealistically thinking he is capable of being anybody’s partner.
Jen, don’t project your goodness onto him. Don’t let him crowd out the rest of you. He proved that he’s not worth it.
Keep coming here, and also go to your other loves–hobbies, friends, family, groups, charities, etc. Do what you LOVE. Don’t make up love where it isn’t.
Truth is, even you can’t really love someone who isn’t worthy. Those are strong feelings you might have, but it’s not love. He doesn’t embody your values! He’s not admirable! He’s not honorable!
You might feel a longing for what you know, or for what you’d imagined he could be, but you also know he’s an asshole who hurts.
You’re better than that. Be patient with yourself. Have a good cry. Shake it off, and hold your head high. And fill your heart with REAL love. YOU are worthy of REAL love from someone who will cherish you.
“Don’t make up love where there isn’t.”
I don’t know why I do that, but I guess I do. Thank you for your understanding.
“In the meantime this is keeping me from unrealistically thinking he is capable of being anybody’s partner.”
@ Jen….. ^^^^ THIS ^^^^ is SO very true….. they are NOT capable…. the good behavior is only TEMPORARY.
I happen to be fortunate enough to be pretty good friends with my X’s last wife, we have developed a friendship as I have been the one taking care of her kids every other weekend for the past 8 years. I never made her uncomfortable because I had nothing to do with the demise of their marriage, met him 2 years later.
Anyway, SHE is where I get a lot of my strength. She is my confirmation that HE is fucked up and that he is not going to change. Somewhere in this thread someone said “it’s a cycle” and that is SO true. They can only keep up the facade for so long….. keyword “disordered”.
One night right after D-Day #2 I was talking to her on the phone after X picked up the kids (I was home) and she put me on speaker phone so her boyfriend could listen and talk too. At the end of the conversation her boyfriend said “Just about every single word of that is EXACTLY what ___ has said about him, he is NEVER wrong and SO friggen selfish……same complaints…. same issues…. same shit…. same cheating.”
She told me a year ago that the lies would never stop, she was married to him for almost 12 years, I should have listened….but I spackled instead.
“becoming a fawning appendage to their egos and giving up ourselves and our own lives.”
Damn you have a way with words, Tempest. This is EXACTLY what the fuckers wish to achieve and in the end they will still leave you or cheat on you and call you a sap for being such.
foolmet2wice says
Not only was I forced to play his mother, he acted like he was 15 years old. Sulking, unhappy, put upon, you name it. He was very sick for 10 years and I took care of him and kept a roof over our heads. 7 years into his illness, he met someone online and carried on a emotional affair with her. DD1 was 3 years ago but he chickened out of moving in with her. He swore it was over but a couple of months ago (DD2) he left and is living with her. During those 3 years of planning with OW, he kept it from me and was surprised that I hadn’t realized what he was doing. Guess I’m not the mindreader he thought I was.
We me 38 years ago this month.
Arrrgggg….kept them alive so they could continue with their assholiness…
The longer I am away from my cheater X the more I recognize how much of his bullshit he projected onto me. The “I can’t make you happy” “it’s never good enough” “you stopped wanting me”….. ALL of that shit is HIM. Truth is his life is SHIT because of his cheating and bad choices, he cheated on his XW and she kicked his ass in the divorce. Took me 7 years to find out the truth about his cheating on her…. had I known sooner I could have left when my son was younger so it wouldn’t be so hard on him.
“The longer I am away from my cheater X the more I recognize how much of his bullshit he projected onto me.”
Same for me, NCS. And with each passing day, I see with more and more clarity that my single biggest failing was the inability to morph into a completely different woman on demand. All I could ever be was myself. But then, that’s the lure of porn and of cheating. A click of the mouse, a turn of the head, a new dating profile, and BAM. You can disappear into someone else. These guys don’t do reality very well.
FMT,”These guys don’t do reality very well.” You nailed it!! And can I get an AMEN?
You got a 26pt AMEN from me, Roberta.
Drew says
FMT, my “single biggest failing was the inability to morph into a completely different woman on demand” resonates. Hard to compete with all those fantasy women out there. Lol.
Yup, mine wanted an animated sex doll with a computer chip to praise him often and talk his favorite academic subject with him. No needs of her own.
Prancie says
Omg I told my sister last night that I was competing with a fantasy woman. FML
“These guys don’t do reality very well.” Isn’t it MIND BOGGLING??? My cheater X is SO frigging DELUSIONAL. He seriously behaves like we are “friends” and like he hasn’t just blown up our lives…. like he didn’t LIVE here in our house for three months while swooning & love bombing MOW.
it is ASTOUNDING the position he abandoned us in…. I had just been diagnosed with breast cancer (I have shared this before, however I am finished with surgeries, doing well & on medication for the next 5 years) but I had been a stay at home Mom with our son…. NOW I have the okay to start working (medically) and am in the process of finding a job… but…. HE is supposed to be paying the rent & bills here and is 3 months behind. I offered him the house because I couldn’t afford it & he said to keep our son here until school is out. ALL of his crap is still here, it’s not like I’m being an ass and just squatting so he has to keep paying… he hasn’t moved HIS shit out. And he shows up for visitation and just smiles at me as though everything were just right in the world. I don’t know how he isn’t having a nervous breakdown he is being so irresponsible and destructive?? It’s INSANE!!
He just ain’t aware, or as Dr. Simon puts its, he sees but disagrees…..woulda believe Mr Fab said-within minutes of him coming home on D-day and being confronted as the nestshitting coward he is. “I’ve been SOOOOO stressed out”
Good luck on your job hunt, and all blessings on your health.
What a Special special snowflake-http://youtu.be/NFSjZYc8eH4
Hope this song cheers you up. I am NC with Mr fab, the kiddo sadly isn’t, but we are 8000 miles away. I play it in my head when daughter talks about him.
x-Meh.
That was hilarious!! Thank you for the laugh, I needed it.
Thanks for the well wishes too
Mephista – That song was wonderful. I am saving for future narcs.
This is why we need to be able to identify these liars/cheaters and learn not to be so chumpy. If you are used to telling the truth, you don’t expect others to be liars, until you are chumped. Online profiles are usually full of lies and half truths. The predators consider them to be like resumes that cannot be fact checked. I have gone from a person who was trusting and who believed what people told me, into one who believes almost nothing people say. I watch people’s actions carefully, and look for underlying motivation for any action, now. When people start telling me things about their past life, I listen carefully, and store it away in my mental “This has yet to be verified,” file. Contradictions will be noted over time, and it is difficult to tell a lie the same way twice. So if you are paying attention and you give yourself plenty of time you should be able to assess the other person’s character. Don’t make rash decisions, don’t let anyone rush you. If they are in a hurry — that’s their problem. You don’t have to be inconvenienced or endangered because someone else wants you to solve their problem.
Even small lies indicate character defects — if you are actually 5’5″, don’t claim to be 5’8″. If you are a smoker, don’t indicate that you don’t smoke. If you are a few pounds overweight, don’t indicate you are athletic and toned. These are lies that will become evident when you meet someone the first time. Don’t be a chump and “forgive” these lies, and say “Poor sausage, he/she wants to be better, and it is just a white lie. Don’t be forgiving and understanding if the potential partner tries to move too fast, being the aggressor when trying to hug/kiss you for the first time. If they dominate the conversation, and try to push you around — they are bullies. And consider this carefully — this is their best behavior, because you are new and not under their control, yet.
I know how easy it is to be love bombed, especially if you have been starved for attention. But con’s always make things sound wonderful. If they sound too good to be true, they probably are false.
I agree Portia. Good points. One of the best pieces of advice I have received from CL is forget what they say, but watch where their feet go. Mine would swear his undying love and that he was “being good”, but then I would find evidence to the contrary and out the door he went to her! I am very cautious now.
To quote Mr. But I am a Good Guy-“the only problem with lying is if (IF) you get caught”. Can’t argue with that.
I was 43 and I fell for the lovebombing…. hook, line & sinker….. I never KNEW anyone could be so deceptive about their feelings and life!! I absolutely remember saying “He just seems to good to be true”……. because he WAS…. pretentious asshole.
StrongerEveryday says
Raising my hand too. The hindsight is stunning.
ringinonmyownbell says
That is the truth, but my kids also believed the BS at least partially.
Yep this one is often said around here. Really ticks me off.
Supreme Chump says
Unhappiness. Well. I was extremely unhappy when I noticed my husband was acting like a colossal prick. I just didn’t know why he was being such a colossal prick. I didn’t know that his being a collosal prick meant that he was fucking any whore that spread her legs and opened her mouth for him. I was so ignorant. I rember expressing my unhappiness and telling him as I was crying that we had to fix our marriage. I can remember asking him what was wrong. Funny, he did not mention anything about being unhappy. He knew I was unhappy because I told him so. He was totally happy. He had me crying for him and he was getting all the fucks he wanted. He was very happy with the power he thought he was getting from his deception.
Off topic here, but how do you know if you are getting a fair or good settlement in your divorce? Is there any way of knowing?
Supreme Chump, you’ll get more answers to the question if you post it to the Forums, rather than here. But the general rule is, you consult a lawyer or two, they tell you what the courts would likely decide if it went that far. It’s often pretty straight-forward, and gives a solid basis for any negotiation, mediation, as well as deciding whether you do actually need to go to court to get fair treatment.
I do not see any link to forums.
buddy says
There is a Register link and Log In link at the top of the page. After you register and log in, then the Forum and Log Out links will appear.
You’ll get the log-in via your email. The forums are a great place for extra advice.
Lothos says
Talk to an attorney and review case law in your state. Most states today are 50/50 HOWEVER if you can prove pre-marital assets such as a down payment on the joint family home etc. then that money needs to be returned to you before the remaining portion of the equity is split 50/50. Also if you received an inheritance while married that inheritance is not considered marital assets so you can keep it. If by chance you put your inheritance against the family home and can show you received XXX as inheritance and then made a payment of XXXX of equal or lesser value on the home you can then argue that you should received that money back as well before the 50/50 split of equity takes place.
In regards to Alimony, it is really based on why the divorce is taking place and who the judge believes. Adultery plays a huge part in Alimony. If the person who committed adultery is the one asking for alimony then they would get less, or perhaps no, alimony.
Child support in most states is calculated and is based on income from both parents and over night stays the child has with each parent.
Most states, including mine, state equitable distribution, not to be confused with equal, or what is commonly thought to be 50/50. My cheater kept banging this drum and the courts and mediators, assuming you have an attorney, can very well see the POS you are up against and take the negotiations in that direction. My husband knew from the first minute in mediation that if I didn’t get the 80/20 I wanted that I could certainly go to court, unmask him & Schmoopie in court and ask for even more! Funny, after a year of refusing to sign my offer, he signed his life away in a mere 3 hours! It was great!
Not all states work that way. Maryland is one of them. Adultery does not mean anything in this state other than getting a divorce faster (and it showing on the public record) and effecting alimony. Marital assets still get distributed 50/50.
Just a note on inheritances. In IL if you receive a sum of money and that money goes into a joint account, it becomes a co-mingled asset. Once it is co-mingled, it belongs to both parties.
Current Chump says
OMG THIS!
“Unhappiness. Well. I was extremely unhappy when I noticed my husband was acting like a colossal prick. I just didn’t know why he was being such a colossal prick. I didn’t know that his being a collosal prick meant that he was fucking any whore that spread her legs and opened her mouth for him. I was so ignorant. I rember expressing my unhappiness and telling him as I was crying that we had to fix our marriage. I can remember asking him what was wrong. Funny, he did not mention anything about being unhappy. He knew I was unhappy because I told him so. He was totally happy. He had me crying for him and he was getting all the fucks he wanted. He was very happy with the power he thought he was getting from his deception”
#My.Whole.Marriage.
“He was very happy with the power he thought he was getting from his deception”
Which is why I now hate my X. He gamed me big time, and still had the gall to blame it on my faults.
I am sure there is room in the trunk of the car for two bodies!
How about “Our marriage has been over for a long time anyway?” I didn’t get the unhappy memo, I got the marriage was over for a long time memo. That really had me bamboozled; especially since we had a vacation in the Caribbean a mere 2 months before.
Is this an off shoot of “I haven’t been happy for a long time?” or is this another special mind fuck. That one really had my head reeling for a long time. Is that a separate topic?
Verity297 says
Oh, I got this one too, three weeks after a cruise to celebrate his 50th birthday.
And I also got “It was a mutual decision to end the marriage” from his lawyer. I didn’t get that memo either!
In the end it’s all justification.
Me too. Wtf! I think this is the best argument for them to use to get into the other persons pants. It also helps them look good if they tell their needed support group as they throw us under the selfish bus.
TheMuse says
amazingly, they seem to believe their own shit…”I left you a long time ago, Muse, I just never told you.” Really? doesn’t “leaving” usually entail taking your crap out of my house, changing your mailing address and eating and sleeping somewhere else? Oh yeah, he too, “had been miserably unhappy for a very long time,” after DDay revelation; found out later he was a serial cheater. So unhappy why the fuck was he with me in the first place? WTF
Yes Muse, it certainly usually works that way, but don’t feel bad. I have been divorced for over 30 days and mine has not picked his trash up yet although he constantly drives me nuts over it. Guess he thinks I’ll deliver it to him! Ha! Ha! And honest I would, but he has no real address. Do I drop it to his hotel room? Schmoopies dinky 950 sq.ft. Condo? His office at work? Gosh they are stupid! Mine made divorcing him and cleaning his financial clock as easy as falling off a log! Ha! Ha! Ha!
Donate it and take the tax write off
expatChump says
I believe their not taking their stuff is a way for them to keep a tether to us, and to keep us stuck. My stbx has taken very little, despite identifying everything he wants weeks ago. It’s now in the garage and if he doesn’t come get it soon, it’ll go to storage
Expatchump, yes, that’s what I’m leaning towards. Most of it is clothing he doesn’t even fit in anymore because he has lost so much weight he looks like the running gears of a katydid! The rest is military memorabilia of his and his beloved stamp collection worth zero! Useless junk! That’s what he was awarded in the divorce after 41 years of marriage! Sad!
Mine still has stuff here 6 years separated and argues that ( you have room and I do not). OW has made him get rid of stuff that he bought quite recently. He was using our son who still lives with me to transfer items to and from the loft until I got wise and insisted that he had to come directly to me.
PAPrincess–“I think this is the best argument for them to use to get into the other persons pants. It also helps them look good if they tell their needed support group as they throw us under the selfish bus.”
Bingo!! I’m amazed at how many women fall for the “my wife doesn’t understand me….my wife doesn’t pay attention to me…blah blah blah.”
Mine has taken to using the word” situation” when asked what happened to our marriage. He has bumped into a few of our joint friends. Hee are some of his gems… ” I left the situation….. The situation was horrible. ….That situation I was in. That situation had me so depressed”
I am gonna start using it to sign off my emails and texts. It will take him 3 years to figure it out.,
Similarly I got the “OW isn’t a bad person, she thought I was ‘fair game’ since our marriage has been over for a long time” but I never got the memo that our marriage was over…we still lived in the same house, slept in same bed/had sex and ostensibly raised our kids together (not that he was parenting much or well) but yea, that pesky missing memo…
Oh, I forgot… mine also told me he was a ‘free agent’ since the marriage was clearly over.
He just hadn’t actually told me.
SphinxMoth says
Mine told his OW (and anyone else that would listen)—
“I’m only TECHNICALLY married.”
Really asswipe? Then how about technically moving the fuck out of my house, technically filing for divorce, technically paying your own fucking bills, technically getting a decent job (AND KEEPING IT THIS TIME), and technically paying child support?
Yeah. Such technicalities.
“If a man tells you that he thinks of you morning, noon and night–chances are he’s someone else’s husband.”
Prick.
Good points!
You guys have heard it all, so this wont come as a shock, but when he was at the pinnacle of his fuckupness, he said to me “We never really got married”. I said “Aug 30, 1986, there were 180 guests in a Catholic Church and 2 Priests and I wore a fancy dress and you wore a uniform …does that ring any bells?” He meant that he was so reluctant that his consent was invalid so the wedding was never real.
After we “reconciled” I told him that we should renew our vows because he told me repeatedly that they were invalid. He said he would in 4 years (at our 25th) so I waited. Just before our 25th he told me he would not follow through. He really never gave me a reason…I think he liked having a “get out of jail free card” …he could be married when he liked but he knew he could take his argument to the tribunal and get a degree of nullity.
I literally begged him…as a “married” Catholic person, knowing my husband considered our marriage invalid and refused to make good on them was a certain sort of spiritual abuse. I once wrote him an email imploring him and he responded that he would not. He made a comment that if he ever received a terminal diagnosis, he would reconsider. What he never expected was to drop dead. When I found him cold on the floor, one of my first thoughts was that now we would never renew our vows.
Outstanding SphinxMoth….. ALL of it!!! Couldn’t agree more….. they’re all pricks, even the women cheaters!
Annabella says
Are they really happy tho with the whores they left their families for? It seems that everything is going right for them, they have a nice house, good jobs and now have my daughter for Easter. The slut actually posted a pic of my daughter on her fb stating that she was so happy she was coming. I’ll never get to spend Easter with her bc my previous attorney fucked me over. I had to hire another one to undo the mess she made. I’ve been depressed since yesterday and it kills me knowing that he got away with everything.
Annabella, I don’t think they are every really “happy” but they sure make it look like it. The OW gives them the unconditional kibbles & adoration they crave (to feel better about their shitty insides) because they aren’t onto their game or tired of their shit yet… look how long it took some of us to catch on….
My X certainly “behaves” like he is on top of the world right now and I know that financially he is FUBAR and wonder HOW he isn’t having a nervous breakdown. Not only does he not appear to be concerned but continues to dig a deeper hole. I think OW has money and he is hoping it will “save” him?? I hope she is every bit the narc he is and I hope that once she really “has” him she will realize how BAD his finances are and dump him on his ass.
I am sorry about your situation, I don’t have to deal with that yet as OW is not divorced and still in hiding with the affair/relationship. I know my X moved his AP into his home 2 weeks after his last wife and kids left (ahhh the things we find out too late). I don’t know HOW she survived it all, how devastating. The AP didn’t last long, that was over in about a year. I am hoping for the demise of this one as well.
I have long wondered how it seems that the most awful people seem to always get by with screwing everyone else over…. but I think they suffer in ways we don’ see. I still pray for karma. I would rather be me and suffer through the pain than be completely VOID on the inside like these assholes.
Sending you some cyber hugs & good juju, be mighty!!!
Thank you so much NCStevie..I appreciate your words of wisdom. I’ve been in bed all day, crying and just can’t seem to get over this funk. It’s been 4 yrs since he left and moved on (he married owhore) but I’m still stuck. I know now that our relationship was so toxic and I have a lot of guilt over letting him get away with the abuse of my child and I. I protected him and saved his ass when he nearly killed me in front of our child. I could have ended his career by reporting him but I didn’t. I couldn’t have pressed charges when he beat our child (and continues to do so but now doesn’t leave bruises) but I chose to believe him in hopes of reconciliation and promises of working things out. How stupid and sick was I to let him get away with it all. Every time my child goes to his house I’m so afraid of what could happen. Also the owhore tells her that I’m a “bad, terrible person”. We are still in court and he now wants custody bc i reported him to the police after my child told me he beat her for peeing on herself. He’s using the court system to punish me since in the past I kept quiet about the abuse. He’s making it seem like I’m just a bitter, vindictive ex with an agenda. So far, he’s winning. I just don’t know how much more I can take.
Friend says
Annabella,
These jackasses have an expiration date.
Womenslaw.org might help a bit. You are mighty.
unicornnomore–What a horrifying story! I’m sorry that his claim he never meant the vows has haunted you. You KNOW he did mean them when he took them (to the extent a cheater can ever mean “love, honor, and cherish,…forsaking all others”). He was simply re-writing history to suit his needs. Mindfuckery even from the grave.
What Tempest said. Man, that’s one of the worst stories I’ve read on here, and there have been some real humdingers. I am so sorry, unicornnomore. Big hug to you.
I’m sorry to read that, unicornnomore x
Same HERE….. first “vacation” EVER for the three of us (plenty of trips for that asshole though) and we went to visit MY family in Mississippi and GET THIS…. they used casino comps for our rooms which was the ONLY reason we were even able to GO!! But…. two weeks before vacation…. guess who bought THREE pieces of gym equipment to the tune of about $2,000.00?? Yep… the ASSHOLE!! He met the OWhore the DAY before we left, we had postponed leaving because he HAD to compete in a bodybuilding show in our area that she competed in as well. And I don’t get it… she is VERY masculine…. I’ve always wondered if he had some closet desires I wasn’t aware of…. never could confirm…..
My HONEST opinion as to “why” he finally went off the deep end….. he competed years back and used to win all the time and now…. he hasn’t even PLACED in any of the last 5 competitions he has entered. It isn’t that he doesn’t look fantastic… he does… it’s just that competitive bodybuilding has changed a lot since his “prime” and he doesn’t have enough SIZE… he is ripped as hell but not “big”. Anyway…. I think his ego plummeted and he needed reinforcement…. his GOALS were unattainable because you know… he is “SPECIAL” and he was going to “WIN”…. except he didn’t…… boo fucking hoo!!
I HateAsshats says
One month before starting her affair she took my hands in hers (we were at a restaurant eating dinner) and told me that she “was in love with me and never wanted to be with anyone else”.
That has mindfucked me for almost two years now.
Cannot wrap my head around this.
ChChChChump says
The “long dead” argument, as told to and reflected back from the OWhore in an email I later was able to (ahem) ‘acquire.’ And, for BONUS credit, her version of his excuse for not trying to talk to ME about it, why his going to the OWhore instead was ‘the right thing’ to do.
All MY fault, of course!
” But I’m not taking him from his wife. She walked away from him many years ago. (We were still intimate, sill going on trips and vacations, planning to remodel the house, yeah, all signs of me ‘walking away’!) Away in all but the outward forms. And it happened long enough ago, their current paths have deviated far enough that there’s no way back on it. Past the point of no return. Unsalvageable.
. . .needed to be out of the not-a-covenant. He needed to be away from it. The path he was supposed to be on, the path along which he was supposed to live and to learn and to grow and to glow, was away from that path that had him bound. Staying with the outward forms was keeping him from the life that was intended for him. (As in, intended by god, as specially told to her. OBVIOUSLY.) But he couldn’t get away from the outward forms. He couldn’t risk that kind of confrontation.
. . . needed to be not-there. But he couldn’t get not-there by himself. He didn’t have that kind of strength. He couldn’t simply step from there into not-there. He needed a definite here into which to step. He needed a here into which to become whole. He needed that from me as much as I needed what he offered.”
Are those real quotes? Someone actually wrote that? Or is it still April Fool’s Day?
Man. That is some serious psycho-religious babble going on there. An OW daring to use the word “covenant”? Where’s a bolt of lightning when you need one?
Real quotes, yes. She believed she was a literary genius:
“If you like my prose, you’ll LOVE my poetry!”
There is much, much more. All in the same style. When I read it all “D-day” – I don;t know whether it was her writing or the information that made me (quite literally) vomit.
(I submitted a portion of it to the Bulwer-Lytton contest, evil me).
I seriously cannot stop laughing. It’s hard to say who’s more repellant and ridiculous–the Jesus Cheaters or the Lord Byron cheaters. Good on you for submitting this tripe to the B-L contest. You might not have won the pick-me dance, but you got that competition in the bag. Hahaha!
*repellent
The “Bulwer-Lytton” contest for overblown prose can be found at http://bulwer-lytton.com/
The ‘official’ deadline is April 15, but the real deadline is June 30. Got any overblown text or email (or spoken) drama from your STBX or X or OW/OM? From well-meaning “friends” or from Fucktard’s family? Does Slutzilla deserve a cheater’s Pulitzer Prize?
Send entries in to the Bulwer-Lytton contest, and maybe they’ll get the fame they truly deserve! Maybe we can get the B-L folks to institute a new category: Cheaterspeak!
I’ve already submitted a few of OWhore’s gems (so much to choose from!) and may well submit a few more)
That is hysterical!! I hope she wins one year!
Sent to him during attempted reconciliation – edited for brevity(!):
“As the poisons seeped through me, telling me that you were going back to your wife, (with the painful vision of you living in the emotionally barren wastes where I first found you), the ragged pieces of me that had been sheltering in dark caves, now quivering and moaning and bleeding, out of their caves in the raw air, were saying, and then shrieking, that you were deserting me; you were in the process of vanishing, just like all the others, their numbers magnified by the internal propaganda.”
Loooooooooooooool! That is the funniest thing I have read in quite some time (including some of the mid-term essays I’ve just marked). Is there another shade of purple for that prose? Hahahaha! (wipes tears from eye)
GladIt'sOver says
Good lord. Any sane man would RUN from a woman who wrote such craziness. WTF.
Irony of ironies: he has taken out an Order of Protection against her. The letter I call her ‘stalker letter’ is actually quite a bit disturbing. As in: “if I die, the pain ends and it doesn’t matter; if you die, the pain continues and it doesn’t matter.” But I guess it wasn’t her lunatic delusional mind he was fucking.
So he was fucking Sylvia Plath?
Though Sylvia Plath was a chump (which is what probably pushed her over the edge). Ted Hughes was a notorious cheater–TWO wives committed suicide because of it. Total fucktard.
I really didn’t know her story, just that she committed suicide. The ultimate form of self-absorbtion. Not a poetry buff.
More like H.P. Lovecraft. All hail Cthulu!
chumpanzee says
CCCChump,
Bahaha! H.P. Lovecraft! Yes!!
Chumpy says
“the ragged pieces of me that had been sheltering in dark caves, now quivering and moaning and bleeding, out of their caves in the raw air, ”
I read that and thought she was talking about her vajayjay being that time of the month.
bwahaha Chumpy. Yeah – send her a violin shaped tampon.
I am in the worlds worst mood and that passage from stalkerzilla OW made me laugh … I cant even
OMG, their numbers multiplying by the internal propaganda?? WTF? Her own paranoia, I guess.
‘….you were deserting me; you were in the process of vanishing, just like all the others, their numbers magnified by the internal propaganda.” ‘
Holy cow! How many others were there? You did get checked for STDs, right? She sounds like the town bike.
Remember – she over-dramatized. I’m guessing that “all the others” was maybe 3 or 4 over 20 years.
But yes, I did get tested. Even though Wasband insisted that she was for sure “safe” as she had an M.D. Of course having an M.D. didn’t prevent her from fucking him unprotected at JUST the right time of the month to maybe get pregnant. (She was sure, SURE, I tell you, that he MUST have had a vasectomy!!!)
…. and THAT email – about taking Plan B pills two days after their first fuck was un-effing-believable!
ChChChump–that is hysterical!! Love the imagery: “now quivering and moaning and bleeding….”
The B-L contest should give her a lifetime achievement award.
CCChump… O M G. Does she ride a fucking unicorn into work? Or watching too much Game of Thrones?
Oh my goodness, what was that load of emotional tripe all about? Has she got a screw loose ?!
Chchchchump, and what exactly does he “offer” to this obviously over dramatic tramp?? His cheating, deceitful selfish ego? If so then we have a winner! She can have him! And WTF with the over dramatic writings??? My husband I swear must have been studying soap operas or something. It was laughable the way he talked and his emails were even funnier!
BTW, I would have absolutely loved to have these to idiots read that shit in open court! I wonder if they would have been in costume for the dramatic readings?? Really I have heard of being ” in your birthday suit”, but I doubt that would fly in court! They probably would have needed a bed also as a prop! Of course it would have had more material on it than they would have had! Baahahaha! Too rich!!!!
Open court would have been a gas – too bad she didn’t contest the Order of Protection.
As for what he offered HER: an audience? mind-blowing (according to her) sex? a fantasy of twu wuv?
She was NOT HAPPY to learn I had all of her emails to him (it was WAY one-sided – he wrote almost nothing to her) and tried to get him to wipe them off our computer. TOO LATE! I had them backed up in several places he couldn’t get to. If I weren’t NC, I’d be tempted to send both of them links to this site so they could see the ridicule.
Chchchump, I printed this drivel out and I have it in a binder. I am going to use it as a “coffee table” book! Ha! Ha! Ha!
moxie says
I have compiled my own “coffee table” book as well.
Would love to put some of the highlights thru the UBT.
May be a future post idea, CL!
Have you seen that Rob Cantor video, “Actual Cannibal Shia LaBeouf”? My daughter showed it to me a while back, and it is one of the freakiest, funniest things I’ve seen in a while. What I think you should do is send some of those emails to Rob Cantor and have him turn them into a video like that. lol https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0u4M6vppCI
when well-meaning friends asked him (after he stated how unhappy he had been for years) why he couldn’t talk to his wife about this”unhappiness”, he stated” oh there’s no talking to her .She just lashes out at me and is obsessive and goes on and on and on to the point that you can never talk with her about anything.” This of course making me out to be some kind of horrible vindictive verbally abusive monster of a wife which is exactly what he wanted me to look like in their eyes. As he looked like the victim. Of course ,denying there was anyone else in the picture. yep this is just a classic line that the cheater she is almost as common if not in combination with” I love you but I’m not in love with you.”. UGH!
Said both of those things to me just last night. He also said that WE are miserable with each other. I corrected him that I had not been miserable with him till now. Then he said ” well WE don’t have good time together.” I corrected him again on this. He tries to change my way of thinking and rewrite history.
It was pretty miserable being married to a guy who woke every morning and then spent every minute of his day sabotaging our marriage. Poor unhappy miserable sod.
Yep Sabrina. Mine said to me ” you haven’t been happy either.” I’m like wtf… don’t include me in on your narrative of bullshit. Solo sad that they all speak the same language.
Nat1 says
“He tries to change my way of thinking and rewrite history.” yes Sabrina, I get that. And when I argued every point he made he got flustered and told me off for “confusing” him. Poor lamb!
Nat1 mine did and said the same…
…wonder if they are actually aliens? …they certainly seem to be from a different culture!!! Straight from hell culture!… LOL!!!!
conniered says
Well this certainly hit a nerve. That was the line I got when I become suspicious and voiced them which happened about a week or two before the actual DDay. Yep, his happiness was not an issue before I got a clue.
I’m not happy and haven’t been for a long time.
Everyone thinks we have the perfect marriage.
I’m depressed and I don’t want to end up like your Dad. (The dude has PTSD from serving in Vietnam you ass)
What if there is more out there? What if I would be happy somewhere else?
Yes, it was all about his happiness. His needs. His way. Nevermind that he completely disrespected the woman he choose for a wife. The woman who gave him a beautiful son. The woman who worked hard to make a happy marriage. The woman who loved her family to the Nth degree. The woman who kept her figure. Stayed active. Yes, and gave that respectability. And everyone knew it. That’s the rub for him.
Yes, this definitely hit a nerve.
Irish says
Spot on Tracy!! Mine used the line ” I don’t know why I’ve been so emotionally distant and pushed you away. I just know that my mothers lack of affection, and all the stress of my business going under has made me so unhappy and stressed out, that my only solace was masturbating to vile and degrading naked pictures of teen girls.” ” Yes Irish, I was just sooooo unhappy!!! But it’s not about YOU. It’s about my horrible unhappiness. No I couldn’t possibly share this terrible unhappiness with you. You are unable to help me with my unhappy self. Only porn can do that.” I hurt you? Really? Well this has NOTHING to do with YOU! Don’t take it so personally Irish. It’s about my torment. My gutwrenching sorrow and loneliness. MY MOM DIDNT HUG ME!! DON’T YOU GET IT!!! No, of course not. You thickheaded, selfish woman. You cannot understand my unhappiness, so I will continue to play with my precious and get my comfort there.” Just don’t take it personally. Kay????l
Oh yes Irish, I got that line when I kicked him out. He walks by me and says, “I’m sorry I was so emotionally distant all these years”. I have no idea what that even meant.
I also got the “It’s not you it’s me”. Well, you got that right!!!
But later, after he left, he said that it WAS me. See, I didn’t sit on the couch with him. I read books too much. Sex was “just going through the motions”.
The truth is just way too inconvenient so these cheaters have to try to come up with something that allows them to continue live in their fantasy world without so many of those dang consequences.
I’m convinced they make it up as they go. They say things they heard in bad movies, or just whatever they think you will accept then watch your reaction, if you seem to fall for it, that becomes the official spin.
Right… and even when we don’t accept the spin, they use it anyway. He wanted to tell our son that our feelings for each other changed. Now wouldn’t that have been convenient for him. I did not allow that. It wasn’t true. Our son KNOWS the truth. Oh he hated that I told him….and also shocked that I would tell him the ugly truth. Dude, that YOUR truth. The one YOU created. Sucks to be you.
conniered: “Sex was “just going through the motions”. ”
Mine said the same thing. In retrospect, he was right. By the time of his affair, I no longer liked him because of his emotional abuse and criticism, and I was no longer enthusiastic about intimacy. Wish I’d left then. He put me in a lose-lose situation.
Who would want intimacy with a person who devalued you? This is such bullshit from those MF’s.
Why can’t they say, “Honey, I am looking at someone else with feelings (or lust) and I want it from you, let’s work on it or I’m leaving”
Simple statement. But NOOOO, that’s too much energy that a “make me happy” wants to expend. YOU are supposed to jump through the hoops and figure it out. YOU should be doing the “pick me” dance to entertain the POS so that they stay faithful, happy. Surely the biggest fan knows what the star wants.
I felt like I was working a fucking RUBIK’S CUBE with a switched color block to solve the relationship problem while the POS slacked, ate his cake and watched. Passive aggressive fucktard.
This really strikes a chord with me. Fuck him, “Going through the motions”. Like we were enjoying sex with them while THEY were “going through the motions”.
Should have switched signs with the “make me happy” earlier and chucked the cube. He would have been gone earlier and saved me the years left on my life.
CJ…. BRILLIANT…. HYSTERICAL AND 100% SPOT ON!! Your comments are always informative & entertaining and what I call a crowd pleaser. Seriously…. one of us should become a fucking stand up comic and use this shit for material. Narc attack
Seriously what is with that PASSIVE AGGRESSIVENESS!!!! took me YEARS to figure it out. and even then i did not understand it.
Mine started with I haven’t been happy in a while. Then it changed to “ever since our wedding day” then it changed to “I never should have married you”. When I attempted to point out how confusing his contradictory statements were I was met with “see I can’t talk to you about anything” I sat there bewildered reflecting on myself and my actions and cried. I actually bought into the crap that I was a miserable person. It took me nearly 3 years to pull myself out of that thought process
its not us, it’s them.
Pupsticle says
This gives me the shivers, it’s all so similar. Mine also said his effort had been to tolerate me, his bad behavior (cheating, violence, belittlement) was only a reaction to my outbursts of frustration, our recent holiday (that I had paid for of course) had been ‘disgustingly bad’, his affair with the OW was ‘healthy, warm and loving’ and ‘we were not compatible’. I also bought into his conviction that it was all my fault. Not there yet, but moving forward towards the idea that I’m good enough.
wtfimik says
Oh I got the “we are not compatible” line as well. I asked him who did he feel as though he was compatible with? Me, his ex-wife, his cheating partner(s), or his girlfriend who cheated on him in college? He picked the girlfriend who cheated on him in college and then uses the line that he can’t talk to me when I’m upset that he would take our 18 year marriage and say we aren’t compatible based on a college relationship in where he was cheated on. GRRRR!!!!
Yes, this makes perfect sense that he feel MORE compatible with the girl who cheated on him in college. If you had cheated on him, then he would have felt compatible with you. Because cheaters compare with cheaters. But since you did NOT cheat, because you were honest, loyal and trustworthy….he could NOT compare with you.
so sorry he did not appreciate you the way you should have been
“Mine started with I haven’t been happy in a while. Then it changed to “ever since our wedding day” then it changed to “I never should have married you”.
Stbx has said many similar things or variations of this to me since DDay.
Sad thing is he asked me to marry him & he could have left at any time if he wasn’t happy. Now here we are 18 years later, married for 16 years, with an amazing 5 yr old child.
I hate him with the power of 1,000 burning suns!
MarriedAJackass2 says
I got this too. And “you would have known that I was miserable if you had been paying attention! ” As if saying it made it so. I hate that he has rewritten our history to justify running to OW. At least my memories are mine and he can’t rob me of them.
“you would have known that I was miserable if you had been paying attention! ”
Self serving asshole.
Like you were put on this plant to pay attention to him and for no other reason. What an entitled POS. Another BLACK HOLE roaming the planet waiting to be discovered….oh wait….he was! There’s another chump out there making HIM happy.
Flowers and chocolates to the OW for taking away the burden of serving an asshole for the rest of your life. You must have had a want. A foreign concept to self-centered shitbags.
well i MIGHT have been able to pay attention if i wasnt sooOOOOooo busy paying the bills, robbing peter to pay paul, raising, disciplining, teaching and feeding our children, cleaning the house, fixing the house, laundry, chasing his drunk ass down, worried if he was going to come home or if he was driving drunk, decoding all the hidden secret messages as he trickled truthed me to death, policing all the sh*t he was sneaking and hiding, planing birthdays, holidays and vacations etc, etc, etc
you get the picture
I heard the same thing last week “I’d still be HERE if you weren’t such an unhappy person!!” I said “No… you’d still be here if you hadn’t taken up fucking random vagina because you couldn’t keep your dick in your pants.” He left.
A P P L A U S E
Ashley–I’m glad you pulled yourself out of that mindset, even if it took 3 years. Soul-sucking jerks, these cheaters, who prey on those of us with compassion.
Ouch. These were the second words out of her mouth. She started with ILYBINILWY. This was all news to me. When the hell was I going to be told?
That would be: 1) Not until she got caught. 2) Not until she exhausted you as a kibble source. 3) Not until something made it too hard for her to maintain her mask, her false self. Pick one.
I heard from a friend that X told her–“I’m going to ride that horse until it dies.”
Apparently, I’m the horse in this scenario.
Yep, Marked, I got that line of BS too! Straight out of cheater handbooks!
Let me make a correction. I just saw the first email she sent me after I left her a note asking why she was so distant. It started with “Dear Mark, I’ve been very unhappy on our marriage for a long time. …. ” The first words out of her mouth after she next came home was the ILYBINILWY statement. This was out of the blue for me. I’m glad I have CL & CN to help me see the real meanings. Thanks.
newchumpatl says
I got that too Mark. That and apparently he’s been unhappy all along.. also go the “going through the motions”. 6 years before Kid 1 and 8 between the kids and all that time he was “miserable”. That’s a hell of a long time to be miserable!
DeeL says
No, no newchumpatl. 22 solid years of misery was what my x told me. This through the birth of our 2 children, first one born a year into out marriage and his idea. I wanted to wait, stupid me I should have, I wanted us to be able to go out and have fun and get to know each other better as married people. He wanted me to have a baby so that “I wouldn’t leave him”. Um, huge red flag, I saw as him being insecure. Fast forward 21 years and “he was too young” and me being 4 years older (apparently a huge age difference in his mind) I somehow connived my way into “making him marry me”. My daughter, that first baby, asked me, after talking to her father, if he had been a “child bride” and which one of his parents had “sold” him to me. Cause poor sausage was way too young to have been “forced into marriage” by evil and forceful me. He’s 5’11”, 210 lbs. and I was 5’4″. 120 lbs, ummmm yeah I was so f*ing forceful.
This is all part of the retroactive marriage history cheaters do. CL nailed that. It is funny how doing bad things can distort one’s perspective on these things. Maybe they are miserable because they did something truly awful–THEY LIED AND CHEATED on their spouse! It is hard to maintain one is a good person when reality is in your face. That’s true until they are fully deluded. This “I wasn’t ever happy” is just a stop-gap along that way to delusional-land in my opinion.
“Maybe they are miserable because they did something truly awful–THEY LIED AND CHEATED on their spouse!”
That’s an interesting idea, but perhaps only works for those individuals who are not truly disordered. I’m not sure my stbx every felt badly about what he was doing to me. It would actually be comforting to think that some of his terrible grumpiness around me had to do with him feeling badly about any of it.
I think it can work for the disordered as well when they realize they will have to work harder to manipulate once the truth of their cheating is out. Dunno. I realize some just do not care as well. My guess though is that this not loving is a lie they tell themselves after the fact to minimize what they did in their own minds or “justify” it.
I agree with you DM, at least in my case, because he admitted it to me. He said “I hate what this is doing to you. It’s tearing you apart.” The really disturbing part is that knowing it didn’t stop him. And of course it was what “it” was doing to me not what “he” was doing to be. Another subtle blame shift.
Personally, I feel the lying and abusive treatment of us will stay with all but maybe the vilest of them in some dark corner of their soul, never to be completely escaped. My EH moved out of town ASAP so he never has to run into me. He never could look me in the eye after discovery. I don’t see how he can ever be truly happy or at peace.
DM–I”ve done my own retroactive marriage re-writing. Since there were likely multiple other women in our marriage, and his deception put me in an unsavory and unacceptable position, I no longer consider us to have had a real marriage–just a polluted financial arrangement.
“Since there were likely multiple other women in our marriage, and his deception put me in an unsavory and unacceptable position, I no longer consider us to have had a real marriage–just a polluted financial arrangement.”
BAM. That’s it. That’s exactly it.
Very smart.
Yes! Just a financial arrangement. Because she lied so well I really had to re-think all my memories of her. Unfortunately, I’m finding it necessary to forget all my memories of her.
Thank you for that analysis. I had the “I wasn’t happy” thing thrown at me. Funny thing is, I noticed that things seemed weird in the year leading up to the marital implosion. I very therapeutically tried to address my concern that something seemed amiss. He denied, ever so sweetly and with much reassurance. He apologized that I felt there was a problem. “It’s just work, Sweetie. I’m so sorry you are worried.” But when shit hit the fan and it was clear that there was a problem, namely, he was cheating, SUDDENLY he hadn’t been happy for TWENTY YEARS. I call this, “emotional whiplash.” And then he ran straight out of the marriage and my life, and told everyone that he hadn’t been happy for our entire marriage and strangely enough, a vast majority of people believe that bullshit. Closed doors being what they are and everything. My daughter said, “Tell me he didn’t say that, Mom.” She knew what went on behind the closed door and it wasn’t unhappy. But, hey, whatever works. Whatever saves face. That’s all that matters to these fools.
Emotional whiplash: I got that. And emotional vertigo. I had to wait until he rewrote the rules to figure out which way was up.
violet says
Now I understand his,”I don’t love you right now” when compared to his,”No matter what happens, you will always be the love of my life.” Oddly, the second statement came after DDay, which made absolutely no sense. I promptly told him he had lost the right to say that to me, because in my (sane) universe you don’t cheat on the love of your life with a psychotic stalker! Guess he was in need of some cake…
Same here… and then I got I don’t think I ever loved you (after nearly 30 years of marriage). Try processing that one! It really played havoc with my psyche and had me questioning all the great times. Never did he say that he was unhappy until the end. He had been engaged before me and broke that off two months prior to the wedding, dated numerous women, and then we met and moved forward. Sure, we had some difficult times financially and emotionally (miscarriages and family deaths) but that’s life and I thought we handled all that was thrown at us quite well. When he was down, I was up and vice versa. And then he found the college gf (the one before he was engaged the first time); saved her as she was going through divorce because of her philandering husband, and now they plan to ride off into the sunset with him spewing “I think I’ve always loved her”. Twisted and delusional… upon autopsy I want his brain dissected.
Mikky says
No point to brain dissection- or I realise the relationship autopsy- “there is no there there.” (Gertrude Stein).
Susan – “and then I got I don’t think I ever loved you (after nearly 30 years of marriage).”
Oh man, I got this after 34 yrs. I didn’t react at the time. I just couldn’t. I’m one that has to think things over instead of respond, besides, I was too shocked to think of anything.
This post is great for me because I’m NOT over those 3 sentences he said over 3 weeks. “I don’t love you”, then, ‘I don’t think I ever loved you..and then, “I’ve never been romantically attracted to you”. I mean, I was spinning for weeks.
And, the fact ‘we had problems for many years and he wasn’t happy’ – yep, news to me.
After he went to IC once, he came home and said I never should have married him.
Oh – I see. Is that my fault I loved him?
These heartfelt and sad stories really help us know we’re not all alone in these hurt words – that it’s just cheater-speak.
But, it sure is hard to forget those words.
I am almost sure I will never get over them.
“We haven’t been happy for a long time” and “We’ve had problems for a long time and have almost split up several times before” was trotted out by X when friends/family members asked why I had left – had nothing to do with Schmoopie, remember, she was JUST A FRIEND. Both of those things were news to me, as he had never once told me he wasn’t happy, we never fought like some of our friends because I was a good little Chump and tried to smooth over everything, and no one had ever talked divorce/separation before Schmoopie!
Pre DDay (That I Know Of!) and deep into the gaslighting phase, during one of his Narc rages, X told me he had NEVER been happy with me, had always hated me and had just went along with it and kept his mouth shut so as not to fight. We dated for years before getting married. Married for years before having kids. If you had been unhappy from the start, why would you keep going?!
Exact same thing my husband is saying now. I think this is all the influence of his ho-worker. A lot of things he says are so out of character.
That’s ridiculous. You didn’t hold a gun to his head and make him date you.
Ah, but twist! Once Schmoopie dumped his ass, he was wanting to try reconciliation, and suddenly it was, “I just want my family back, I still love you, Kira is the best and sweetest, etc.” I even said, “What about all the nasty things you said to me? What about when you told me you had always hated me, never was happy with me, and just went along with everything so no fighting?” He said he didn’t remember saying those things and he didn’t mean them, he was just angry. WHICH IS IT? You either don’t remember or you didn’t mean them!
There are some things said that you just cannot take back, you know?
tflan386 says
That’s the way it is for narcs – it’s all so very arbitrary. Depends on the situation. Depends on their mood. Depends on the context. Whichever way the wind blows. Today, I love you. Maybe tomorrow, I won’t. Today, I’m in the marriage. Maybe, tomorrow, I’m not. Whatever suits THEM best – in the moment. That’s about as far as their tiny, selfish minds can process life.
YES!!! ^^^^ ALL.OF.THIS.^^^^ Spot On tflan386… every word of it!!
When my ex came back wanting bogus reconciliation (really just a con game to get out of paying support) I asked him about all the awful things he had written and said to me during the prior few months. He replied that he hadn’t really meant it and that he only said it to hurt me. What the hell was I thinking to agree to that reconciliation? Thank God I came to my senses eight months later.
Mine did the same to me. Married 6 years before kid one and 8 years between kids.. that’s a hell of a long time to be miserable.
They are liars. Don’t buy it.
I went through all 3 items listed at the end of this post. My X (soon to be 42 days till its over) would say how un-happy she was and expect me to read her mind. In reconciliation with the family councilor she was asked several times about certain moments in our 13 year marriage. I would remember the moment as a happy moment and for her it was a horrible moment.
The councilor eventually gave up and asked my X “Can you tell me one happy moment in the 13 year marriage because I am trying to find one and the two of you have different stories. One is a happy moment and the other it is horrible”.
My X responded that there wasn’t a single happy moment in our 13 years of marriage.
ChumpLady refers to D-Day as the day you find out the other person cheated on you. To me D-Day is the day you realize you need to move forward. I would refer to the day you discover the adultery as Pearl Harbor and D-Day as the start of a new beginning.
To me my D-Day to a new beginning was just after my X made that statement to the family councilor. I realized at that point I was wasting my time and she wanted me to take responsibility for everything (including her denying still the adultery took place despite credit card statements and phone records to the contrary)
NorthernLight says
I agree that d-day does feel like a bomb exploding, but I think d-day actually stands for “discovery day” in this context. (But I could be wrong!)
Problem is D-Day has a strong historical reference to mark the end of the beginning for World War 2 in Europe.
To me Dday was the day he told me he didn’t love me. “Not in a long time.”
Before that I thought I could compete, but after that, why bother?
I still have trouble wrapping my brain around him not loving me. Why did he make me sandwiches in the middle of the night? Not shit sandwiches, real, edible ones. Why did he buy us firewood and make me a fire? Why did he always make sure I had an orgasm?
He did a lot of shitty things too. It’s just kind of hard to believe he didn’t love me at all.
Jen, don’t feel too sad, he probably did love you, in the beginning, and maybe for a long time. He denies it now, so he doesn’t look like such a shit for what he’s done. But for the character disordered, their love is always shallow, and easily switched off or transferred to someone else. It’s pretty shocking to see it happen.
I agree 100% with KarenE. I think they love us (at least for part of the duration) as much as they are capable of… which isn’t very comforting. They absolutely just “transfer” to the next kibble source and it is shocking, very painful to find out it’s pretty much all been a lie. My X left his wife for AP, after 12 years of marriage, within 5 months and NEVER even attempted remorse or reconciliation (she didn’t want to reconcile but still said he never even tried, not one word). THEN X left AP (live in for 1.25 years) right before we got together (NO I did NOT cheat, NO cheating for this girl…. EVER) and never spoke to her again that I know of…. ZERO attempt at reconciliation. X “almost” left me last year and then did a 180, he agreed to counseling and said he stayed because I “became nice again” (No I did not) and then…. 9 months later…. BOOM!! He blows our lives up 24 hours after yelling, in tears “I promised you I would fight for us!!” Side note: during 9 months of “reconciliation??” there were some moments of suspicious friends (out of state so I didn’t worry much) and when I tried to discuss… he got pissed…. when I reminded him he agreed to counseling he still refused.
Damn… I’d feel pretty special for winning the only attempt at reconciliation except I know it’s because I’m the bigger chump lmao His ex-wife always says “you loved him way more than I ever did”. ha ha
This is my ex’s story all the way, although the details keep getting switched around, as is convenient for him. He even has tiny moments of insight and honesty when he admits he’s always been unhappy, that it had little to do with me, that he knows he’s difficult to live with and has no idea how to ‘do’ relationships or parenting, that it was unfair of him to do nothing to maintain our closeness and reject my efforts to do so, then blame the lack of closeness for cheating, and that the honest thing to do would have been to make an effort to resolve our ‘issues’ or leave before cheating. But as soon as there’s any challenge to his presentation of ‘what happened’ or to how much of a ‘better person’ he is now, it’s ALL back to being my fault … for whatever reason is handy at that moment.
The weirdest part for me was that a little less than a year prior to Affair #2, I told my ex I wanted us to separate, as it was simply too hard to live with his unhappy, negative, critical, mean, selfish self. (I had been very clear about my unhappiness, and what I needed to be happier, for quite a long time, and he frankly did not give a shit.) He was very clear that he didn’t want our relationship to end, and made a big effort to be less unpleasant to the kids and I. We appreciated that a ton, and showed and told him so often. I was feeling moderately hopeful about our relationship for the first time in years! Even our frequent-but-not-very-fun sex life was improving! But then he went out of town for work 4 days a week for months, some slut at work hit on him big time (knowing he was married w/kids), and he felt entirely entitled to cheat,
Shockingly, this solution and its consequences didn’t make him happy.
Wanted to mention, that although I’m very frank and direct here, all my attempts to get my ex to collaborate in building our marital happiness, as well as his personal happiness, were made in the Chumpiest possible, supportive, caring, putting-aside-my-needs way. I did ALL those things you’re supposed to do to make your partner happy, including tons of appreciation and praise when he did anything good or caring, So much good sex, even during difficult times, that I bet he’s kicking himself about that until now, TONS of support for anything he wanted to pursue, whether professionally, friendships, leisure activities, The most diplomatic and ‘soft-start-up’ complaints you can possibly imagine. I was such a chumpy chump of chumpiness. I really loved the asshole, and had tons of compassion for his unhappiness. And I knew, after a while together, that I was stronger, happier and more ‘together’ than he was, so didn’t even expect full reciprocation,
Just took me a very very very long time to realize there was zero reciprocation, as well as zero recognition for what I was doing. He was entitled to all that, PLUS fucking around on the side.
KarenE, we were married to the same guy… by the end of it, I felt like I have turned myself inside out to help him, be kind to him, listen to him, sex was cold lust, soft start ups with complaints, more like, always thinking, ‘on a scale of lint to nuclear war’ where does this complaint fall, generally in the lint category so I was quiet. Mostly I thought, not that important, let it go, not worth the effort. Nothing, I mean nothing made him happy. So I hope CFMily makes him happy. One of my bff thinks she might make him neutral. My bff says he is incapable of happiness. She is such a complete step down from me, that he will never feel inadequate again.
Gypsy57 says
Karene,
“He was very clear that he didn’t want our relationship to end, and MADE A *BIG EFFORT* to be less unpleasant to the kids and I. We appreciated that a ton, and showed and told him so often.” (emphasis added)
One of the reasons why he was ‘unhappy’ was because he HAD to “make ndEFFORT”. In their disordered entitled minds, they shouldn’t have to make ANY “effort”. Everything in their life should be EFFORT-LESS. Even though you and the kids appreciated his efforts, it wasn’t enough.
He didn’t want to be ‘appreciated’; he wanted to be WORSHIPPED.
“worshipped”….. This is exactly what a narc wants. Unfortunately after putting up with all kinds of shit from the x, I said one day, “I’m tired of all your shit. I’m not going to put up with it anymore.” That was the beginning of the end for me, in a way I am glad that it happened to me the way it did. I needed for him to abandon me in order to be able to let him go. And go he did, no contact, initiated by him (thank God) except for a couple of times when I called him, in true chumpy fashion, to see if we could work it out, counseling or something. I guess at these moments, he decided that he would “confess” to me that “he was sorry for all the girls”. Finally, things fell into place. All the girls he was referring to were the ones that I would ask about, why are they flirting with you, you flirting with them, why do they seem so familiar with you, etc. Every single time, over 22 years, he would tell me that I was crazy, that I was jealous, and that I was crazy once again for thinking that of him….. Talk about gaslighting, 22 years of it is enough to drive someone crazy. I so wish that I would have listened to my gut instead of him. I had a therapist that once told me that I should just pick, “do you want to be happy or do you want to be right” as a form of dealing with this. She was not certain that he was cheating since I had not caught him in the act. Little did I know that his whole married life was an act and that I had a bit part in it.
Matilda says
WOW!!!!! I could have written this ^^^^^^^^. Exactly my situation.
They are all operating out of the same handbook!
informal says
I actually think that describes me at the end. His actions continued to show we did not matter and I felt I was sucked into the void of bitterness for how we were being treated and cheated. I was too sad and unable to function to applaud but I did feel I was barely tolerating the situation. That affects mental and physical health. Its not worth it. We left and are so much better off! Listen to Chaz and Dave on Youtube “There Ain’t No Pleasing You.”
Chumpita says
Yes, when I stupidly asked cheater for a reason recently (went into the skein) he ended up saying that I was controlling and manipulative because ALL the important decisions in our lives (getting married, having kids, buying our beautiful home, living in different countries) were mine first…I pushed him into them, though he was OK with them later, I was the one that forced him into the best things he has had in his life. So he was miserable because he was controlled!
Apparently, because choosing an OW and a new singles life had nothing to do with me, or my control, he is now happy! Karmabus will come the moment when the OW wants a show of more commitment from him, wants a home or anything that implies money , like going on a trip or buying her a nice dinner…He can´t afford anything …And he always hated that I made more money than him. Well now he has what he wanted, someone who makes half what he does and no one to control his rotten life! He should be sooo happy!
Yep…same guy! xmr said that I control by emotion…hummm…I asked him if that meant all the crying when I found out about his latest affair…no reply…of course…cause why? xmr cannot take the blame!
AllaLie says
I agree with all of your comments and experienced so much of these too (even trying to express my unhappiness to him about our marriage and asking if we were going to try to fix it. Crickets from him about how unhappy he was then, right?). Yes, I also got the biggest mind blower for me: “I never loved you (our entire marriage)”. Um why did you ask (beg) me to marry you then? Almost twenty years before. I like that term above….emotional whiplash. Right on. Or major mindf*ckery.
Mine said the same, repeatedly, after D day. He stood over me as I laid on the couch, shell-shocked, he with his shark eyes, explaining, “I’m sorry, but I just never loved you. I never loved you. I tried, but I never loved you.” I told him that he could stop saying that–that it might be making HIM feel better, but it sure wasn’t making ME feel better.
I didn’t believe him at the time, and figured he was just grasping for excuses.
But in hindsight, with the clarity that cheating and abandonment force upon you, finally, I actually DO believe that he never loved me. It sure explains a lot of his behaviors over the years.
And I do believe that he never was happy.
Honestly, I don’t think he’ll ever really be happy, or wouldn’t know from happiness if it crashed into him. (It did! I made him batches of it!)
Poor dude. He really, really sucks.
Yeah, mine said similar… “For sixteen years” (our entire relationship) “I tried!” “I just couldn’t take it anymore!” NEVER had expressed that before. Apparently the entire 16 years was him attempting to tolerate me… hundreds of thousands of dollars later I’m scratching my head. But then, this same conversation he said, in response to my sobbing, weeping, crying, “I don’t know what you are so upset about, Muse – I stayed with you longer than ANY OF THE OTHERS.” Words still send a chill through me.. “The Others????” he had two longterm prior GFs, both of whom he cheated on, and then stayed involved w/ after moving in w/me and my kids, unbeknownst to me till after DDay. Two OWs that I know of. So, yeah. Um. He was “never happy” and I was in an extended probationary period.
“I tried!” “I just couldn’t take it anymore!”
^^^ THIS ^^^ I heard this bullshit too…. word for word. wtf?
I believe that they never really love us…I think they get carried away with infatuation, lust, self medicating with romance, prestige, power, money etc and they are not self aware enough to really know they they can’t love. So they do what society expects of them, marry us for the kibbles…but nothing, no amount of love, caring, success, sex, you name it, is ever enough because they can’t love…like the grinch their heart is two sizes too small. AT the end of it, at my daughter’s very successful graduation from a very good college, he is screaming, ‘I hate this fucking family.’ why because he was tired. They are all two year olds in grown bodies.
My xH actually married me to fill a spot in the timeline he’d designed in his mind (It’s sort of sad, now that I think of him as a very young man who’d not had good role modeling….) As we were dating, he was OPENLY looking for someone else, and I stood by, patiently. (Pup-chump!)
When nobody else would have him, I won!! I WON!
He’d broken up with me twice before we were married, and fell in love with many other women (openly) during our marriage, but every time, I WON.
He really never loved me, but I provided him with a wife, which, I suppose to him, is what a normal, respectable man has. I provided him with 3 kids, same.
We had doctorate degrees and very good jobs and a modest house and a sex life (not as often as either of us would have liked, but we had 3 kids, and he was always in love with other women, and kind of an asshole, too, so what’re you gonna do?)
We had friends and we traveled.
I wanted a different house, and we instead bought him a “vacation” house, which I also cleaned and weeded and painted. (Grown-up chump!)
And he wasn’t happy. And so he left. Now he’s out there doing his thing, I guess.
Ugh. So sad…. He has no idea. I feel bad for our kids.
I’m sorry Miss Sunshine – I hope you are doing ok, and your kids are doing well too.
We’re all doing very well, really, but each with a scar in our hearts.
I do love to watch my kids fall in love. They’re so much sweeter than their father.
My ex said that because his dad was emotionally abusive, it made ex settle for marrying a woman and having a regular job. But he threw all that away to follow his dreams, and become the shining inspiration of success that he considers himself to be today. Ironically, he ended up homeless and is now back home living with his dad.
Brilliant post, ROMOB. Thanks for this.
I got to hear from OW and a few family members (who were apparently in on how unhappy he was, telling them that he had ‘cried and begged’ Sphinx to help him fix our marriage but I would say ‘I’ll do better’ and never try. Yeah. Right.)—
“Sphinx, it occurred to us that when he said he never really loved you, that you loved him more than he loved you and that he’d always been unhappy in your marriage…then why did he marry you? You know what he said? ‘Yeah, I asked Sphinx to marry me, but it was just a joke. Then she took it seriously! I had no choice by that time! She told everyone I asked her to marry me!”
I confronted Asshole with this and he said, “well we were driving and you almost killed us in that snow storm, remember? I was traumatized and didn’t know what I was saying!”
A-Number-One Asshole. If this didn’t paint me as such a tragic dipshit, I would tell everyone I know. It’s kind of a Catch-22—you want to tell everyone, but you can’t stand the pity in their eyes.
That is the lamest thing I’ve ever heard.
Wow. What they will come up with to justify their fucked up decision making skills. Anyone who would believe this crock of shit is on his same level.
Slimeball loser.
Lania says
“Because we all know that major life decisions are jokes, and said jokes are carried on over many many months or years, right?” Thats all you need to say, to everyone.
Also, its classic projection on his part with the ‘poor sausage’ “I’ll fix our marriage” but do fuck-all to actually do that. Fucking tool.
catdance62 says
great post. That is what my cheater told me too. Well, actually he told me he had realized that he didn’t want to be married anymore 10-11 years ago, and he didn’t tell me for business reasons(we were building our businesses together at that time). How CONVENIENT for him to keepe me around as his bookkeeper/sex partner while he pursued drugs and other random women (the drugs he gave up pretty quickly, the women he apparently did now, even though I didn’t find out until this past November). THe thing that PISSED ME OFF is that I gave him an out years ago, when I told him that if he ever decided he didn’t want to be married anymore or wanted to be with other people, just let me know and we would go our separate ways. But no, like all cheaters he wanted his cake and eat it too. Fucker.
Jeepin4me says
Wow…these people are all the same! Disordered assholes…selfish entitled children! I was told the same things!
…one morning, after I knew about two of his OW’s – names, addresses, etc., he absolutely sat at the kitchen table and had a discussion with HIMSELF about how affairs are okay CAUSE EVERYBODY DOES IT! WHA???!!!!
We are all so fortunate to be out and away from these abusers…
I’m willing to bet that if you asked him, “Would it be ok if *I* cheated on YOU because ‘everybody does it’?” he would have done a 180 on his ‘reasoning’. Pronto!
Amen! Yep…a year or so later xmr began to ask if he could move HOME…if I could ever love him like I did…I asked him if he would take me back if I had done to him what he has done to me…he absolutely started crying…well…for whatever that is worth!
Yep…get out and stay away from them! The can’t and won’t change!
Injecting some levity Mine did this same thing—promising, “I will do ANYTHING to get back what we had. I miss what we had.” Well, when you were spewing shit all over me and our family about how miserable we always made you….think I forgot about that? I haven’t changed, the kids haven’t changed. We’re the same people you said were shit. Why would you think it’d be different—oh yeah….because paying your own bills sucks donkey balls.
http://distractify.com/megan-mccormick/find-that-turd-hold-it-close/
Gypsy57, I actually told mine that since he had a “friend” that I guessed he wouldn’t mind if I got one also and dated. He stopped dead in his tracks and said, “You can’t do THAT, you are married!” REALLY? WTF!??? This while he was heading out the door to spend some “quality” time with Schmoopie!
If the person is already a cheater, then I believe like others above that these types of statements are rewriting history to justify their heinous actions.
If the person is not a cheater, then I think it could be an attempt at a warning shot across the bow, assuming the frustrated “unhappy” one has 1) been taking actions to improve the marriage and 2) sending other consistent warning signals.
On dday, my ex said a variation of this: he didn’t know he was unhappy until he met OW. (But since he had never seemed unhappy before that, I ultimately decided to interpreted that as he found the excitement of the OW to be much more “fun” than a long-term relationship, and that the new excitement made him more “happy” than the “boring” life with me) But then a few miomths later someone in his family told me that she “hadn’t realized how unhappy he was.” So, clearly, his story altered somewhat and he started telling people that he had been unhappy for a long time. I think some people questioned that idea (because we seemed like- and I thought we were- a very happy couple), and others were confused but figured that you never know what goes on in somebody’s relationship, so they believed him. Whatever. If anyoen asks me, I tell them I never heard a single statement about him being unhappy until dday. And from what I can tell now, he seems much more unhappy now with OW than he ever did with me! Seems it’s been rather up and down with OW….but who knows, maybe that’s what he prefers because it’s not boring?? Not my problem anymore though…
MsChump says
Yep! I lovingly asked what was wrong (affair two months in and I was chumpily unaware at this point and feeling very unhappy myself) I got sat down and told…..I’m unhappy, We talked and agreed to work on our marraige over the summer. His idea of working at it was to amp up his affair with his co-worker, tell me he was so busy stressed at work and had to take lots of biz trips whilst he ate cake. I sniffed a rat, checked his ph and read all the sordid details of just how hard he was working. The kicker was when I asked why ‘I have worked so hard I feel this is the universe giving me my shot at happiness that I deserve’ …… Ok. Off you go then.
He’s right about one thing… the universe will give him what he deserves.
Yes, THIS! I hope they get everything they’ve got coming to them in aces! They richly deserve it!
And I don’t even care if I’m around for the Karma bus anymore. I’m just glad I’m out, the further away I get from him, the happier I am. Funny that!
HA HA Lulu – yes he will!
MsChump, mine invoked The Universe too. He said he’d been miserably unhappy all along when the Universe finally gave him someone that paid enough attention to him. He said it happened in five minutes he “went from 100% committed” to me, to “100% committed to her” after knowing her for 2 weeks, at which point he “suddenly realized if he could end up in bed with someone else that easily there MUST be something really wrong with our relationship.” Mind boggling.
Mine had met Ms. Connection. Within a a month they were talking of getting married and planning their children…..but oddly enough he won’t sign the divorce papers I served him. Praise the Lord and the universe I say, they got these idiots off of our hands.
Mine too. Within a month they were calling her by HIS last name and making “plans” for their life together. The goofy assholes were putting their initials together in schmoopie messages with the numbers 1 4 3 (I love you). They even created new email addresses, hers was both of their initials with 143 after it…. his was their initials with their pretend fitness business name and the numbers 3 4 1 (you love I).
He proposed to me in under 60 days, I accepted…. but we never married (once I got pregnant with our son he didn’t have to follow through… I was stuck with him & he knew it). It was rather foolish on my part…. but we were inseparable from day one. Unlike OWhore I wasn’t married to someone else and living 4 hours away… AND… I did NOT NOT NOT make stupid juvenile schmoopie talk with him. The shit they say to each other is so immature it’s disturbing, I can’t believe grown ass people that don’t know each other talk like that. Wtf?
chewbacca acts like she is still in high school. exhole moved in with her 2 months after he met her (and i kicked him out on new years) but she RESPECTS him so much more then i did as she drives his low rise truck off the curb a month later. 6 months after she met him and 2 months after our divorce she gets his name tattooed on her chest UNDER the last guys name that was terribly covered up (you can still see the other guys name) even thou she is STILL married to her husband (who also has a live in gf and had another kid with that one).
they are still together. honestly i think the only reason is she washes his clothes and drinks with him (allows him to drink whatever he wants). she doesnt cook she doesnt clean. o but she got him a cell phone under her name (because he cant get one with his name, he owes ALL the cell carriers in the area). Honestly she is so desperate to have a man that she doesnt even care what kind of man he is. but she is perfect for him. she wont bother him with silly little things like accountability, and responsibility, she doesnt ask him for a house or car or to keep a job, she doesnt seem to care if she lives with other people, mooches off their good will and money, she doesnt care if the car is running or if they have food, electricity or water. it doesnt bother her if the door is broken or the walls are falling down. she is not pestering him to pay his child support OR to visit his children. (of course she wanted him all to herself and doesnt support her own kids) so they are living the happily ever after.
it amazes me that people can live that way. Damn sure i couldnt live that way so no wonder he was so unhappy with me. hahaha
“connection” I hate this fucking word…he kept telling me “we just had this ‘connection’ ”
I got to text Ms Connection that he was dead. I hope she considers him the love of her life and is miserable.
Yes, stop the world! My cheating husband is unhappy! Some unknown force in the Universe gives a shit!! It’s just surreal folks! Could they be anymore up their own smelly arses???
Yes. My ex was exactly like this. Exactly. And this is about how fast it was for ex and OW, and then dday and he was gone.
“…he didn’t know he was unhappy until he met OW.”
I don’t believe that they were sooooooo UN-happy with us. It’s that with the OW/OM, they think they’re happy-ER!
Gypsy57, again I agree with you. The OW is always acting as a catalyst and encouraging them to believe that life will just be “dreamy” if they leave wifey! Mine however is finding life a whole lot more complicated now. In addition to being near broke because I got everything in the divorce, he was incredibly impressed with Schmoopies bank account. I wonder how he likes being a “kept” play toy at 60 years old with nothing to show for an entire life of work? I have come to the conclusion, as sad as it is, that these fools don’t give a rats ass about anyone really. She will find out once he gets his hands on her money and blows through it! These people are as deep as a urine sample! I wish Schmoopie luck! She’s gonna need it! As a PS: she already bought him a car and the ink was barely dry on our divorce papers!
“I don’t believe that they were sooooooo UN-happy with us. It’s that with the OW/OM, they think they’re happy-ER!”, until they’re not, of course ….
My ex came back to try to convince me to ‘try again’, repeatedly, starting 6 months out from my kicking him out, and continuing off and on for 2 years. BECAUSE HE WASN’T HAPPY! I was supposed to stick by him even when he was unhappy (always), make it my responsibility to try to make him happy (always), stick by him when he fucked around the first time because he wasn’t happy, stick by him when he was aggressive and eventually physically threatening (in a very convincing way) because he wasn’t happy, let him go when he fucked around again because he wasn’t happy, and then TAKE HIM BACK, because he wasn’t happy.
It was really interesting to watch, in a ‘tarantula observation’ kind of way, as he tried again and again to get me to take him back, and said ONCE in maybe 30 conversations/e-mails about this, that he missed me and the kids. NEVER said he loved me, NEVER said he wanted to be with me. NEVER said he would try to make me happy. HE WAS SO UNHAPPY. Never recognized that he had thrown away some very valuable things; my love, my caring, our kids’ family, our circle of friends …. HE WAS UNHAPPY. So I should take him back.
It really is like observing some kind of alien, once you set aside assumptions about what they’re trying to accomplish, and start to pay attention to what they’re actually saying and doing.
KarenE – Mine too spent the last 6 months trying to reconcile, whilst lying and carrying on his affair. I listened and all I heard was (the same as you !) I’M UNHAPPY, I’M SAD (hang on, isn’t that why you had an affair because I MADE YOU unhappy? Now she’s making you unhappy…..common denominator here??)
I then started to watch not listen anymore. Like you, I think actions speak louder than words. I agree it’s out of this world / alien behavior. We must get very far away from them
“NEVER said he would try to make me happy.” YUP. pretty much.
NorthernLight, mine said something similar. That he was happy until he saw something he liked better. I think truer words were never spoken.
Mine casually told me he’d left me for “something better”.
Guess 30 years of loyalty and 3 kids didn’t count for much.
Happy till he saw something better?? Acts like a kid in a candy store! Isn’t he precious!!!
The people who use unhappiness and lack of satisfaction with their partners as an excuse to cheat are most often people who are the most selfish and least emotionally generous. Their hearts are basically black holes sucking out all the light and love from those closest to them before moving on to the next shiny thing.
Absolutely! They have NO idea what real happiness is!
They take and take and then are disappointed that that’s all there is.
Miss Sunshine, THIS! They wouldn’t know happiness if it came up and smacked them in the face! They are shallow idiots!
My ex also explained his unhappiness with our marriage by sharing, quite truthfully, that we didn’t share (some) interests. It’s true that I didn’t rock climb. Apparently, that caused him to cheat. And his friends and family seem to accept that as a valid excuse for infidelity. But it’s also true that my ex didn’t scrapbook, which is one of my hobbies. And I didn’t need to find a lover who did. Furthermore, he knew I didn’t rock climb when he begged me to marry him. Or when he seemed to joyfully participate in a marital blessing, when our marriage was validated in the Catholic Church. Or any of the million times he told me he loved me. Or when he wrote me a loving letter one month prior to D-Day, talking about how he was glad I got to enjoy my hobby that particular weekend. Yeah, our having separate hobbies was great until he needed it to not be, one minute before D-Time. These fools are so full of shit.
Dr. I Can't Believe I'm a Chump says
I think I got something about happiness, but I distinctly remember the “it isn’t working” line.
What wasn’t working? Getting along wasn’t working? A committed spouse wasn’t working? Catering to your every need wasn’t working? I never really got a lot clarity.
I did not find out about the crotch jockey until after he walked out; there was no opportunity for the pick me dance of cake baking.
He did expressly tell say, “It’s not you, it’s me.” It is the only honest thing the man ever said.
Yes, I got the “It isn’t you, it’s me, I’m the asshole.” thing as well. Followed by “I’m not cheating on you.” I told him I confirmed his king bedded room at the Portland Hilton booked with his name and his whore’s for his birthday weekend. The next thing he said was: “Refrain from contacting me. All communication will need to go through my attorney.”
Wow. Love the register shift there. You call him on his crap, and he goes from everyday language into legalese. WTF.
I know! Classic narcism. Once you call them out on out their shit they shut down. Mine does it every time and made me feel so bloody guilty at times. Then I woke up and found CL. They are never wrong ……. fine, your life now, off you go now. Us chumps are not interested anymore, we’re off to gain a life back
Wow. You don’t get to plead the 5th with your wife, dummy.
I also got the “there’s no one else” line. I wonder how she would feel knowing she was a nobody?
I never confronted my ex. He demonstrated he was only capable of lying badly, so what was the point? He was no longer privy to my thoughts, feelings, or intentions. I just let it drop through my attorney when he was not cooperating with the divorce process.
Dr I Can’t Believe I’m A Chump, you just made me laugh! My idiot ex husband actually did plead the fifth in deposition as soon as his paramours name was mentioned! It was VERY entertaining!
Roberta,
Seriously?!! My STBX pleaded the 5th in his desposition too when my attorney asked him how many women he had dated during the marriage. He said it wasn’t relevant. Apparently he feels that dating other women who are not your wife has a place in a marriage.
Even Satan bows down in respect and amazement to these assholes.
Chump Princess, deposition was a real eyeopener in terms of his dodgyness! He really thought he was brilliant, but he looked like an asshole. It was funny when we took a short break and my attorney was going to question him again. He went into the ONLY bathroom in the attorney’s office and proceeded to throw up! I unfortunately had to follow the pig into the bathroom, but it was that moment that I realized his “macho control” act was just that, an act! I pulled my attorney aside and let her know and she went after him even harder! He was cooked and he knew it! Judging from the smell he left in that bathroom, I would say Satan will very soon have him if he can stand that stink!
Cindy, your cheater did a not so subtle about face when he knew you had proof. These assholes crack me up!
Thank you all. You guys made me feel better. It’s hard, even thought it’s been almost two years since BD, to grasp the craziness. My friends and family are always so supportive, but unless you’ve experienced it, it’s hard to truly understand the depth of pain then can inflict.
Yes, this one hits a nerve. My ex was unhappy for years, and I knew it. I tried talking to him about it, but he consistently claimed it was work related, NOT US. So what is a chump to do? Encourage him to take a leave from work and take a one yr temp. position in another state. Why not? Our marriage was strong(he said so), we’d been through MC so we knew how to communicate, etc.
Ya’ll know what happened then… OW 12 yrs younger, and a ton of revisitionist history as to how long he had been unhappy.
During false reconciliation a good friend to us both told me everyone deserves to be happy. I agree in general, but I admit at that time it pissed me off. Yes, but not by intentionally harming others. By putting the spouse in harm’s way, etc.
Friend eventually understood my perspective when the depth of exH’s lies came out (at least three affairs, etc).
Exactly…: “Yes, but not by intentionally harming others.”
That pisses me off too, zyx321. “Everyone deserves to be happy” is the most hilarious (sarcasm) excuse for cheating. I’m unhappy because I have a POS car. Do you know what would make me happy right now? A brand new car. So by that “everyone deserves to be happy” rationale, I can just go steal one, right? It’d make ME happy! How dare the car dealership and the local authorities stand in the way of me and and my happiness!
It’s like excuses that would not be taken seriously in any other situation are acceptable by society for cheating.
Blown Away says
After the tip of the ice berg was dumped on the kitchen floor on DDay, among the few things he said…”There were some good years weren’t there Blown Away?” Scumbag…you tell ME which ones they were…I seem to not have a clue!
Mine said, “I have some good memories from our marriage, but now it’s just a business deal that’s ended.”
Mine said “We’ll always have our memories.” My thoughts was “yeah, but now the memories hurt.”
Mine came up with the we had a few good memories. Yes but they are all tainted with the fact he was procuring prostitutes and “dating” other women during the majority of our 22 year marriage. I can’t look back and remember a time in retrospect where I do not suspect he was being unfaithful.
I can enjoy memories of family times with my children but not any of the time with him because he was screwing around since before we married and I was completely clueless. Hurts to realize I trusted somebody so slimy.
Totally agree with the ‘tainted’ comment. That’s what I said to POS cheating ex when I confronted him. I said, “I don’t know anymore what was real and what wasn’t. It feels like our whole relationship was fake.” And he said (with sad Shrek Cat eyes), “It wasn’t all fake.”
Gee, who wants to sit with a magnifying glass going back through all their mental pictures and trying to figure out which ones were photoshopped? Not me, man.
http://a1clean.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/shrek-sad-kitty-eyes.jpg
bostonirisher says
I now suspect/think that he was never faithful. For 35 years. Leading a double life while I was “all in.” It is painful, but I look at my daughter and smile since I was a great mom and good role model. I was also a great wife, something he did not deserve. It gets less painful after 2.5 years. But my memories are “tainted.” But I am a good person and continue to pick myself up and move forward.
Happy Easter and Passover to all. It is Spring and the snow is almost gone in Boston!
Yes, my ex played this card. But she has nothing to back it up, other than we didn’t fuck like teenagers anymore. This BS collapses under its own absurdity.
hanecita says
Nothing like shiny new love with your shiny new affair partner to contrast with your supreme unhappiness with the person you are married to. Limerence is blinding that way.
My cheater had always been incredibly logical. After he found Shiny New Girlfriend, it was extremely easy for me to poke holes in all of his justifications and arguments…All it took with the ‘We haven’t been happy in ages’ argument was to recall all of the pleasant and fun things we had experienced as a couple an family over the course of the previous 30 years. But drinking at a bar with SNG and playing cards with her and her lowlife friends (who were cued to call him ‘the Professor’) made him so much happier than a wife and children and responsibilities. Feed that insatiable ego!!
He went along with my spackle job, but stonewalled and resented me and one of our two children the a return to our marriage. He chose to be unhappy in the end. Pining after SNG. It was a colossal waste of the last 7 years of his life.
“But drinking at a bar with SNG and playing cards with her and her lowlife friends (who were cued to call him ‘the Professor’) made him so much happier than a wife and children and responsibilities. Feed that insatiable ego!!”
I’m sorry sorry, hanecita. That sounds like what a lot of us went through — enduring someone who prefers cheap fun over relationships of real value. I enjoy a few beers and jokes with new people just as much as the next guy (or maybe even more than the next guy!). But I’m fully aware that these fun times are of superficial value, and they are not the foundation of happiness. Looks like your cheater didn’t understand that.
Dutch-Chump says
Yes, yes and yes. I finally understand and accept that now. Too bad the cheater-version of “we were unhappy for a long time” and people that think every divorce has two sides, sticks around so tenaciously. So many people don’t want to judge, think there must have been more going on behind closed doors and weren’t there all those times I chumpily begged him to tell me if there was anything other than just two married people with kids and busy lives…
Where I chose to consciously invest more time and effort into our relationship every time life threw distractions in our way, he chose to confide in OW.
Lothos, well put, Pearl Harbor – since it really did come as a surprise attack. And D-day as the counter-attack, where you decide not to take the abuse of a narcisstic power-obsessed dictator any longer.
It’s funny because my dday was December 7th, 2013. A day that will live in infamy for me, forever.
My STBXH says this all the time- fucker. The reality is.. his confusion showed up right about the time the whore did. Coincidence? I think not.
Yep! THIS! You are right on target Newchumpal!
Thanks, CL. With your help, and all the other mighty chumps, I have been “waking up” to what cheater XH’s unhappiness was. is. (FOO, trauma, depression, personality disorders. this sums his up).
But MORE important I have been thinking about MINE and why we humans think our partners are supposed to “make us happy”. We can blame cultural myths, Disney movies or other Hollywood tripe (Jerry McGuire’s “You complete me” comes to mind).
For me, about half way through my 24 year marriage, I woke up. No, not to all his behaviors as prelude to a future DDay. But to my responsibility for my own happiness. My unhappiness was not his fault. His flaws were his flaws, period. I also realized happiness comes and goes. So I started seeking Joy. I rediscovered this in my relationship with God. While still being faithful to husband and co-creating (what i thought was) a solid marriage and good family.
With or without XH, and while still healing all the PTSD, in the end, I will always have my joy. Because this never depended on him. I personally think being responsible for one’s own joy is a key ingredient in long and satisfying marriages or committed partnerships.
I have been pondering what to say to my adult daughters about XH’s claim to unhappines as justification for his abuse of me. FYI there is a helpful thread about this on the Forum.
You are correct! Finding and caring for ourselves first and foremost is the key. These disordered assholes wouldn’t have found a way to get to us if we had realized this one simple fact. WE matter too. WE deserve respect and esteem ALSO…
I, too, am rebuilding my self esteem and learning who I am and what gives me joy When I hit a wall I give it to God and soon, I get a whole new perspective
My life is no longer about xmr and his perspective! His opinion of ‘me’ …is really nothing more than his inability to face the reality of his actions…
I might be a wreck but I’m healing and moving on with my new life
Don’t look back!!
Qwerty3.14 says
CN lets me know I am not alone. I could have written so many of these. As my marriage blew up for the last time this past summer, my STBX douche-baggery included “we grew apart and he left me behind” – I guess that’s what you call trolling the web for fuck friends. “I lament that you don’t trust me” after repeated affairs with no real remorse. Or, “I don’t think you ever trusted me or I you” which makes lots of sense considering our 20 year relationship. I guess MOW and other APs were better to “share his intimate desires without being belittled.” Heavens know his wife wouldn’t want him to communicate his feelings. Better to catch him cheating…again.
Idiots.. they all use the same tired playbook.
JJRegret says
I also got the “You knew I was unhappy” and ILYBNILWY talk. We had the usual problems that come with a 22 year marriage – money was tight, kids were teenager’s and needed rides everywhere, together time diminished, occasional arguments. The NORMAL things that people deal with, work on together and move on. I usually went along with what he wanted but in the last few years I started saying “No”. Should have known better, right?
My EX got fired from his job – it was such a huge blow to his ego and began his MLC. He had plotted and schemed for years at that job, pushed people out, had no problem firing someone who was in his way. Eventually that caught up with him and they let him go. He called it “a difference of opinion”.
He began his new job and met MOW boss lady (daddy co-own’s the company). Suddenly he has found a “soulmate”, someone who needed saving from her THIRD marriage, someone with the same morals and goals – make money and get rid of anyone who is in your way. He found his “happy” because by being with boss lady he could “sleep” his way to the top. He as been at that company for two years and they have laid off over 50 people and EX has convinced MOW and her father (practically his new FIL at this point) to push out the other owner (after 30 years of a business partnership).
His “happy” was power, control, manipulation, subterfuge, lies and deceit. That’s what makes him happy.
“I usually went along with what he wanted but in the last few years I started saying “No””
And the cheated started not long after…
Ugh! I get so irritated by this. Like you, when I had conflicts with my ex-spouse, I generally let her get her way because, frankly, I’m open to compromise and believe that it is necessary for two people to be happy together. The things I compromised on were not major.
But, as time went by, I had to start putting my foot down. My spouse’s expectations that she would get her way on larger and larger issues made me realize that she didn’t value the compromises I’d made. Instead, she took them for granted.
And within mere months of my saying “No” more than she was accustomed, my wife was in bed with another man, claiming she’d been unhappy for a long time.
No, dear ex-wife, you became unhappy when I started treating you like an adult partner, instead of babying you like a spoiled child.
Oh boy does this resonate;-
Swap the genders and that was my sitch to a “T”.
“you became unhappy when I started treating you like an adult partner, instead of babying you like a spoiled child.”
This ^^ x 100.
My exH complained that I’d become too much of a “womens’ libber”. Translation = I was now asserting my right to a marriage of equals and he didn’t like that.
Free says
This was totally my XH’s attitude. But because he was a Jesus cheater he wrapped it up nicely in scripture and decided that Joel 2:25 described our marriage, that the first 10 years of our marriage were the years that the locusts had eaten and that only if I turn a blind eye and ignore the latter 5 years he was having sex with male prostitutes, God would restore us, we would start our second marriage, so much better than our first!! The problem was that I was so unforgiving!!
Funny, I had no idea that the locust had eaten the first 10 years of our marriage, only he was privy to this information. Also, a year before D-Day our friends divorced due to infidelity and we made a pact to each other to speak up before we ever would let things get so bad that we were tempted to cheat. Little did I know he had his man to man dating webpage up at the time. Things weren’t so bad, they were exactly as he wanted them to be able to lead his double life and feel justified.
I think of the two decades of my marriage as the years the locusts ate. Now I get to have those years restored to me, free of the cheating, the lies and the abuse. Hallelujah!
And what is up with these cheaters who are secretly gay? I would actually have a tiny bit of respect for my ex if he would come out and admit what he is, instead of looking for another woman to cheat on with men.
Mine said didn’t you notice I was unhappy, depressed? I did and like a good little chomping chumper started the rally wagon. Let’s go places let’s do things. I’m pretty easy most of the time. I hate to fight! Now I know I should have stood up to him and stared him down. I didn’t pick my battles. I do now. I was always trying to keep the peace and calm him down. My mistake I should have let the back of his head come off and it will. Everyone walked eggshells around him when he was pissed or irritated when we all should have said including his father and the kids “fuck you”. When I met him he was always mad and on the verge of explosion. And then he calmed down for many many years until he started his own business and went full circle to angry lunatic. And bamm. Affair! I did everything a good loving caring spouse should do including taking all the blame and making my needs very very small. No more!! He doesn’t know how to deal with the non nonsense new me!!! Haha! Fuck him and any one who cheats. They don’t deserve to breathe our honest air!!!
I got the same, “I was unhappy for 6 weeks, no make that 3 months, no, make that 6 months. You should have known.” Um, ok, while grieving the unexpected loss of my Mom? While doing extensive PT for a torn ACL? While going through surgery and then rehabbing ACL leg after reconstruction all while working a demanding, full time job and taking care of the home? I further got, “I’m doing this with your best interest at heart. It isn’t fair to you if I can’t love you, and it isn’t fair to me either.” Of course, he left out the bit about fucking the OW, which he denied.
Son of bitch.
I got some “It isn’t fair to you for me to stay with you if I can’t love you like you should be loved” stuff too. Ugh. My ex, however, was upfront about the OW.
Plain Chump says
CL/CN, please, please decode “I’m happy now” (ex married other woman hours after our divorce)! I don’t understand how he could not “grieve”, feel “shame” or “guilt”? How can he be “happy”? This usually goes along with “I don’t care”…Why don’t I “believe” him?
Plain Chump, when you love, you love deeply. When you commit to someone, that relationship puts down roots in your life and your soul. So when it ends, you grieve, and if you treated the person badly, you feel shame and guilt.
If your cheater is a narc, his love is shallow, shallow, his commitment means nothing, and everything he does, he’s entitled to do. So they swap us out like replacement cartridges for the printer. And feel just about as much grief about it.
If your cheater wasn’t happy with you, it’s highly unlikely he’ll be happy w/OW for long. But some narcs are happy, as long as they’re getting tons and tons of admiration and attention. If he was hard to live with, for you, the OW is living with it too, and you know what it’ll be like.
Exactly right. Fundamentally, these folks are the shallowest of people, a mile wide and an inch deep. The only person who matters to them is them. Always.
Aren’t they just charming? Having these affairs and discarding us without any conscience because “They want to be HONEST!” Really??? And of course they have been nothing but honest! It just slays me! It’s the most convoluted bunch of BS I’ve ever seen. You cannot make this shit up!
So, okay, NOW that you are such an HONEST guy screwing such an HONEST cheating MOW I guess your life should now be just dandy! If it wasn’t so fucked up and heart rending then I’d have a good laugh!
Good point Roberta!
Them “wanting to be HONEST” means that the OW/OM has agreed to take them in and provide kibbles. They think they have a landing pad. If they didn’t have the landing pad, they’d pretend to act remorseful and pretend to acknowledge that they fuck’d up and want a second chance, and continue down the path of DISHONEST cake.
Absolutely Buddy. This unfortunate HO has always made it clear she will not only be available anytime for her”man”, but “mama” will buy him anything he wants and do any damn thing he wants! She opened her checkbook, her legs, her condo for him. She doesn’t know it yet, but she’ll be history soon!
Buddy nailed it.
Mine only feigned “honesty” when I shoved the truth in his face and lying was literally no longer possible. I actually told him “you couldn’t be HONEST if your life depended on it, you don’t have an honest bone in your body except for the one between your legs!!”
onthehill says
My X thought our marriage was perfect —– for him.
He asked our teen after I kicked him out: “Did you EVER hear us fight??” Well of course not, because HE was the one who got to yell and put me down sarcastically. If I EVER dared try to come back with something, he just got jerkier and louder.
If something was truly bothering me in our marriage, it was always (really, always) brought back to a flaw in me. If something was bothering HIM – lol – it was brought back to a flaw in … ME !!!
Gotta love ‘dem narcs.
For all 20 years of our marriage, my ex told me he was happy, that I was his best friend, that he loved me, that he would never want to leave me. Right up until Dday, when it suddenly changed to he had been miserable the entire time, he felt no passion for me ever, he never should have married me, we were totally incompatible.
Just a couple months before Dday, we had gone on a family trip to Yellowstone. We had a wonderful time, or so I thought. Got along great, saw unbelievably gorgeous scenery and animals, had a terrific time. After Dday, he told me and actually wrote in his book about himself, that he “had an epiphany” on that trip that made him realize he didn’t want to be married anymore. Surprise surprise, I think the two affairs with married coworkers started right around then. Needless to say, he did not bother mentioning that “epiphany” to me until after Dday. Up until then, he agreed with me about what a wonderful trip it was.
Glad, my ex had just taken me to Hawaii and I thought we’d had a wonderful time too! Looking back he was acting strange, though. He would wake up and run for hours before I got out of bed. He was really into his new physique. One night he had too much to drink and the look he gave me was of total disgust. I blamed it on the alcohol at the time, but later I realized that’s when his mask slipped.
Lyn, towards the end of my 37 year marriage I also got that look of total disgust when the ex had a few drinks and to be honest he wasn’t a heavy drinker just a social drinker, so I knew that the looks I got and the comments he made were genuine and something that he was too afraid to do and say whilst completely without alcohol. It would break my heart because I never knew why I was being treated so cruelly and devalued so much. I know now sadly!!
Raising my hand for “the look.” It was a couple of weeks before D-day, and I was trying to take his picture from across the restaurant patio table. He gave me a look of utter contempt, and I’ve never seen an expression like that directed my way from anybody before, and I hope to never again. I wish I’d just gotten up from the table and left right then. Anybody who looks at you like that is not worthy of being your partner.
It’s funny, though, because I also remember several years prior to that, when we were sitting around another restaurant table with some friends of ours. Mid-conversation, I looked over and realized he’d been observing me for some time, and the expression on his face was of complete love. Adoration, actually. To go from that to the contemptuous stare in just a few short years, and never know why until after the fact, is a singular experience. I wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy. Not even OW.
OW will know it. It is just a matter of time. These personalities have cycles of behavior, and the cycles get shorter, as they age. It is like the hormonal time at puberty, or the honeymoon phase of a marriage. It is impossible to sustain that level of lust and illogical thinking.
In addition, Reality Bites. When you find that you still have to do laundry and pay bills, and learn how to tolerate someone else sharing your bathroom — it becomes real. Chores and Expectations of how “we” will live have to be reconciled. OW will figure she doesn’t have to do the pick me polka anymore, and may not be as accommodating in the sack. Those stories of glory from days of old get boring after several repetitions.
One other thing — the OW KNOWS he will cheat. She may want to think she is special and he won’t cheat on her, but inside, she knows better. It’s like that film, JAWS, where you hear the music and know the shark is there, but you cannot see it yet. Just as a shark is an eating machine, your ex is a cheating machine.
Portia, I genuinely think/know that my ex will not cheat on his latest acquisition. He is madly in love with his teenage Cambodian gal and it is finally true love. He has sold up everything to be with this wonderful new love and that includes leaving our 2 adult children who don’t speak to me and now they don’t have a local parent, so to speak. My ex is so besotted that he has dedicated on the internet the Arrowsmith song “I don’t want to miss a thing” to his young love and this bloke is 63 years old. Maybe he knows that it is his final shot in the locker and he has fallen hard. I just feel very sorry and sad for my kids.
If he is 63, and she is a teenager, She has probably already figured it out. He certainly will not be able to take care of a teenager’s needs at 63. He will be very useful to her for awhile, and then he will either be left behind or he will die. Either way — not a good ending for him.
By the way — men having “problems” like ED does not keep them from cheating. The women who find it acceptable to cheat with someone who is both unavailable and incapable have an agenda of their own. These guys are so besotted with themselves that they just don’t know it yet. The never really love anyone as much as they love themselves.
Maree, I hope your kids will finally see him for who he is.
Yeah, you’re right, Portia. It’ll happen to her or her replacement(s). I guess I’m still trying to wrap my head and heart around that look. It’s not like I’m a stranger to disorder. My mom was cuckoo for cocoa puffs, but as crazy as she was, even she never looked at me like that. It still makes my blood run cold every time I remember that restaurant patio. SO glad to be away from that!
Like I said before, these guys don’t do reality very well. But in my new cheater-free life, reality is what has given and continues to give me the most comfort. Every day, I am so grateful for my bus ride to work, the newspaper flyers, the school permission slips, the ritual of the laundry hamper. All this stuff keeps me tethered to what matters most–my kids. As for cheater ex, he reminds me of this local ice cream shop that’s got like 1,000 different flavours (for real). He got so caught up in the wonder of all these bizarre flavours, like kimuchi and Swiss cheese, that he forgot to consider whether or not they would actually taste good. When all you care about is novelty, you can’t think about what will sustain you in the long run. There *is* no long run. There’s just the endless array of weird flavours. Good luck with that, dude.
Maybe, as a “wedding gift” someone should get her a chalkboard and some chalk. That way she can post the “Flavor of the Day” And perhaps, send some tummy meds for him. With all those weird flavors he is sure to get indigestion. Poor thing!
He will probably give her and all of her replacements “The Look” much sooner than he gave it to you. It is actually the moment when he realizes he is not getting what he wants. Since he is incapable of blaming himself, he has to blame his unhappiness on whoever is handy. Who is standing between him and his happiness??? Why, the flavor of the day!
“The look” picture…yes FMT…
At his military retirement function, I was taking photos and he looked right at me and I clicked….it was a look of “I wish you were dead” distain …unbridled contempt. Just to make it worse, he then turned to his guest (who I learned about 3 weeks later was OW) and he got a Schmoopie face on.
That alone should have sent me running for the hills but I didnt have any sense to do that.
Unicornnomore, your story really resonates with me. My ex was really weird about photos, at least after the first year. At one point I had posted a bunch of pictures on FB from a trip we’d just taken the previous weekend. He made a really hurtful comment about how he wished we could “go away for a weekend and not have to see all these pictures surfacing on FB.” I was crushed, and I never posted a single photo of him again after that.
What we do is story our lives, right? There are so many ways to do that (one of which is right here on this blog that CL hosts), but when somebody clearly tells you that they don’t want to be part of your narrative, you should just walk away, no matter what you think the stakes are. The pain of that rejection and the public humiliation he piled on me is something I don’t know if I’ll ever really get over. But I’ll tell you one thing: if anybody ever said that shit to me again, I’d kick their ass to the curb in a red-hot second. Lesson learned.
When our grandson was born, my husbands parents visited to meet their first great grandchild. Their 50th anniversary was soon as was our 25th. I hired a photographer to take family photos of us all at our house.
He got all annoyed/angry (his default mood) and told me I had “overstepped my bounds” what? I cant take a photo of my own family in my own home? He said his parents did not want to do it (they LOVED the idea of photos !!)
Towards the end of the photo session, the photog approached us and asked if we wanted a photo of just the 2 of us for our 25th …he said “no, I dont” and huffed away. The photog was a friend of mine and I later realized I was gratified that someone else saw how shitty he really was to me.
On our 26th anniversary he told me he wanted to find a job in California (my home is DC) he seemed to have again forgotten the whole “married” thing, but he died 9 days later.
I sure hope he had some good insurance!
Man, this post makes me want to cry! I can’t tell you how many anxiety attacks I woke up with in the mornings when I’d remember hearing “this has been coming for a long time.” REALLY??? I sure as hell had no clue. I beat myself up over and over for being so dense as to not see something that had been coming for a long time.
I also got “you’re unhappy too,” as if cheating and breaking up our family was doing me a favor.
Believe it or not Lyn, these cheaters really did do us a favor. We will heal, the “sickness” they carry has no cure. Even if they marry their fuckbuddy, that part of their sickness just lays dormant like chicken pox. Then it comes back with a vengeance kinda like the shingles! But now the “soul mate” is left spinning! Seems like a great thing to me!
I like your “shingles” comparison, Roberta. LOL
Six months post DDay, 3 months post divorce decision: finally started being able to breathe again… I developed shingles.
Thanks, ex.
Lyn, the whole “you’re unhappy, too” thing really cheeses me off. How dare they presume to speak for us?
I knew we had problems and should have split years ago BUT I kept hoping things would change. I had made a commitment and I was not a quitter! I stayed focused on what was in my control.
What I realized today, when he shouted he had been miserable 22 years, which was the amount of we had been married, that he was miserable because he had been caught. I guess he felt he had lost his freedom and entitlement because the jig was up and I would begin to put restrictions on him. He blamed everyone else and I did a long pick us-family dance. I put it together today that the explosions after that were all about a loss of his freedom and control. (The explosive behavior became more frequent after dday) His entire family is depressed so I went with the flow and he never mentioned about being unhappy. There is no way he could have been totally unhappy because everything was being done for him.He did ask once if the kids were happy? I told him no and he should leave. Oh, he was miserable but we were supposedly happy? I guess it true that misery loves company and he wanted us to wallow in his loss.
I also realized that he never really cared or loved me. I denied that in my head even when the kids said he hated me. Today those have been my pills to swallow. I hope he knows by us leaving and NC that we were unhappy too!
I was thinking that I will feel no pity when it comes to a settlement. I’m going to make a list all this and keep it in front of me during mediation!
Lightbulb day for me!
Well at least I was told for years she was unhappy. But no matter what I tried to do different, it was never enough. But as long as they are cheating, they cant be happy at home….. It doesnt mix! We chumps have to be the bad person!
DavidB, CL has a great post/column on this, where she says she’s inclined to believe that someone is unhappy…but the hole in their logic is that they’re still in the marriage.
Your wife may have actually been unhappy. But not unhappy enough to end the relationship. Instead, she was happy enough to stay in the relationship while ensuring that YOU were unhappy by having an affair.
That’s the cheater’s logic: I was unhappy, so I did something with no concern with how unhappy it’ll make you!
Makes perfect sense!!!! I dont doubt she was unhappy at times…. so was I. Difference being I kept my pants on away from home. Concern!!! Wow the level of no concern staggers the imagination!!! Unprotected sex with a basic stranger 5 times and she is still able to get pregnant.. no form of birth control. So emotional harm with a chance of physical!!! She may disagree on stranger…. but she knew him 8 days before drunken sex… then continued on and off whenever they could meet for three years…. who knows what he was banging in between her visits….
I knew my exH was ‘unhappy’ when he left. He was grieving his best friend (or so I thought). What I didn’t know at the time was just how much he was ‘comforting’ his widow. Chumpy me thought he was being a good friend, I actually told him how proud it made me knowing he was such a good guy!
Ugh. Verity297, I’m sorry. That’s really gross. You deserve so much more!
As long as anyone believes that happiness comes from another person, or an outside set of circumstances, they will never be happy. Do you remember the childhood fairy tale of the fisherman’s wife? The fisherman and his wife lived in a shanty by the sea. He caught a magic fish, who granted him a wish. He wished for a nicer cottage. Not good enough for the wife, she wanted a bigger, fancier place. The fisherman went back to the sea and called upon the magic fish. An upgrade was granted. Still not good enough. Eventually, the fish got tired, and “POOF” back to the rundown shanty. The fish couldn’t make the fisherman’s wife happy, not even with magic.
The fisherman was the chump — he was happy with a roof over his head and something to eat. The wife will never be happy, no matter what, for all of her days. She abused the poor fisherman and made him feel inferior for not asking for more. How could SHE live with such a man, who didn’t want the very best for her? The fish was wise — when nothing makes you happy, you get nothing.
These entitled twits will always long for new, better, shiny. They will never accept that they are responsible for how they live their lives. They will always be unhappy, certain that someone else has something better than what they have. They have been treated so unfairly. Poor, pitiful sausage.
What we have to learn is to be happy with our own selves, regardless of what the catch of the day is. I might enjoy the companionship of a good fishing buddy every now and again, but having my shanty to myself is really a wonderful way for me to enjoy MY life.
Portia, this is so true. He was never satisfied with his job, family, home, or car. He was always WISHING for something better. And he will never be happy no matter where he lands. He took his lack of skills and delusional entitlement with him when he moved in with a needy woman he knew for a few weeks. Was I that bad that he could disregard his entire family? No, he was that disordered.
“Was I that bad that he could disregard his entire family? No, he was that disordered.”
Yep ^^^ This ^^^ I’ve asked myself this same question a thousand times too and the answer is always the same. No.
exhole was never happy with anything for long. he wanted this truck, so we (i) bought the truck, he took such good care of it, until he just didnt. i wondered by didnt really notice as so much other stuff was going on. he wanted more trucks, more cars, he would keep them for a while, work on them (complaining the whole time) and then would just sell them out of the blue. i would come home from work and it would be gone. i never knew how much he sold them for or how much he put into it to make them work. even the last 2 trucks he got, he took such good care of his, taken parts off the original to make it look better (never really worried about how it ran). then just one day, poof, he stopped taking care of it.
it should have been my “red flag” but i really didnt put the dots together. i noticed the pattern but i didnt put too much thought into it. it seemed to make him happy (even if he complained) and i wasnt concerned about the turn around or the sudden loss of interest. besides those are just material things anyhow, right?…. i should have paid more attention because that is what he did to me. took such good care of us until the day he just stopped.
i am a fixer type of person. if something brakes you dont throw it out you fix it. my kids grew up on hand me down clothes and toys. shirts, pants, socks all got patched and sewed. i dont understand the “throw away” mentality.
I guess this is similar to the line my husband used on me last night. “WE have been miserable with each other for a long time. ”
Rewriting history to include me in HIS misery. Makes me mad.
I have always been the happy person in our marriage. He has always been the moody one. He may have been miserable but it is no excuse to cheat.
I never got the “I’ve been so unhappy” excuse until AFTER I filed. After all 5 ddays…yep….5….he begged me to forgive him. He didn’t know what was wrong with him. He wasn’t sure why he was still talking to OW. You know…….”poor me”. Anyway, he stated he was unhappy after the divorce was under way, to which I say…my God, you just should have said so! I would have happily stopped dancing and trying to save the marriage alone. All of that work and worry could have been avoided. The only thing a cheater is unhappy about is being caught! My ex would have been VERY happy to continue being my husband AND having a side piece! I mean really, that was fun shit for him.
So now……we are divorced and he is living with the OW and I couldn’t be happier!!!!!! Is he happy now? Who the fuck really cares!!!!!!!!!
Mine told me he wanted to change our marriage to be an “open” marriage. I said no. To me, that’s not marriage.
You weren’t “changing” to an open marriage. You already had one; she was just finally letting you know.
Exactly! They just forgot to inform us!
@ Kimmie “Is he happy now? Who the fuck really cares!!!!!!!!!”
^^^THIS^^^ Absofuckinglutely perfectly said!!!
Kimmy, I echo your sentiments! I don’t know if he’s happy, but who the fuck cares! It’s obvious that if he isn’t happy, he knows he can always fuck around on his dimwitted Schmoopie! I wish her luck she doesn’t deserve! Mine asked me the other day during a rare conversation if I was happy and I told him I was damn near delirious! I think it pissed him off! Like I care!!
aH HHA roberta. you gave a good idea. if exhole ever asks me if i am happy, i am going to say “I am so happy now i never knew HOW unhappy i really was!!!!”
hahaha love that
The posts from yesterday and today inspired me to look at Dr. Simon’s website. Here’s an illuminating statement from his post on “Making Amends,” which I think explains in part why disordered people have to blame shift when they are caught: “But they simply detest work they perceive is primarily on someone else’s behalf, or working for something that’s not clearly and intentionally self-serving, despite the potential benefit they might derive in the long run.”
So they perceive owning up to what they do as being work on the chump’s behalf, which they detest. That blog post also talks about how important it is for chumps and other reasonable people not to enable their abusive behavior.
When disordered people hijack the language in the way that they do, it makes it harder for “normal” people to notice that we might not have been happy walking on eggshells, putting up with scorn, verbal abuse, smirking, and provocative behavior like staying out half the night–and so on. Based on yesterday’s posts about cheaters and houses, I think many chumps have been unhappy for a long time but keep on hoping that the person they married/committed to will come around and be the loving partner they had hoped for and expected. I know I was unhappy to the point of being sick and crazy during the gaslight phase. But I hoped on until DDay and even then couldn’t process the shock of the betrayal.
But when cheaters talk about “happiness,” of course they don’t mean what we mean–the peace and satisfaction of building a family, of having a safe place to fall. When they talk about unhappiness, they mean: “I have become aware of the black hold inside me where a person should be, and I need massive kibbles from someone who worships me to fix it.” And “I have no interest in doing the things this person–whom I made promises to love and support–expects me to do, including being faithful, mowing the lawn, picking up my underwear, or being honest with money.” And “No one is the boss of me.”
But I think chumps should pay way more attention to their own happiness. Do we feel cherished? loved? safe? supported? respected? Do we feel like we have a partner? Is there any comfort or emotional security in this relationship? Is there any chance for the kind of happiness we want for our lives in this relationship? And if the cheater is disordered, the answer is of course “no.”
Always spot on LAJ particularly the final paragraph – But I think chumps should pay way more attention to their own happiness. Do we feel cherished? loved? safe? supported? respected? Do we feel like we have a partner? Is there any comfort or emotional security in this relationship? Is there any chance for the kind of happiness we want for our lives in this relationship? And if the cheater is disordered, the answer is of course “no.”
LAJ… my Mother CONSTANTLY reminds me that early on when she first met X and we were at a family function I simply mentioned to him that his daughter (she was 2 1/2 at the time) needed her diaper changed and he said “I don’t like being told what to do.” Seriously WTF?
… that whole “No one is the boss of me” shit is as serious serious problem with these idiots…. they have ZERO accountability and truly behave like children….
I agree 100%.
My exH used to say – when I complained about his houseful of unfinished projects – “the more you nag me to do it, the less I’ll do it” ( ?!)
How childish is that?
It began to dawn on me slowly that I was living with a sulky, petulant child….
Always so happy to read your posts, LaJ. Thanks especially for this one.
Living with my X was always about his needs. He was never happy or satisfied. He was always in search for some ideal woman that never existed. It was always about his sexual fantasy. There were always dreams he had that he could never fulfill because we got married young and had children. Whatever success he had in life was through my determination because he lacked the motivation and stamina to accomplish simple things like finding a profession, going to college, getting a realestate liscence. After years of putting up with his playing his drums in the basement, taking scuba diving lessons and never stepping up because of his drug and alcohol abuse I decided to take the reins and started his business and encouraged him in every way possible way. All this while taking care of three children. The only thing he ever really wanted was to sleep with other women. Then the porn addiction became an issue and he blamed it on his own son. I always out my children first and evidently that wasn’t sexy enough for the pig and he trailed on blaming his fuckedupness on me. I got two degrees knowing some day I would have to support myself. When he got prostate cancer and needed a prosthesis I was supportive and my reward for this was he started dating multiple women and discarding me. He has never been faithful but he had this urgency to prove he could still have sidefucks. His behavior and cruelty became unbearable. He really set out to erase and destroy me. He let me know that he told he he was unhappy for two years. I think I can too that, I was unhappy for most of my marriage. Hopium was such a powerful drug I was addicted. His cup was and always will be empty. I let him go this time because it would have killed me to tolerate one more second of his abuse. There is so much beauty in life and people worthy of my love and appreciation.
MovingOn says
Oh yes– after I discovered what the ex was up to, suddenly the narrative of our marriage turned into: “I thought about divorcing you on the honeymoon… but I thought I’d give us a chance… then I thought about divorcing you before we had kids…”
THEN WHY DIDN’T YOU, MORON!?!?!?
Apparently, our entire marriage was on the brink of divorce, but he figured that he’d just wait it out to see if it would improve. The true story? Yes, perhaps he did want to divorce me, but he didn’t have anyone else lined up to take my place. No one wanted him IRL. There weren’t any other women who would give his ugly-ass face a second look (other than stupid me), so he kept me around because there wasn’t anywhere else for his needy self to go. Fortunately, the wonderful Ashley Madison came in and saved the day, and that prostitution site set him up with an ugly whore who was just as desperate to shatter her family life as he was.
While I’m glad to be rid of him, I am pissed to think that he might actually have thought about ending our relationship before we had children, and he didn’t bother. No, he waited until I was good and chained to him for life before he shat all over our relationship. Considering how often he seems to want to pull me into drama, I feel like he did it deliberately– he and the Owife can now attempt to play The Triangulation Game with me for the next decade or so. Too bad I’m not interested in helping them out with that.
I like this phrase, “on the brink.” Today I was thinking about this unhappiness thing a lot, after reading through the posts on here. I think there are some pivotal moments in our lives when we are actually on the brink. Not in the narcissist/cheater way, which is simply manufactured drama, but in a true, life-defining moment. We see it; we feel it; we know it. And those moments set a course for how things are gonna be. Several months before D-day, I knew something was wrong. I kept getting physically sick, there was that horrible absentee feeling from him, and of course his EA (PA) with Mother Theresa was off to the races. So one day, we’re in the car somewhere, amidst this massive stress of dealing with a terminally-ill child, plus a thousand other things, and he made a rude comment that I snapped at. And he pulled over the car and said something like, “I can’t keep going like this, with the way you are. I’m as unhappy as I’ve ever been.” The minute he said that, I realized it was one of those life-defining moments. He’d been treating me like shit for months, and I suspected but wasn’t totally sure why (Schmoopie). So there it was. Speak now, or forever be a chump. Well, I spoke. I said, “Let’s just call it, then. Everything in me is telling me I’m on the wrong path. Let’s just go our separate ways.” This was the truth; this was my gut speaking. But as soon as I said it, then he started backpedaling. All about how we fit like a glove; don’t abandon “us” now. We have so much to work for, and yadda yadda.
See, I think that is what these guys do. They throw out the “I’m so unhappy” line, thinking that we’ll swallow it hook, line and sinker. Keep toeing their line. But if we say “Yeah, me, too,” then it’s instantaneously all about the status quo. In fact, it was all about the status quo all along; it’s just we didn’t really GET what the status quo actually meant. In that moment, I *was* ready to walk, but as soon as he knew that, he gave me just enough to keep me reeled in.
Someone said on here a while back that cheating is all about power. That has certainly been my experience. I really hope the next time I have one of those life-defining moments (and I’m sure I’ll have many) that I’m smart and self-aware enough to recognize it and honour it in the moment.
ItsAJourney says
I’m so glad you had the clarity of mind to call him out, and mean it. I missed my opportunity(s), and now I’m trying to get the upper hand on our impending divorce. Bravo!
I not only got the “I’m not happy,” but I got a laundry list of reasons why it was my fault he wasn’t happy. What was really fascinating about the list was that most of it was distorted truth or outright lies. It is impossible to defend or mount a challenge to something that someone has created in their head as a reason to blame you for their rancid-assed choices and behavior. Initially, I felt a tremendous amount of guilt and responsbility for the failure of the marriage. I felt I had poured so much of myself into the marriage and into trying to make him happy – how could I have failed so miserably. In his complaints of unhappiness, he also implied that I had failed as a woman and as a mother – and that my replacement had so much more to offer.
It wasn’t until I was able to get some distance and some clarity that I realized it was all so much projection and bullshit. I met and exceeded every demand, wish, command and mere thought that he ever put to me, but he was still unhappy. As I reminded him during one brief conversation – he was unhappy and depressed when I met him. Who was blaming for that? I patiently told him that the hole in him was so deep that I could completely fill it in the morning and by the afternoon it would be empty again.
Well now he has the well-healed, always wanted him, situationally moral woman of his dreams. Maybe she will succeed where I failed. Good luck with that.
Chump Princess – EXACTLY that.
I’ve got a similar scenario with my STBXW. I was blamed for everything related to her lack of accomplishments. I had been making her unhappy for months. Wait, actually, it was years. Or… wait… our marriage was almost NEVER happy or fair or a meeting of equals! I had invisible chains around her, keeping her from a life of fairy dust and sparkles and fulfillment and….
Now, I was a crappy husband some of the time, for sure, but that got distorted way beyond reason, and when I started questioning her accusations against reality (facts, numbers, etc.), the extent of the blameshifting started to become apparent, and I started to de-fog my chump brain and start to see through the BS.
Interestingly, she kept “asking” me for divorce, but I wanted some time to process and grieve and figure out what I wanted and how I wanted it. Initially, I reacted very poorly to that. But then I realized that her “asking” for a divorce and telling her family that I was so selfish for not “giving her a divorce” was also manipulative BS. She could have filed at any time, and then tried to work out the details with me. She could have taken initiative and offered a plan and a settlement, etc. Instead, she put on airs, wore her wedding rings to events where we appeared together, and just kept up with the facade.
If we’re all so terrible, why not take responsibility, and divorce our asses outright, instead of having an affair?
Because… at least on some level… CAKE. That’s why.
SDK says
OMGoodness sephage!
Almost identical story to mine.
Chump Princess, she won’t and nobody can help these asses! I feel that no matter what anyone may think or say, my marriage DID NOT fail. I DID NOT fail my marriage. My cheater is the one who failed the marriage, me, his kids and sadly, himself! I take on none of the shit he tried to throw on my back. It was all smoke and mirrors. He wanted to screw around, so he did. He got caught in a hotel room by me with his Facebook married fuck buddy and I applied the proper consequences! This is on him and him only! My life is good. I survived him and Cancer this past two years and unlike the cheater I won’t squander the gift I’ve been given or the favor he did me!
I’m at work, but couldn’t help but peek at this column, because DING-DING-DING!!! *THIS* was the crux of his argument! I really look forward to reading all the responses above, later, relaxing after work with a glass of wine.
But here’s what I wanted to say: In one of the final emails I sent to XH, I actually used the term “yoke of oppression” (for which I was very proud — still am) because I could not believe the audacity of him trying to pin all the shit on me as if, “Oh-Woe-Is-He!”, he suffered SO stoically through SO many years of such a MISERABLE marriage.
Yoke of oppression, that’s what I came to represent. Dick.
I believe most cheating sacks of shit are unhappy. Yup. I said it. I truely believe that. I believe its exactly what they are looking for… besides rubbin themselves raw….its their high… Their crack. They want happy. And YOU are the source of their unhappiness. Bear with me.
I did a lot of reading after I was identified as the unhappiness in my Idiots life. I couldnt understand or wouldnt accept that he was unhappy. We had a great life. And yet as the affair unfolds and he is busted… What do I have to hear again and again and again…. ” im not happy”
So what did I learn about happy that put it in perspective for me? I learned that happiness is a fleeting emotion…and much like kibbles… One needs more happy to keep the happy meter at the full marker. Happy one minute… Now raging… Or crying. Its a fleeting emotion that is easily replaced by other emotions. Happiness is a grill cheese… Happiness is a moment in time… Happiness is ten seconds or one week. Now joy on the other hand… Well, joy is a much deeper more permanent emotion… That is more fufiling and is really the essence of your human being. Your place on the planet…and a belief that you are apart of something much bigger. The connectedness to this universe and all in it. I believe chumps feel joy. We get it. The value of a life.
Cheaters… They go for happy. YOLO! Yup life is a fucking Pez despenser of happy….. and they keep pumpin at that Pez despenser for more happy. And seriously its not more complicated than that.
Oh yes The Clip! I was trying to explain this to my older sister the other day and I’m not quite sure she got it! I DO get it and I believe that’s why after the horror of the last two years I can say I am now recovering and doing well. Happiness is fleeting and any truly mature individual can understand that. But joy is something that only you can possess and even though these fools try so hard to rob you of that joy it can’t be done! Like I told her, I can have a tough day, but I can bounce back. My ex has a bad day and he has to run to his Schmoopie to give him a shot of her special sunshine! He evidently was born miserable, he’ll always be miserable and he will die miserable! Forever unsatisfied! Not enough twerking whores to keep him happy!
Ha ha Roberta, thank you for the laugh “Not enough twerking whores to keep him happy!”
I truly enjoy reading everyone’s comments and replies on here…. but there are a few that ALWAYS entertain and have something phenomenal to say and TheClip is one of them. THAT… all of it…. every word… was perfectly executed….. the difference is JOY!! I love it…. I really wasn’t “happy” but yes “joy” in my boring, loving & everyday life with my children and family….my life isn’t easy but I do appreciate my life. What I didn’t appreciate was the unnecessary struggling caused by his irresponsible spending, I got tired of it. He made it so hard on everyone else, he NEVER went without… everyone else did. You can still love someone and NOT approve of their behavior.
Again… you are absolutely correct…..They feel happy…. chumps feel joy!!
Thanks! I needed the ego boost!
Standing ovation, TheClip.
Life is the f*ing Pez dispenser of happy…… Love that TheClip. I believe that may be another memo that I missed along with the “I was unhappy, you were unhappy, we were unhappy” memo.
I have a photo I took of Ex, ten days before I found out he was cheating. He was sitting in his favorite chair in our living room and I took his photo, looking right at me smiling widely, looking right at me. Smiling. HAPPY. Ten days later I got a weird feeling when he gave some strange explanation for where he would be later that night, and when he didn’t get home till really late, I got suspicious and looked on the cell phone account. Seeing 100s daily texts and calls to one number I instantly knew. I confronted him that night and he reluctantly admitted it then launched into exactly this kind of revisionist history.
And lied, claiming he’d only known OW two weeks but was ready to destroy our sixteen years together for her. WTF? Seriously? It was months before I found CL, but I took that photo of him smiling at me, and made one of those meme captions on it… in which I wrote the date, and then “10 days later when I found he was cheating, he said he’d ALWAYS been unhappy in our relationship. Seriously? Lying Jackass.” I still cannot get my head around the fact that he was cheating from Day One and I never knew until six months after D-Day. And still tried to tell me he had never been happy with me. Had I known that, obviously I would not have wasted my time with him, but that is the problem with these flaming narcissists… that. Just. Doesn’t Matter. You are useful to them, until you’re not.
I have a photo of X that I took the first evening of vacation, this was the DAY after he casually met OWhore. We went to visit family in Mississippi so we went by their house first, our son wanted to stay with them while we checked in…. PERFECT!! Alone time for us!! So.. we had a fabulous ROMP in our fabulous hotel suite and I have a picture of him on my phone in all of his beautiful naked glory standing there with nothing but a beautiful smile and a towel hanging.
Less than 30 days later he would be professing his undying love to a woman he met 24 hours before this photo was taken. What.The.Fuck?????? And he wonders WHY I am painfully irrational??
Nord says
I actually have video of ex at a party, saying how much he loved me, what a great wife I was, how I was always there for him, etc. etc. etc., which was taken by a friend at a party – when he was thick in his final affair, whilst still fucking other OW. Crazy shit.
NCStevie, it’s truly insane. It used to make me crazy now I almost laugh at how fucked up. I’ve always taken lots of photos and keep them all, so later, after finding his emails to OW#1, I could see he wrote to her on a Monday, right after a super nice weekend we had together, we went hiking, I took his photo next to a waterfall, lots of sex, I made homemade bread, etc. all our normal happy weekend stuff. The Monday email said “Thanks for a wonderful Friday night. You really made an effort for us and I truly appreciate it. It made up for a crappy weekend. Thank you for letting me into your world.” Crappy? WTF??? Tons more pics, line up the cheating with the normal, happy, seemingly stable family and couple stuff. Crazy making shit. I don’t look at the pictures anymore. I know enough to know this is a seriously seriously disordered lying POS who didn’t deserve to be in the same room with me, let alone a relationship for 16 years, side by side with me and my precious children.
WOW. Insane is right. THAT is crazy fucked up. I know our relationship wasn’t perfect…. but still… I was blindsided. While he was chatting up this whore at the competition I was driving 90 miles an hour back to our house to get his stupid posing suit that he forgot at our house and when I made it back with them before he had to go on stage…. he kissed me… thanked me and told me how much he loved me and appreciated me. Really? WTF is right. My new motto “WTF?”
And you are right… same with mine… seriously seriously disordered and my son and I both deserve better. I think I am finally starting to realize this.
Not.Redeemable.
I really hope CL can do a post on Cheater Photos/Videos. Like, recaptioning or restorying our lives. A sort of before/after Chump narrative.
Many times I’ve wished there was a place to post some of these WTF photos, perhaps with the face blurred like with CL’s Paris honeymoon pic, however, then you wouldn’t see my Ex’s psychopathic facial expressions, the smirk that probably derived from his pleasure in knowing he was getting away with his lies. Then there is that Xmas photo I always treasured… looked at it again after D-day and noticed something I never saw in all those years of treasuring photo of him hugging me and smiling for the camera… his middle finger sticking up behind my head. WTFFF?
OMG TheMuse – that’s awful.
That’s so sad. I’m sorry. What a royal jerk!
Hopeful Cynic says
I didn’t even get unhappiness. I got “I’m not unhappy with you, I’m just not as happy as I want to be.”
But to my ex, happiness isn’t something he creates for himself. That sounds too much like work. It’s something that happens to him. Maybe that’s why he was so freakin’ HD. To him, orgasm = happiness. If the dick was happy, he was happy. Nothing else mattered to him, least of all my happiness and the health of the marriage.
Koru says
I think you were married to my STBX! He was exactly like this. He wasn’t happy but believed that some day in the future he would be. He believed in magic
I think that my x was miserable for all those 22 years that we were married. I just happened to be the convenient rug that he could wipe his feet on. I think that he was miserable in our marriage because he was cheating the whole time with women at work. And when they would leave him he was miserable. But guess what chump was always there to blame….. I can’t imagine the type of misery that he was in but I’m f*ing glad that he was miserable. Unfortunately he shared and spread the misery around. That is what I can’t forget and having a very hard time forgiving. But I will get to that point of forgetfulness and forgiveness, not for that asswipe but for myself.
YES! “Forgetfulness and forgiveness”. No one understands that I will never be able to forgive her! I say that when I finally forget her, that will be my forgiveness. For me and her. I’ve always lived by “forgive and forget” but in this case it will only be “forget in order to forgive”.
Here’s the funny thing. For periods of time in my marriage I wasn’t happy but I knew that these times would pass. AS it turns out the unhappy times coincided with the serial cheating ex’s fuck times. This was when he withdrew, was not home a lot, and generally didn’t give much to the home, family, etc.
In the weeks leading up to dday I knew something was off and I kept trying to talk to him about i but he kept saying how much he loved me, our life, etc. Yet it was so obvious he was miserable and not there. But when dday hit and shortly after I discovered a multitude of other affairs he kept saying that sure, we were happy during most of those times and none of his fucky happy times meant anything but this time ‘IT WAS DIFFERENT’.
Whelp, a few years later and he’s miserable again and spends a lot of time texting me – even being nice sometimes! – and cannot understand why I am not interested. The dude is realising that his unhappiness had nothing to do with me and all to do with him. As predicted by my therapist and so many others.
Sadly for him I am well over it and now, when i hear from him and he tries to push the old buttons I’m on my game and know and see what he’s doing, in a way I couldn’t see when I was in the midst of my marriage. All I feel now is sadness that I wasn’t able to see what he was doing when we were married. He’s a sorry piece of work and all I have now is pity, which is something I won’t even give to him, because all it would mean is him seeing a way back into my life.
The funniest thing about cheaters is how their story changes all the time. At first it’s ‘I haven’t been happy for a long time’. Which, in my case, meant the last few months. Then, as things progressed (meaning I was going to divorce him) it became ‘WE haven’t been happy for years. We should have split 3, 4, 5, 10 years ago’. It is hilarious, actually, because it’s more grasping at straws to ‘explain’ why they find this person they’ve known for a few weeks or months, in small doses, means more than their family. Well, I let him run to his final side piece and he openly admitted to a number of people that he had to make it work with her because he fucked it all up with me and that he just could no be alone. A few years later and they’re still together and he spends every single flipping day finding reasons to text me. And he’s miserable. Because final OW keeps him on a very short leash and he does nothing but take care of her. Me? My kids are growing up and I’m doing all the stuff I thought I’d do with him when the kids got older…and I’m having a blast.
Nord, you give me hope! I am looking forward to having enjoyment in my life.
OMG, how great to hear that this is “their story and they are sticking to it”. My X was miserable for 35 years!!!
This, coming from a man who was always taking care of #1…himself.
My ex was miserable from day one. Told my son that he married me because the wedding invitations were mailed .
It took him 25 years to leave.??
Cheaters lie so often they start believing their own shit until their fantasy bubble bursts. Without our daily doses of shit sandwiches we become stronger. We find a better diet. Regardless of what they say the other woman is a cowards way out. She is meaningless, at best someone just as fucked up as they are. They are willing to fuck around knowing how loyal and supportive their chump have ALWAYS been. So many cheaters talk the talk (I want a divorce) but never file. They are so entitled they never think we will go no contact and file ourselves. If they were unhappy before they are in for a rude awakening once they HAVE to commit to the side fuck. They are stuck. I don’t buy into the disordered’s magical vagina bliss they feed us. It’s just another shit sandwich. Misery loves company.
“So many cheaters talk the talk (I want a divorce) but never file. They are so entitled they never think we will go no contact and file ourselves.”
THIS!!!
For the last five months, I have kept thinking “WTF, why doesn’t she just move out if this is all my fault? Why is she not filing for divorce after telling me several times that she wants a divorce?” Instead, she was complaining to her mother and sister that *I* wasn’t “giving” her a divorce.
What. The. HELL?!???
So I filed this week. And I am happy with that decision!
Awesome sephage…. and it’s better that you did it anyway, you can own that shit
I did notice how unhappy I was, I decided I loved him despite his inability to have sex and his depression and his lapse in his alcoholic recovery issues. Oh yes, I noticed, I sat and thought and decided I loved him anyway. Then he convinced me to marry him, do not ask… Then I was depressed over my Mom dying and he took it further, he went and fucked me over full monty, course that was the whole point in convincing me to marry him.
Let’s face it, we all dodged a bullet and our lives are richer in many ways. I used to cry reading this stuff, but as of today I am thankful for my freedom. My now ex husband is learning as of today that divorce is tough. Tried to short me on 50% of his retirement pay and I called him on it! I know the downgrade has him on a short leash and he has to jump at her every whim! Me? I’m free! I don’t answer to ANYONE! My ex answers to me and the court orders and to the demented Twu wuv! Makes me giggle! Fuck him, he chose a hellacious life! Hope he enjoys what he was sure he wanted so badly! Jokes on him!
It’s such a convenient excuse: “I’m not happy.” — How can anyone argue with that: “Yes, you are. You ARE happy. Dammit, YOU ARE HAPPY!” No traction, right? Nothing to launch a debate from. It’s so slippery, you can’t get your footing to mount a defense.
I’m sad and embarrassed this is so common. My MC must’ve thought: “Oh, you poor girl, you think you’re so special. They ALL say this!” But I was just blown away by the sudden revelation of how he’d been unhappy and “never loved you the way a man should love the woman he’s married to.” Never? NEVER?? For 16 years?? Wow, that either makes you incredibly brave or incredibly stupid!
And he figured it all out in his own head — no consultation with friends, or a therapist… Nope, he just “thunk and thunk and thunk some more” until the conclusion was that we weren’t worth trying to save.
I, too, wasn’t a bundle of rainbows and flowers every minute of our marriage, but I thought it was still overall OK on the cost:benefit ratio. — Not him, I guess.
It’s just such a gutless move.
He figured it all out on his own, most importantly without consulting YOU, without sharing his alleged lack of loving you the “way” he thought he was supposed to… see the narcissism here? A useful exercise that I sometimes do when I get caught in the logic loops is to pretend it was one of my friend’s husbands, someone who I know is an authentic, compassionate, man… what would THAT guy have done? Not cheated, that’s for damn sure. Your Ex, at any point during the 16 years, could have done something, anything to replace the spark he thought he was missing. But he was enjoying the cake too much. Gutless wonder, indeed.
Yes, Muse. And I think I inadvertently drove the final nail in our marriage’s coffin about three years ago when he sat down on the sofa, got that Little Boy Lost look on his face and said, “I’m not happy.” This admission came at a bad time because I had recently received some advice from a close friend that *I* shouldn’t have to be the one to FIX everything all the time, so I said, “Can you expand on that?” (Previously, I would have started my circus of providing a menu he could choose from: Sex life? Not enough time with friends? My depression? In what way am *I* letting YOU down?)
He didn’t/couldn’t expand & just said again, “I’m not happy.” So I just stood there, biting my tongue, refusing to say anything, to fill the awkward silence…. It seemed like an hour but it was probably about 15 seconds, before I said, gently, “I can’t do this all on my own. If you want to talk about it, I’m happy to do it, but you need to contribute to the conversation. You need to look inside yourself and tell me what’s bothering you.” — You see, I previously thought that, because I’d been through so much therapy, that I was more skilled at HOW to get in touch with your inner self, and that I could HELP him. — He never said another word about it, and I refused to “check in” with him the next day, restart the conversation… Shouldn’t that have been HIS job?
Little did I know there WAS nothing inside, just an empty shell. No wonder he was Little Boy Lost.
NWBiblio, yep, I got that “I never loved you the way a man should love a woman (wife)” crap also! This after he found and screwed his Facebook “friend”. After four kids, after he had earned his PHD! How convenient! Use me much???? Oh and after 40 years of marriage!! Oh well, now he can just adjust to being 60 years old, having not one asset to his name (I got it all) and pay me each month till the day he dies! I wonder if all that “happy” is worth it now?? And of course he NEVER said a word or indicated to me that he was in the least bit unhappy! As a matter of fact, we were planning our retirement together and talked about all the great things to come! It’s unreal!
WhichWayDidSheGo says
My ex commented that her friends had known we were having troubles and hoped we’d work them out. Say what? I’m glad her friends were aware, because I sure as hell wasn’t.
I knew she was annoyed with me at times, but who doesn’t occasionally get annoyed with someone they spend lots of time with? I had no clue that running off was on the table. She journaled about it; I knew she had started keeping a journal, but I didn’t ask about why (figured it was private and she’d share if she wanted to) and the thought of snooping never even crossed my mind. None of her friends tried to dissuade her; rather, it sounds as though they did what’s commonly advised and took no stance other than to offer whatever support she might need – she took that as implicit endorsement for leaving me. For her, therapy is something that happens to other people.
And then I was blamed for her not discussing it with me; my depression made my sad reactions too much for her to bear, so she generously kept the truth from me until she left.
Wow, WWDSG, your story is so similar to mine. XH never specifically *said* my depression kept him from talking stuff out, but I knew he hated the helpless feeling when I was having a difficult day. Still, I wish he’d had the courage. I imagine partners of people going through chemo aren’t having the time of their lives, either, while cleaning up post-chemo vomit, but they do it because they love each other. I guess that either doesn’t apply to depression (Just snap out of it!) or just Narcs.
Also, this: “For her, therapy is something that happens to other people.” — Yeah, in spite of the fact that his wife, who worked her way through grad school and vet school, and whose money paid for his entire life, benefited from years of therapy, XH still disdained the entire notion. At one point, maybe five or six years ago, I made him promise he would consider therapy if our marriage ever got to that point of trouble. When it did, though — see above — he gave me the indefensible “I’ve never loved you” — what’s to therapize about that? Nope, nothing to “work” on, there! And I had to drag him kicking and screaming to that single session — he refused to go to a follow-up with me.
Finally, what most strikes a chord is that your XW told her friends. To my knowledge, my XH did not (there’s a side story there, but I’m already prattling), but it further reinforces why so many “friends” end up on the cheater’s side. I mean, from the friends’ perspective, how could the abandoned partner NOT have known, y’know? THEY knew! So all that business about “never saw it coming” must be a lie. Poor cheater.
“But I was just blown away by the sudden revelation of how he’d been unhappy and “never loved you the way a man should love the woman he’s married to.” Never? NEVER?? For 16 years?? Wow, that either makes you incredibly brave or incredibly stupid!”
My ex said the same thing, that he never should have married me because he never felt the “passion” a man should feel for his wife. He actually told our son that he had only felt passion for two women in his life — one was a girl he dated right after high school for a short time, the other some woman he met once at a party.
Unbelievable, right? XH had some big hot & heavy fling with a lovely woman he met the summer before I met him. In fact, he told me he was still in love with her when he’d started dating me. (According to a mutual friend at the time, this hot-and-heavy girl never regarded XH as more than a summer play toy, and he was broken-hearted about it.)
And I can’t help but notice how his current POW (previously-OW) resembles hot-n-heavy…. like, a LOT. And, let’s see… POW is 25. XH was about 25 when he’d had that fling with HnH…. Trying to recreate your past much, XH?
I dragged out pictures when I heard how unhappy he was with me. He had a million excuses! Said he only looked happy because MY son was taking the picture or because it was Halloween and it was funny! Ya, loser how happy are you now writing that alimony check???
My ex said that she seemed happy because 1.) She tried to snatch whatever bit of happiness she could out of every day and 2.) She’s not a martyr and didn’t show her unhappiness. Besides, showing unhappiness is a sign of weakness, and she doesn’t do those.
Yet I was supposed to know she was unhappy.
Mine actually said, “I have trouble disappointing people.” That’s why he hid it all those years.
ChumpFromF says
I just watched (free rental from my company) a very boring movie called “Bird People”. A Californian guy in a hotel near an airport in Paris, who has an anxiety attack at night, decides he will not visit his customer in Dubai (although an important contract is at stake), and instead stays in his hotel room. Not only does he deceive his associates, but also his wife: he calls her via Skype during a couple of hours to tell her that he is not coming back. Because he hasn’t been happy in a long time. Yes of course he has thought about their children, just thought, but they will have to get used to the new situation. As spectators, we are supposed to find this movie poetic, and find the character adventurous and romantic. I did not. All I saw was his poor wife crying, because her life crumbles without notice, and she is not given the slightest chance. The guy gives up all responsibility. He is a total loser. And since it is a French movie, the loser is interested in a maid in her twenties, a very plain one and not very bright, who just dropped out of college and works part time in the hotel. * Barf. *
Well, any time I’m in Paris, I always think about abandoning my regular life. But, damn, I love my dogs, so I’m coming home to the States, I guess.
In seriousness, though, I’m a huge movie watcher, and I can no longer see the charm of the “Follow Your Bliss” storyline. It’s rampant. — And my own XH left me for a 25-year-old waitress, so it doesn’t only happen in France. The difference is, had the man also been French (instead of Californian), he wouldn’t have left his wife, the wife would’ve known of the indiscretions and given her husband a disappointed but accepting pass.
There was a scene in “Masters of Sex” where a side-character brings flowers to his wife after he breaks it off with some little fling he’s been having on the side, and after he leaves the room, the wife says to the baby, “Some poor girl is crying her eyes out tonight, ” knowing full well what he’s been up to. — And to think we left that attitude behind in the 60s….
Does CL keep stats on how many of us have the same story? LOL
Sabrina, it’s always the same story! Cheaters are notoriously unoriginal! Replace the word story with fantasy, that’s closer to any “truth” you’ll ever get! They live in a fantasy land! Let them!
oldchump says
I was told I was a wonderful person (yes after he left) but he also joined a forum which allowed him to let me know how ‘unhappy’ he had been. it was a forum for those who found making love to their wives almost impossible after childbirth etc. It seems he had been finding this very difficult – for 31 years! I hadn’t noticed which shows that either he was an excellent actor, capable of keeping up the act until he ran away, or more likely an idiot looking for an excuse – any excuse – for his crap behaviour. They wil stoop to anything.
“Men who find making love to their wives after childbirth impossible”? Are you f***ing kidding me??
I don’t have kids, but this is HEINOUS!! You go through all that body-wrecking work to produce the miracle of another human being, who is 50% him, and now he finds it “impossible”? I do believe I would shoot the junk off my husband if I found out that was his stance! That’s awful — seriously, that’s one of the most appalling things I’ve heard of in a long time (and that’s saying something).
In reality he gave no sign and we had a very normal sex life until the day before he ran away! It just shows how crazy they are – and desperate to find a reason any reason! He couldn’t find anything so he dreamt this one up.
“when the shiny wears off the pain resurfaces they can’t FIX it because they can’t FACE it or even admit there is a problem and if they do… it is someone ELSE’ fault” by NCStevie, on a post above.
This is true for my x. Now that we are divorced and had been separated for a year and a half, my x is dating a woman, he is cheating on her with the one that he cheated on me with. And somehow because I won’t get back with him it’s my fault that he has to do this. You see I gave him no other choice. Interestingly, I have not been in the picture for over a year and a half, and he has not once asked me back in that time. How on earth it this my fault? It’s his shitty character, or lack there of that is in question, but who should be at fault, the chump. It boggles the mind. When the people that are “sharing” this with me get told that he has never made an attempt at reconciliation, they just stay staring at me. I’m not lying, but apparently what and who they thought he was is just not aligning. Not my monkeys, not my circus. But in a perverse way I’m kind of glad that people think I’m that much of a bitch. But how do you explain that I am not a bitch, I just don’t take shit sandwiches for breakfast, lunch or dinner anymore.
Thanks to CL and to CN for helping me get closer to Meh.
awishya says
Some replies I am reading here are pure literature, pure truth, pure pain, pure solution. Pure, CL!
I have thought for years that undiagnosed depression makes affairs look especially appealing. You are “high” texting, calling, sneaking around. As long as the high is maintained the depression is less evident. The problem is the AP, who is now the spouse, no longer sparkles. Uh oh. So on to the next affair.
I am extremely suspicious of sex addiction diagnoses. I think there may be a few but from what I have read true SA acts just like drug addiction. It takes over a life to the point that jobs, spouses, children, debts mean nothing. Trolling is constant and all consuming. Very few bloggers who say their spouses have been diagnosed sound even close to this. What I think is either low grade depression or narcissism. Nothing else makes sense. The “I haven’t been happy for years” is probably true and was there long before he/she met you. My SIL came from a dysfunctional family. No excuse for abandoning her family but the rest of her life hasn’t been much better. I have come to the conclusion that visiting the family of your future spouse is imperative. If many of the relatives have issues so does your sweetheart. You cannot grow up in chaos and not be affected. On the other hand if you are never made to answer for your behavior you have already joined the ranks so narcissists.
I got the ” I deserve to be happy just once before I die”. JUST ONCE? he had never been happy once in our 23 year, 2 kids, hundreds of cars and gadgets marriage? I guess not. To be fair, he did constantly express his dissatisfaction with me to me all the time. Kept me on my toes trying to be the better person he deserved. ( apparently thinner, big boobs, tramp stamp,strange piercings, better house keeper, more excited about blow jobs……) I apparently never ever lived up to it and his declaration made me feel like the utter failure he was describing me as.
I still reel from those words in my moments of weakness.
He remarried someone who are none of those things, except maybe a better housekeeper – go figure
asiansweet says
Yes and why does his “UNHAPPINESS” always got to do with us? He can be unhappy for many other million things in the world, like why is there so much snow this year and why is the grass always greener on the other side. And what about OUR happiness??? and shocked, anger, grieve caused by his Betrayal(S).
I am a survivor of his 4 EMI(s) before i sent him to the cleaners. It took me 13 years to recognize what an asshole he was with all his lies, empty promises and of course, putting up with the guilt that I was not the “perfect” wife he so deemed wish! And there was no connection, no love blah blah blah for a long time and he stayed in a loveless unhappy marriage because of the kids. And to add on that…. he said he just see me as “the mother” of his kids and nothing else! My “breaking point” was not the multiple affairs but the moment he looked into my eyes and said “please go find your own rainbow” and I walked out of the room decided to get the biggest prick attorney I can find to clean him out and I did! LOL Also finding a younger and better looking rainbow once the divorce is finalized and I did that too! LOL
Today, 10 years later, my kids are grown, smart, healthy and talented. I am dating a man who had some what similar experiences as I had knowing the hurt to be betrayed, and yes… he is younger, better looking than the Ex was! Everything is OK now, it just take determination to get out of the mess and the motivation to make a better life for myself and my kids.
I survived with Victory and Dignity!
StevoB says
…I received the “I have been unhappy for decades” from my lovely wife of 34 years…I recently made the mistake of looking through family photo albums…I don’t advise it……it was amazing exactly how happy she looked in Hawaii last year (even though she had to rush home a day early to meet the lover in LA), looked so happy in Mexico the year before, even happier in Thailand the year before that…DO NOT buy this line…ALL cheaters use it…it’s part of the cheaters narrative.
I have just now come by this post!!!
OK, here’s the crazy part of my situation: This was posted the VERY SAME DAY my STBXH told me he was “done” with our 12+ year marriage, and that he “wasn’t happy” and hadn’t been for a long time!!!
EVERYTHING posted above is exactly what the bastard has said since, and done…of course he wants to be “amicable” in our divorce…Since that night, I have found out of an OW he had for 4 months, one he was talking to while with the OW, and now he’s dating a little slut— he hasn’t even filed for divorce yet.
He’s a fucking liar, cheater, thief, damn con man— Lesson Learned: NEVER marry the “rebound”!!! I knew in my heart I never should have married him…asshole!!!
Bluebird89 says
I’ve also only just found this post and like UnsinkableMollyXinAlabama (love your name, btw!) the timing was impeccible. After visiting a counsellor on his own – one time – yes, you read that right – one time – he said the counsellor’s assessment was that he was “done” with his marriage. Funny that, you’ve spoken to someone for 45 minutes about the last 19 years of their life and you can make a call that grand? I am not sure that kind of assessment is even possible, let alone ethical. But amazingly, he took full advantage of the validation to move forward and continue on mainly getting closer to his new “friend”. My reply about the counsellor’s feedback: “It doesn’t matter what she thinks, how do you feel? What do you want?” His response: “I don’t know” (Later I learned that means, “I know, but I’m too much of a coward to be honest because I know I’m a digusting pig and I can’t face the reality of my pathetic behavior”) Eventually, he tells me he started to have “feelings” about being “done” a year prior. And, like everyone here, he didn’t speak up about those feelings. He spoke up about moving into the beachfront apartment. He spoke up about the car he wanted to buy. He spoke up about buying furniture, taking vacations, traveling for work. He even posted an “I’m so proud” message on Facebook w/ a picture of me about our anniversary trip last year!!!!!! But he couldn’t speak up about WANTING TO LEAVE HIS WIFE! There was the usual issues – money, work, family – but not once did he suggest he was falling out of love with me or wanting to be with someone else. I have wracked my brain wondering: “did he say it and I missed it?” No smoke to suggest a fire. When I got the courage, I asked: “If you knew a year ago, why didn’t you try to do something to fix it?” His response: “I don’t know” (which really meant: “It’s your job to do everything I don’t want to do, especially if it’s unpaid and you didn’t read between the invisible lines that I wasn’t communicating so tough luck, our marriage is over and it’s your fault). I had my own “I’m not sure about this” moment 7 years ago. But you know what I did? I asked myself quietly and carefully am I willing to give up the good to get rid of the bad? Was my life really going to be better throwing him away and starting again? In my case, it wasn’t and we had an incredible 7 years of travel and wonderful memories (up until a few months ago). Adults dig deep, work hard, accept responsiblity and impact what they can. They don’t hold other people responsible for their happiness and not tell them how they can help. I don’t regret the extra 7 years I had, but I wish I had been blessed with mind reading. Maybe in my next life!
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Colorado preparing to spend $9 million on medical marijuana research
From left, Christopher Nagel and Channing Henson of Natural Remedies prepare medical marijuana for Brian Hamel of Denver at the dispensary in Denver last year.
By John Ingold | jingold@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
PUBLISHED: June 11, 2014 at 3:00 pm | UPDATED: October 2, 2016 at 4:49 pm
More than a decade after voters here first said marijuana could be medicine, Colorado is preparing to embark on the largest state-funded effort to study the medical benefits of cannabis.
Under a bill signed this year by Gov. John Hickenlooper, the state health department will give out about $9 million in grantsin the next five years to researchers for marijuana studies. Most importantly, the research is expected to include clinical trials on the kinds of marijuana products actually being used in Colorado — something that federally funded studies on marijuana have lacked.
“Our intent is to be rigorous scientifically, but to also act with some expediency because these are products that a large percentage of our population is using today,” said Dr. Larry Wolk, the executive director and chief medical officer of the health department. “We want to make sure that what’s happening out there in everyday practice isn’t harming people.”
Nearly 20 years after California became the first state in the U.S. to pass a medical marijuana law, the research on marijuana’s health effects is still largely polarized.
Several studies — matching the anecdotal experiences of medical marijuana patients — have found cannabis or its isolated components can be effective in managing pain, tremors, nausea, inflammation and other conditions.
Other studies, though, have taken a dimmer view of marijuana, summed up by a new National Institute on Drug Abuse review, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, that concludes marijuana is bad for brain development and can lead to addiction. Although the review says marijuana may have therapeutic potential, it finds the evidence less than convincing.
“Some physicians continue to prescribe marijuana for medicinal purposes despite limited evidence of a benefit,” the review states. “This practice raises particular concerns with regard to long-term use by vulnerable populations.”
Complicating the analyses further is that many studies use cannabis grown by a government-contracted lab — not the kind of sophisticated, and often more potent, products developed by the medical marijuana industry across the country.
California attempted to solve this riddle last decade by becoming the first state to fund medical marijuana research. More than 12 years and $8.7 million later, the state’s Center for Medicinal Cannabis Research published studies finding that smoked marijuana could relieve pain at certain doses, that vaporized marijuana was safer on the lungs, that medical marijuana patients with multiple sclerosis reported reduced spasticity and other findings.
Colorado is now attempting to build on that research. The money for the grant program will come from registration fees paid by medical marijuana patients.
Wolk said the health department is assembling the oversight committee that will review grant applications. He hopes to begin accepting applications in the second half of 2014, with funding for studies going out in early 2015. He expects the state will be able to fund 10 to 15 studies.
Wolk said research on the medical conditions approved for marijuana use in Colorado would take priority. But he said the state also would consider funding other types of studies — even local clinical trials on pharmaceutical drugs derived from marijuana.
“We’re trying to turn over all the stones on this,” he said.
Dr. Christian Thurstone, an adolescent addiction medicine specialist at the University of Colorado, said he hopes to apply for a grant to study whether a nonpsychoactive marijuana compound called CBD can help treat people addicted to cocaine, opiates or even pot. Earlier studies have suggested it could.
Thurstone, who has often expressed concerns about marijuana legalization, said it is important for the state to fund research on cannabis, in part because the federal government is falling behind. Since 2003, the amount of money the National Institutes of Health has given out in grants for all research has remained basically unchanged, when adjusted for inflation.
“We have to look at other ways to keep our research infrastructure going,” Thurstone said.
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Coach Hreha's Celebration
Monon Bell Game
Tough Defense and Balanced Offense Leads DePauw to Victory in NCAC Opener
Hiram (1-2) 0 0 7 0 7
DePauw (1-1) 10 7 14 14 45
Pa: Cam Haynes - 168
Ru: Jarrod Stiver - 61
Rec: Will Harris - 89
Pa: Randy Tucker - 133
Ru: Terrell Crawford - 33
Rec: Jaris Foreman - 62
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Greencastle, Ind. - DePauw's defense held Hiram to just 196 yards and the offense was as balanced as possible with 211 yards each on the ground and through the air as the Tigers picked up a 45-7 North Coast Athletic Conference victory over the Terriers. The Tigers moved to 1-1 overall and 1-0 in the NCAC, while Hiram dropped to 1-2 overall and 0-2 in conference play.
The Tigers' defense limited the Terriers to just one first down in the opening quarter and, on Hiram's second possession, DePauw's Brooks Hepp picked off Randy Tucker setting up Jake Tanner's career-long 42-yard field goal. Following a three-and-out on the next series and a 21-yard punt return from Logan Greene, DePauw started on the Hiram 31. Eight plays later, Tanner Cleveland scored on a 2-yard run and DePauw held a 10-0 lead with 4:57 left in the first.
DePauw made it 17-0 in the third as Cam Haynes tossed a 16-yard scoring pass to Michael Grace which capped a 10-play, 85-yard drive. Haynes completed five of six passes during the series for 71 yards and rushed for another 16. A key play came on third and eight as Haynes connected with Will Harris for a 48-yard gain.
Hiram crossed midfield for just the second time on its next series, but the drive stalled at the DePauw 47 and the Terriers turned the ball over to the Tigers on downs near the end of the half.
Haynes connected with Andy Hunt for touchdowns of 18 and 25 yards, respectively, on the Tigers' first two possessions of the second half to make it 31-0.
Hiram's lone points came on Tucker's 12-yard pass to DJ Franklin on fourth down with 1:59 remaining in the third. The Terriers converted one third down and another fourth down during the possession and Tucker's 47-yard pass to Jaris Foreman was a crucial part of the series.
DePauw wrapped up the scoring in the fourth as Anthony Sansone scooped up a fumble forced by Jack McCarthy and ran it in from 13 yards to push the lead to 38-7. On Hiram's next possession, Jalen Friendly's interception set up Jarrod Stiver's 47-yard touchdown run on the first play after the turnover.
The Tigers outgained the Terriers, 422-196, and held a 211-63 edge on the ground. Stiver rushed for a team-high 61 yards, while Cleveland finished with 46. Haynes completed 11 of 13 for 168 yards with three scores, while Chase Andries was five of 10 for 43 yards. Harris hauled in five passes for 89 yards and Hunt had four for 78.
Terrell Crawford rushed for 33 yards for Hiram and Juwan Brown added 32, while Tucker was 14 of 25 for 133 yards. Foreman and Franklin each finished with three receptions with Foreman totaling 62 yards and Franklin 30.
Matt Crupi and Zach Williams each had six tackles for the Tigers with Crupi and Joe Zanca totaling 1.0 sacks each as the Tigers had three for 27 yards of losses. Overall, the unit recorded 9.0 tackles for losses of 45 yards.
Jorge Valderrama paced Hiram with 12 tackles and Chris Chester added 10.
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Sat, 10/20 | Football at Wittenberg L, 23-38 (Final) RC | BX | V
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UBCO has failed to have a human rights tribunal complaint against it thrown out. —Image: Capital News file
B.C. University fails to have sexual assault case thrown out
Former UBCO student claims report about sexual assault by another student was not handled properly
Alistair Waters
Jan. 31, 2019 3:50 p.m.
UBC Okanagan has failed in an attempt to have a B.C. Human Rights tribunal complaint against it dismissed.
In a ruling Thursday, the tribunal denied the university’s request to throw out a complaint by a former student who alleged she was sexually assaulted by another student in January 2013 and her report to UBCO was not handled properly .
As a result, Stephanie Hale said she began to suffer from anxiety and depression.
Hale, and the student she accused, were both 18 years of age at the time of the alleged assault and she was in her first semester at UBCO.
Because of a time-limit decision issued last February concerning the case, and another B.C. Human Right Tribunal decision involving Hale, her current complaint to the tribunal only centres on UBCO’s policies and procedures for responding to sexual assault, starting with her February 2016 complaint to the university’s Equity and Inclusion Office.
The university wanted Hale’s complaint, filed on the basis of sex and mental health, dismissed because it said it felt the case was unlikely to succeed.
But tribunal member Emily Ohler disagreed, saying the university had a responsibility to assist Hale, and UBCO did not convince her the case should not move forward.
While ruling the case could proceed, Ohler also encouraged both Hale and UBCO to use mediation services provided by the tribunal to resolve the issue and avoid the time and expense of a hearing.
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Something Old, Something New at Pittsburgh Suburb’s Cobblehaus Brewing
Cobblehaus Brewing founder Scott Mills is a mechanical engineer turned beer brewer (Credit: Cobblehaus Brewing)
The sultry sounds of a lonely piano fill the air. Just as your mind is about to drift away, you recognize that tune. As the singer begins to call orders to “all the single ladies” you realize there’s something intoxicating about this collision between the old world and the new one.
In the heart of Coraopolis, a 5,700-person suburb of Pittsburgh, Cobblehaus Brewing Company is a budding brewery in a classic blue-collar town. And the thrilling collision of old and new isn’t confined to the music playing in the brewery.
Outside, under the 5th Avenue street lights, one can see even the building is a metaphor to a revivalist mantra. The old building sits on the classically styled main drag of Coraopolis. The kind of street that reminds you of a small town that thrived in the 1950s. The kind described in songs by Bruce Springsteen and John Cougar Mellencamp. Inside, a touch of the modern revives the space with chalkboards, industrial glass bulbs and raw wood planks.
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Cobblehaus Brewing is blending old world styles with new world twists. (Credit: Cobblehaus Brewing)
Beyond the décor, the beers are the true pillars that hold up this reimagined furniture store. They are an educational seminar old world flavors, while offering new world twists that showcase the evolution of brewing creativity. Its various old-world offerings include the classic Belgian Saison, the esoteric German Alt and the traditional English-Style Porter.
The art of this brewery is looking at history and origin of some of the best beers in the world. Then, with more modern takes such as the double and black IPA, showing the development of where it is going.
Peeling back the layers of the brewhouse, and looking beyond the building and the beer, you find Scott Mills. He is Cobblehaus’s founder and head brewer — a mechanical engineer turned beer brewer. Mills has a vision for resurrecting the good old beers in a time when the latest and greatest beers are found in complex style-straddling hybrids.
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Cobblehaus’s Mills Took the Plunge
In the confines of the brew room, Mills’ dreams become a reality. He found and developed his passion and love for good beer in the great halls and gardens of Germany. After engaging in bottle shares and his first homebrew kit, Mills realized he was hooked on the boozy alchemy. After countless test batches, classes, and many additional trips to Germany, Belgium and the Czech Republic, Mills decided to take the plunge and open his own place.
“When you decide to take that step, you have to commit fully,” Mills said.
Mills said to prepare for a vast amount of paperwork when it comes to running your own brewery. Considering the nuances of owning a brewery, he believes in the traditional approaches and techniques. But Mills also acknowledges that the modern styles simply can’t be ignored.
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It was through this line of reasoning that he developed the paradigm for this brewing company: something old, something new and something with a twist.
It is his hope to always have a representative beer from each of those categories available on draught in his building at all times.
Small-town Mentality
Still, beyond the brewer, the beer and the building, a community-centered, small-town mentality is in the brewery’s heart. Though certainly not far from downtown Pittsburgh, it is still miles away, both literally and metaphorically, from the chaotic urban life.
Cobblehaus is a place that’s meant to be about the community. It participates in fundraising pub crawls, organizes a breast cancer awareness team and has special hours for screenings of Steelers’ games. It is once again, a fitting example of this new, modern place harkens back to the good old days. It’s the veritable craft brewery where everybody knows your name.
Like any good student of the craft, Cobblehaus has reverence for the past but does not shy away from the future.
It has plans for eventually getting its beer into local restaurants on draught. For now you’ll have to take a trip down to this classic American town to dive into this twisted old world of beer.
Something Old, Something New at Pittsburgh Suburb’s Cobblehaus Brewing was last modified: February 26th, 2018 by Andrew Jockers
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30 Apr, 2009 in Dundee Uni by craig
The ridiculous panic that the media is trying to induce over flu, reminded me of this passage from Murder in Samarkand, p 217:
“We became the chief contact point for the EBRD permanent staff in London. of whom some scores of Brits were coming out for the Conference. This was also the height of the panic over the SARS epidemic.
…One female member of EBRD staff emailed me from London:
“Should I wear a face mask in the conference hall?”
“I don’t know,” I typed back, “How ugly are you?”. “
On Saturday I was invited to address Stop The War’s annual conference. This has shrunk down to what I might call a hard left core, with the other groups that used to be a prominent part of the coalition almost completely evaporated. The most obvious sign of this was the near complete absence of Muslims. But the christians, pacifists, environmentalists and others had mostly gone too. It is probably true that the Hard Left are the ones I am least at home with.
My speech centred on the recent fake bomb scare in the North West, and the relief it had temporarily provided the government from terrible headlines over the death of Ian Tomlinson and over Jacqui Smith’s expense claims. I threw in the following line because a speech needs jokes, and because I like to tease the left sometimes:
“You know, I make no claim to being politically correct. So I can say that, if I were married to Jacqui Smith, I would probably use a lot of porn too.”
Most of the hall laughed, but the feminists got most upset and started to interject. Points of order followed. When I had finished, a speaker from the floor said that my speech was such an important denunciation of the attack on civil liberties in the UK, that it should be copied to DVD and given out on tube stations. Then someone stood up and demanded that I withdraw my comments on Jacqui Smith.
I stayed and listened to an interesting talk on Iraq by Sami Ramidani, but when I left I was harangued on the stairs by a young woman who made Jacqui Smith look positively alluring. She told me I was a sexist disgrace. She seemed very proud of being the Chair of Glasgow Stop the War. I expect it too has a rapidly declining membership.
Anyway, the Stop the War Coalition has now put up videos of its conference keynote speakers on its website, but not including me. I shall take it I am not wanted in future.
Issues of gender equality arose at the Dundee University Court meeting on Monday. The University is in discussion to open a satellite campus in a Gulf state. It is potentially both interesting and a major source of revenue. However it seems that lectures would have to be segregated. There were two views on University Court. Some felt that we should respect local culture, and that the important thing was that women had education of equal quality. Others felt that segregation was so far removed from our values as a university that it was not something with which we should associate.
I feel strongly we shouldn’t do it. The issues are interesting, and cut across feminism. I expect that a few of the feminists who harangued at me at Stop the War would be quite happy with women being kept away from men. My thinking is not particularly feminist. I think mingling with all types of people is much more important to the university experience than anything a dull old lecturer will tell you. And I also pointed out to Court that, if a woman insisted on her right to attend a “Male” lecture, we could be in the position of enforcing segregation.
I have never been a fan of cultural relativism, so the argument of respecting local values cuts little ice with me. But I realise other will have a different view.
A view on the Stop The War controversy by someone else who was there comes on the Daily Maybe
http://http://jimjay.blogspot.com/2009/04/saturdays-stop-war-coaltiion-conference.html
I have no idea why they treat HOPI so badly. Do they get Iranian money?
On the “sexism” issue more generally, I added this comment in the debate below – I thought it might stir people’s brain cells a bit more:
Actually, I am against all forms of disadvantage on grounds of race, gender etc.
Where I differ is that I view sexuality (as opposed to gender) as simply another attribute and as open to use and to humour as any other.
As a teen I shovelled coal on a coalyard at weekends. In the course of the day men might easily lift and carry fifty tons of coal on their back, in hundredweight lots. I do not view that as any less exploitation of their bodies than the work a prostitute does. And I don’t view clerical drudgery as essentially different.
46 thoughts on “Warning: This Post Contains Sexism”
Jon April 30, 2009 at 19:03
I don’t want to stray too off-topic from the point of the post, but am interested in the point about the fall-away of ordinary support from the anti-war movements. Is that just because those folks have felt that after protesting a few times, with no resultant British withdrawal from Afghanistan and Iraq, that they might as well give up? I guess the reasons might be many and varied, but it’s the only one I can think of.
JimmyGiro April 30, 2009 at 19:17
“@JimmyGiro – you forgot a third category. What would be the position of people who are both feminists *and* fathers? :o)”
Under the thumb?
dreoilin April 30, 2009 at 19:44
‘If I were married to Jacqui Smith, I would probably use a lot of porn too.’
If I were married to Jack Straw, I would probably make extensive use of a vibrator.
What on *earth* was all the fuss about?
I like the sound of Mary Wollstonecraft. That’s the kind of feminist I was back around 1970. Very different from the man-hating, aggressive types I see on the net today (many of them in North America for some reason.)
dreoilin wrote:
Craig rang a bell, and some feminist salivated.
eddie April 30, 2009 at 20:24
Jon As of today we are out of Iraq so you could argue that STWC is 50% there – not that their point of view made a blind bit of difference.
Polo April 30, 2009 at 20:32
@Dreolin
After the chainsaw, presumably.
Dr Paul May 1, 2009 at 00:29
The Hands Off the People of Iran is not in good odour with the Stop the War Campaign leadership because it (HOPI) is, within its opposition to military attacks and economic sanctions on Iran, very hostile to the Iranian regime, which it sees as repressive and unpleasant to the population of Iran. This, for some reason, upsets the people at the top of the Stop the War Campaign.
In a sense, it is a squabble amongst people on the hard left, but, as a HOPI member, I feel that it is necessary to condemn the Iranian regime whenever it oppresses workers, women, national minorities, etc, etc, alongside opposing Western military and economic action against Iran.
Anon May 1, 2009 at 00:29
I no longer see female executives on the motorway, copying men in powerful cars, usually with a slightly flat tyre to remind us of their underlying vulnerability, and maybe a few less well-heeled young ladies in the middle lane oblivious to all as they gossip on their mobiles. The recession has resulted in essential-only journeys: family visits and people going to work.
The politically incorrect are having to mind their p’s and q’s now just to get employment. Maybe the scarcity of people at the stop the war coalition meeting is because Obama’s peace slobber has temporarily confused the punters, especially those colourfully dressed Quaker ladies who believe in the power of that kind of talk.
Having been involved with some of the above types of women I can tell you that a Muslim wife is an asset of pure gold, definitely another species to the likes of sour Smith and barmy Blears.
anticant May 1, 2009 at 04:43
Who cares what “the people at the top of the Stop the War Campaign” and the addlebrained SWPers and other ‘hard left’ groupuscules think? These people are mosquitos on the political elephant.
McDuff May 2, 2009 at 03:59
I think the question really is, does it help or hinder the broader points you’re making if you intersperse them with asides, however brief, that essentially come down to: “also, my political opponent is ugly and I would not have sex with her. Haw haw.”
You’ve been a public speaker long enough now, I presume, to realise that it can be the little throwaway asides that get lodged in people’s minds. That might not be the intellectually optimal outcome but it sure as shinola is an accurate reflection of the way people think. Why resort, in the middle of a speech that everyone present agrees with, to the kind of schoolyard rhetoric which you must have been aware would cause a ruckus.
Being “PC” in the parlance of the tabloids is what we used to call “basic politeness” before the white male backlash had its way and convinced a generation of privileged people that personally insulting people based on their class was a mark of intellectual courage. You wonder why comments like that can upset people so? Because from their point of view it says this: “I may well have presented a cohesive viewpoint that seems to be on your side, but when it comes down to it I still have no reservations with defining a woman in terms of whether I would have sex with her or not.” Militant and ugly or not, we always throw up our hands at this because it’s not necessary and it does nothing except point out that you think there’s nothing wrong with indulging in a bit of sexist banter now and then – just for fun, though, right?
You say it wasn’t her physical appearance you were referring to, but it doesn’t take a genius to realise that is how it would come across. Criticising people for not getting the many levels of subtext buried beneath a petty insult smacks of sour grapes.
And “it’s just a joke” can’t excuse everything. Had you made a joke about Barack Obama loving him some fried chicken I’m sure you would have come in for just as much public opprobrium. More importantly, I hope you’d realise that such a joke would be outside the bounds of good taste and therefore not suitable for throwing in as an aside to “tease the left”, no matter how funny or light hearted you believed it to be.
The problem is, and this is something that a lot of men don’t necessarily *get* because it doesn’t happen to them, is that “minority” classes struggle to deal not just with their reputation as private individuals but with the reputation of their class. Driving is a quick and easy example. If you see a man crash his car into a wall the natural response is rarely “pfft, male drivers, eh? They should stay in the shed.” Women – and blacks, muslims, homosexuals etc – constantly find themselves under scrutiny not just for what their actions say about them but what their actions say about everyone they are being lumped into. Thus when a person takes offense that person is lumped into a discounted group, those “angry” feminists who are insufficiently quiet and who have the audacity to tell men that they’re being rude. And when confronted by such a person, the natural reaction appears to be to lump that person into the group with Jacqui Smith – “her point may have been valid or invalid, but before we get to that, did I mention that I wouldn’t have sex with her?” And we needed that information why, exactly, to help us with our value judgement of her personality?
I hope you see what I’m driving at here. Maybe not. I’m sure JimmyGiro will come in to point out that I am “under the thumb,” “sex hating” or possibly some variation of not a real man or something, but then, he seems to have some kind of autistic spectrum disorder that keeps him as a kind of petulant man-child, spouting nonsense about he’s soooo underprivileged, because everyone knows the mark of equality is when you can insult someone and they can’t tell you that you’re being rude.
But really, what you did here was stand on a public platform and said you wouldn’t send Obama out to pick your watermelons for fear he’d steal them, and then described the people who criticised you for it as uppity. Think about it in those terms. Still just a funny joke?
I am vehemently against “hate speech” laws and PC-speak excesses, but I also deplore bad taste. Surely it is taste, and the wish not to offend gratuitously, which is the mark of the civilised person (dare I say “gentleman”?)
As I belong to at least two minorities who are commonly insulted and treated with opprobrium (gays and atheists), am I not entitled to protest at rude jibes about either? It’s not a matter for censorship; it’s about tolerance and social justice.
I really don’t understand why an idiot on another thread thinks it’s useful or relevant – whether true or not – to accuse Craig of being a closet homosexual. What interests me about Craig is his politics, not his sexuality. He can enjoy having sex with three baboons whilst hanging from the ceiling for all I care. I would think no worse of him for it.
inane heffalump May 2, 2009 at 21:04
Boys you really need to go lie down somewhere very quiet and stay there til you get over the “feminist” who turned you down! Its alright the world won’t end just cos a couple of women forgot our place and expressed an opinion critical of an important man
CMCMCMCM May 2, 2009 at 22:06
I don’t understand what you’re moaning about? If you make a sexist remark at the annual conference of a coalition to the left of politics in this country, expect to get challenged over it.
What you shouldn’t do is repeat such bullshit on your blog, along with the frankly abusive remarks above about a young woman’s looks and insinuating that women who are angry about your views are just ‘mad feminists’.
JohnB May 2, 2009 at 22:40
A racist comment would not have been tolerated, and nor should a sexist comment. Sorry Craig, I think you’re a remarkable and courageous person, but really you should know that a remark of that nature would not go down well on the left who treat sexism with the contempt that it deserves. You should have apologised, or explained that no sexism was intended if that was the case, but instead you have come away with a slightly bruised ego and chosen to make further offensive comments about females at the conference. What a shame. I am sure you are not ‘persona non grata’ in the eyes of Stop the War (I don’t believe they are that foolish) but obviously this will cause a rift if it can’t be nipped in the bud now, and infighting benefits nobody but the warmongers and the torturers.
“but when I left I was harangued on the stairs by a young woman who made Jacqui Smith look positively alluring.”
Whilst I agree that the reaction to your speech was indicative of a lack of a sense of humour, the above remark seems merely gratuitous.
Agree with this. Very disappointing rhetoric from Craig Murray and a million miles away from the qualities that has made him a hero in the eyes of so many. Please stop this now.
lenin May 3, 2009 at 13:20
I’m not going to feign shock-horror at Craig’s comment. Not just because it’s a relatively trivial incident in itself (hardly the basis for a split in the antiwar movement) but because everyone who has read his book or just read the newspapers knows that he is not “politically correct”. There are less flattering ways to put that, but the point is that I’m not surprised that Craig would make a joke like this. I am bit surprised he would make the mistake of presenting it to an audience of leftwingers, and not expect someone to challenge it. And also a bit depressed by the stock response to being challenged on this sort of comment by a woman (which is to impugn the appearance of the challenger: cf., Billy Connolly joking that his response to a feminist was: “I thought you were the plumber”). I do think this reflects a feeling that many men have of being entitled to sexist jokes, to the extent that they expect not to be criticised for it.
Even more surprising is the jurassic quality of some of the comments in this thread. It is very easy, and obviously very tempting for some, to lampoon offended responses to sexism as just the humourless hysteria of the hard left. Such was the typical response to serious anti-racist and anti-sexist activism during the 1980s: you can’t say anything with the loony left breathing down your neck. It was probably a good alibi while it lasted, but I don’t think anti-sexism is the preserve of the hard left any more. I can imagine any Guardian-reading liberal, and probably quite a few Tories for that matter, being just as offended. Atrocity tales about Trots and radical feminists are no longer as potent as they were.
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5 Mar, 2019 in Uncategorized by craig
I am working on two big pieces: one on the Skripals and one on the Chagos Islands judgement. The Skripal piece in particular is occasioning a great deal of thought, so apologies for the delay. Nadira is away working so I am single parenting, which means very little Lagavulin, without which my brain synapses don’t connect properly. I hope however to get enough sparks flying and get the Skripal piece up today.
Sorry For the Silence
445 thoughts on “Sorry For the Silence”
Clark March 5, 2019 at 10:59
Hiya Craig, best wishes to you.
David March 5, 2019 at 18:37
Skripals is one thing, LBC had an hour of a presenter wittering on and on about the current president of Rus Fed deliverately infecting children with measles, by trolling & supporting anti-vaxxers.
Integrity? at it again??
so now I have time I checked the web, Sigh – does look like a ‘nudge’, churn & repeat
Radio Free Europe, Radio Liberty 19 Feb 2019
https://www.rferl.org/a/are-russian-trolls-saving-measles-from-extinction/29768471.html
BBC 24 August 2018
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/world-us-canada-45294192
but look who was first!
Daily Mirror 26 November 2017
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/russian-cyber-units-spreading-false-11592627.amp
When the otherwise sane James Edward O’Brien quotes RFE/RL at me – without mentioning that source – , churning, who can I complain to?
back to the diversions, 24 days 4 hours to go
Paul Barbara March 6, 2019 at 00:39
@ MJ March 5, 2019 at 15:33
@ David March 5, 2019 at 18:37
Oddly enough (or perhaps not), anyone who checks stuff out will find that the Russians care far more for their citizens than the West does. Microwave ovens were banned in Russia, till ‘Glasnost’ and the capitulation to Western ‘Capitalism’ got them OK’d.
Same with microwave communications (mobiles, WiFi etc.) where their safety limits are still way better than ours or the States.
And their preparedness for a nuclear war, with training and serious shelters? The West doesn’t give a f*ck for it’s citizens, they are basically useless eaters and cannon fodder to them.
Martinned March 5, 2019 at 11:16
Well, yes. I’d imagine it takes “a great deal of thought” to come up with yet more reasons why we should believe the Russian government rather than literally everybody else in the world.
If that were so, I wouldn’t be wishing Craig good morning.
Notable that as a lawyer, you promote a definite verdict on the basis of deliberately restricted evidence. From that it follows that you are advocating on this matter.
Nope, I just place very little weight on the accused’s claims of innocence, particularly when they are unsupported by any other credible evidence.
The approach is wrong. The case is framed by both the accuser and the accused as a powerful assailant and an innocent victim. In fact this is merely whining from both sides, both parties being large criminal organisations and the events publicly witnessed being some covert activity of clandestine operators whose loyalty is indeterminate at the best of times.
ME March 5, 2019 at 12:15
Totally agree, guilty until proven innocent
Michael McNulty March 5, 2019 at 14:18
Or as somebody said some years ago, guilty until proven guilty. I think that’s what we’re moving into.
Republicofscotland March 5, 2019 at 12:16
Oh come on Martinned we know fine well Putin is no angel, however we also know the British government are lying, when they say one of the world’s deadliest nerve agents was used yet, the Skripal’s miraculously survived.
neil March 5, 2019 at 20:42
Is it possible that the victims were not exposed to enough of the agent and that’s why they survived? Or would you maintain that one molecule of this agent is enough to cause certain death?
Whatever, my own interest in the matter is minimal which is why, far from using it as a means to smear Craig, I hardly ever comment on it. The concurrent UK gas crisis was far more significant and came within 24 hours of possibly costing hundreds of lives. It is notable that there has been not a single accusation made over that, let alone any charges or prosecution.
Stonky March 5, 2019 at 14:58
Whatever, my own interest in the matter is minimal which is why, far from using it as a means to smear Craig, I hardly ever comment on it.
Hi Clark. I saw your apology for the issue of mistaken identity, which I wanted to acknowledge as most people on the internet aren’t big enough to do that. We may not often see eye to eye, but I respect your views and your heart is clearly in the right place.
As far as China is concerned, i didn’t want to get into a long and detailed debate on the subject, merely to point out that large numbers of people who understand very clearly that they are being lied to by the MSM on every subject under the sum, have a complete blind spot where it comes to China, when they become capable of believing anything at all that reinforces the prejudices they have been issued with.
I know that Craig has a bit of a downer on China, and if and when he next publishes a post on the subject I will respond in a lot more detail.
Thanks for the reply Stonky.
Retraction is at the heart of the scientific method; if it wasn’t we’d still have heated arguments for phlogiston and the spontaneous generation of insects. Retraction needs to become as important in Internet debate; that is isn’t is why we’re plagued with untenable theories that I daren’t call “conspiracy theories”.
Blunderbuss March 5, 2019 at 20:51
@Clark, March 5, 2019 at 12:25
Do you mean this?
https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/925663/UK-snow-storm-Gas-runs-out-National-Grid-2018-weather
Who do you think should be prosecuted?
@ Clark March 5, 2019 at 15:40
‘…that is isn’t is why we’re plagued with untenable theories that I daren’t call “conspiracy theories”…’
Is that a promise?
Warning, satire!
No answer to my question about who should be prosecuted for the shortage of gas. I suggest that the people who should be prosecuted are those who campaigned for the closure of coal-fired power stations.
Centrica Storage should be prosecuted for being in breach of their government contract to maintain “a strategic facility of the UK”, the UK’s former, and until then only, long term gas storage facility at Rough in the North Sea.
Tony Blair should be prosecuted for abandoning long-term development of similar facilities, as recommended by the engineers and experts.
Hamish McGlumpha March 5, 2019 at 12:27
Not just a lawyer, but an establishment troll!
Strange isn’t it, Martineed appears pro-EU, yet the US, Israel, and now the Saudi’s push the EU about. This being the latest.
http://archive.is/etfy5
Saudis Join With US to Kill EU Effort to Create Dirty Money Blacklist.
Yet Martinned darent say a word against any of them, only Putin, Rouhani, and Maduro what does that say about Martinned?
Yes, and he’s always so quick to respond when this issue comes up. It’s almost as if he is sitting waiting (in a disused mill near Auchtermuchty???) to insert a poisonous dart.
MJ March 5, 2019 at 15:33
Tipped with military-grade blether.
@RoS: What would you like me to say about the US, Israel, Saudi-Arabia, etc?
(More generally, I think online conversations typically tend towards areas where people disagree. Mine certainly do. I’m unlikely to respond to one of your comments with a lengthy explanation of how much I agree with you.)
@Hamish McGlumpha: RSS is a wonderful thing. You should try it. (Google Reader, RIP.)
Mighty Drunken March 5, 2019 at 13:22
With all the claims and counter flying around it is easy to lose track of the important points.Whether they were GU or not may be suggestive but still says little on whether they did poison the Skripals. The specific evidence against the two “tourists” are they were in Salisbury on the same day and Novichok was detected in their bedsit some months afterwards.
The second piece of evidence could be damning, however it is unlikely the test was specific to Novichok, it is more likely an assay which would detect any organophosphate material. Also the 1st test suggested minute traces and the 2nd did not find any. So we cannot independently check or do a more specific test.
On the publicly available evidence the accusation that they were the poisoners looks very shaky to me and unlikely to convince a jury.
N_ March 5, 2019 at 22:54
From where I am standing the question is not whether these two guys are guilty of causing injury or attempting to cause injury to the Skripals or anyone else (especially in the legal sense relating to an imagined trial which is unlikely ever to happen), but what was going on.
We can assume the GRU were spying on Toxic Dagger. And spying on a chemical weapons exercise is likely to involve taking samples.
The British warfare $tate got a lot of publicity out of this. In that sense the story reminded me of when Sweden (which produces a lot of weapons) hung a lot of “weapons porn” on the allegation that a Russian submarine was operating close to its coast.
@ N_ March 5, 2019 at 22:54
Now THAT makes perfect sense! And perhaps the Brit PTB new they would cover it, and arranged their ‘False Flag’ op around it. Best likely scenario I have come across. Bravo!
Ken Kenn March 5, 2019 at 13:40
Have you ( or any one else ) got any pictures/videos of the assailed couple swanning ( sorry ducking ) around in Salisbury on the day?
Plenty of cameras around yet not even a happy snap prior to their demise.
A Jury as a matter of course would want definite proof that the victims were there to be victims.
Of course if you know something I don’t know please tell or show.
The trouble with the whole case is that no evidence has been shown by the accusers.
Just Yulia’s hair colour on the day would do me but we don’t know and that may be a reason why they daren’t show the videos.
No special Crimewatch at the time neither.
Have you got an explanation why that was not done in an appeal for witnesses?
p.s. Dawn Sturgesses Inquest was adjourned until January 16th this year.
Any news on that from your trusted media friends?
Also has Charlies flat been cleaned like the Skripal house?
Apparently he has metaphorically been left for dead.
You talk about facts – give me and others on here some facts.
King of Welsh Noir March 5, 2019 at 16:30
The CCTV footage almost certainly exists, so presumably we are not allowed to see it because it contains imagery that would contradict the official narrative. Footage, for example, of the Skripals having a rendezvous at the duck pond with the two Russians.
Reg March 5, 2019 at 19:41
Broad daylight, with the Skripols switching off their phones suggests a meeting rather than an assassination attempt.
With smartphones you can track them even without GPS even when switched off due to the back up battery that you can triangulate from the phone masts. That they say they cannot track them throughout the day suggests either the police knew exactly where they were all day and they are being misleading (again) as these movements would undermine their narrative, or the Skripols really did not want to be tracked and had removed the back up battery or left their phones at home, neither of which was mentioned in the official narrative.
Mary Dejensky (Indy) has also suggested the possibility of a meeting with a view of Sergi wanting to return to Russia facilitated by Yulia frustrated by the UK state. This would explain why Yulia was targeted, if it was just Sergi why when both governments would know when she was travelling due to the visas wait till Yulia is in the UK. Sergi after all was after all arrested in 2004, why wait 14 yrs to try and fail to kill him? More likely this was the UK teaching Sergi a lesson by incapacitating them and waiting 2 weeks to call in the OPCW to ensure they could tamper with the evidence, it would be far easier to use a different substance as an incapacitant, then a carefully administered trace while they were in ‘custody’ for the OPCW to test for.
Its all a bit like the Prisoner, where a secret agent seeks to leave, but knows too much to be allowed to.
Maybe they were supposed to sit up in bed like Litvinenko and denounce Russia and as they didn’t believe the UK narrative despite been kept incommunicado so they were kept illegally detained. This would explain Yulias statement to camera where she expressed a wish to return to Russia, and has at no time implicated Russia. This statement to camera was probably the result of a long negotiation between the Skripols and the UK services as the UKs narrative was unravelling and they had given up hope on getting the Skripols to denounce the Russians..
I would also add Russia would probably want something in return to trade, As Seymour Hearch has suggested that Sergi was working with the UK services on Russian organised crime, he would then have information on UK services that he could trade for his return to Russia. Its possible the two could of been low level couriers who make no attempt to hide their identities, to facilitate an exchange this would explain travelling in broad daylight using Russian passports and using the train on a Sunday as a non standard getaway from an attempted murder, using a train for an exchange would make more sense. If the absurd narrative of poisoning a doorknob, why not do it at night much less likelihood of being identified, and be well gone possibly on the plane by the time the Skripols leave the hours in the morning. Why not steal a car or hire one under a false ID, if you are going to use fake ids, why Russian?
Why take months to identify two Russian suspects on CCTV, they would have visas of all Russian in the Country, and would look at those arriving or departing the UK nearest the event first? It should of taken weeks not months depending on resources dedicated to going through CCTV, given the resources I would of expected it done in a week.
Why were photo identities of all those in the vicinity not released to eliminate them from enquires, as is normally the case, this would of identified any Russians in the vicinity far faster? This would suggest the UK services did not want to identify them too quickly as their narrative could be undermined by fresh witness memories.
@Reg
This is correct and would be old hat to the Skripals.
Carry a phone – you get tracked. If you don’t want to get tracked, don’t carry a phone.
@ King of Welsh Noir March 5, 2019 at 16:30
We never get real useful video – like in the London Tube Bombings, not ONE video of any of the ‘accused’ on the Undergorund Staions or trains, despite the constant PA announcements that the trains and stations are thoroughly covered with CCTV, ‘for our protection’ (yeh, before some twat says one of the accused was shown exiting a Chemist at Kings Cross, that was the mainline station, not the Underground).
And in the Nice ‘attack’, Paris demanding Nice police ‘wipe’ CCTV footage?
And in 9/11, NOT ONE CCTV clip of any of the ‘alleged’ hijackers lining up to check in, or getting on the planes?
(Again, one clip was shown of some of the alleged hijackers getting on a ‘connecting’ flight, but if they can come up with that, why not coverage of the four ‘planes of importance’?
Please forgive me for bringing these questions up (which, admittedly, won’t be answered by the authorities), but I’m one of those critters widely disparaged as ‘conspiracy theorists’.
Such a thing! I probably should have been drowned at birth!
@ Paul Barbara
Yes, Paul you rotten conspiracy theorist, more epic CCTV fails for your scrapbook:
Jena Charles de Menezes
Pentagon 9/11
Pont de l’Alma tunnel…
Exactly, so the Skripols did not want to get tracked on the day, which suggests a meeting they did not want the UK to know about, that a 3rd party such as the UK might want to prevent.
Paul Barbara, March 6, 01:35:
– “I’m one of those critters widely disparaged as ‘conspiracy theorists’. Such a thing! I probably should have been drowned at birth!”
No. You should simply learn to treat fellow humans with respect. That involves respecting what they have to say, accepting that you are merely their equal, that you haven’t been favoured with “secret knowledge”, and that there are alternatives which are better than trying to defeat them.
King of Welsh Noir, March 6, 08:50:
I object that you encourage the likes of Paul Barbara to promote public misunderstanding of science, and to undermine rationality and critical thinking.
I also object that your conspiracy theories somehow so often blame Jews, such as blaming Mossad for the Sandy Hook shooting, and Stanley Kubrick for “laughing at us” by supposedly faking the Moon landings.
– – – – – – –
These are the genuine criticisms which serve as the fulcrum of the lever of the anti-Semitism smears against the Labour Party. That neither of you will even attempt to understand my point, but will merely dismiss it as the behaviour of a “troll”, your sheer intransigence, and the arrogance with which you jeer, collaborate and boost each other’s egos; you rob me of hope.
Some Random Passer-by March 6, 2019 at 09:21
What’s your experience of nuclear, chemical and biological warfare? Had any training? Know how hard it is to urinate or eat a biscuit in a contaminated environment?
The simple fact is, if the Russians had used a military grade chemical weapons, half of Salisbury would have been dead. And that includes the birds, bees, cats, dogs and just about anything else with a pulse.
The smoking gun is the Army’s chief nurse being there (like Dyson knocking your door as your vacuum cleaner dies). She’ll have forgotten more than I’ll ever know, yet she let her daughter touch the Skripals with their bare hands (which would be a death sentence (and is why Syrian chemical weapons attacks are false too)).
One pin head sized drop of Sarin or VX on your skin is death. Far less than that as aerosol is also death.
And where exactly are the Skripals now? Why are they denied consular access?
@ Some Random Passer-by
Your point about the Army’s top nurse allowing her daughter to touch the Skripals with her bare hands is one of the best single sentence points I’ve read on this subject.
If you’re a lawyer, Martinmed, you ought to be able to come up with better rhetoric than your cheap reference to “why we should believe the Russian government rather than literally everybody else in the world” which in any serious court would earn you a sharp rap across the knuckles from even a half-competent judge.
You mean why believe anybody in the world other than the US and its colonies.
George K March 5, 2019 at 12:14
What if the two officers were lured with some “business proposal”, to make sure there were Russians in the vicinity and around the right time? Well, not quite the right time, but good enough for nearly everybody to swallow the story. If you accept that possibility, everything fits very neatly.
Eric the Half Bee March 5, 2019 at 12:46
It would have been open to them to claim this was what happened. But they preferred to spin a yarn about seeing the cathedral spire and clock. Why do you think they might have done that?
Ralph March 5, 2019 at 13:30
Because they were up to some no good, but NOT related to the Skripals? There is NO way a fair jury could find them guilty of ‘Novichok’ – or rather, whatever it was – poisoning, and the accusing British Government has such a shocking record of LYING that they have NO credibility whatsoever.
What “up to no good”, unrelated to the Skripals, could that possibly have been? Presumably the Russian authorities would have known what it was, or would have forced it out of them. Why did Mishkin and Chepiga not explain, if it would have helped clear them of accusations of attempted murder?
I agree that a fair jury might lack hard evidence to convict them of the Novichok poisoning, though we have no idea what the police are holding in reserve. But frankly it is by far the most rational explanation for their presence in Salisbury, and covers all the known facts much better than any other explanation that has been put forward. Only the dotty continue to believe that Mishkin and Chepiga did not play a crucial role in the attack.
Borncynical March 5, 2019 at 15:30
Eric the Half Bee (14.56)
“Only the dotty continue to believe that Mishkin and Chepiga did not play a crucial role in the attack”
Evidence please as to why it is so likely they played a role. Clearly you are being swayed by the implausible and evidence-free narrative put out by the UK Government and media. @George K and @Ralph have both come up with more reasonable explanations for their presence in Salisbury. Regarding @George K’s comments, I have long suspected that they might have been set up by security services to be there as pawns in the charade. Alternatively there is also the possibility that they were working with the Skripals in some endeavour, not against them. I don’t suppose that has crossed your mind. I obviously do not know what happened and who was involved in what with whom. But to blindly go along with the official narrative at the expense of other explanations strikes me as extremely foolish.
Mary Paul March 5, 2019 at 19:19
I myself take the view that they were couriers, delivering some documents to be signed by a fugitive oligarch and then taken back to Russia. Their regular movements around Europe would support this role. Whether this involved direct or indirect contact with Sergei Sikripal in Salisbury, we do not know. I would be very interested to hear where he was on Saturday morning as I could envisage a scenario where he acted as middle man in such a transaction, but we are not being given enough information to reach any conclusions.
I wonder why the ducks in the park incident has been omitted from all official accounts, and why the timeline in which the Skripals visited the Mill and Zizzis has been manipulated. Most specifically I do not believe that a second perfume bottle was discarded on the day and then remained, untampered, in mint condition in a Salisbury charity bin for three months.
@Eric – “Only the dotty continue to believe that Mishkin and Chepiga did not play a crucial role in the attack.”
Nothing like slipping in some premises, huh?
The only person I would confidently state was deliberately attacked around the time of the events in Salisbury is Nikolai Glushkov in New Malden, who wasn’t merely attacked either but murdered.
The other problem is that why didn’t the Skripols implicate the Russians, and Yulia indicated she wished to return to Russia. Litvinyenco was interviewed in Bed, why not the Skripols? The only credible reason to keep the Skripols away from the media that the UK services believe they will disappear off script so only allowed a pre arranged statement, without questions to an approved news organisation long after the event when the official narrative had collapsed, when the UK services had long given up trying to indoctrinate the Skripols into believing it was the Russians.
jrkrideau March 5, 2019 at 14:31
Because that was why they were there?
Seems weird but tourists make strange decisions. I went to Salisbury to see the Cathedral and the copy of Magna Carta, The clock was a pleasant surprise. Like those two somewhat clueless Russians, I knew and know almost nothing about the city overall. It does have a nice library.
Ah, but did you fly two thousand miles just to see the spire and the clock, which is what the happy couple claim to have done? And did it take you two day trips to Salisbury, because the streets were slightly slushy on your first visit?
Muscleguy March 5, 2019 at 19:55
We have never been properly to Salisbury by my memory but we were very near going to Old Sarum for various military re-enactments when the spawn were small. The most memorable one included a charge by about 6 cavalry re-enacters, the ground trembled as they advanced on us giving me some idea of the cojones required to withstand that charge even when in square. They were only dragoons as well, not cuirassiers on bigger, heavier horses.
We might have driven down into Salisbury but my memory tells us parking was scarce and expensive which is why I have no memory of the cathedral except that it does rather dominate the view sticking up as intended originally despite the surrounding hills and tucked down in the valley Salisbury is very picturesque.
That was looking at it with eyes which grew up in New Zealand. Growing up here you may well not appreciate how such things can be viewed by others.
Eric half Bee
Still more believable that smearing nerve agent on a door knob in broad daylight and making their getaway on a train on a Sunday in Salisbury hoping not to contaminate themselves with one of the most deadly nerve agents in the world. After travelling on fake Russian passports, as the GRU are unable to fake any other nationality.
If you can provide me with a remotely plausible explanation why Yulia Skripal – according to the ‘official version’ the completely innocent victim of a barbaric assassination plot hatched up by Putin and the GRU – has been held incommunicado by the British authorities for almost a year now, I will join you in obediently swallowing the official version of events and dutifully regurgitating it on forums like these.
Please note – I’m not asking you to give me the actual reason. Just any reason that isn’t completely stupid. I keep posing this challenge to people like you, and you keep failing to rise to it.
Ort March 5, 2019 at 19:46
It’s obvious enough to me that this “knowing” ridicule of Mishkin and Chepiga’s “yarn” about wishing to visit Salisbury for its very real and well-promoted tourist attractions is simply dismissive self-confirming groupthink.
Unlike many, I don’t pretend to know the presumptively dark, sinister truths about who this pair really is, and what they were really up to. But any plausible assertion can be made to seem utterly, even insultingly, mendacious if enough people decide that it’s “smart” to claim to see through this supposed subterfuge.
Complacent, under-informed conformists look around and see people in the crowd disdainfully rolling their eyes, and by joining in the eye-rolling obtain a gratifying frisson of group solidarity.
I say “Now pull the other one!” often enough myself. But in the Skripal case, the UK authorities pulled everything that could possibly be pulled long before this pair surfaced with their unsatisfactory but plausible account.
All that said, unlike the eye-rollers I know a few people who have the “wanderlust” urge. I don’t have it myself, but those who do will indeed spend good “discretionary” money to travel to distant locations just to take in tourist sights. And, once at their destination, these seasoned travelers will also make whimsical and impulsive decisions to go here and there as their fancy strikes them, even though such spontaneous detours seem foolish or suspicious when viewed in hindsight with critical and incipiently hostile scrutiny.
When one’s eyes are rolling like a putted golf ball, it accordingly distorts that hindsight.
If I wad wobbly accused of attempted murder, I’d probably get friends, family, work colleagues, etc to testify as to my not being a spy. I’d provide copious evidence of what I’d been doing all my life that showed my employment as a non military person. Strange these two fitness instructors or whatever they are don’t want to clear their names and prove the world a liar.
Johny Conspiranoid March 6, 2019 at 07:59
Neil;
Perhaps they have already done that but you haven’t heard about it in the UK media.
@ George K March 5, 2019 at 12:14
That was what I thought likely, till N_’s theory above, which also makes a lot of sense.
If you are a lawyer, just based on this ‘why we should believe the Russian government rather than literally everybody else in the world’ I would never ever ask you to do legal work for me.
Ingwe March 5, 2019 at 15:59
@Ralph at 13:36-quite agree with you. Lawyers are supposed to use language with precision. As a lawyer in practice for over 30 years, I know this to be the case. Keep well away!
Ray Raven March 6, 2019 at 05:22
Ain’t no ‘lawyer’, but a poorly pronounced liar.
John A March 5, 2019 at 14:07
I would suspect, without exaggeration, that ‘literally 99% of the people in the world have never heard of the Skripal case, let alone formed an opinion’.
I’ve not met a single person who believes the British narrative on the Skripals. Literally.
@Martinned- you really should learn when to use ‘literally’ Sub GCSE level. Stops you looking like a tit.
Deb O'Nair March 5, 2019 at 14:59
“…rather than literally everybody else in the world.”
What is this strange world you live in where everybody in the world believes a story that is full of contradictions, has lies of omission, makes no logical sense, that has changed repeatedly and is based on the mutterings and pronouncements of a proven bunch of liars without a shred of evidence which would stand up in a court of law?
intp1 March 5, 2019 at 15:14
In God I can trust, all others (incl. everybody in the world) must bring data.
Agent Green March 5, 2019 at 15:35
By ‘the rest of the world’ you mean the US and its vassals.
You would have made a great Witch-finder. ‘See the lady drowns, praise the Lord she is innocent!’
Harry March 5, 2019 at 16:45
Literally everyone else in the world means the UK authorities in this case. No one else in the world has an insight. And the reason I dont believe the UK authorities is that they ask me to believe utter absurdities. They give an absurd motive, method, explanation, time-line, evidence and follow it up with hiding the victims and failing to pursue the truth.
Why Novichuk? How did the sealed package end up in a charity shop donation bin? Why did the GRU paint the novichuk on door in the middle of he day? Why no pictures near the house? Wasnt it under surveillance? Why was Pablo Miller’s connection to Skripal and Steele D noticed? Why wait for his daughter to go to the UK when she lived in Russia?
You dont think Skripal might have been planning to skip back to the Mother Russia with the goods on who made up those lies about Mr.Trump?
J March 5, 2019 at 18:42
“…yet more reasons why we should believe the Russian government rather than literally everybody else in the world.”
Not sure ‘literally’ means what you think it means.
In any case, is this government and media ‘consensus’ like that on WMD, Sarin, Gaddadfi’s impending massacres, Venezuelan tyranny or Labour anti-Semitism, without supporting evidence? It’s almost as though your brain has been reset every time the subject is raised, unable to remember the mass of inconsistencies and total lack of any evidence for the UK’s case or how comprehensively that case has been demolished here and elsewhere.
Baalbek March 5, 2019 at 21:53
Interesting how you refer to the UK’s intelligence services and their media mouthpieces as “literally everybody else in the world”. Are you literally sure about that?
@ Martinned March 5, 2019 at 11:16
I for one believe the Russians before I believe the lying toe-rag Yanks or Brits.
But please don’t tell CIA, MI5/6, or Mossad, and I will remember you in my will.
nevermind March 5, 2019 at 11:32
‘ Literally everybody else in the world’ must be living in that same cotton wool’ed brain mashing state which abdicates grey brain cells from logical decision making. Just as with the resolve to global warming, head down, don’t look, consume and carry on living unsustainable, as long as you don’t questions the power structures and their brain fart sticky plastering, you’ll be alright.
sorry, Martinned, some of us yhave more questions than you, as a lawyer limited by books rules and regulations, some of which don’t apply to those who wield that power, could possibly answer.
Thanks for the explanation, not that too many would want you to become an instant reactive commentator. I for one know what it means to look after children, its very hard to multitask, unless you have them interested in something they love to do at that time. Best is to enjoy them and go with the flow.
Sharp Ears March 5, 2019 at 12:10
He only appears on here to defend and support the status quo.
Charles Bostock March 5, 2019 at 15:53
Just as you only appear on here to attack it. Mindlessky usually.
kbbucks March 5, 2019 at 16:28
just ignore him, you can see from all his posts he’s only looking for a reaction so don’t bother engaging with him – he feeds on it, ignore him & he’ll waste away 🙂
D_Majestic March 5, 2019 at 19:22
Charles-you have it! Mindlessky. Ah-doubtless the ‘Third Man’ wanted for his part in the Skripal case. To be arrested in Vienna near to a giant Ferris Wheel, no doubt.
If the perps were arrested in Vienna they would no doubt be extradited to the UK to face justice. But since they’re safely back in Russia they’re no doubt as untouchable as a ….Lugovoi 🙂
“extradited to the UK to face justice”
To face justice on what charge, attempted murder? With what evidence, the rantings of some washed-up overgrown schoolboy Tory, who’s so bent he can’t even tell a straight lie?
I made a joke of the typo asking if it was Russian. My comment was deleted but the trolling remains. Isn’t that interesting.
Very flattering that you should think I’m gluing up the pages! Blog paralysis beckons. Since I have such infience and effect I shall have to put in for a pay rise I think.
@ Charles Bostock March 5, 2019 at 15:53
‘Mindlessky ‘, already? Surely your not a Russki bot?
Courtenay Barnett March 5, 2019 at 11:48
Here – sharing my assessment of the ICJ Chagos Opinion:-
http://blog.effectivelearning.net/sermon-call-of-the-wild-and-the-rule-of-law/
Thanks Craig. Keep going.
There I was thinking Lagavulin was some sort of pharmaceutical! Just looked it up.
Robyn March 5, 2019 at 20:38
Jimmeh March 5, 2019 at 12:11
Ah – I might have guessed that you favoured Islay malts. I like the Balvenie; but unfortunately whisky doesn’t agree with me.I can’t drink much, and I can’t drink and work.
I’m halfway through a Balvenie, its smashing, literally, but nice.
Looking forward tp the days when wiski receipts are kept within an Independent Scotland.
I should have thought some crude potato schnapps would be more your line, you Banause.
Trowbridge H. Ford March 5, 2019 at 12:14
You ficus too much on past horrors about which we can do nothing rather than current ones.
Vivian O'Blivion March 5, 2019 at 12:31
Had a quick swatch at the bill for Doune the rabbit hole, this year. Lee Scratch Perry and John Cooper Clarke will have a combined age of 153. Jings, those dodgy “pharmaceuticals” must have a rejuvenating effect.
I totally understand. I love a tipple myself, but the little tykes take precedence. I am beginning to appreciate how quickly they grow up, so it is best to savour the moments while you can, as as you would a good whisky.
The Skirpal story is so peculiar in so many ways it is to hard to grapple with it. I am looking forward to your piece on it.
John Goss March 5, 2019 at 14:06
I too am working on another piece about the Skripals. Mine will not be finished for a good few weeks. While we are waiting for Craig’s two pieces I am sharing this prima facie evidence (legal term for Martinned) as to why anyone who thinks there is any substance in what our government has been telling us regarding Novichok and the Skripals is wrong. Anything subsequent to these events which does not agree with them is a lie.
https://johnplatinumgoss.wordpress.com/2019/03/05/fentanyl-poisoned-the-skripals-back-to-basics/
Are you working on your new piece together with “Tatyana” ? I’m sure “she” could make some excellent suggestions which would surely find favour with yoiu.
Yuri at TASS has told me to tell you that you are talking Balalaikas as usual.
He also accuses you of being a ‘ Tartan Tory’
David Otness March 5, 2019 at 14:08
I’m glad to hear of the Skripal piece after being bombed with one year anniversary pieces on the various worldwide government radio channes. Good to know all is well enough for you and yours.
The self appointed world police the US warns Turkey not to buy Russian missiles, or else.
“The US has threatened Turkey with “grave consequences” unless it cancels the purchase of S-400 systems from Russia, with a Pentagon spokesman advising Ankara to seek “better solutions” and warning of “broader implications.”
https://www.rt.com/news/453033-s400-turkey-grave-consequences/
Peter March 5, 2019 at 16:23
Thanks Craig, no apologies necessary.
I tracked down a bottle of Glenlivet Nadurra, First Fill Selection, Batch Number FF0714 (as recommended by er … Jim Murray?) over Christmas – sensational, but at cask strength perhaps not conducive to a high work-rate.
I understand from your post you must be very busy but is it possible that you could find the time to give us your understanding/definition of what exactly is “the establishment”?
In these sharply polarised times it’s difficult not to see there hand at work all over the place, but who/what are they and how do they work?
I imagine your view on this would be pretty enlightening and most useful.
Whatever, thanks again.
…give us your understanding/definition of what exactly is “the establishment”?
Nowadays there isn’t “an establshment”. There is a series of distinct groupings.
1. There is the aristocratic establishment that used to be the establishment. They own all the land. They engage in marrying each other, inbreeding, and foxhunting, and are now largely irrelevant to the rest of us.
2. There is an economic establishment. They own all the money. They are greed-maddened sociopaths who engage in making more and more money than they could ever possibly need if they lived to be a billion years old, and they become deranged whenever they are faced with the remotest prospect that they might have less money than they had a minute ago.
3. There is a political establishment.They have almost all the political titles. They engage in grovelling to group (1), and working diligently on behalf of group (2). They hope one day to become part of groups (1) or (2) or ideally both.
4. There is a social establishment. They run things like the media, education, social welfare, (increasingly the justice system), and quangos. They work for the BBC and the Guardina and the relevant government bodies. They are achingly politically correct faux-progressive hypocrites who are all in favour of radical change as long as it never happens, or at least if it does as long as it has no effect on their comfortable metropolitan lifestyle and the value of their properties in London.
They are all distinct groups, but if you produced a Venn diagram you would see that there is very considerable overlap in terms of the individual members.
Hope that helps until Craig gives his reply.
Pretty good summary, for the UK.
I’m afraid it doesn’t help in the slightest, Stonkers old boy. That is because “the establishment” is a concept of a vaguely conspiratorial nature dreamt up in the 1950s and 1960s by characters like Hugh Thomas and Anthony Sampson. It was silly enough then and was abandoned by serious commentators a long time ago because meaningless. It’s used nowadays by intellectually lazy people as a synonym for “kinds of people/professions/politicians/…. I have a grudge against”.
bevin March 5, 2019 at 21:59
AJP Taylor.
Yes – in the 1950s. Part of my point, thank you for the corroboration.
Herbie March 6, 2019 at 23:17
Could refer to the Rhodes crew, Milner’s kindergarten and latterly the Cliveden set.
Or, the Deep State, which is a more modern version of the above.
Where do the spooks fit in?
Everywhere one could list. Many in white vans….
Only the Essex spooks, surely?
Pablo Miller wrote a letter to the Spectator advising everybody to go out and vote before the (I think it was Cameron) election. But the truth is for the spooks it hardly matters who gets in to the Houses of Parliament. The spooks are above that level though they let the prime minister, home secretary (MI5) foreign secretary (MI6) think he or she has some kind of say in things. They easily bring rogue prime ministers into line with threats (real or imagined) on their lives and what they need to do to avoid being assassinated. You can imagine it KoWN with your gift for fiction.
Their function is to ensure control of narrative, and to gameplay narratives and incidents.
@ Stonky
Thanks a lot, it’s a start to a complicated picture. The monarchy and the church are in there somewhere.
I just found this elsewhere on this site:
“The secret thread of power running through Government departments may well have behind it the judicial blessing of a small cloister of obfuscating priests of the art of obscurantism but it is a THIN thread.
IMHO the estates occupied by the nobility and their extended families have not changed much over the centuries, despite a ruin here and a bankruptcy there, and they account for a sizeable influence on the business of UK PLC and the administration of its treasury indirectly as Landlords thereof. The lines of power maybe imperceptible, untraceable to any source, but like a spider’s web every thread is connected forming a fabric of Common Purpose wholly and passionately dedicated to preserving its hold on the purse strings of State.”
Here: https://www.craigmurray.org.uk/documents/#comment-380360
Back to you Craig – if you can find the time.
Dunno.
The minor aristos took quite a kicking in WWI, through death taxes in the postwar period and the massive reduction in their access to the legislature.
Whoever is running the show, it sure ain’t them.
In order to believe the ‘official version’ of the Skripal story, I have to believe so many things that are so mindbogglingly stupid and self-evidently contradictory that they would test the gullibility of the most gullible person on the planet.
In order to believe the ‘conspiracy theories’ I only have to believe two things:
1. That the British authorities and their security services are malevolent enough to orchestrate the whole incident as a means of furthering their plans for geopolitical conflict.
2. That they are callous enough to sacrifice a couple of no-account British citizens in the process.
In the case of (1) I have the example of Iraq and the lies about weapons of mass destruction to help my thinking processes along, and in the case of (2) I have the hounding to death of David Kelly for daring to tell the truth.
So for me it’s a no-brainer.
Xavi March 5, 2019 at 16:46
It’s also an era where the media and political class are more completely on-board with official narratives even than during the run-up to Iraq. In fact, the ‘sceptical’ liberal media are now the McCarthyite witchfinders in chiefs
Stonky, believing those two things is only necessary for a small subset of the “conspiracy theories”.
The Salisbury poisonings affair is not in the domain of conspiracy theories proper, since it revolves around spies and officially restricted information. By design, it is not possible for any sector of the general population to work out what happened, so there can never be an ever-increasing population in the know, deceiving everyone else.
About the only thing that can be said with any certainty is that great incompetence has been demonstrated in the construction of the official cover story.
Someone once said, before you construct your lies, first define your truth.
Clearly not done in the case of the Skripals, which is more a case of making it up as you go along.
Jo1 March 6, 2019 at 13:56
Yes, someone should have warned Boris before the head honcho at Porton Down had to come out and contradict his lies to the media about Porton Down’s findings.
Mary Paul
Yes it was not a good cover story by the UK who changed their story hr by hr and had been caught lying on a number of occasions This would suggest the UK authorities were reacting to events. This would possibly be explained like you say by the UK frustrating a meeting by the Skripols, then illegally detaining them to prevent leaving the country and telling tales, such as on the operation of UK security services that the Russians might want in exchange for allowing Sergi back into Russia. In this instance the cover up would be on the hoof and rushed, which would explain the incompetence of the UK cover story.
https://michaelantonyblog.wordpress.com/2019/02/22/the-alternative-skripal-narrative/
I found this quite a plausible scenario . Perhaps that just tells you about my mindset. But it would explain a number of important questions.
Why such unprofessional behaviour from 2 GRU “assassins”. Why such a small team. Why the third team member didnt fly as scheduled. Why the on the cuff theory of the case from the UK authorities. Why the rush to judgement. Why the confusion regarding fentanyl and novichok. Why the fantastical door handle theory. How the sealed packaged ended up killing Dawn Sturgess. etc
Olaf S March 5, 2019 at 17:02
hm yes..
As Craig has mentioned earlier, the Russian (on government level) have said much less that one could expect, in particular concerning ”Boshirov and Petrov”. The only plausible explanation seems to be that they actually were on duty during the trip, and the theory you mention that they were trying to bring a passport to Skripal (to some secret pick-up point, say), a fake passport he would need to take the seat on the plane back to Russia, that was left open by the 3rd Russian (who did not turn up for the flight), seems rather smashing to me, at least by first glance:
The MI6 just managed to incapacitate Skripal before his escape. It must have been a tense mood on both sides in Salisbury that day (showing on the old spy during the restaurant visit right befor the attack, as we know).
Only the two guys who had quietly delivered the document could relax and do some window-shopping on their way back. Some excess, nervous activity in the Russian embassy on that day would not surprise the least, on the other hand…
Quite!
I was pondering this. Naturally none of us know what happened but we are all familiar with William of Occam’s criterion. Someone delivered a pack of Novichok to a charity shop bin. If the Russians did it, it was astonishingly unprofessional and utterly reckless. But if it was done by Skripal it would totally explain why we are not allowed to see more CCTV footage.
If the Russians wanted Julia dead they picked the point of maximum difficulty. If they wanted Sergei dead there were less baroque methods. But if the UK authorities wanted her dead, then this method would provide an automatic alibi, and point the finger rather elegantly at Russia. Its almost like they got the idea from Polonium.
That would explain why the Skripal’s house needed to be turned over very carefully by men in hazmat suits. They were looking for a package they had misplaced.
I do hope there was only the one that went missing.
Still not buying the notion that an unopened contaminated perfume box was deposited by the Russian visitors or by Skripal himself in a charity bin in the town centre where it remained in mint condition in a charity bin, for 3 months, during a cold and wet English winter and early spring, until it was found by Charlie Rowley and given as a present to Dawn Sturgess. Pull the other one. Also the appearance of a second bottle rather shoots a hole in the theory it was all a Secret Service conspiracy. What would be the point of the second bottle so long after the original event?
ciarán March 6, 2019 at 11:29
The significance of the World cup, It would have been due to start in a few weeks, and the Skripal’s were fading from public attention or the original naritive was so full of holes as to have lost any impact. Kill a British citizen/s and smear Russia at the same time, and at the most important time, perhaps. I get what you point out at the begining of your comment. How often do the council empty the bins in Salisbury? This should give you an indication as to how long since Nina Ricci was planted. Why on earth would the Russians come back to do this. Dawn Summers was murdered! She may not have been singled out, but someone had to die to satisfy these twisted f^&ks
Interesting read. I am not familiar with Southern England. If Sergei was to be the missing passenger on that plane what would have been the latest time he would have had to have left Salisbury to be at Heathrow. I guess you would need to know the departure time and mode of transport and congestion amongst other things would factor in. I suppose what I am asking is this, if on the morning of the 4th when Sergei and Yulia’s movements could not be traced because their phones were switched of, they met the GRU agents or went to collect something at a drop of point, how much time would MI5/6, have to thwart any plans Sergei had to flee. Supposing that the first attempt to stop this would arise in Salisbury. As michaelantony blog points out this would be a lucrative time to become a double-double agent, triple agent, whatever the correct term is?
giyane March 5, 2019 at 17:30
Craig , your silence is different from May’s silence. Her silence is a fabric of utter lies which our allies have felt compelled to support while holding their noses with thumbscrews.
They hope and pray our disgusting pong will finally be removed on brexit or in the case of the U.S. will be safely ignored when we have isolated ourselves from the rest.
The skripal accusations are false accusations arrogantly made by a few overpaid toffs in London who have utterly failed to comprehend our loss of global statu because of David Cameron’s decision to openly use proxy terrorists in Libya and Syria.
The disgusting way that the Telegraph gloated over the large presence of British troops in Libya days after the desecration of its leader shocked the British people even if it didn’t shock the rest of the world.
Our reputation is completely finished . May’s response , fabricating lies against Russia, is like the pathetic excuses of a guilty criminal .
The waft of bullshit has become overpowering .
Mostly because Tory lies have disgraced the entire neocon Zionist project of which arsele May is a main component.
We need Corbyn as PM and flush this Tory stink out of power as soon as possible.
There are no words dirty enough to describe this Tory arrogance.
pretzelattack March 5, 2019 at 18:02
i’m very much looking forward to the post about the skripal affair.
michael norton March 5, 2019 at 18:34
Fully agree, pretzelattack, very much looking forward, excited, actually.
Since I have been reading Craig’s blog, two stories have gripped me, Skripal poisoning and al-Hilli shootings.
Either of which would make the most fantastical film.
Craig Evans March 5, 2019 at 18:14
Take your time and get it right
Jack March 5, 2019 at 18:15
Macron have currently faced 15 weeks of protests against him, now he start a propaganda campaign, warning about alleged threats against Europe, hailing the same policies the have turned regular french’ against him.
https://on.rt.com/9pkh
The Israel lobby in the US (AIPAC etc) are after Congresswoman Ilhan Omar because she said that US political leaders have too much allegiance to Israel.
Israel Lobby Rebuts Omar’s Claims About Its Immense Influence By Exerting Its Immense Influence
Caitlin Johnstone
https://medium.com/@caityjohnstone/israel-lobby-refutes-omars-claims-about-its-immense-influence-by-exerting-its-immense-influence-2997d343377e
For the US, read the UK.
BrianFujisan March 5, 2019 at 19:51
Disgusting that nearly all of the Cowards in her own Democrats Party are are also against Ilhan
The largest Muslim advocacy group in the country, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR, is calling on the FBI to seriously investigate the death threats and attacks leveled against Congresswoman Ilhan Omar for her decision to speak out against uncritical support for Israel.
And For telling the Truth about Israeli influence in U.S politics.
Is your Council Tax bill rising? Mine is. We hear today that the county council element of it is rising by 4.5% and there will be a rise for the local councils.
Yet on the same day, we are told that the night time fire cover is being reduced. I would suggest that fires are more dangerous for life and property at night as they are probably not noticed until the fire has taken hold.
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service
Seven fire engines set to be removed from overnight Surrey cover under proposals to save £3m
https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/seven-fire-engines-set-removed-15917438
Three fire stations could close at night under the new plans
Having seen a neighbouring house destroyed by fire I have a particular fear of it. Surrey’s population figure is approaching 1.25 million.
The middle classes always whinge about fewer public services and so on. But they refuse to pay more income tax to pay for those services (remember what happened to the LibDems when they suggested raising the stahdard rqte by a mere 1p? And they also complain about paying more non-income taxes (aka stealth taxes).Many of them are utter hypocrites.
Further on Council Tax, NOT Income Tax. There can be no evasion of Council Tax.
It has risen by a third in Surrey over ten years. That is probably typical throughout the UK.
https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/heres-how-much-council-tax-15799764
The greater part of local govt spending is paid for out of general taxation and not Council Tax. Anyway, the middle classes whine away when Council Tax is increased as well.
That statement is incorrect. I looked at the figures yesterday as to who funds what.
Can you please supply us with those figures. I am reluctant to take it just on your say- so.
This is how tax is being evaded.
‘A drug company that has been in dispute with the NHS for two years over the high price it wants for a cystic fibrosis medicine has paid virtually no UK corporation tax, the Guardian can reveal.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Europe), based in London and Oxford, had a turnover of £5.3bn in the five years to the end of 2017, largely from sales of its cystic fibrosis drugs Orkambi and Kalydeco.
The company declared an operating loss in 2017 after paying its profitable US parent company to manufacture the drugs. It received £7m in tax credits from the UK government for investing in research and development.’
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2019/mar/06/firm-in-nhs-row-over-costly-cystic-fibrosis-drug-paid-no-uk-tax
Read on to see the amount of profit and that the parent company is registered in the Cayman Islands. Massive losses to UK’ s revenue.
A very similar set up by Gerry Ford, founder of Caffe Nero.
https://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/markets/article-5485883/Caff-Nero-288m-sales-did-not-bean-tax.html
Notice the tax fiddle. No tax paid because profits are offset against bank debts elsewhere. Great! The sums are massive.
Nadira is away working so I am single parenting, which means very little Lagavulin
I ought not to profess my ignorance, perhaps.
But as a US resident whose preferred intoxicants do not include alcoholic beverages, I naturally assumed that “very little Lagavulin” was Craig’s child. I almost complimented him on the unusual name! 😉
That’s funny.
fwl March 5, 2019 at 20:38
How does Lagavulin taste in comparison to Laphroaig?
Anon1 March 5, 2019 at 22:24
It’s all marketing and branding. Whiskey can be made anywhere. I prefer Taiwanese.
Whiskey – Irish
Whisky – Scottish
Yes I know.
@ Craig
‘…which means very little Lagavulin…’ Try a joint instead.
I prefer Russian Standard.
According the Daily Excess, the UK Government anti-Skripal law, to allow us to punish all of those irksome foreign spies, is going to be delayed until at least 2020 as our government has lost the plot. They were going to debate this important new law soon, but something entirely unexpected came up at the last moment, June 2016, and now everyone is panicking about it, a bit or just lying.
https://www.express.co.uk/news/world/1095648/Brexit-news-Salisbury-Novichok-attack-Russia-UK-Vladimir-Putin-Kremlin-Leave-eu
“The bill is intended to replicate the US’s Foreign Agents Registration Act which forces any agent to disclose their activities on arrival in the country”
WOW! a first for media & government in the UK, the UK (will eventually) bring in a law aimed at Shai Masot
https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/shai-masot
https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/.premium-the-real-scandal-behind-al-jazeeras-senior-israeli-diplomat-1.5483303
https://www.irishtimes.com/topics/topics-7.1213540?article=true&tag_person=Shai+Masot
or is it a law aimed at protecting us brits from Stefan Halper?
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2018/05/22/4-surprising-facts-about-stefan-halper-the-professor-and-top-secret-informant-on-russia/
https://theintercept.com/2018/05/19/the-fbi-informant-who-monitored-the-trump-campaign-stefan-halper-oversaw-a-cia-spying-operation-in-the-1980-presidential-election/
feel free to add some names to our “Foreign Agents Registration Treaty” (UK FART as it will be known, surely)
On a point of information, David.
” “The bill is intended to replicate the US’s Foreign Agents Registration Act which forces any agent to disclose their activities on arrival in the country”
Firstly, the US Act does not cover foreign diplomats in the country. (Obviously – think about it),
Secondly, If any UK Act replicates the US Act it won’t apply to foreign diplomats in the UK either.
Thirdly, Mr Masot is a foreign diplomat.
Fourthly, the Act wouldn’t cover him.
Therefore it is nonsensical to say that any UK Act woukd be “aimed at Shai Masit”.
How many diplomats offer to take out MPs?
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2017/jan/07/israeli-diplomat-shai-masot-caught-on-camera-plotting-to-take-down-uk-mps
How many diplomats give huge sums of money to interfere with another countries politics?
https://www.jonathan-cook.net/blog/2017-01-08/how-many-british-mps-are-working-for-israel/
To quote Cook
“Lets not pussy around”
Thanks Charles, I did type all of the above as an obvious rhetorical parody, it is “true”, however I doubt that anything I read in the Daily Express is that accurate that it might happen.
if you have foreign “agents” registration, then didn’t this eventually lead to much confusion in Australian parliament about dual nationalities.
Dungroanin March 6, 2019 at 19:39
But surely it would cover british nationals need to register if they were acting for foreign agents or diplomats?
Quick question in case someone here knows the answer. I am trying to find out the location of my local mobile phone masts. It seems this is classified information? Really? Why?
The mobile phone infrastructure is one of the great tools of the surveillance state. You’ll probably be getting an entry on your unbelievably massive security service file for even asking.
But do you get a discount for criticising the US and the UK?
It might half my bill and lead to a reduction in my energy bills as I have a crack at the French from time to time.
Of course everyone forgets Fylingdales in Yorkshire.
If they are monitoring my mobile phone communications, good luck with that. These days I own what is probably the world’s oldest mobile phone, which I only ever use for the most limited text messages, stuff along the lines of “Can you bring in a pint of milk/loaf of bread as we have run out”, “The cambelt has been replaced and your car is ready for collection”, “Your Amazon package will arrive in the next hour.” Of course these could all be coded messages………………
@Mary Paul-do you not get text messages to “bring home a pint of milk and a bottle of Lagavulin.”?
Mary Pau! March 6, 2019 at 15:19
No. Scotch is not Mr P’s favourite tipple. He likes a nice port.
It might Be Very Recently Classified Mary Paul..
There is a lot going on in Secrecy – like this –
Foxhound armoured, bombproof personnel carrier and machine gun carrier.
A lot of these are arriving in Fort George in the Highlands, in a shroud of secrecy. They hold armed troops for deployment in battles…WTF
https://www.globalresearch.ca/video-the-truth-about-5g/5668690
Disinterested Bystander March 7, 2019 at 14:29
There’s an interesting article on TruePublica about how the British government are preparing for possible civil unrest after Brexit.
https://truepublica.org.uk/united-kingdom/brexit-new-command-centre-to-detect-battle-rhythm-on-the-streets/
Perhaps there’s a connection with the events in the Highlands.
@Mary Paul
I think the locations used to be published by some mobile phone companies but not others. I will try to find out more.
This might be relevant:
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/spectrum/information/mobile-operational-enquiries/audit-info
In 2004 Ofcom listed quite a few sites:
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/spectrum/information/mobile-operational-enquiries/mobile-base-station-audits/2004
But more recently, they have only audited about 3 sites a year.
You could try making a Freedom of Information request to Ofcom.
I know someone who is still using a 2G mobile phone and he has to drive several miles to find a 2G mast. I believe 2G is going to be discontinued this month.
I may be in trouble then.
I noticed today that there is very little information on the possible impact on the population of 5G microvwaves because there is no research available. An American senator has been raising concerns about this.
There certainly seems to be a lot of concern about health risks of 5G. I expect this link will excite people both for and against:
https://eluxemagazine.com/magazine/dangers-of-5g/
I found this in the terms and conditions of Eluxe magazine:
These Terms of Service and any separate agreements whereby we provide you Services shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of 103 King Henrys Road London London United Kingdom NW3 3QX.
Apparently, they have their own laws.
pete March 5, 2019 at 23:39
You could try putting in the info required here:
https://mastdata.com
Thanks pete.
I tried to sign on with this site but could not get it to register me. Kept failing.
I think you have to pay £135 a year to sign on. It’s really meant for businesses.
You could also try the http://www.opencellid.org database. Though when you search it only displays a small area of masts so you may need to do a lot of searches, OpenSIgnal have an app you can download which displays the mobile phone masts near you and which one your phone is connected to. Both of these are volunteer led so will not be complete.
Re Mary Paul “I tried to sign on…”
I’ve have that problem too with some sites, it may be because of your browser. Different browsers have different ways of dealing with the way web pages are set up.
I use the Firefox, Vivaldi, Opera and Chromium browsers, sites that work with one will not load correctly with others, sometimes the add ons that you may use can also create problems. However the other web places commentators have cited may be sufficient for your purposes.
Given that cell towers/ phone masts generate signals there is probably equipment you could buy that will tell you the direction these signals come from by indicating the signal strength and, obviously, phone towers are usually easy to see because of their size, no doubt you have seen them also on the tops of tall buildings.
I’ve successfully made an IMSI Catcher (when asked to do so by my work for research) and that didn’t cost very much and certainly gave lots and lots of information about which cells were advertising their presence nearby.
I would guess that the UK Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 doesn’t allow people to do this level of research in private.
there is however some 2G/3G debug data available by entering special codes on your phone handset,
I certainly used this on one of my iPhones dial *3001#12345#* and then press the call button
Yes, still works on LTE even (4G) using iOS12.1.4
(exit by quitting the app)
I had some involvement with radio masts in a previous career and my attention was recently by a discussion on the roll out of G5 with very little research to any possible effects. This is linked to another headline which caught my eye, a massive and unexplained increase in brain cancer cases in the UK since 1995. This at a time when all other forms of cancer are on the decrease.
One of the things researchers have been studying, without finding any significant correlation, is the use of mobile phones. However it is clear we will need a lot more masts to roll out G5 which will make them closer to everyone, and very little if any research has been done into any possible implications of this increased exposure to microwaves.
There was a fuss locally when a local church wanted to rent out space on its spire for a mobile phone mast and at the time I just thought it was an overreaction. But the increase in brain cancer is real enough and no one has any explanation. Maybe all those domesday preppers wearing tin foil hats have a point after all………
I think the roll-out of 5G should be halted, until research into health effects is entirely in the public domain.
This is part of a larger problem of research conducted behind closed doors by the private sector, with researchers gagged under NDAs – Non Disclosure Agreements. Such contract clauses prohibit even the existence of the clauses – researchers are prevented by law from revealing the fact that they are gagged.
Regarding the FOI Act: – private companies are not subject to Freedom of Information Act requirements.
These problems, and data thus obscured, are covered extensively in Ben Goldacre’s books Bad Science and Bad Pharma. Though Goldacre mostly covers the pharmaceuticals sector, the same problems will apply across the entire private sector. This may also be why we’re seeing widespread subcontracting of ‘intelligence’ services into the private sector – “Orbis Business Intelligence”, for instance.
Sorry should have made it clear, it is not all brain tumours which have increased, just the most virulent type, the glioblastomas.
I think 5G operates at 70 gigahertz. This is more than an order of magnitude above previous systems. This also increases absorption, shortening the range – base stations will be needed every few hundred metre.
Increasing the frequency increases the energy of each photon. 70 gigahertz is still non-ionising, but other effects may be significant. The companies have done research, but keep it restricted from wider scientific scrutiny. It is a travesty that the law supports this under the cloak of “commercial confidentiality”.
“Science” conducted in secrecy is a contradiction in terms; experiments cannot be replicated unless they are published, so claimed results cannot be checked and verified. It is actually more correct to call such research occult activity – ‘occult’ carries connotations, obviously, but its actual meaning is simply “hidden”.
@Mary Pau!
This might be of interest:
“The 5G Appeal was prepared in 2017 by scientist and doctors who are urgently calling for the EU to halt the roll out of 5G due to serious potential health effects from this new technology.”
http://www.5gappeal.eu/about/
It’s not science really.
It’s engineering.
i’ll personally skip 5G as the Trump has promised 6G.
Do you think that his 6G is a ‘safe-mesh’ where all Huawei towers can be removed, improving safety? Similar to the Tetra/Airwave direct mode. it took me a long time to get my Tetra handsets to study.
certainly interesting times ahead.
Cesca March 7, 2019 at 08:45
5G operates at 24-90 mhz Mary and Clark, when you consider 4g is 1-4 mhz that makes seriously scary reading.
It’s proven that 4g is linked to excessive brain tumours, falling fertility, other cancers where the mobi is in frequent contact with the body etc. Now look at those 5g stats again.
Clark March 10, 2019 at 00:55
Cesca, you must mean 24-90 gigahertz, not megahertz.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/5g
Herbie, 5G is engineering, but investigating its health effects is science.
There’s loads of stuff for this, apps and everything:
More generally:
https://duckduckgo.com/?q=apps+local+mobile+phone+masts&t=opera&ia=web
Ah yes, the gay bodybuilders and the 123m spire. Tell us more, Craig. ?
Jon March 5, 2019 at 22:35
Finally, I have gotten around to subscribing. Thanks Craig – and all non-grumpy commenters – for their writing.
This thing of May – Uk Leader May – Not the Month of..Because the Month of May is So Beautiful.. Nature will Win.. Thats Why Sottish Independence is Inevitable..
And we want to avoid this sordid stuff –
https://twitter.com/PeterStefanovi2/status/1102825644323454976?fbclid=IwAR2jlj9MaZHj2Xg8ItgomSp-lTajc_tr_yEIKhGdJHOBQ2W5Gg5Tu_ymn7U
I still think a deal with EU27 (or a semi-deal, because this is not a Noel Edmonds game show and there is a continuum between deal and no deal) may well pass in the Commons next week, but what if things run as follows?
* (12 March) Commons rejects tabled deal
* (13 March) Commons says “ooh no, we don’t want no deal” (a typically British mealymouthed way of saying they want a deal)
* (14 March) Commons votes to tell the government to request an extension
* (some time later) The government requests as bidden
* (perhaps at the EU Council meeting on 21-22 March) EU27 replies that it will permit a 21-month extension only, which would require that EU elections are held in Britain in late May
* Cue further fun in the Commons, because when it told the government to request an extension we can presume it did not have a crystal ball in which it was able to scry the EU27’s response. (If the argument is not over the length of the extension, it can be over something else to do with the extension.)
* Tick tock, tick tock. Brexit week begins… Friday’s the day when if there’s no deal then it’s a crashout with no transition period. Certain items disappear from supermarket shelves.
* Tick tock tick tock.
* Commons decides definitively that yes, it wants a referendum, and if Britain is to hold one then can it, pretty please, have a six month extension. That will be the minimum time, we could be told, that a bunch of public school f*ckwits and their bureaucratic “expert” helpers will need if they are to agree a font size to be used on the ballot papers and whether or not the question will refer to “the European Union”, “the lovely European Union”, or (a late suggestion by the DUP) “the foul bloc of Antichrist-worshipping Papists across the water” – decisions which require 73 committee meetings addressed by Beafeaters and lengthy deliberations and can’t possibly be taken in 10 days because Britain isn’t half as competent as like Greece.
* Meanwhile, a committee of male parliamentary officials who MUST make sure the seams in their tights are very straight indeed (call it “the constitution”) need to consider whether “queen’s consent” and “prince’s consent” should be granted to a new referendum bill, because that is always a question before any government bill is introduced which may impact the finances of the monarch or her retarded elder son.
* The Scum and the Heil boil it down to “we aint lettin no forriners tell us what to do, seen it on Twitter innit. They toled us we cant have curly bananas now their sayin we cant use what font we want.” Posters appear in windows across the country showing Michel Barnier wearing a short moustache.
* Frankfurt bankers make some phone calls – and I don’t just mean to New York and Moscow…
* EU27 replies
a) “Yes, 6 months is OK so long as you print the ballots on paper manufactured in Luxembourg and the options are ‘The United Kingdom [sic] should remain in the European Union’ and ‘The United Kingdom [sic] should leave the European Union on 27 September 2019’ – and by the way, you must hold the EU election in late May”, or
b) with an Arkell v Pressdram response, “F*** off – it has to be 21 months”, or
c) “We’d love to grant an extension, but we are afraid that that would have to be a unanimous decision, and we’re dreadfully sorry but [delete as applicable] Spain wants Gibraltar back | Greece wants the Elgin Marbles back | Malta says no”
At that point, can we assume that the Labour leadership will NOT support the deal? Can we assume that sufficiently many pro-Remain MPs regardless of party affiliation will continue to support a second referendum on terms that are framed throughout the gutter press as tantamount to giving into Hitler?
And President de Gaulle (I mean Macron) says “non”.
The reason De Gaulle gave for saying “no” was that Britain only applied to join the EEC so that it could function as a Trojan Horse for the US. One can appreciate the general’s point.
Had the proposal in 1956 that Britain and France should unite as one country been realised, the Treaty of Rome that created the EEC wouldn’t have been agreed the following year. Even after Suez the Tory elite preferred to bum-sniff the US.
I certainly can appreciate the general’s point but why is the EU now desperately trying to hang on to us?
Domino effect, it’s not that they especially love old blighty, they don’t. It’s oh shit who’s next and will it stop.
Because the EU has evolved and so has the UK.
The UKs spoiling vetos are neutralized.
Our handbag snatchery rebate is coming to an end.
Having the 6th largest world economy as part of the gang – makes the gang stronger.
The marriage is worth saving – for the sake of the kids! And who gets the pet dog?
Iain Stewart March 7, 2019 at 13:03
alwi March 6, 2019 at 01:39
ROFL! However, it may not be far from the actuality.
At that point the only option allowable to us, the peoples, under our pseudo democracy – it is a zany thing A CONSTITUTIONAL MONARCHY legally – is a general election.
If we are allowed.
If we are likely to return the wrong type of parliament – that threatens the keepers of the Constitutional Monarchy – than they will find a way to right ROYALLY screw us, whether the actual figurehead royals agree or not… they too are subject to the dark arts (how the heck did old Charley end up splashed on the frint page accepting baubbles from some charlatans?)
Lets us not delude ourselves that the kid gloves will not be removed as they are when they kill and steal with impunity across the world in the name of ‘our interests’.
They are not my interests, nor of the majority, they are not even in the interests of the family and friends of the mindless soldiers and lackeys who take the henchman roles to these entitled ancient toffs and money barons.
Not in my name. Not again.
NeverDunMoaning
Why tell us, why preach to the converted?
If you feel that strongly, you should be proclaiming it in supermarket car parks and other public places. You should be demonstrating, perhaps with some like-minded people (I’m sure you could find some). Perhaps you should even try acts of civil disobediance, as the CND-ers, Greenham Common women did.
Not just peevishly pecking away at a keyboard to an inchanging, already committed audience of about 8000.
Why are you peevishly pecking away at a keyboard, Charles?
Come on Mods – Bossie started the sweet talking first… i just want him him/her/it to know Understand his/her/its pain – and it has me in tears!
Read a truly lovely article in OffG, which suggested a gorgeous way of grabbing people’s attention in parks by posters etc, hopefully leading to discussions and forming groups. I would post a link but can’t remember the title of the article.
Anyway, my flatmate Sam *another dudette* and i don’t have a park near us, so decided to try our own adaptation of it. There’s a massive green area opposite our flat, so the Sat arvo when the weather was really warm, we put up some posters and just sat down. A lot of curious ppl came over to chat with us about what we were doing and we’ve already got a group of 18 up and running, to share important info and pass it on to others.
We’ll go for more outside ventures in other areas when it warms up properly.
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Royals vs Super Kings: MS Dhoni loses temper, Ambati Rayudu finds form and other talking points
A look at the major turning points from the thrilling clash between Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings.
Chennai Super Kings beat Rajasthan Royals by 4 wickets
Man of the Match: MS Dhoni
Ajinkya Rahane (L) MS Dhoni (C) and Ambati Rayudu (AFP Photo)
A day after Mumbai Indians (MI) and Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) entertained the fans with a last-ball finish, Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) played out a last-ball thriller, with the latter emerging triumphant. (ALSO READ: CSK prevail over RR after last-over drama)
While there were not too many big hits like those from the MI versus KXIP clash, there was no shortage of drama, including an angry MS Dhoni rushing onto the field after getting out in the last over.
Here are major talking points from the dramatic clash:
Big-four fail
Jos Buttler. Ajinkya Rahane. Steve Smith. Ben Stokes. A batting order boasting of these four is sure to evoke fear in any bowling attack. But for RR, they have failed to fire with the exception of Buttler to some extent. On Thursday night they were up against Chennai Super Kings, the best team of the ongoing season so far. They needed their big-four to fire. Buttler dazzled before fizzling out. Rahane struck three fours before being pinned in front. Smith, again, was slow off the block. And Stokes, well, he finished as their top-scorer with 28 but consumed 26 deliveries in doing so. The result was a modest total of 151/7.
Rayudu’s timely half-century
28,5,1,0,21*,21. These were Ambati Rayudu’s scores in six innings for CSK this season before RR clash. A season after he finished as their leading run-getter in IPL 2018, Rayudu was failing to even come close to repeating that performance. Before Thursday. Coming in to bat at a time when his team was in deep trouble, Rayudu showed nerves of steel as he stitched what turned out to be a match-saving partnership with captain Dhoni. Chasing 152, RR had reduced the visitors to 24/4. This could have easily turned into a disastrous collapse, but it wasn’t to be. Rayudu struck two fours and three sixes in his 47-ball 57 – his first half-century of the season that kept CSK in the contest. And he scored what while batting at No. 4.
Dhoni, RR’s nemesis
RR succumbed to their fifth defeat in six matches this season against CSK in Jaipur. The results might give an impression they have been utterly disappointing but for those following them closely, the case is different. Take for example their two matches against CSK. In their first meeting in Chennai, RR had kept the home team quiet who were 115/4 in 17 overs while batting first at Chepauk. They finished with 175/5 and RR went on to lose by 8 runs. In their second meeting, CSK had a disaster of a start losing four wickers inside six overs. Again, at the end of 17 overs, they were 113/4 and needed 39 runs off 18 deliveries. RR had the edge. Again, they went on to lose by four wickets. On both occasions, it was Dhoni who proved to be the difference. In their first clash of the season, the CSK captain scored an unbeaten 75 off 46 to push his team to a challenging total. And his second fifty also came against the same opponent and also in a winning cause – 58 off 43.
A rare sight
MS Dhoni seldom shows his emotions. You rarely know if he’s elated or dejected. But twice this season he has lost his cool. Once against his teammate [read Deepak Chahar] and then against umpires. CSK had whittled down the equation to eight runs off final three deliveries with Stokes bowling the last over. The allrounder then bowled a full toss and umpire Ulhas Gandhe raised his arm, signalling it as a no-ball. The square leg umpire Bruce Oxenford overturned the decision immediately. The buzzer at the stadium signalling the free-hit went off. All this happened in a matter of seconds and confusion prevailed. Ravindra Jadeja, the on-strike batsman argued with the umpire. Dhoni, who had just walked back to the dug-out after being dismissed, made his frustration known. So much so that he walked back to the field – an illegal act. He had an animated discussion with the umpires while pointing his finger. You could easily sense his anger. He had no choice but to accept the outcome. Later, he was fined 50 per cent of his match fee for the dissent.
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Introduction to the Meaning and Uses of Amethyst
Purple Amethyst has been highly esteemed throughout the ages for its stunning beauty and legendary powers to stimulate, and soothe, the mind and emotions. It is a semi-precious stone in today’s classifications, but to the ancients it was a “Gem of Fire,” a Precious Stone worth, at times in history, as much as a Diamond. It has always been associated with February, the month the Romans dedicated to Neptune, their water-god, and is the traditional birthstone of that month. It is the stone of St. Valentine and faithful love, and signifies ecclesiastical dignity as the Bishop’s Stone. It carries the energy of fire and passion, creativity and spirituality, yet bears the logic of temperance and sobriety. [Fernie, 170-171][Mella, 73][Eason, 212]
Whether its crystals are left natural, polished as tumblestones, or faceted into magnificent jewels, Amethyst is a gem whose beauty transcends its commonality. It is a variety of Quartz found in many locations around the world, and forms as transparent, terminated crystals of all sizes in geodes, clusters and as long single terminations. It is also found in vitreous masses and polished into wonderful specimens and personal talismans. The presence of manganese in clear Quartz produces Amethyst, while additional amounts of iron vary the purple coloration. Amethyst ranges in hue from pale red-violet to deep violet, and may be transparent or opaque. It is sometimes layered with white Quartz as Chevron Amethyst, found in combination with Cacoxenite, mixed with Citrine as Ametrine, or in rare cases, “rutilated” with Goethite. (See paragraphs below.) [Melody, 109][Hall, 53]
The name Amethyst derives from the Greek word ametusthos, meaning “not intoxicated,” and comes from an ancient legend. The wine god Bacchus, angry over an insult and determined to avenge himself decreed the first person he should meet would be devoured by his tigers. The unfortunate mortal happened to be a beautiful maiden named Amethyst on her way to worship at the shrine of Diana. As the ferocious beasts sprang, she sought the protection of the goddess and was saved by being turned into a clear, white crystal. Bacchus, regretting his cruelty, poured the juice of his grapes over the stone as an offering, giving the gem its lovely purple hue. [Megemont, 24][Kunz, 58-59][Simmons, 28] (See the Legends and Lore section for an alternate version.)
Throughout history the special virtue of Amethyst has been that of preventing drunkenness and overindulgence. Ancient Greeks and Romans routinely studded their goblets with Amethyst believing wine drunk from an Amethyst cup was powerless to intoxicate, and a stone worn on the body, especially at the navel, had a sobering effect, not only for inebriation but in over-zealousness in passion. Catholic bishops also wore Amethyst in a ring to protect from mystical intoxication. Kissing the ring kept others from similar mystical intoxication and kept them grounded in spiritual thought. [Fernie, 169-170][Kunz, 58][Mella, 73][Megemont, 24-25]
Amethyst was also reputed to control evil thoughts, increase intelligence and render men shrewd in business matters. For travelers it was worn as a protection from treachery and surprise attacks, kept soldiers from harm and gave them victory over their enemies. It lent assistance to hunters in the capture of wild beasts and fowl, and was considered to be a powerful psychic stone of protection against witchcraft and black magic. Like other royal stones it protected its wearer from disease and contagion. [Kunz, 58][Fernie, 170][Mella, 72-73]
In the spiritual world, Amethyst provided a connection to the Divine. To the Hebrews, it was Ahlamah, the ninth stone in the breastplate of the High Priest, engraved with the tribe of Dan, as well as the twelfth foundation stone for the New Jerusalem. To the Egyptians, it was Hemag, listed in the Book of the Dead to be carved into heart-shaped amulets for burial. In Eastern cultures, it was listed in descriptions of sacred “gem-cities,” “trees of life,” and used in temple offerings for worship, and to align planetary and astrological influences. It was popular in rosaries and prayer beads, credited with creating an atmosphere of pious calm, imbuing a sense of mental peace and quietude. [Kunz, 236-243, 297, 302-202][Fernie, 169]
In today’s world, Amethyst is still a remarkable stone of spirituality and contentment, known for its metaphysical abilities to still the mind and inspire an enhanced meditative state. Its inherent high frequency purifies the aura of any negative energy or attachments, and creates a protective shield of Light around the body, allowing one to remain clear and centered while opening to spiritual direction. Amethyst stimulates the Third Eye, Crown and Etheric Chakras enhancing cognitive perception as well as accelerating the development of intuitive and psychic ability. It initiates wisdom and greater understanding, and is a stone of comfort for those grieving the loss of a loved one. [Melody, 109][Simmons, 28][Ahsian, 29][Raphaell, 80]
Amethyst’s ability to expand the higher mind also enhances one’s creativity and passion. It strengthens the imagination and intuition, and refines the thinking processes. It helps in the assimilation of new ideas, putting thought into action, and brings projects to fruition. It is a talisman of focus and success. [Megemont, 25]
In nature, Amethyst at times forms in combination with other minerals. In addition to the properties of Amethyst outlined in this article, the following varieties possess additional qualities.
Brandberg Amethyst is a unique and extraordinary blend of Amethyst, Clear and Smoky Quartz together in one exceedingly high-vibrational crystal. It is found only in Namibia, Africa, and is imbued with remarkable phantoms, enhydros, and other rare formations and inclusions. It attunes to pure consciousness and is a potent talisman of healing and perfection with the capacity to restore one back to their etheric blueprint in order to realign with the Divine Source. [Hall II, 232-234][Hall Cr, 140][101 Hall, 60]
Chevron Amethyst displays v-shaped chevrons of deep purple and white Quartz that “seep” into beautiful layers. It is one of the finest Third-Eye stones for stimulating vision within the self as well as the physical world, filtering the life force from the cosmos via the Crown in its white layers and opening up spiritual and psychic channels through the purple. It has a strong, focused energy for dissipating and repelling negativity, and is the perfect crystal for learning any form of spiritual healing. Hold one in each hand for powerful but safe out-of-body travel, shamanic journeying or pathworking, and between the hands while praying or reciting mantras. [Eason, 310][Hall, 56][Melody, 112]
Cacoxenite in Amethyst mingles dark brown to yellow tufts of Cacoxenite, a phosphate mineral and major component in the Super Seven crystal, with the host crystal Amethyst. This combination brings a high level of creativity and new ideas to humanity by fostering thoughts that have never been thought of before. It is a calming stone, good in times of upheaval, and raises spiritual awareness of the creator essence in the beauty of nature and the kindness in people. Carry on the night of the crescent and full moon to transfer healing energy to the Earth and create an ethereal connection between all of the universe. [Eason, 105][Melody, 177]
Ametrine is a combination of Amethyst and Citrine within the same crystal, a harmonious blend of the two energies. It brings spirituality into harmony with the intellect and inspires a profound flow of creativity, new ideas and insights. It is a remarkable healing stone, removing pain and tension while bringing energy and a sense of well-being to the mind and body. It brings greater focus in meditation, protection in astral travel and is a gateway crystal for opening angelic or spirit guide contact. Leave in natural light from noon on the day of a full moon and through the night to catch lunar rays then carry on the person to bring luck in money ventures. [Simmons, 30][Eason, 311][Melody, 114]
“Rutilated” Amethyst is a rare form of Amethyst which appears to contain Rutile, but actually contains brownish crystals of Goethite, an iron hydroxide mineral also found in the Super Seven crystal. Goethite is a stone for finding the link between the deep self and Earth, and together with Amethyst clears the Earth and Base Chakras, aligning the whole chakra system to the higher mind. It purifies the emotional body and is particularly helpful in grief work. It facilitates clairaudience, communion with angels, and connections with other worlds. To program as a wishing stone or with intentions, messages, and prayers, simply hold the stone with the intent in mind. [Melody, 111, 297][Hall II, 143][Ahsian, 178]
Amethyst is an exceptional crystal for wearing on the body, for use in healing rituals, and for enhancing one’s environment. It has been known to fade in direct sunlight and care should be taken. It is also good to clear its energies from time to time by holding the stone under running water for a short period while affirming that the stone be cleared. Keep unpolished Amethyst near other crystals to recharge them. [Hall, 55][Ahsian, 28][Eason, 212]
Amethyst Uses and Purposes - Overview
Amethyst is a wonderful talisman for use in the creative arts, especially in darker shades. It assists endeavors where new, original results need to be created using tools and methods of the past. It is often used as the Artist’s Stone, the Composer’s Stone, the Inventor’s, Poet’s and Painter’s Stones. Keep an Amethyst crystal or cluster in the area to focus and amplify the creative elements of the Universal Life Force.
Called the “All-healer,” Amethyst is one of the most effective crystals for healing people, plants and animals. Natural unpolished Amethysts or geodes are particularly helpful placed where plants will not grow or animals refuse to sit. It also counteracts negative earth energies beneath buildings or anywhere that feels hostile. [Eason, 212][Hall, 54]
Amethyst protects against psychic attack, paranormal harm or ill-wishing, and returns the energy back to the universe after being transformed into positive, loving energy. To increase this power and attract good luck, draw an image of the sun and the crescent moon over an Amethyst in lavender incense smoke. [Melody, 110][Eason, 212]
Referred to as “nature’s tranquilizer,” Amethyst calms and soothes, assisting the transmission of neural signals through the brain. It relieves obsessive compulsive disorder and hyperactivity in children and animals. Place under the pillow or mattress, or rub the center of the forehead counter-clockwise to cure insomnia and stimulate pleasant dreams. It is especially effective for children’s recurring nightmares and fears of the dark, and may help alleviate homesickness. [Eason, 212][Hall, 54][Megemont, 25]
Amethyst is an excellent stone for diplomats, negotiators and business people. It calms angry temperaments and gives a distinct advantage in situations where debating is required. Wear or hold Amethyst to bring in spiritual insights coupled with intellectual reasoning. [Megemont, 26][Melody, 111] As a luck and prosperity crystal, Amethyst is good for reducing the tendency to overspend, gambling addictions or unwise investments. [Eason, 44]
Amethyst is connected to the Temperance card in the tarot, representing balance. It is a stone dedicated to curbing overindulgence and bad habits, and is an excellent aid to quitting smoking, drinking and drug use, as well as unhealthy physical passion. It also provides the strength needed to obtain freedom from addictive personalities, one’s own or another’s. Placing an Amethyst on the navel is believed to protect a person from intoxication, and in conjunction with other treatments such as counseling, helps cure addictions. A naval piercing makes it possible to always keep an Amethyst in this spot. [Megemont, 25][Simmons, 28][Melody, 110]
Amethyst is the stone of St. Valentine and of faithful lovers because St. Valentine was thought to have worn an Amethyst ring engraved with the image of Cupid. It is also referred to as the “couple’s stone” and gives meaning to relationships that over time, transcends the carnal union and gives way to deeper connection and a more soulful communion. Wear as an engagement or eternity ring for fidelity, or as a locket to call back lost love. [Eason, 212][Megemont, 25]
Amethyst Healing Therapies - Overview
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Amethyst has healing powers to help with physical ailments, emotional issues, and in Energy Healing and Chakra balancing. Amethyst crystal therapies are primarily associated with physical ailments of the nervous system, the curing of nightmares and insomnia, and balancing the crown chakra. The therapeutic uses of Amethyst have a long and well-documented history.
Amethyst Physical Healing Energy
Amethyst boosts the production of hormones, and stimulates the sympathetic nervous system and endocrine glands to optimum performance. It supports oxygenation in the blood, and aids in treatments of the digestive tract, heart, stomach, and skin. Amethyst also strengthens the immune system and reduces bruising, pain and swellings. It has been used with excellent results as an elixir in the treatment of arthritis. [Melody, 111][Hall, 55][Gienger, 13]
Amethyst is thought to relieve the symptoms of tinnitus and other hearing disorders, and is highly beneficial in treating insomnia, especially when caused by an overactive mind. It is calming and soothing to the neural impulses in the brain. Its energy ameliorates the pain of headaches and migraines, and reduces stress and nervous tension. It may be used to treat psychic disturbances and to stabilize brain imbalances, but should not be used in cases of paranoia or schizophrenia. [Hall, 54-55][Melody, 111][Megemont, 25][Ahsian, 30]
Amethyst Emotional Healing Energy
Amethyst is especially supportive of the emotional body, bringing those who are overworked, overstressed, or overwhelmed back to center. It eases the mental anxieties that lead to physical tension and headaches, and is a great crystal to calm those who tend to be hot-headed and easily angered. [Raphaell, 80][Gienger, 13]
Amethyst helps in identifying the root causes behind one’s negative behaviors, habits and emotional patterns that create imbalance and disease. It also helps one understand the reality of cause and effect in behavior, and assists in better decision making. Amethyst is a marvelous aid in overcoming addictions by counteracting the effects of drugs and alcohol on brain function, while imparting its own peaceful sustaining energy. [Ahsian, 29][Hall, 54]
Because Amethyst initiates wisdom and greater understanding, it is a comforting crystal for those grieving the loss of a loved one. Its presence communicates that there is no death, only transitioning and changing of forms. It encourages the release of sorrow, and rejoicing in a loved one’s spirit being freed from the confinement of the physical body. Called “the soul stone,” Amethyst assists in understanding and connecting to the eternal existence of the soul and initiates one’s own deep soul experiences. It is an ideal crystal to hold or meditate upon during the death experience, of another or oneself, allowing the release of the temporal physical body with more ease, assuredness and peace. It is a perfect stone to gift to those with terminal illnesses or to use in preparation for a conscious death experience. [Raphaell, 80][Gienger, 13]
Amethyst Chakra Healing and Balancing Energy
Amethyst carries a high, sweet energy, particularly stimulating to the Third Eye, Crown and Etheric Chakras. [Ahsian, 29]
The Brow Chakra, also called the Third Eye, is the center of our perception and command. It directs our sight and everyday awareness of the world. Our consciousness is located here, and we relate to ourselves through this chakra. When the Brow Chakra is in balance our thoughts and internal communications within ourselves are healthy and vibrant. We are open to new ideas, dreams, and visions, and can control the flow of energy within all the chakras. The dark blue/purple crystals of indigo are used to treat imbalances of the Brow Chakra. It is a quiet color, one of mystery and wisdom and judgment.
The Crown Chakra is located at the top of the head, and is our gateway to the expanded universe beyond our bodies. It controls how we think, and how we respond to the world around us. It is the fountainhead of our beliefs and the source of our spirituality. It connects us to the higher planes of existence and is the source of universal energy and truth. When the Crown is in balance, our energies are in balance. We know our place in the universe and see things as they are. We are unruffled by setbacks, knowing they are an essential part of life. Imbalances of the Crown Chakra are treated with Light Violet crystals. Their violet rays have the universal life force of magic, dreams, inspiration, and destiny.
The higher vibrational White and Lavender/White crystals are associated with the Higher Crown, Soul Star and Stellar Gateway Chakras. They are attuned to higher, more spiritually enlightened things, and embody true humility. They provide a soul connection and the highest self-illumination, as well as a cosmic doorway to other worlds. [Hall II, 366] They represent personal identification with the Infinite, and oneness with God, peace and wisdom. [Raphell, 164]
Amethyst Spiritual Energy
Amethyst carries a high spiritual vibration of humility and devotion to the Divine. It is highly conducive to stilling one’s thoughts in prayer and meditation, and surrendering to that which is greater than the self. Amethyst also stimulates the higher mind to receive one’s spiritual power as a creation of the Divine being and to open to the insights, wisdom and guidance that is offered. [Ahsian, 29][Raphaell, 79][Hall, 54]
Amethyst is a stone of spiritual protection and purification, cleansing one’s energy field of negative influences and attachments, and creating a resonant shield of spiritual Light around the body. It acts as a barrier against lower energies, psychic attack, geopathic stress and unhealthy environments. It is a valuable protection for those doing psychic or intuitive work, and enhances personal environments with a healing and protective circle of Light. [Simmons, 28][Ahsian, 29][Hall, 54]
Amethyst Color Energy
Amethyst embodies the red-violet ray that connects both time and color, of beginnings and endings, as the old year wanes and the new is about to arrive. It tempers the fiery red ray with the intuition of the violet ray, bringing passion and imagination, emotion and logic. It stimulates creativity and is particularly helpful in artistic endeavors. Light Amethyst helps us peer into our souls and see ourselves as others see us. It is the ray of self-esteem and self-knowledge. Dark Amethyst gives us the deep vision needed to see the future. It gives us powerful insight and enhances our perception of the potential effects of our decisions.
Meditation with Amethyst
Amethyst is one of the best crystals for meditation. The amethyst color stimulates the highest vibration of the Third Eye, and placing an Amethyst stone directly over this area ushers in a serene meditative state that stills conscious thought and guides the mind toward deeper understanding. Amethyst energy encourages the mind to be humble and surrender to that which is greater than itself in order to gain some understanding of how the powers of the universe can direct and guide one’s life. [Raphaell, 78-79]
To relax the system and increase awareness, hold single Amethyst crystals or small clusters in the left hand (termination towards the arm) during meditation to draw Amethyst energy into the body. Large clusters of Amethyst are ideal for meditation altars or as concentration objects to train the mind to be centered and calm while awareness is focused on the objective world. [Raphaell, 81]
Amethyst may be used to occupy the North-East point on a crystal medicine wheel, used for healing and balancing one’s life. The north-east is the place of choices and meditating in this direction facilitates the decision-making process, bringing in spiritual guidance, common sense and realistic goals. It encourages new ideas and relates cause with effect. It also balances out highs and lows for emotional and spiritual centering. [Hall II, 373]
Amethyst Divination
The Divinatory meaning of Amethyst: I do not need to reward myself any excesses of any kind to feel good. [Eason, 212]
Dreaming of Amethyst signifies freedom from harm. [Kunz, 358]
Amethyst and the Angelic Realm
The beautiful purple Light of Amethyst is particularly conducive to communion with angels. [Ahsian, 29] It ranges in color from pale red-violet (amethyst color) to deep violet. If your birthday falls in any of the following periods, an Amethyst of the color listed can be a valuable conduit to your Guardian Angel. The table also provides the name of the Guardian Angel of those born in the time period.
Name of Guardian Angel
January 16 - Jan 20 Dark Amethyst Mitzrael
February 15 - February 19 Amethyst Manake
February 25 - February 29 Amethyst Habuhian
April 26 - April 30 Amethyst Cahatel
July 17 - July 22 Dark Amethyst Hahaiah
Sept 18 - Sept 23 Violet Menadel
Oct 29 - Nov 2 Lt Amethyst Ielahiah
Nov 23 - Nov 27 Amethyst Vahuel
There are other Angels that are partial to Amethyst. The table below gives you the information about them.
Name of Angel
Guardian of the Twenty-Sixth Mansion of the Moon Amethyst Tagriel
Master of the 3rd Tarot Card "The Empress" Dark Amethyst Hagiel
Guardian of the Thirteenth Mansion of the Moon Dark Amethyst Jazeriel
Master of the 6th Tarot Card "The Lovers" Light Amethyst Ambriel
Guardian of the Twenty-Seventh Mansion of the Moon Light Amethyst Atheniel
Guardian of the Twenty-Fifth Mansion of the Moon Light Amethyst Aziel
Angel of Saturday and Ruler of Saturn. Cassiel is the Master of the 21st Tarot Card "The World". Cassiel is also the Angel of Temperence, the Angel of Solitude, and the Angel of Tears Light Amethyst Cassiel
Master of the 20th Tarot Card "Judgment" Light Amethyst Nuriel
Master of the 21st Tarot Card "The World" Light Amethyst Phorlach
Guardian of the Twenty-Eighth Mansion of the Moon Violet Amnixiel
Healing Emotions Violet Jeremiel
Dealing with Adversity Violet Mastema
Michael is the Beauty Angel, Tree of Life. He is the Ruler of Sunday and the Sun. Michael is also the Master of the 19th Tarot Card "The Sun" and the 20th Tarot Card "Judgement". He also helps you Heal Fear and Nervousness as well as being the ,aster of the East wind and the Angel of Sound Sleep, Repentance, and Truth Violet Michael
Guardian of the Seventh Mansion of the Moon Violet Scheliel
Master of the 8th Tarot Card "Strength" Violet Sheratiel
Master of the 13th Tarot Card "Death" Light Violet Barachiel
Master of the 12th Tarot Card "The Hanged Man" Light Violet Taliahad
Amethyst Goddess Crystals
Amethyst honors Artemis, the Greek Goddess of the Hunt, and Childbirth. She represents the love of the mountains and the forests where she chooses to spend her life. Her comfort is sought by women in labor.
Amethyst also honors Diana, the Roman Goddess of the Moon, and Protector of Animals.
There are several ways to find an appropriate birthstone. The traditional one is listed first. These are from the popular lists that most people are familiar with. The second way is to find your natural birthstone by the color wheel of life. You can click on the Natural Birthstone graphic below to learn more. Finally many people use the traditional stones of the Zodiac.
In this section you will find information on all three approaches.
Amethyst Traditional Birthstone
Amethyst is the traditional birthstone of those born in the month of February.
Amethyst Natural Birthstone
Amethyst is one of the natural birthstones of those born as the old year wanes and the new is about to arrive at the winter solstice (November 21 - December 20). Amethyst crystals bring you creativity, perception, self knowledge, and insight.
Amethyst - Zodiac Stone of Pisces
Amethyst is the zodiac stone for those born under the sign of Pisces as winter makes way for spring, from February 19 to March 20. Pisces’ symbol is two fish swimming in the opposite directions of each other, and illustrates the problem of dealing with conflicting emotions and goals. Pisceans love making friends and being around them, and often put their friends’ interests and needs before their own. They are very empathetic and enjoy giving gifts. They are quite resilient in life, and are successful in the businesses of art, music, marketing and drama.
Amethyst Talismans and Amulets
In the ancient world, Amethyst was an amulet of protection worn around the neck of Egyptian dignitaries when they traveled outside their major cities. They believed it safeguarded them from personal treachery and ambush. [Mella, 72-73]
A talisman of ecclesiastical dignity and spiritual protection, Amethyst is the Bishop’s Stone, still worn on the second finger of the right hand of a Catholic bishop. [Mella, 73]
Amethyst is a talisman of focus and success, used in meditation, to enhance creativity and refine thinking skills. [Megemont, 25]
Amethyst is a Seeker Transformer crystal. Seekers contain a crystal energy structure that aligns the natural energy of the crystal to the natural power of the human mind in finding the way to new horizons and new capabilities. They’re pointers, directors, and compasses; the fresh start crystals. These are talismans of the scientist, the adventurer, the hunter, wanderer, and explorer. They’re also crystals of the student and the researcher.
Transformer crystals enhance efforts to change our situations, prospects, health, outlook or relationships. By transforming ourselves we transform our lives. We learn to dance, speak a new language, grow stronger, or become a better spouse or child. Seeker crystals with the earth power of the Transformer are excellent talismans to aid our efforts to grow, develop new capabilities and change our lives.
Amethyst Feng Shui
Amethyst utilizes Fire Energy. Fiire energy is the energy of enthusiasm, warmth, brightness, illumination and activity. It is Yang in nature. It is the energy of heat, action, emotion and passion - of ideas, of concepts, and sex. It is traditionally associated with the south area of a home or room, and with the fame and reputation area of your dwelling. Use its energy to give your life the boost it needs to enhance your standing in the community and within your family
Amethyst in Ancient Lore and Legend
According to Ovid, the Roman poet, Amethyst was a nymph pursued by Bacchus. Desperate to escape him, she called on the goddess Diana who rescued her by transforming her into a shiny stone of “pure, cold crystal.” Furious, Bacchus threw his glass filled with wine on the stone giving it its purple color. [Megemont, 25] There are various stories and sources for this legend, sometimes with Bacchus, the Roman god of wine, sometimes with Dionysus, the Greek god of intoxification. All credit wine as the reason for the crystal’s hue.
The use of Amethyst can be traced as far back as 25,000 B.C. to the Neolithic people in Europe. Its spiritual and legendary energies made it popular for beads and amulets in many cultures, and later as a stone of royalty it was utilized in crowns, scepters and jewelry. Ancient Egyptians used Amethyst as a healing stone to ease fears and guilt, and as a strong protector while traveling. Greeks and Romans used it constantly to protect themselves from excesses of overindulgence with food and drink, and its powerful healing effect upon the mind made it valuable for placement under the pillow at bedtime to cure insomnia and induce pleasant dreams. For headaches it was warmed and placed on the forehead or temples to reduce throbbing. [Simmons, 28][Mella, 72-73]
Amethyst was considered a powerful psychic stone of protection against witchcraft and black magic, and was said to lose its color and turn pale when placed near an angry attacker. [Mella, 73]
The Peruvians held a belief that if the names of the sun and the moon were engraved on an Amethyst and hung around one’s neck with a baboon’s hair, or a swallow’s feather, it would act as a spell against witchcraft. [Fernie, 170] The ancient philosopher Pliny the Elder claimed an Amethyst engraved with figures of the sun and the moon immunized people against poisons. [Megemont, 25]
A bear engraved on an Amethyst had the virtue of putting demons to flight, and defended and preserved the wearer from drunkenness. [Kunz, 134]
In folklore, Amethyst was thought to deter animal fleas. [Eason, 5]
It was once believed a person could summon any love by speaking his or her name in an Amethyst, even if the person was committed to another. [Eason, 212]
Amethyst, listed as the twelfth foundation stone of the New Jerusalem, was considered by some to be inscribed with the name of the apostle Matthew, and was emblematic of his conversion and sobriety. [Fernie, 44] Andreas, bishop of Caesarea, in the tenth century believed the Amethyst, with its fiery aspect, signified Matthias, who in the gift of tongues was so filled with celestial fire and zeal to please God who had chosen him, that he was found worthy to take the place of Judas. [Kunz, 313]
The Rosicrucian society, who combined pagan with Christian types and figures, saw Amethyst and its color as a symbol of the divine male sacrifice, since the stone and color were typical of love, truth, passion, suffering and hope. The love of Christ led him to make the ultimate sacrifice and suffer the agony of the cross, and the crucifixion was followed by the resurrection; thus came the hope of mankind to enjoy eternal happiness in heaven. [Kunz, 269-270]
Amethyst, the stone of February, should also be worn on Thursdays, “Thor’s Day.” [Fernie, 171] It is considered a Gem of Spring, and though historically given as a gift on the seventeenth wedding anniversary, it is now listed as the official anniversary gemstone for the sixth anniversary. [Kunz, 326, 337][Eason, 45]
Footnote References
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[Ahsian, pp.] Robert Simmons & Naisha Ahsian, The Book of Stones (Berkley, CA: North Atlantic Books, 2007).
[Eason, pp. ]Cassandra Eason, The New Crystal Bible (London: Carlton Books Ltd., 2010).
[Fernie, pp.] William T. Fernie, The Occult and Curative Powers of Precious Stones (Blauvelt, NY: Rudolph Steiner Publications, 1973).
[Gienger, pp.] Michael Gienger, Healing Crystals (Scotland: Earthdancer Books, 2009).
[Hall, pp.] Judy Hall, The Crystal Bible (Cincinnati, OH: Walking Stick Press, 2003).
[Hall 2, pp.]Judy Hall, The Crystal Bible 2 (Cincinnati, OH: Walking Stick Press, 2009).
[Kunz, pp.] George Frederick Kunz, The Curious Lore of Precious Stones (New York: Dover Publications, 1971).
[Megemont, pp.] Florence Megemont, The Metaphysical Book of Gems and Crystals (Rochester, VT: Healing Arts Press, 2008).
[Mella, pp.] Dorothee L. Mella, Stone Power II (Albuquerque, NM: Brotherhood of Life, Inc., 1986).
[Melody, pp.] Melody, Love Is In The Earth (Wheat Ridge, CO: Earth-Love Publishing House, 1995).
[Raphaell, pp.] Katrina Raphaell, Crystal Enlightenment (Santa Fe, NM: Aurora Press, 1985)
[Simmons, pp.] Robert Simmons & Naisha Ahsian, The Book of Stones (Berkley, CA: North Atlantic Books, 2007).
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by csfriedman | Feb 8, 2012 | Excerpts | 0 comments
SOUTHERN TIER EXPRESSWAY, NEW YORK
Standing by the side of the road, the deer was all but invisible. A sharp outcropping of rock shielded it from the view of the cars heading north, and the ones heading south were too busy concentrating on driving to be looking for wildlife. This close to the river driving could be treacherous, and one wrong move coming around the sharp turn on the mountainside could send a car hurtling down to the river.Had anyone stopped to look at the deer they might have wondered at its presence there. Sandwiched between a steady stream of cars and the jagged cliff face it barely had room to stand. Further north the slope was gentler, and led to sheltering woods, the kind of place that deer normally preferred. Here there was only danger.The deer did not look afraid.
It watched as the cars sped by, glancing briefly to the side as each one passed, as if to keep the reflection from its eyes from revealing its presence. Some of the vehicles whizzed by so close that the wind from their passage bristled its fur, but it did not shy away.
It waited.
A blue Corolla came into sight; the deer tensed as it approached. For a moment the vehicle disappeared behind the bulk of the mountain, but its headlights continued to scour the valley like a searchlight, and the deer watched the twin beams of light, tracking the car’s position. Then it came around the final turn and was visible again.
The deer lept into the road.
The car swerved to the left to avoid hitting it.
The deer rushed directly at it, forcing the driver to swing wide to avoid collision.
But on this stretch of road there was no such thing as “wide”.
The blue car skidded, crashed into the low metal guard rail head-on, and smashed through. Shattered glass flew through the air like hail as it hurtled down the rocky slope, flipping end over end, the sound of each new impact resounding through the valley like a gunshot.
And then there was a splash.
And all was still.
The deer picked its way carefully across the road and started down toward the car. The mountainside was steep, and a keen observer might have noted that the deer’s footing was not as steady as one would expect from a member of its species. But at last it reached the narrow river, and the wreck that was half-submerged in it.
The driver’s window had shattered. The deer could see that there was a body inside, that of a young woman strapped into the driver’s seat. She wasn’t moving. The deflated airbag that hung sadly from the steering wheel was splattered with her blood, a monument to the limits of technology. Her skull had been crushed against the side of the car.
The deer reached its head into the window and pressed its nose against her neck.
No pulse.
As it drew back from the car, then, a strange light entered its eyes. Or perhaps it would be more accurate to say that a strange light left its eyes.
Suddenly the deer looked confused. Its nostrils flared as it smelled the blood in the air. The fur around its neck stiffened as it whipped its head about, checking for predators.
There were none.
It looked at the car one last time and then bounded off to the north, seeking the safety of the deep woods.
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The new Spanish River Sports Complex will open any day now, and plans could fast-track two more ball fields with artificial turf for the first time. The turf had a positive response from City Hall.
“The clock is ticking on the request for additional fields, and some can be done right away and some can be phased in. If we put in the first two fields with artificial turf…does that help you speed up the process?” Earl Starkoff, chairman of the Greater Boca Raton Beach & Park District, which built the park, proposed at the May 21 meeting.
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The department had asked for artificial turf on all the fields, but the district had them planted with grass, which is less expensive. Artificial turf means there’s no downtime to re-sod, which can run into months. Once the park opens, Gomez said everyone who applies will have equal access to the fields.
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“The city bought the land with a bond issue for the Spanish River park. That’s the cooperative effort,” Koski added. “Yes, we are funding construction… But residents will have the use of this land for $30 million before the bond runs out.”
Commissioners also tossed around the biggest ticket item on the city’s wish list to turn over the fields, $2 million more for beach renourishment already done, and ways to partner with the district going forward.
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September 30, 2015 Arts & Culture » Events
Collective Intervention: 'Public Works: Artists' Interventions 1970s–Now'
The current show at the Mills College Art Museum reminds us how women have redefined public space throughout the years.
By Sarah Burke @sarahlubyburke
Courtesy Mills College Art Museum
Work by Karen Finley in Public Works.
Public Works: Artists' Interventions 1970s–Now will show at the Mills College Art Museum (5000, MacArthur Blvd., Oakland) through Dec. 13. Free. MCAM.Mills.edu
First off, it's important to applaud Public Works: Artists' Interventions 1970s–Now for being an all-female show that's not about being an all-female show. The fact that gender isn't mentioned in the title of the exhibition (and only once, casually, in the show's official statement) is a subtle-yet-clear kick in the crotch of the status quo, and the force of its simple matter-of-factness rings throughout the exhibition. Guest curated for the Mills College Art Museum by Christian L. Frock and Tanya Zimbardo, the show actually has little to do with being a woman — except in the intersectional ways that everything women do has to do with being a woman, of course. Rather, Public Works is about the dynamics of manipulating and reclaiming public space through art, exposing its invisible social framework.
Public Works is most captivating when highlighting works that engage others —thus becoming public in terms of authorship and not just setting — opening the door for a multiplicity of outcomes. Among these is a forty-minute video documenting Tania Bruguera's participatory performance Tatlin's Whisper #6, which took place at the 2009 Havana Biennial. For the piece, Bruguera set up a podium and mic in front of a stately backdrop, then invited audience members to step up to enjoy one minute of uncensored speech while flanked by faux military guards who place real white doves on their shoulders. She also passed out two hundred flash disposable cameras and asked the crowd to continually snap shots as each member of the public briefly became a Fidel Castro-esque figure with echo-y, amplified speech that sounded authoritative no matter the content. Most of the sentiments expressed were political critiques that are normally denied a platform in Cuba.
Another memorable piece is Laurie Jo Reynolds' ongoing project in collaboration with Jeanine Oleson and Jean Casella of Solitary Watch in which they solicited photo requests from prisoners in solitary confinement in Tamms Correctional Center — a notorious supermax prison in southern Illinois. Reynolds worked with former inmates, their families, artists, and activists, to form Tamms Year Ten, a grassroots initiative to advocate for the closure of the decade-old facility — which eventually happened in 2013. She and her collaborators asked men living in solitary confinement for 23 hours a day to fill out forms requesting any photo — real or imaginary — and then had artists render those images. The range of displayed requests and products is a bleak window into the hopeless and deprived psyches of the prisoners: simple photos of the block an inmate used to live on, a photo of a Southern California sunset, a prisoner's mom with money and a mansion, a photograph of an inmate with wild lions.
Stephanie Syjuco's 2013 Bedazzle a Tech Bus, which asked Bay Area artists to design skins for San Francisco commuter buses then digitally mocked them up and entered them in an actual competition to decorate a Genentech bus, similarly provided a platform for others to vocalize their perspectives. Meanwhile, Candy Chang presented a riff on nametag stickers that read "I WISH THIS WAS _______," prompting users to recognize their ability to influence their environment, pushing back on forces such as gentrification with a mere slap of a sticker.
The pieces mentioned above are among those that shine in Public Works, but others with intriguing conceptual foundations fall slightly flat for their lack of striking presentation — an inevitable challenge when recounting ephemeral artworks.
The curation of the works is impressive in scope, but it also resists imposing an overarching interpretation by avoiding the opportunity to lay out a clear argument about what public, socially engaged art achieves. Each piece is presented distinctly, leaving it to the viewer to connect the dots. In doing so, subtly, Public Works challenges the audience to engage on a more attentive level than usual, using interventions by others as a platform to reflect the viewer's own potential to determine the experience of shared space.
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A net full of spottail shiner minnows at Christopherson Bait in Alexandria. The local bait shop got in the shiners late last week for the first time since the opener as the popular bait for walleye anglers has been hard to find at shops all over the state. (Eric Morken / Echo Press)
Alexandria's Travis Hochhalter was in a small crowd on the Minnesota fishing opener this year in that he was able to find some spottail shiner minnows to chase walleyes with.
Hochhalter and his buddy, Joe Scegura, who guides on many of the lakes around central Minnesota, were able to get some in Nisswa. For those who are serious about targeting walleyes, the spottails can be worth the drive.
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"That's what we're into this year," Bosek said. "Opener is a big thing in Minnesota. Everyone is excited, but the one thing about opener is there's very few walleyes caught. It's too early after the spawning runs. They're not really feeding yet. The prime fishing is next week with Memorial Day weekend. Then the next couple weeks after that. The spottail lake shiners, the golden shiners, it's going to all hit when the fishing is the best."
Bosek raises golden shiners in his private ponds that he can monitor closely. He sells some to individual dealers, including to the Blade's Store in Holmes City. Blade's has the golden shiners now and had them available for the opener.
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Bosek used to regularly trap and sell spottail shiner minnows, but that has changed.
The rise of lakes infested with aquatic invasive species in Minnesota has made it more difficult for many minnow trappers to keep up with demand that anglers have for the popular bait. Spottails cannot be harvested and distributed out of infested waters, with the DNR trying to slow the spread of invasives such as zebra mussels. The minnows are also susceptible to a fish-killing disease known as viral hemorrhagic septicemia (VHS). The Department of Natural Resources requires lakes that the shiners are caught from to be certified as VHS free. That cost generally falls onto the trapper collecting the fish.
"If you want to do that, you have to pay for the test to the tune of about $600 and it takes several days," Dana Freese of Christopherson Bait in Alexandria said. "I would have to have the lake tested before the shiners ever ran and hope that they did and that I could get them. Or I'd have to test five or six lakes to make sure I could get them, which would cost me $2,500-3,000. There's only so many places you can do it and there's only so much cost that can be incurred."
Bosek caught most of his spottail shiners in Douglas County on a lake like Miltona before zebra mussels were discovered in the lake.
"It just got to the point where we were over regulated on everything," Bosek said. "A lot of the trappers just quit dealing with them."
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Getting golden shiners to bait shops comes with its own set of challenges.
Goldens are native to eastern North America and are one of the two most common species of minnow that are commercially farmed for use as bait in the U.S. For producers like Bosek, it has become good business. He said he sells a gallon of golden shiners at retail for about $100. The cost to wholesalers is about $50-60 a gallon.
The problem is trying to keep up with demand from anglers.
"There's not nearly enough of those to go around," Freese said. "We have a shortage every winter late."
Minnesota does not allow golden shiners to be imported from other states, a ban that has been fought at the State Legislature in recent years. The DNR has won that fight to this point, saying it is an important defense against VHS and invasive carp. Young Asian carp can be hard to distinguish from golden shiner minnows.
Sen. Carrie Ruud, R-Breezy Point, led a charge during the 2017 Legislative session in Minnesota to lift the ban on importing the golden shiners from fish farms in Arkansas. Bait dealers argue that minnows from those farms come from closed systems that are monitored closely to prevent the spread of invasive species and fish disease.
The DNR was mandated by the state legislature in 2017 to provide a report that assessed the risk of importing golden shiners into Minnesota waters from Arkansas. The report, which was prepared by Jeffrey Gunderson, a fisheries and aquaculture extension educator through the University of Minnesota for more than 30 years, said that key vulnerabilities and risks were found when looking at potentially allowing the goldens to be imported from Arkansas.
"Prevention policies are more cost-effective and offer greater ecological benefits than attempting to control the spread of species that do arrive in the state," DNR Commissioner Tom Landwehr wrote in a letter to the chairs on the state's Environment and Natural Resource committees. "Regulating pathways of potential expansion is the best way to reduce the risk of introduction or spread of aquatic invasive species because those regulations are simple to follow and to enforce. Given the risks and costs identified in the report, the Department of Natural Resources recommends not allowing the importation of golden shiners from Arkansas."
No new legislation regarding the golden shiner was passed in the recent legislative session that came to a close early this week.
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In time, however, I realized that there’s another field that illustrates the CWA better than any other: history. Fact: A brutal Communist dictatorship rules North Korea in 2014 because one Serbian shot one Austrian in 1914. If you know basic history, this seemingly bizarre claim should be obvious. In 1914, however, this ripple effect was so utterly non-obvious that no one on earth is likely to have considered it! (Disagree? Look at how bad even experts are at far less remote predictions).
Once you merge basic history with the biological fact that none of us would be here if our fathers had crossed their legs one more time, the CWA becomes overwhelming. The tiniest change in your reproductive behavior eventually changes the identity of every living human. And some of those humans will make choices that affect billions. The tiniest change in the behavior of Lenin’s parents prior to his conception would have annulled his existence – and a world without Lenin would be a very different world than the one we’ve known.
After you stare into the face of the CWA, there’s no going back. The only question is: How can you live with it? Once you fully absorb the CWA, confidence in your long-run, big picture predictions sharply falls. If you adhere to norms of rationality and candor, the CWA requires you to moderate your claims – and alienate the overconfident masses that surround you. If you’re a strict consequentialist, belief in the CWA is almost paralyzing. How are you supposed to maximize overall X if long-run, big picture predictions are so tenuous? How? How?! How?!?!?!
From other ethical perspectives, however, the CWA cuts the Gordian knot of indecisiveness. Suppose you have a modest moral presumption against murder. The CWA reminds you that such scruples could easily have bad long-run consequences. After all, you could be sparing an ancestor of the 23rd century’s Hitler. But the CWA also saps the strength of every attempt to defease your presumption against murder. It is nigh impossible for a reasonable person to be 90% confident that murdering a seemingly harmless person will ultimately make the world a better place.
The upshot: The CWA combined with homely moral presumptions logically leads to a bunch of extreme policies. Not summarily executing smokers. I was totally wrong about that and so much else. But the CWA does elegantly support policies like libertarianism, pacifism, tolerance, and general passivity. In a world as complex as our own, you have no compelling reason to get your hands morally dirty. Just leave other people alone, wish them well, and beautify your Bubble.
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Mark Bahner
Nov 20 2014 at 10:41pm
Fact: A brutal Communist dictatorship rules North Korea in 2014 because one Serbian shot one Austrian in 1914.
Real fact: A brutal Communist dictatorship rules North Korea in 2014 because, just like people refusing to try the experiment to kill all smokers, no one has ever tried my idea of “Rent a Coup.”
“Rent a Coup”…why aren’t economists studying this excellent idea?
[Comment removed for rudeness. –Econlib Ed.]
Will May
Nov 21 2014 at 12:31am
“But the CWA does elegantly support policies like libertarianism, pacifism, tolerance, and general passivity. In a world as complex as our own, you have no compelling reason to get your hands morally dirty.”
Well, there’s no compelling reason to keep them clean either.
“Once you fully absorb the CWA, confidence in your long-run, big picture predictions sharply falls. If you adhere to norms of rationality and candor, the CWA requires you to moderate your claims – and alienate the overconfident masses that surround you.”
I don’t see how you can have this both ways. Either it raises your confidence in your views or it lowers it, but not both (and not, it lowers your confidence in all your non-libertarian views, but raises confidence in your libertarian views). The second quote here, about lowering your confidence, makes a lot more sense to me.
Philippe Bélanger
The CWA ought to make you more Burkean; highly sceptical of science applied to complex social events and more comfortable with time-tested rules for which we cannot provide complete justification.
Sam Haysom
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Miguel Madeira
Nov 21 2014 at 7:47am
«no one has ever tried my idea of “Rent a Coup.”»
“Rent a Coup” was probably one of more tried ideas in 20th century (perhaps not in direct payments in cash, but in implicit payments “If government X is deposed, the new government will have our full support and aid”)
Daublin
Isn’t the CWA just the conservative point of view?
There are factors that none of us understand, so there is safety in doing things the same way we’ve always done it.
In other words, the complexity of the world just confirms your belief in things you already believed for reasons having nothing to do with complexity?
That sounds like confirmation bias to me.
vikingvista
The incentive of many people, particularly those interested in political office, is not that a nice outcome occurs, it is rather that *some* substantial outcome occurs which they caused.
For them, life has meaning to the extent that they leave a mark on the world. Any mark is better than no mark.
Pajser
Complexity of the world is really more argument for conservative than libertarian point of view. Libertarianism and particularly anarchocapitalism are defensible only if that argument is not taken as very strong.
“If you’re a strict consequentialist, belief in the CWA is almost paralyzing. How are you supposed to maximize overall X if long-run, big picture predictions are so tenuous? How? How?! How?!?!?!”
First off, maybe you shouldn’t suppose that philosophical action is a matter of maximizing. Maybe life presents you with options, you get a sense of which two seem most relevant, options 1 and 2, and then you ponder which of those better serves overall X. No maximization is involved in that procedure.
Gordon Tullock wrote a piece called “Thinking about Thought” that suggests that this is how we go about our philosophical life.
Hazel Meade
How did WWI lead directly to N. Korea being a brutual communist dictatorship?
I’m not sure I see the connection.
I can see the connection between WWII and N. Korea, maybe, but WWI was pretty much a European thing. I don’t think there is any inevitable causal connection between WWI and WWII, especially when it comes to East Asia either.
Communism was going to arrive in the East irregardless of what happened in Nazi Germany, the Japanese were likely to invade China, regardless of whether or not they had Nazi allies half a world away. I just don’t see events in Asia and Europe from WWI through the Korean War as being tightly interrelated rather than loosely correlated.
Christopher Chang
Nov 21 2014 at 1:27pm
Indeed. And a supermajority of Americans want to beautify a bubble called the United States of America, while leaving other bubbles alone. (In a similar manner as other UK-derived nations of immigrants, such as Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.) The principled thing for an open borders zealot who doesn’t like the kind of bubble Americans want to build is to move to a place, like Sweden, where the natives’ views are far more compatible with theirs.
Anyone who really believed in the superiority of open borders would overwhelmingly prefer that path, which wins via peaceful competition, to the sort of thing which went on in the UK 10 years ago, or which is being attempted in the US now. In fact, they would take pains to distance themselves from any association with the latter. Caplan and many other open borders advocates are now sending an unmistakable signal that they do not believe open borders can win on its own merits, but that they consider government duplicity to be justified in imposing their inferior preferences on an unwilling populace.
As the saying goes, you may not be interested in war, but war is interested in you. In order to spend 99% of your time peacefully in your bubble, it is necessary to act in self-defense 1% of the time from those who do not respect its boundaries and try to take what you have by force.
The good news is that violence is unlikely to be necessary. Democracy really only does one thing–counting up the “soldiers” on each side while skipping the actual destructive fighting–but it does that fairly well. The immigration-restriction side in the US knows they win in the end as long as they don’t give up, and citizens in numerous Western countries have demonstrated the necessary perseverance. The UK is recovering from having its “nose [rubbed] in diversity” (though I find some of their attitudes, such as anti-Polish sentiment, quite strange); the US can too.
In the meantime, I advise other restrictionists to take pains to leave alone any open borders advocate who actually respects citizen consent. They are likely to have legitimately good ideas.
“I don’t think there is any inevitable causal connection between WWI and WWII, especially when it comes to East Asia either.
Communism was going to arrive in the East”
Even without the defeat of the russian army and the bolshevik revolution?
Yes, this is a very different proposal. This is an open proposal to the lower ranks of the army (colonel and below) to depose an unelected dictator (e.g. Raoul Castro, Kim Jong-un) and set up a democracy.
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Ky. university gets $87M grant to cut opioid deaths in 16 counties
Each grant site will partner with at least 15 communities to measure the impact of prevention, treatment and recovery interventions in hospitals, behavioral health programs, and the criminal justice system
By Linda Blackford
Lexington Herald-Leader
LEXINGTON, Ky. — The University of Kentucky has been awarded an $87 million federal grant, the largest in its history, to reduce opioid deaths by 40 percent in 16 counties around the state.
The four-year grant is one of four announced Thursday by the National Institutes of Health that total $350 million. Other agencies receiving a HEALing (Helping End Addiction Long-Term) Communities Study grant are the Boston Medical Center in Massachusetts, Columbia University in New York City and Ohio State University.
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Each site will partner with at least 15 communities to measure the impact of prevention, treatment and recovery interventions in hospitals, behavioral health programs, and the criminal justice system. The study will track outcomes of strategies such as providing prisoners more treatment for opioid use disorder, allowing more providers to prescribe medication-based treatment for opioid addiction, and expanding the distribution of naloxone, a medication that reverses opioid overdoses.
The idea is to save lives while giving researchers valuable data about best practices for dealing with one of the country’s worst health crises.
In Kentucky, the grant’s principal investigator will be Sharon Walsh, director of the UK Center on Drug and Alcohol Research, who will partner with the Cabinet for Health and Family Services and the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet to lead a team of 20 researchers and community partners. The 16 Kentucky counties are concentrated in central, northern and eastern portions of the state: Fayette, Bourbon, Franklin, Jessamine, Clark, Madison, Boyle, Jefferson, Knox, Floyd, Carter, Boyd, Greenup, Mason, Campbell and Kenton.
These counties aren’t necessarily the worst hit by the crisis, but each had to meet certain criteria, which included having a jail, at least 25 opioid overdose deaths per 100,000 population, a needle exchange program, and one or more providers who offer medication assisted therapy, such as buprenorphine, for opioid addiction.
Combined, the 16 rural and metropolitan counties had 764 opioid overdose deaths in 2017, with two-thirds of them involving fentanyl, UK officials said. They also represent about 40 percent of the state’s overall population of more than 4 million people.
“The goal is to show meaningful change in the overdose death rate in a short period of time and to do so in a way that can reveal what evidence-based interventions are effective in the community,” Walsh said. “‘What will work? Is it distributing more naloxone? Is it educating people better about evidence-based treatment? Is it expanding access to treatment and decreasing barriers? For example, if we pay for someone to have transportation to get to their treatment program will that help them stay in treatment?
More than 70,000 Americans died from drug overdoses in 2017, including 1,565 in Kentucky.
State health officials have tried to increase the amount of medication assisted therapy available for opioid addiction, but it is not standard practice in numerous treatment centers or hospitals. Drugs such as buprenorphine can satisfy the addictive cravings of opioid use disorders, but they also can be abused or resold on the street.
NIH officials visited UK in February to assess UK’s grant application.
Research data from all four sites will be analyzed throughout the span of the grant.
“The evidence generated through the HEALing Communities Study will help communities nationwide address the opioid crisis at the local level,” said Nora D. Volkow, M.D., director of National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). “By testing and evaluating interventions where they are needed the most, we hope to show how researchers, providers, and communities can come together and finally bring an end to this devastating public health crisis.”
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and U.S. Rep Hall Rogers supported UK’s application for the grant.
“Kentuckians in both rural and urban communities continue to endure the serious damage of substance abuse,” McConnell said in a statement. “Unfortunately, Kentucky is one of the hardest hit states, but we’re also on the forefront of the national response.”
UK President Eli Capilouto, who attended Thursday’s news conference in Washington D.C. with Gov. Matt Bevin, thanked state and federal politicians for their support. In particular, he named Kentucky Senate President Robert Stivers for pushing lawmakers to fund the Kentucky Healthy Research Building, which he said will be instrumental for researching problems like opioid abuse. The $265 million building on Virginia Street opened last fall with more than $132 million in funding from the General Assembly.
“Working in partnership at the state and federal levels, we have developed the intellectual talent and infrastructure to attack this challenge,” Capilouto said. “Together with the state, we have the reach and partnerships at the local level across our Commonwealth to develop and seek community-based solutions to a widespread and deadly challenge. Now is the time to lead. Now is the time to act.”
The university’s largest previous grant was a $25 million award for math and science education in Appalachia.
Also attending the Washington D.C. press conference was Alex Elswick, a 28-year-old Lexington resident in recovery from heroin addiction who recently started Voices of Hope, a non-profit that helps people with opioid use disorder. Elswick said in his long journey to recovery he was never offered medication assisted therapy. He added that at 28, he’s attended more funerals than weddings and will be headed to a classmate’s burial on Friday.
“HEAL came too late for him but it’s just in time for the thousands of lives it’s going to save,” he said.
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By Peter Staas on Jan. 15, 2018
In recent years, much of the merger and acquisition activity involving master limited partnerships (MLP) has focused on asset sales and purchases.
On the sell side, the number of transactions and total value of deals have jumped over the past few years, as distressed MLPs monetize noncore infrastructure in an effort to shore up their balance sheets and redeploy the proceeds from these high-multiple sales into lower-multiple growth opportunities.
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This trend accelerated in 2016 and 2017, when MLPs that took on too much leverage during the salad years of the shale oil and gas revolution were forced to take their medicine. Plains All-American Pipeline LP (NYSE: PAA) and Williams Partners LP (NYSE: WPZ), for example, have been active sellers in recent years.
And if you exclude Energy Transfer Partners LP’s (NYSE: ETP) asset sales to sister MLP Sunoco LP (NYSE: SUN) in 2015, the total value of non-upstream divestments announced by MLPs falls to $1.5 billion. Removing these transactions from the 2014 data set reduces the total value to about $380 million.
This paucity of asset sales—again, excluding the wheeling and dealing between members of the Energy Transfer family—perhaps reflects a business model focused on paying out substantially all of an MLP’s cash flow and maximizing distribution growth. This philosophy doesn’t incentivize active portfolio management, with far too many operators holding on to legacy assets in out-of-favor basins instead of monetizing these properties.
We expect these asset sales to continue in 2018, though the pace may moderate now that many MLPs have taken enough medicine to put themselves on a sustainable path.
Ever since Energy Transfer Equity LP’s (NYSE: ETE) hostile takeover of Williams Companies (NYSE: WMB) fell through, investors have wondered about the next blockbuster deal in the MLP space and the potential for a wave of consolidation after a period when the number of publicly traded partnerships swelled.
But most of the blockbuster transactions that have occurred since oil prices began to weaken in the second half of 2014 have involved simplification transactions where the general partner buys out the MLP to remove burdensome incentive distribution rights and (often) effect a stealth payout cut to put the entity on a sustainable path.
Kinder Morgan (NYSE: KMI) kicked off this trend in fall 2014, splashing out $59.157 billion to roll up Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP and El Paso Pipeline Partners LP. Valuation premiums on these transactions have ranged between 10 and 20 percent.
The most recent transaction in this category—Archrock’s (NYSE: AROC) purchase of compression services provider Archrock Partners LP (NSDQ: APLP)—involves a roughly 55 percent distribution cut, though the 22 percent premium and guidance for annual dividend growth of at least 10 percent softens the blow a bit.
Other names that could pursue simplification transactions include Energy Transfer Equity LP and Energy Transfer Partners LP (NYSE: ETP), EnLink Midstream LLC (NYSE: ENLC) and EnLink Midstream Partners LP (NYSE: ENLK), Western Gas Partners LP (NYSE: WES) and Western Gas Equity Partners LP (NYSE: WGP), and EQT GP Holdings LP (NYSE: EQGP) and EQT Midstream Partners LP (NYSE: EQM).
Not all of these pairings need to go down this route immediately, while some will come from a position of relative strength and won’t require as severe of a distribution cut.
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Nutrition Impact and Positive Practice: nutrition-specific intervention with nutrition-sensitive activities
By Sinead O’Mahony and Hatty Barthorp
Sinead O’Mahony is the NIPP Global Project Manager and a member of the Technical Team of GOAL Global.
Hatty Barthorp is Global Nutrition Advisor and a member of the Technical Team of GOAL Global.
The authors would like to thank the GOAL health, nutrition, and monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL) teams across the five countries where NIPP is implemented (Malawi, Zimbabwe, Niger, Sudan and South Sudan); particularly Muchadei Mubiwa, Chipo Tafirei, Jimmy Harrare, Gift Radge, Lemma Debele, Sara Ibraham Nour and Araman Musa and their wider teams for their ongoing dedication to the NIPP approach implementation and learning process. We would also like to acknowledge Alice Burrell, who conducted the NIPP research quoted in this article and the Malawi and Zimbabwe Nutrition and MEAL teams who facilitated this research.
Location: Niger, South Sudan, Sudan, Malawi and Zimbabwe.
What we know: Nutrition Impact and Positive Practice (NIPP) is a participatory ‘circle’ approach developed by GOAL that uses positive deviance implemented by trained volunteers in short cycles (2-12 weeks) to improve nutrition security and care practices of households prone to malnutrition.
What this article adds: Since 2013, the approach has reached 14,000 beneficiaries in Niger, South Sudan, Sudan, Malawi and Zimbabwe. NIPP has been successful in treating mild and moderate malnutrition; outstanding moderate acute malnutrition (MAM) cases have continued to recover for up to six months post-discharge, suggesting sustained positive practices. Stigma and time constraints have contributed to high default rates (28%) in pregnant and lactating women (PLW). There is good uptake of nutrition, WASH, livelihoods and health knowledge and practices. Knowledge of nutrition, health and hygiene behaviours is maintained post discharge; WASH and livelihoods positive behaviours decline (under research). Low male engagement has improved with innovation. Extended Nutrition Impact and Positive Practices Approach (eNIPPa) has been developed, linking more closely to agriculture and biofortification. Pilots are taking place in urban settings and in other contexts measuring impact on chronic malnutrition and being implemented alongside cash transfers. Further scale-up and a continued research programme is planned for 2016.
An article introducing the NIPP concept when it was first being piloted was published in Field Exchange, issue 47 (Chisnau, Okello, Nour et al, 2014). This article presents an update on the rollout and implementation of NIPP over the past 18 months since this article was published.
What are NIPP circles?
NIPP circles are gatherings of male and female community members who meet on a regular basis for up to 12 weeks to share and practice positive behaviours. NIPP circles aim to improve the nutrition security and care practices of households either affected by, or at risk of suffering from, malnutrition through participatory nutrition/health learning (including hygiene-sanitation) and diet diversity promotion. The circles aim to facilitate knowledge and skills sharing of both men and women using locally-available resources. Circles use discussion, practical exercises and positive reinforcement to help families adopt sustainable, positive behaviours. The concept is focused around there being easy and viable solutions accessible to all participating families.
Through formative research, the NIPP approach identifies key causes of malnutrition within the community. It then uses positive deviance to find parents or caretakers from well-nourished but equally poor households and harnesses and hones their knowledge of successful behaviours and practices, reinforces them and provides a forum in which to transfer them to households with ‘at-risk’ members, such as those with undernourished children. To promote sustainability, NIPP circles use trained volunteers from positive deviant households in the communities who facilitate a series of fun, interactive and engaging sessions using peer-led education to induce and reinforce positive behaviour change and replace negative practices.
To ensure a holistic approach, the NIPP model is multi-sectoral and covers nutrition-sensitive topics including health, hygiene, sanitation and small-scale agricultural issues. NIPP provides participants with knowledge and skills through three main components, including a package of ‘must-have’ or ‘non-negotiable’ extras:
Practical Behaviour Change Sessions – focused on key causes of malnutrition for improved awareness and practice. These sessions also include the ‘non-negotiable’ activities: if any of the following initiatives are absent from communities, circle participants will cover manufacture and use of local hand-washing facilities with soap or ash; manufacture and use of simple latrines using local materials only; manufacture and use of fuel-efficient stoves; practical demonstrations on food processing, preservation and storage and any other feasible and useful initiatives, such as drying racks, rubbish pits, etc. Lastly, all participants are requested to bring health/vaccination/growth monitoring cards (children and mothers) for promotion and support for timely health-seeking behaviour;
Micro-gardening – for improved household nutrition security; and
Participatory Cooking Demonstrations – for improved nutritional status, feeding and care practices.
(See Figure 1 below for an overview of the key components of NIPP circles approach)
It is understood in many cultural settings that women are often not the sole decision-makers with respect to family food, household sanitation and hygiene, childcare and family feeding practices, etc. although they are often the primary implementers. Men, mothers-in-law, elders, traditional healers, community leaders, religious heads and others all play a role in determining what are deemed acceptable practices within a community. Consequently, NIPP circles not only address women (as primary carers), but also engage others who play influential roles in their day to day life. Therefore, each ‘macro circle’ is broken down into three separate circles which are tailored individually to both female and male representatives of targeted households, with a separate circle for key community figures. By maximising transparency, we can try to ensure understanding and acceptance of new behaviours and/or changes to household routines. This will help to maximise results of sustained, positive behaviour change.
The duration of circle cycles and session length are based on flexible timeframes to best suit the context and the participants. It is possible for short-cycle projects (i.e. two weeks) to be run daily, linked to facility-based nutrition programmes with a rapid turnover, i.e. community management of acute malnutrition or growth-monitoring promotion programmes. Conversely, circles might be run on 12-week cycles, meeting three times a week; this is the most common modality of implementation used by GOAL country programmes.
NIPP includes an extensive monitoring and evaluation package as well as an auto-calculating database, which enables implementing teams to see the outputs and outcomes of the programme immediately as they enter the data. This extensive monitoring and evaluation package also includes 12-month longitudinal follow-up periods of a representative sample from each geographical area per year. This longitudinal data helps monitor and provides evidence of the continued adoption of positive behaviours and maintenance of nutrition outcomes at two, six and 12 months post-graduation from the NIPP circle.
NIPP rollout, outputs and outcomes to date
Since NIPP was last described in Field Exchange, it has grown rapidly and has expanded into two more countries; it is now implemented in Niger, South Sudan, Sudan, Malawi and Zimbabwe. Since 2013, the approach has reached over 10,000 female and 4,000 male beneficiaries (see breakdown by country in Figure 2). This article reports on data for 9,852 female beneficiaries and 4,172 male beneficiaries available for analysis at the time of writing.
Box 1: Admission categories for NIPP circle
Infants <2 months who are visibly thin
Infants 2-5.9 months with a MUAC < 11.0cm
Children 6-59 months with a MUAC between 11.5-12.4cm (MAM)
Children 6-59 months with a WFH (% or z-score) referred from a health clinic (MAM)
Children 6-59 months with a WFA < 80% on the Road-to-Health chart (underweight)
Children 6-59 months with a H/LFA < 80% on the Road-to-Health chart (stunted)
Children any age referred from an OTP (non-MAM)
PLW with MUAC <23.0cm (MAM)
Others: PLW with MUAC ≥23.0cm (non-MAM)
Others: chronically ill (not malnourished)
Others: twins/triplets (not malnourished)
Others: interested carers with no children <60 months (not malnourished)
Others: children <60 months with interested carers (not malnourished)
NIPP has a wide admissions basis with 13 categories, including infants, children and women either suffering from some form of malnutrition or deemed at risk, the purpose of which is to ensure all those who are vulnerable to malnutrition in the community are included in the programme. Caregivers who wish to participate irrespective of a child’s nutritional status may also do so. The breakdown of admission categories of female beneficiaries can be seen in Table 1.
Cases of severe acute malnutrition (SAM) that are identified are referred to the existing Outpatient Therapeutic Programme (OTP). Where no programme is available for the treatment and management of MAM, any identified cases during community screening are referred to the NIPP programme. MAM admission criteria to the NIPP circles are:
Children 6-59 months with MUAC 11.5cm - <12.5cm or with WHM <80% referred from a health facility or with WA <80% or growth faltering on their ‘road to health’ chart;
All children recently discharged cured from OTP (may include children >59m);
Infants two to six months with MUAC <11cm with appetite;
Infants under two months visibly thin but with appetite;
Malnourished PLW (MUAC <23cm – cut-offs may vary by country as per national guidelines).
Discharge criteria are: MUAC ≥12.5 cm for children 6-59 months; MUAC ≥11 cm for infants two to six months; improved nutritional status for infants under two months on ‘road to health’ charts (verified at health facility) at the end of the of NIPP Circle cycle; MUAC ≥23 cm for PLWs. For all discharges and for families with chronic illness, etc., carers/PLW must pass the post-test assessment (includes theory and practical elements).
As a result, we have noted that NIPP is successful in treating mild and moderate malnutrition. We believe this is due to improved care practices in the home, coupled with the extra meal available through the cooking-demonstration activity at every NIPP circle meeting to children who attend the circle with their carer. The nutrition outcomes of beneficiaries registered with MAM can be seen in Table 2; 80% of children between six and 59 months admitted to NIPP with MAM were discharged cured at the end of the three-month intervention. If they do not ‘recover’, households are eligible and invited to participate in another cycle if appropriate, or indeed referred for more specialist support to government support programmes/structures as appropriate. During the six months after discharge, the numbers of MAM cases in the follow-up group continued to decline from 29 cases at graduation to 13 cases at two months follow-up and four cases at six months follow-up. As very few among those discharged with MAM post-graduation were lost to follow-up, this continued decrease in MAM numbers could be attributable to continued practice of positive behaviours in the household.
The cure rate of PLW with MAM admitted to the circles is 52%. PLWs with MAM have the highest rate of default in the programme (28%) in comparison with other female admission categories; over the past six months, this has been investigated through qualitative research in Zimbabwe and Malawi. The findings have identified stigma and time constraints as main causes of default in this admission group. GOAL will begin to trial new ways of supporting this group to try and improve these default rates in 2016.
During this scale-up of NIPP over the past 18 months, we have continued to see a positive impact on nutrition, WASH and health practices. Table 3 provides a summary of the key changes in nutrition, WASH and health knowledge and practices of female beneficiaries and their households assessed before and after completing the 12-week NIPP circle. Table 3 also shows the extent of maintenance of behaviour adoption of some positive behaviour at two and six months post-graduation of a representative sample of NIPP beneficiaries.
The monitoring and evaluation data we have collected for NIPP to date are showing a good uptake of nutrition, WASH, livelihoods and health knowledge, and a strong adoption of positive behaviours over the three months from admission to graduation. During the two and six month follow-up periods, while the knowledge of nutrition, health and hygiene behaviours is being maintained, there is a decline in the continued adoption of some positive behaviours, particularly from the WASH and livelihoods side. The observed fall in households with established micro-gardens is likely a result of seasonal fluctuations. The fall-off in sample size between the two-month and six-month data may be affecting representation of this and other data for the whole NIPP data population. We expect to have a representative sample for 12 months’ follow-up by mid-2016 and further longitudinal data from country programmes in the coming six months.
Adoption of positive behaviour remains around the 40% mark at six-month follow-up for WASH and livelihood activities (the presence of hand-washing facilities is taken as an indirect measure of hand-washing practice). In order to gain a better understanding of the regression in positive behaviours, GOAL has started to design a mixed-methods study which is expected to take place in 2016. In mid-2016, we expect to have a representative sample of 12-month follow-up data which will further inform understanding of behaviours at 12 months.
NIPP lessons learned in 2015
Over the past 12 months of scaling up the NIPP approach and expanding the approach into new countries, a number of lessons have been learned.
Firstly, male engagement has been a challenging element of the NIPP programme. As household health and nutrition are not always seen as issues for men to consider in the majority of the NIPP implementing contexts, ‘hooks’ and incentives to garner improved interest are needed to attract men to participate. Country programme review workshops and some recent qualitative research are informing the NIPP strategy for male engagement. The results have been positive; for example, following a lessons-learned review in Zimbabwe on male engagement in December 2014, male engagement has increased from 10% of female engagement in 2014 to 36% of female engagement in 2015. In 2016 we plan to do further research and learning on male engagement in the NIPP programme.
In 2015, the NIPP approach was adapted for implementation as a nested activity within a livelihoods programme in Zimbabwe which focused on agriculture and biofortification. The adapted version of NIPP is called the Extended Nutrition Impact and Positive Practices Approach (eNIPPa). This approach uses the same implementation framework as NIPP, i.e. volunteers, macro circles and the inclusion of non-negotiable activities. eNIPPa differs in that it is held over a longer period of time (24 weeks vs. 12 weeks), with contact points reduced to once per week instead of two to three times per week. The eNIPPa approach ties in with the agricultural calendar, providing participants with information on seasonally-available foods for cooking demonstrations, food processing techniques and post-harvest management. It also provides information and education on the nutritional impact of biofortified crops being grown in the programme. eNIPPa includes a strong monitoring and evaluation framework. It is expected that the first evidence on the outcomes of the approach will be available in early 2016.
Over the past year, there has been extension of the NIPP circles post-gradation into other community groupings, such as Village Savings and Loan Association and income-generation activities. There have been a number of IGA examples from different countries as a result of the cohesion of groups and skills women learn from the NIPP circles, including building fuel-efficient stoves for other village households in Zimbabwe and selling preserved foods in Sudan.
Finally, in 2015, a number of new NIPP implementation methods were piloted. Lessons learned include measuring the rate and progression of chronic malnutrition (stunting) in children aged six-59 months of NIPP beneficiary households; bringing NIPP to scale in Sudan; NIPP in the urban setting in Zimbabwe; using the Habinaye System (a sustainable small livestock-breeding programme based on the initial injection of a quota of livestock to target households who pass on offspring to subsequent target homesteads) to improve diet diversity in Niger; implementing Community Led Total Sanitation through the NIPP WASH component in Zimbabwe; and implementing NIPP alongside a cash-transfer response to the floods in Malawi. More detailed information from each of these interventions is available from GOAL.
NIPP achievements over the last 12 months
Aside from implementation scale-up, there have been a number of achievements using the NIPP approach over the past 12 months, due to the hard work of the teams implementing the approach in the field. NIPP is now incorporated into the Government of Sudan National Guideline for the Management of MAM as a preventative nutrition approach and GOAL is working with the Federal Ministry of Health to bring NIPP to scale across Sudan. NIPP also featured in the technical resource guide Enhancing Nutrition and Food Security during the First 1,000 Days through Gender-sensitive Social and Behaviour Change as a strong gendered approach for health and nutrition programming. GOAL has engaged with a number of universities to scale up the research element of NIPP to continue the proof-of-concept phase of this preventative nutrition approach. An abstract on the approach was presented at the Development Studies Association of Ireland Annual Conference in 2015 and has been selected for presentation at the International Social and Behaviour Change Communication Summit in Addis Ababa and the Innovation in Global Health conference at Yale University, USA.
NIPP Next Steps, 2016
In 2016, GOAL plans to continue to scale up the NIPP approach in country programmes where curative health and nutrition programmes are being implemented. GOAL will also continue building the evidence base around NIPP as both a curative and preventative nutrition approach. A number of studies are planned for 2016, the largest of which is an Impact and Cost Effectiveness Study to Measure NIPP as a Preventative Nutrition Approach for Acute and Chronic Malnutrition. Finally, the NIPP toolkit is currently under review and will be made widely available for implementation by other actors in 2016.
For more information, contact: Sinead O’Mahony or Hatty Barthorp
Chishanu, V., Okello, A. F., Nour, S. I.,Barthorp, H. and Connell, N. (2014). Nutrition Impact and Positive Practice (NIPP) Circles. Field Exchange 47, April 2014. p43. www.ennonline.net
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Location: Niger; South Sudan; Sudan; Malawi; Zimbabwe
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Eonsmoke Electronic Cigarettes Announces Brand X-Change Program
Eonsmoke, the market leading rechargeable electronic cigarette brand announces today the Brand X-Change program. Customers of other e cigarette brands can ship their starter kits to Eonsmoke headquarters for a free Eonsmoke economy kit. This marks an original marketing strategy by the company to allow habitual smokers the opportunity of Eonsmoke electronic cigarettes.
"Eonsmoke is proud to service any people out there that are currently unhappy with their current electric cigarette brand," said Zeeshan Naim, Vice President of Eonsmoke, LLC. "This is the official launch of the program which has been in beta the last few months. We’ve already had thousands of smokers that have switched to Eonsmoke electric cigarettes from other brands with our Brand X-Change program. Shipments should contain a working e cig and a letter specifying why that customer was dissatisfied with the product."
EonSmoke rechargeable electronic cigarettes provide an exceptional smoking experience with 15 robust flavors including Apple, Mango, Mojito, and Strawberry. The e cigarette brand also offers traditional tobacco flavors which provide smokers with an experience rivaling ordinary cigarettes. In addition, each of Eonsmoke’s distinctive flavors are available in 5 different nicotine levels including zero nicotine to meet the needs of even the most discerning consumers. Eonsmoke products have continuously excelled in the areas of vapor production, taste, reliability, and customer satisfaction when compared to other brands in the market.
“Electronic cigarettes have expanded into main stream America literally over the last two years. Eonsmoke particularly has gained recognizable territory within the convenience store channels and now we’re in over 7,000 stores in the United States,” said Ethgar Rios, Senior Vice President of Eonsmoke, LLC. “The brand, the marketing and our passion when it comes to electronic cigarettes is what really sets us apart. We welcome any current smoker to try Eonsmoke through our new Brand X-Change Program.”
About Eonsmoke, LLC.
Eonsmoke, LLC designs, markets, and distributes electronic cigarettes & accessories. The company’s trademarked electric cigarettes are devices that vaporize a liquid solution. The company offers its products, e-cigarettes & accessories under the Eonsmoke, Spirit Vapor, and Miami Cigs brand names. Eonsmoke LLC sells its e-cigarettes and other products through distributors and wholesalers, as well as directly to consumers through its websites and mobile applications. The company is based in Garfield, New Jersey. Visit http://www.eonsmoke.com
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Jan 03, 2013 06:00 ET
Eonsmoke Electronic Cigarettes Seeks New C-Store Distributors
GARFIELD, NJ--(Marketwire - January 3, 2013) - Eonsmoke, a leading brand of electronic cigarettes, has grown in popularity as the company extends its reach throughout the United States. Distributor and convenience store acceptance of Eonsmoke and e-cigarettes over the past year has been unprecedented.
"The company introduces new products including flavored cartridges & accessories quarterly to boost market share, brand awareness, and distributor/retailer profits," said Michael Tolmach, Chief Executive Officer of Eonsmoke, LLC. "We're looking to expand into the Midwest and all over the western United States. Our brand works together with our distribution channel constantly to evolve the business. The company values each and every wholesale relationship, and strives to provide distribution partners with the tools they need to thrive."
"Eonsmoke offers over 15 flavors with new flavors, accessories, and kits coming out quarterly. We use a powerful 2 part design with a color coded flavor system in the right price market," said Igor Gogus, Senior Vice President of Eonsmoke, LLC. "Eonsmoke has been known to dominate many competitors on the shelves including NJOY, Blu Cigs, Logic, Green Smoke, V2, and Krave."
Eonsmoke is constantly seeking retailers and established distributors globally to do business. If you fit this profile, Eonsmoke looks forward to discussing wholesale options with you. To have Eonsmoke wholesale representatives contact you, it is requested that you complete the form on the wholesale page of the corporate Eonsmoke site. Responses are usually provided within 1-2 business days.
Eonsmoke, LLC designs, markets, and distributes electronic cigarettes & accessories. The company's trademarked electric cigarettes are electronic devices that vaporize a liquid solution. The company offers its products, e-cigarettes & accessories under the Eonsmoke,Spirit Vapor, and Miami Cigs brand names. Eonsmoke LLC sells its e-cigarettes and other products through distributors and wholesalers, as well as directly to consumers through its websites and mobile applications. The company is based in Garfield, New Jersey. Visithttp://www.eonsmoke.com
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Eonsmoke Electronic Cigarettes Rejects Rumors on Phillip Morris Buyout
GARFIELD, N.J., Dec. 24, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Eonsmoke, a leading brand of electronic cigarettes today publicly denied rumors of an Altria Group buyout of the young e-cigarette business. The company stated they are not involved in any acquisition negotiations with Phillip Morris. Rumors began circulating December 20th that Eonsmoke executives were meeting with Marlboro management about a possible sale.
"We don't even know how these rumors began; We haven't been approached or been involved in any talks with Phillip Morris International or their American arm Altria Group," said Igor Gromadskiy, Chief Operating Officer of Eonsmoke, LLC. "My phone has been ringing since Thursday morning with distributors and wholesalers asking questions who are completely afraid they won't be able to sell Eonsmoke products anymore."
Phillip Morris which houses the Marlboro, Parliament, and Virginia Slims brands of cigarettes has not yet introduced an electric cigarette or acquired a business inside the hyper-growing e-cigarette industry. Phillip Morris USA entered the smokeless tobacco industry recently with Marlboro Snus and the purchase of UST, Inc in 2009. Many tobacco analysts are expecting an entry into electronic cigarettes by Phillip Morris since Lorillard purchased Blu Cigs in April of 2012 for $135 million.
"We think e-cigs are to tobacco what energy drinks are to the beverage industry. Therefore, we think big tobacco needs to wake up and recognize the potential opportunity of the e-cigarette category," According to Bonnie Herzog, managing director of beverage, tobacco and consumer research at Wells Fargo Securities LLC.
"We received too many inquiries to handle on a case by case basis so we had to publicly notify everyone," said Gregory Grishayev, Chief Financial Officer of Eonsmoke, LLC. "You can imagine distributors are worried about their livelihoods. Many depend on Eonsmoke as their primary income and we wanted to assure our customers, investors, distributors, and suppliers that we are not pursuing a transaction to sell the company to Phillip Morris or any other suitor."
Eonsmoke, LLC designs, markets, and distributes electronic cigarettes & accessories. The company's trademarked electric cigarettes are electronic devices that vaporize a liquid solution. The company offers its products, e-cigarettes & accessories under the Eonsmoke, Spirit Vapor, and Miami Cigs brand names. Eonsmoke LLC sells its e-cigarettes and other products through distributors and wholesalers, as well as directly to consumers through its websites and mobile applications. The company is based in Garfield, New Jersey. Visit http://www.eonsmoke.com
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December 03, 2012 03:00 ET
Eonsmoke Launches New Website; Revamps Affiliate Program
GARFIELD, NJ--(Marketwire - Dec 3, 2012) - A leading brand of electronic cigarettes, Eonsmoke, announces the launch of its newly upgrade corporate website and the revamp of its electric cigarette affiliate program. The new corporate website has an easy to use interface which allows for simpler checkout and shopping experiences. Eonsmoke partners with Prestashop software which includes an upgraded store locator for retail locations that carry Eonsmoke.
"The new website is beautiful with a built in blog and forum. Our new web presence is going to allow us to reach further on the internet but this also translates into more distribution within the convenience stores," said Alex Gogus, Senior Vice President of Eonsmoke, LLC. The company has been busy the last several months after reporting it secured financing which it has been using to expand into new locations, introduce new flavors and accessories, and improve its marketing strategies.
Eonsmoke electric cigarettes can now be promoted via an upgraded affiliate back office with new tools and marketing material. Eonsmoke partners with Omnistar for its back office affiliate program software needs. The company has introduced scores of newly creative banners affiliates can use to promote the brand and earn income. Electronic cigarettes are becoming an increasing segment of the tobacco business for convenience retailers and internet affiliates.
"I'm incredibly excited about the affiliate program revamp, the new Eonsmoke banners are vastly improved from what we had earlier in the year," said Dominick Lafiura, Senior Vice President of Eonsmoke, LLC. "The brand has been growing quickly this year and with our new look this trend is definitely going to continue."
About Eonsmoke, LLC
Eonsmoke, LLC designs, markets, and distributes electronic cigarettes & accessories. The company's trademarked electric cigarettes are electronic devices that vaporize a liquid solution. The company offers its products, e-cigarettes & accessories under the Eonsmoke,Spirit Vapor, and Miami Cigs brand names. Eonsmoke LLC sells its e-cigarettes and other products through distributors and wholesalers, as well as directly to consumers through its Websites. The company is based in Garfield, New Jersey. Visit http://www.spiritvapor.comhttp://www.eonsmoke.com
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Eonsmoke Starts Recycle Program for Electronic Cigarettes
A recycle program for Eonsmoke batteries and electric cigarette cartridges has begun as of November 2012 as the company takes steps to become more environmentally responsible. Customers of the brand can now send in batteries and cartridges to corporate headquarters or trade them in at their local retailers for coupons or product credits.
Electronic cigarettes are electronic gadgets that dispense a vapor instead of smoke which still carries nicotine and allows the average smoker their pleasure. Smokeless cigarettes have been introduced in the last decade and many brands are now spearheading their expansion into convenience stores and national chains all over North America.
“The company already trades in broken batteries with the 1 year warranty program we offer. Now with the new program we can offer our customers even better service,” Said Igor Gogus, Senior Vice President of Eonsmoke, LLC. “The fact that we’re taking action to make sure electronic cigarettes don’t pollute the planet is why I work so passionately with this company.”
Eonsmoke announced through an internal memo to its distributors that it will recycle all of its batteries and cartridges through a manufacturing contract with its suppliers. The factories will reuse certain approved materials for the electronic cigarette components which will go through a rigorous process to be remolded and sold as brand new products.
“It is important for us to become socially responsible going forward as we expand and build scale. Eonsmoke electric cigarette batteries and cartridges can now be recycled and re-used so there is less garbage in the landfills all over earth,” said Dharmendra John Singh, an Executive Vice President of Eonsmoke, LLC. “It’s vital for Eonsmoke to be the most socially and environmentally accountable e-cig brand in the tobacco industry.”
Eonsmoke, LLC designs, markets, and distributes electronic cigarettes & accessories. The company’s trademarked electric cigarettes are electronic devices that vaporize a liquid solution. The company offers its products, e-cigarettes & accessories under the Eonsmoke, Spirit Vapor, and Miami Cigs brand names. Eonsmoke LLC sells its e-cigarettes and other products through distributors and wholesalers, as well as directly to consumers through its Websites. The company is based in Garfield, New Jersey. Visit http://www.eonsmoke.com
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Eonsmoke Electronic Cigarettes Reaches 5000 Retail Locations in USA
GARFIELD, N.J., Nov. 14, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Eonsmoke, a prominent brand of e cigarettes announces today through company internal records that it has surpassed the 5,000 store location mark. Eonsmoke has been steadily growing territory; gaining counter and shelf space throughout the northeast US convenience stores. Retailers have been accepting vapor cigarettes and consider the product as a growing staple within the tobacco segment.
Electronic Cigarettes vaporize liquid nicotine that is available in most c-stores, tobacco shops, and even large national retailers. E cigarettes are marketed as other tobacco products and are subject to FDA regulations. A considerable regulatory framework from the FDA has not been concluded at the time of this article; however, the government agency has stated regulations will be introduced shortly.
"This is a significant milestone to say the least for the brand. Electronic Cigarettes are gaining in popularity and Eonsmoke specifically is bound to go national and international in the next several years," says Alexander Efros, an Executive Vice President of Eonsmoke, LLC. Eonsmoke Cigarettes began operations within New York and New Jersey and have since penetrated many tobacco shops throughout the United States.
"The brand is really starting to expand nationally as we add flavors, introduce Eonsmoke to new stores, and take marketing space with our corrugated plastic signs," says Igor Gromadskiy, the Director of Sales of Eonsmoke, LLC. "Eonsmoke is being introduced by distributors both internal and independent to retailers every single day and our unique rechargeable brand continues to take market share," says Mr. Gromadskiy.
Eonsmoke, LLC designs, markets, and distributes electronic cigarettes & accessories. The company's trademarked electric cigarettes are electronic devices that vaporize a liquid solution. The company offers its products, e-cigarettes & accessories under the Eonsmoke, Spirit Vapor, and Miami Cigs brand names. Eonsmoke LLC sells its e-cigarettes and other products through distributors and wholesalers, as well as directly to consumers through its Websites. The company is based in Garfield, New Jersey. Visit http://www.eonsmoke.com
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Nov 05, 2012 03:00 ET
Eonsmoke Electric Cigarettes Registers US Trademark
GARFIELD, NJ--(Marketwire - November 5, 2012) - Eonsmoke, a leading vapor cigarette brand announced today it has received its official trademark registration from the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The registration of this trademark now disallows any other entity to legally use the name Eonsmoke and any other names that are confusingly similar within the electronic cigarette industry.
The trademark Eonsmoke Electronic Cigarettes (Reg. No. 4209049) was issued on Sept. 18 by the USPTO. The trademark application serial number 85471742 was filed on Nov. 14, 2011 and was registered on Sept. 18.
"This definitely marks an achievement for our company since a small number of brands in the electric cigarette industry own significant intellectual property," says Daniel Lipchanskiy, Executive Vice President of Eonsmoke, LLC. "Registering this trademark will allow the larger corporate chains to recognize Eonsmoke as a leading rechargeable e-cigarette powerhouse. We're confident that coupled with our explosive growth this registration will lead to national retailer attention."
The company reported it raised financing with an undisclosed financial institution last month. The amount of the raise was not revealed. "It's an exciting time to be in the OTB other tobacco products business; Eonsmoke electronic cigarettes are going mainstream in a hurry," says Daniel Lipchanskiy.
Eonsmoke Secures Loan Financing to Invest into Further Expansion
New Jersey, Oct 25th – Eonsmoke, a popular brand of e-cigarettes has just secured debt financing with an undisclosed mid-western financial institution to fuel further expansion of the Eonsmoke brand. The proceeds will be used for general working capital purposes. The company is a leading rechargeable electronic cigarette brand with significant market share in the convenience store industry.
Eonsmoke has introduced 14 flavors in the past two years in operations and is planning to introduce several more. “We’ve expanded tremendously the past 12 months due to our corrugated plastic marketing strategy, introductions of new product flavors, and additional distribution throughout the United States,” said Gregory Grishayev , the CFO of Eonsmoke, LLC.
The electronic cigarette is a recent invention which allows an end user to smoke vapor instead of tobacco and still be delivered nicotine. There is a constant ever-evolving debate about the health concerns on electric cigarettes. Vapor cigarette sales have boomed over the last two years given Hollywood’s intense promotion of the e cigs in movies and articles in print coupled with general acceptance of the product in convenience stores all over North America.
Numerous electric cigarette brands have either been acquired or seen Wall Street investment in the last year. Blu Cigs was purchased for 135 million dollars by Lollilard in April 2012 and Catterton Partners invested $20 million into NJOY; a leader competitor. The electronic cigarette industry is growing rapidly; estimated to do $500 million in sales in 2012. “There will certainly be more institutional investment going further within e cigarettes as the industry is forcasted to do over a billion next year in 2013,” said Gregory Grishayev.
Eonsmoke, LLC designs, markets, and distributes electronic cigarettes & accessories. The company’s electric cigarettes are electronic devices that vaporize a liquid solution. The company offers its products, e-cigarettes & accessories under the Eonsmoke, Spirit Vapor, and Miami Cigs brand names. Eonsmoke LLC sells its e-cigarettes and other products through distributors and wholesalers, as well as directly to consumers through its Websites. The company is based in Garfield, New Jersey.
USPTO ISSUES TRADEMARK: EONSMOKE ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 21 -- The trademark EONSMOKE ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES (Reg. No. 4209049) was issued on Sept. 18 by the USPTO.
Owner: Eonsmoke, LLC. DBA Eonsmoke Electronic Cigarettes LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY NEW JERSEY 29 Westervelt Pl Garfield NEW JERSEY 07026.
The trademark application serial number 85471742 was filed on Nov. 14, 2011 and was registered on Sept. 18.
The description of the mark registered is "The color(s) white and orange is/are claimed as a feature of the mark. The mark consists of the stylized lettering "ES", with the letter "E" in orange
Eonsmoke Electronic Cigarettes Introduces Two New Flavors: Apple and Mango
(Garfield, NJ) Jan 23rd 2012-- Eonsmoke e cigarettes are taking over the market in the convenience store, smoke shop, and specialty location industry. Mango and Apple as the new flavors tallies Eonsmoke to offer a total of 11 flavors.
Eonsmoke already has the original tobacco & menthol flavor which is highly popular within its customer base. Today marks an expansion in strategy as the company adds two new flavors to its vibrant website. Customers are now able to purchase five cartridges for fewer than fifteen dollars and save even more if they bulk up on specific flavored cartridges. Electronic cigarette atomizers/cartomizers which are the replaceable cartridges that contain nicotine are thrown out after use and are stated to be the equivalent of thirty traditional cigarettes.
The electric cigarette or electronic cigarette is an electrical device that succeeds in simulating the act of smoking through inhaled vapor that includes nicotine. The electronic cigarette was invented by Chinese pharmacist Hon Lik in 2003 and introduced to the market the following year. Popularized within the American only since 2006, the e-cigarette is experiencing a boom with consumers and retail specialty shops alike.
Apple and Mango come in five different nicotine dosages from 0mg, 6mg, 12mg, 18mg, and 24mg. Different degrees of nicotine allow the consumer to enjoy his particular flavor with Eonsmoke electronic cigarettes. Eonsmoke e-cigarette products are designed to be the longest lasting, most reliable, and easiest to use. As always, all Eonsmoke electronic cigarettes come with a limited 1-year warranty, a 30-day money back guarantee, and an encrypted checkout to make sure transactions are safe and secure.
Eonsmoke Introduces the Economy Pack Electric Cigarette Sets
New York, NY (1888PressRelease) April 13, 2011 - Eonsmoke, a popular e-cigarette brand released their economy pack e-cig on their website and at retailers. The economy pack is the cheapest product Eonsmoke offers and is the e cig battery, two flavored cartridges (Tobacco & Menthol) and a USB charger. This is a complete electric cigarettefor the skeptical or immediate user.
The electronic cigarette is a revolutionary new invention that mimics the act of smoking but without many of the harmful elements in tobacco burning, according to health officials. Many people are switching from packs of cigarettes to the electronic cigarette which can be used inside public places such as bars and restaurants.
The economy pack for Eonsmoke retails for 29.95 on their website and is now the most affordable item to purchase for the consumer that doesn't require all the luxury that a premium e-cig starter kit contains. People can now smoke on the go with their Eonsmoke economy set. Consumers can now purchase a relatively non-pricey electric cigarette and still receive value for their dollars.
About Eonsmoke Corporation
Eonsmoke Corporation designs, markets, and distributes electronic cigarettes & personal vaporizers. Its Personal vaporizers are electronic devices that vaporize a liquid solution, which provide users an experience akin to smoking without actual combustion and as such no smoke or foul odor is released from the device. The company offers its products, e-cigarettes & accessories under the Eonsmoke brand name. Eonsmoke Corporation sells its e-cigarettes and other products through distributors and wholesalers, as well as directly to consumers through its Websites. The company is based in Garfield, New Jersey.
Eonsmoke Unveils Premium Brand of Electronic Cigarette
New York, March 15th-- Eonsmoke releases a new premium type of electronic cigarette for national distribution. Eonsmoke Corporation is a company within a revolutionary new sector within the tobacco related products industry. The idea of the electronic cigarette is several years in the making but only over the last couple of years the e cig has become truly popular within the United States. The e cigarette smokes, feels, and looks like a regular cigarette but certainly isn’t.
The electronic cigarette has many benefits over traditional cigarettes. First and foremost the e cig contains no tobacco and as such it releases no foul odors that bother the company around you. There is no tar, ash, or butts involved. You can literally smoke the e cig anywhere including indoor locations such as bars, clubs, and restaurants. The electronic cigarette is also incredibly cost effective. One cartridge is equivalent to roughly 30 cigarettes and costs about 3 dollars. Many people are raving about the fact that they were able to quit or dramatically reduce their dependence on tobacco by simply smoking Eonsmoke electronic cigarettes.
Eonsmoke provides a premium brand of e-cigarette consisting of a simple to use two part design. Many companies manufacture and advertise a three piece design which is difficult to recharge, replace cartridges, and often leaves the nicotine solution all over your hands and clothing. You unscrew the cartridge and simply screw on a fresh one and begin dragging for the smoke like effect of a real cigarette.
Eonsmoke Corporation designs, markets, and distributes personal vaporizers. Its Personal vaporizers are electronic devices that vaporize a liquid solution, which provide users an experience akin to smoking without actual combustion and as such no smoke or foul odor is released from the device. The company offers its products under the Eonsmoke brand name. Eonsmoke Corporation sells its personal vaporizers through distributors and wholesalers, as well as directly to consumers through its Websites. The company is based in Garfield, New Jersey.
Eonsmoke Releases Two New Cartridge Flavors for Electronic Cigarette
New York, March 25th— Today, Eonsmoke, LLC released two brand new flavors for their popular premium electronic cigarette brand. The two new flavors are menthol and chocolate. These two new flavors come long awaited within the Eonsmoke e cigarette world.
Eonsmoke already has the original tobacco flavor which is highly popular within its customer base. Today marks an expansion in strategy as the company adds two new flavors to its vibrant website. Customers are now able to purchase five cartridges for fewer than fifteen dollars and save even more if they bulk up on specific flavored cartridges. Electronic cigarette atomizers/cartomizers which are the replaceable cartridges that contain nicotine are thrown out after use and are stated to be the equivalent of thirty traditional cigarettes.
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Jazz Visions
Lennie Tristano and His Legacy
Peter Ind [+–]
Peter Ind lives in Twickenham. In addition to writing and painting, he runs his own CD company, Wave Marketing Limited, and has recently launched a new career as leader of a jazz band “Bass Clef International” in memory of the jazz club he ran for ten years.
PUBLISHED IN PAPERBACK JUNE 2007
Lennie Tristano was one of jazz’s most extraordinary innovators, possessing a superb piano technique and an awesome musical imagination. Unheralded by the general public, the blind pianist’s work was revered by many jazz greats including the legendary Charlie Parker. Tristano’s persuasive personality made him an ideal teacher, and he proved that (against the accepted theory of the time) jazz improvisation could be taught. His guidance played a big part in the development of many instrumentalists including saxophonists Lee Konitz and Warne Marsh and double-bassist Peter Ind. It is Ind’s long, direct involvement with his subject that makes this such a revealing book: the story of an English musician going to New York to study with a neglected Jazz giant. In the process, Tristano’s genius is examined and his reputation revalued, with Ind making a persuasive case for the pianist to be placed at the centre of jazz developments in the mid-20th century.
Series: Popular Music History
Preface vii – viii
Part I – Lennie: The Man and His Music
1. My Early Contact with Jazz – the Sounds of Lennie Tristano and of Charlie Parker (Bird) [+–] 3 – 9
First contact with Lennie Tristano
2. My Early Experiences of New York Jazz [+–] 10 – 27
New York Jazz
3. Living in New York – Working with Lennie in the Early Days [+–] 28 – 38
Arriving and living in New York – the experience of working with Lennie Tristano
4. Other Inuences on Jazz Musicians and Artists During the Fifties [+–] 39 – 50
The cultural scene in New York, the strengh of Jazz music.
5. Lennie and the Changes in Jazz from the Fifties [+–] 51 – 69
The USA starts to recognize jazz music as a unique artform.
6. Lennie’s Inuence and What Happened to His Associates from Those Fifties Days [+–] 70 – 97
What happened to the people who played with Lennie.
7. A Reection on Lennie as I Knew Him – the Man and Musician [+–] 98 – 108
About Lennie
Part II – Lennie: A More Technical Consideration of Jazz Improvisation and His Legacy
8. What Do We Mean by Jazz? [+–] 111 – 119
Explaining what is jazz
9. Appreciating Jazz Improvisation [+–] 120 – 127
Improvisation is the essence of jazz
10. The Technical Base of Jazz and Lennie’s Approach [+–] 128 – 142
About Lennie’s teaching techniques
Part III – A Reconsideration of Lennie’s Legacy
11. Mythmaking About Lennie [+–] 145 – 156
Lennie’s legacy
12. Lennie Tristano and the Enigma of Non-recognition [+–] 157 – 172
Lennie’s non-recognition as a musician
13. Mythmaking and Prejudices in Jazz [+–] 173 – 195
Prejudice against jazz
14. Reappraisal [+–] 196 – 204
Bibliography [+–] 205 – 206
Select Discography
Select Discography [+–] 207 – 208
selection of albums
9781845530457OP
12 black and white photographs
HB is out of print
A remarkable book which presents a fascinating double portrait of the subject and the author.
John Chilton, professional jazz trumpeter and writer on jazz
This book is just what is needed to inform musicians, students, teachers, and historians around the world with an ‘up close and personal’ view of the genius of jazz pianist/composer/teacher, Lennie Tristano. Bassist, Peter Ind describes vividly how exciting it was to be living in New York City as a creative musician. Peter’s writing skills throughout will also enlighten and entertain the novice and non musician as well. The best part for me, is that it was written by a great player who was there right in the thick of it all.
Rufus Reid, Jazz Bassist
The Lennie Tristano story has needed telling for a long time. Who better than Peter Ind who knew Lennie and his music probably better than anyone.
Ira Gitler, doyen of New York jazz critics
Jazz Visions is a remarkable book about a remarkable musician.
Joe Lang, Jersey Jazz
Ind’s book has a great feel to it. As one of his subject’s steady bassists, he has personal insight into Tristano.
Francis Lo Kee, All About Jazz website
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Early bird gets the Fat Boy at Tropical Treat
Warmer weather is just around the corner with the opening of Crabb's Tropical Treat in Hanover.
Early bird gets the Fat Boy at Tropical Treat Warmer weather is just around the corner with the opening of Crabb's Tropical Treat in Hanover. Check out this story on eveningsun.com: http://evesun.co/1pv5153
Davin Jurgensen, djurgensen@eveningsun.com Published 8:09 p.m. ET March 16, 2016 | Updated 10:34 p.m. ET March 16, 2016
Jade Kent, 9, of East Berlin, at right, enjoys a raspberry ice cream while sitting next to her cousin, Blakely Guinn, 2, of Hanover on March 16, 2016 during the opening night for the season at Crabb's Tropical Treat.(Photo: Shane Dunlap, The Evening Sun)Buy Photo
Randy Homan pulled his hot rod into Crabbs Tropical Treat on its opening day Wednesday, hours before the business started taking orders.
The Hanover resident and his wife, Lisa, have been coming to indulge at 2279 Carlisle Pike for about 40 years, Lisa Homan said.
But in the last five years, the two have gotten more than a full stomach. They developed a lasting friendship with four other Tropical Treat goers.
Rod Robinson of Hanover has been a patron of the eatery for many years. He remembers pulling his Corvette into the parking lot a few years ago and sitting next to Randy Homan. The two started talking about cars, and the rest was history.
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On Wednesday, Robinson and the Homans sat together on benches, waiting for their food. Lisa Homan pre-ordered the group's food days in advance so they could beat the line that wrapped around the building.
Steven and Sandra Yerger, of Littlestown, joined the Tropical Treat group two years ago, Sandra Yerger said, along with her mother, Geraldine Bain.
The group prefers Tropical Treat to other fast food options because of the atmosphere, Steven Yerger said, along with the good quality beef used in the burgers.
"Yeah, we're crazy," Randy Homan said.
His wife chimed in, "But for some reason we do it every year."
The line grew bigger as the time inched closer to 5 p.m. People stood with their friends and families, dressed in spring colors and shorts enjoying the warm day.
About 10 minutes before opening, Tropical Treat workers started serving ice cream and walking out orders that were previously called in.
For Nicki Wolf, junior at Bermudian Springs High School, Wednesday was her third year working at the treat, but her first time experiencing opening day.
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"I'm excited about it," she said. "We expect to be very busy."
One couple from Spring Grove sat in their car in a drive-through station, just as they've been doing for the past 10 years.
Tom and Joyce Gross arrived at Tropical Treat at 3:30 p.m. because, as Tom Gross says, "You've got to come early."
He always orders the double cheeseburger with fries and applesauce, and his wife orders a Hamburger Delight.
"For whatever reason, their hamburger is to die for," Gross said.
So what's the logic behind it?
"The meat's good because it's delivered fresh daily," Owner Dan Myers said. "Even on Saturday."
What: Tropical Treat
Where: 2279 Carlisle Pike, Hanover
Hours: Monday through Thursday 5 to 10 p.m., Friday 5 to 11 p.m., Saturday noon to 11 p.m.
Mason Light, 5, enjoys milkshake from his straw while seated with his grandpa David Light of New Oxford on Wednesday night March 16, 2016 during opening night at Crabb's Tropical Treat. David Light and his wife Sharon have been bringing their two grandsons to opening night of Tropical Treat since they were born and have been coming to the popular Hanover landmark for over 35 years. (Photo: Shane Dunlap, The Evening Sun)
A line of customers await in front of Crabb's Tropical Treat during opening night for the season Wednesday March 16, 2016 on the Carlisle Pike in Hanover. (Photo: Shane Dunlap, The Evening Sun)
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Oxford Township's new K-9 partner, Cody, a 'great resource to the county'
The Oxford Township Constable's Office is looking for financial assistance to help start a K-9 unit.
Oxford Township's new K-9 partner, Cody, a 'great resource to the county' The Oxford Township Constable's Office is looking for financial assistance to help start a K-9 unit. Check out this story on eveningsun.com: http://evesun.co/2jc9HPM
Kaitlin Greenockle, kgreenockle@eveningsun.com Published 6:00 a.m. ET Dec. 9, 2017 | Updated 6:15 p.m. ET Dec. 9, 2017
Pennsylvania State Constable John Weiser poses for a photo with his new K-9, Cody. Constable Weiser, who serves Oxford Township, is currently raising money to help pay for Cody's expenses and training. Dan Rainville, The Evening Sun
Constable John Weiser is fundraising to start a K-9 unit in Oxford Twp.
Pennsylvania State Constable John Weiser poses for a photo with his new K-9 dog, Cody. Constable Weiser, who serves Oxford Township, is currently raising money to help pay for Cody's expenses and training. (Photo: Dan Rainville, The Evening Sun)Buy Photo
The Oxford Township Constable's Office is looking for financial assistance to help start its first K-9 unit.
Pennsylvania State Constable John Weiser started a fundraiser to help pay for the $24,000 cost of starting the unit, Weiser said.
That price will cover the price of the dog, training, a vehicle upgrade, the dog's living quarters and the first year of the dog's insurance.
Constables are not paid a salary but receive a portion of fines defendants must pay to the courts. They are also not given any taxpayer money, so all of the costs to start a K-9 unit is done through the constable's own funds.
Weiser has purchased the K-9, Cody, a Belgian Malinois, who is a one and a half.
"I currently have Cody and will continue to have him," Weiser said. "(Without fundraising) it just means I have to pay a lot more out of my personal pocket to cover the program's expenses."
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Cody has begun his training and should be certified by February or March of this year. Weiser will be Cody's handler, and he will help with patrol and tracking agend detecting drugs, Weiser said.
The K-9 will be able to help protect officers or neutralize dangerous situations, track people in the event that someone gets lost and help with the growing drug issues in the community.
Weiser will be able to assist police departments who call in and request the K-9 unit as long as that county's District Attorney approves the assistance.
Adams County only has two K-9 units, one with McSherrystown Police Department and the other with Adams County Sheriff's Office. As far as Weiser knew, the Hanover area doesn't have any, he said.
Cody, a 1-year-old Belgian Malinois Dutch Shepherd, is about to begin his 12 week training course to become a certified Police K-9. Cody will be a partner to Pennsylvania State Constable John Weiser, who is based in Oxford Township. (Photo: Dan Rainville, The Evening Sun)
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The K-9 unit Weiser starts will predominantly be used to assist in Adams County and the greater Hanover area, he said.
Constables typically do not have a partner, so having a K-9 would help with the constable's safety as well.
"It's a great resource to be available to the county with no cost to the taxpayers," Weiser said.
Weiser started a Facebook fundraiser with the hope of raising $5,000 of the $24,000 through Facebook. He said people may also make donations through his website or by sending a check or money order in the mail to P.O. Box 232, New Oxford, 17350.
All of the money raised for the K-9 unit is put into its own bank account, which is available for audit.
Sarge reappears at West Manheim Police Department
Sarge is checking the department computers to look for signs of hacking. He claims he will get to the bottom of any Russian tampering. Courtesy of West Manheim Township Police
Sarge spruced up the township emblem to make it more festive. Courtesy of West Manheim Township Police
Evidence bag races in the processing area back in 2014. Courtesy of West Manheim Township Police
Throw back to 2015 when Sarge was updating his profile pic with a sELFie at the station. Courtesy of West Manheim Township Police
Sarge enjoying some rest and relaxation by ice fishing on his day off. Courtesy of West Manheim Township Police
Sarge filling in as the police sketch artist back in 2015. Courtesy of West Manheim Township Police
Throw back to 2016 when Sarge was hanging out with his furry friends. Can you find Sarge? Courtesy of West Manheim Township Police
Sarge stopped by for a visit and shared some hot cocoa with a retired Happy Valley scout elf to reminisce about old times. Courtesy of West Manheim Township Police
Sarge adding the Grinch to the "Be On the Look Out" board in the police station back in 2014. Courtesy of West Manheim Township Police
Looking back at 2014 when Sarge met up with the boys to play some Go Fish. Courtesy of West Manheim Township Police
Throw back to last year when Sarge brought in the coffee and doughnuts. Courtesy of West Manheim Township Police
Due to the light snow fall on Dec.9, Sarge pulled out the snow blower just in case. He made some minor modifications by adding on the flashing strobe lights. Courtesy of West Manheim Township Police
Sarge joins a joint holiday task force between the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the North Pole scout elves. Sarge sent police this photo of his first undercover mission: Operation Christmas Snowflake. Courtesy of West Manheim Township Police
While Sarge is working undercover he may not be able to make it to the station all the time, so here is a throw back from 2014 where Sarge preps for his shift. Courtesy of West Manheim Township Police
Sarge back in 2015 at CSI North Pole photographing a crime scene. Courtesy of West Manheim Township Police
Officers found Sarge making snow angels in sugar Tuesday morning. The officers may have had to deal with unsweetened coffee for the day. Courtesy of West Manheim Township Police
Flash back to 2015 when Sarge was Crackle's stunt double. Courtesy of West Manheim Township Police
Sarge saluting our military men and women on Dec. 7 in honor of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. Courtesy of West Manheim Township Police
Sarge was back in the station on Dec. 8 to catch up on the latest trends in law enforcement. Courtesy of West Manheim Township Police
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Laser incident interfered with search for Lubbock murder suspect
by: Staff | newsweb@everythinglubbock.com
Sherryol Elton Clack, 42, of Lubbock took a plea deal on Friday for Aiming a Laser Pointer at an Aircraft.
The plea deal included new details about the case.
New court records said the DPS helicopter was flying over the 3500 block of 42nd Street, “to assist the Texas Anti-Gang Unit and the United States Marshals Service with apprehending a suspect wanted for murder.”
“The green laser … struck the pilot in the right eye, causing the pilot temporary blindness,” court records said. “The DPS helicopter pilot was unable to monitor the helicopter’s engine parameters and flight instruments due to his temporary blindness.”
“The DPS helicopter had to abort the mission and it climbed to a position where it could locate the person aiming the laser at the DPS helicopter.”
Police on the ground located Clack who admitted he had the laser. He told officials he did not mean to harm anyone and said he acted out of stupidity.
On the night it happened, Clack was arrested and charged with a misdemeanor. He was able to post bond and get out of jail. It was only later that a much more serious federal charge was filed.
Federal records did not say which murder suspect was the subject of the helicopter search, but Arthur Manahan was located and arrested the next day.
If a judge approves the plea deal, Clack will be sentenced at a later date to no more than five years in prison.
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The following is a portion of court records filed on Friday.
3. On November 1, 2018, at about 9:19 p.m., Texas Department of Public Safety helicopter N40TX (“DPS helicopter”) was flying in Lubbock, Texas, to assist the Texas Anti-Gang Unit and the United States Marshals Service with apprehending a suspect wanted for murder. Shortly after leaving the airport, at about 9:23 p.m., the cockpit of the DPS helicopter was illuminated with a green laser. The green laser continued to illuminate the DPS helicopter and struck the pilot in the right eye, causing the pilot temporary blindness. The DPS helicopter pilot was unable to monitor the helicopter’s engine parameters and flight instruments due to his temporary blindness. The DPS helicopter had to abort the mission and it climbed to a position where it could locate the person aiming the laser at the DPS helicopter.
4. The DPS helicopter pilot and tactical flight officer were able to identify the person aiming the green laser at the DPS helicopter and told officers with the Lubbock Police Department (LPD) that the individual was in front of the residence at 3513 42nd Street, Lubbock, Texas. LPD officers responded to that address and found Sherryol Elton Clack, Jr., and another individual outside the residence. The LPD officer asked Clack if he had a laser pointer in his possession. Clack told the LPD officer that he did and gave the officer permission to remove the laser pointer from Clack’s front right pocket. The LPD officer removed a laser pointer from Clack’s frosts right pocket and found that it emitted a green laser beam. The LPD officers placed Clack under arrest.
5. On November 14, 2018, agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) interviewed Clack. Clack stated that his friend had bought a laser pointer online and brought it over to Clack’s house. The friend told Clack that the laser pointer would reach the moon so Clack decided to aim the laser pointer at a helicopter that was flying in the area. Clack stated that it was his idea to aim the beam of the laser pointer at the DPS helicopter and he did so out of “stupidity.” Clack said that he didn’t intend to harm anyone.
6. The pilot of the DPS helicopter suffered throbbing pain in his right eye alter being struck by the laser and that pain continued for approximately two days.
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LUBBOCK, Texas- The upper-level high pressure ridge has been moving off to the northeast. However, we will still see sunny skies and dry weather this afternoon. Wind is going to remain out of the south at 15-20 mph. Dry weather is the key for today. Much like yesterday, any showers, or storms, will stay off in eastern New Mexico. The showers and storms will not impact our area today. The heat will. It will be sunny with a high of 100° in Lubbock. Tomorrow is going to be very similar. A high pressure system is going to move in from the southeast. So we will still see sunny skies and very warm air. There will be no showers, or storms on Friday. Lubbock will see the high make it to 99°.
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According to the warrant, the Sheriff's Officer arrived at the house on the 5000 block of North County Road 1770 and made contact with the victim's mother. The mother said the victim was sleeping on the living room couch. The mother said she woke up to the victim screaming, followed by the sound of a shattering window.
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Real-Life Superheroes Shine In Documentary ‘Superheroes’
August 3, 2011 by Kathryn Schroeder
The superhero, a modern-day myth of a man or woman, who protects the innocent. Or more humorously, according to the Urban Dictionary’s number one definition: A person who is looked up to, fights crime and looks good in tights (the latter is not a must). The image of a person in tights or some sort of costume that masks their face from public view so they may lead a normal existence outside of the crime-fighting world is a common visual for the superhero. It is also common, and deemed sane, to understand and reason that superheroes do not exist in reality, but documentary Superheroes changes everything.
There are no superpowers, fancy gadgets, cars that can turn into boats at the flip of a switch or palms that shoot spiderwebs so one can swing from building to building. The man of steel is fictitious. Even Batman, who has no actual “superpower” cannot be real. But what if there were real-life superheroes? What if men and woman, in costumes (or uniform) patrolled the streets at night, thwarting would-be criminals and cleaning up the streets of your very own Gotham City? In Director Michael Barnett’s documentary Superheroes the myth of the superhero becomes a reality, as everyday citizens in cities around the United States of America (and Canada too) are indeed taking on the role of superhero.
Real-Life Superheroes in Superheroes
The opening titles of Superheroes begin with a quote, by Albert Einstein: “The World is a dangerous place not because of those who do evil but because of those who look on and do nothing.” A very strong statement, and seemingly the perfect quote for any superhero to use as their mantra. The titles continue on in a comic book strip fashion, caricaturing the action of the narrator’s story–a technique that will be employed throughout the Superheroes documentary.
The following is the backstory to one of the superheroes that will be showcased in the film, Mr. Xtreme from San Diego, California. Mr. Xtreme quickly admits to not having actual superpowers–he is not delusional, something the director wants you to know quickly and with good reason. Xtreme does believe that superpowers exist, in the form of super motivation and super deeds. In his mind, anyone can be a real-life superhero, they just have to commit to the cause. Mr. Xtreme is as committed a person can be; he works a full-time job during the day and spends his nights patrolling his Chula Vista neighborhood.
He researches fighting techniques as well as law books. He does not carry a weapon, has little training in martial arts or any combat skills, but what he does have his motivation and drive. His presence on the streets is a deterrent, and a helpful voice in the community to make people aware of the crime’s being committed and how they can help to stop them. Mr. Xtreme is not looking for a violent encounter; his goal of leaving the house isn’t to see how many fights he can get into tonight, or to spill blood. This is not vigilante justice, this is a sincere concern for his community and a desire to help. Mr. Xtreme is a real-life superhero, in his home-made neon and camouflage uniform.
Mr. Xtreme is not alone, many more people across the country are doing what he does as well. Superheroes introduces us to “The New York Initiative”; a group of men and women who not only try and stop crime but provide bait to would-be criminals. This may be seen as entrapment, and an interview with a female San Diego Law Enforcement officer makes this quite clear. This woman will appear time and again, warning about the danger of being a real-life superhero while also mentioning the merits they provide to society. It goes to show, as is the case in many of the cities, law enforcement is not against these superheroes, but they do have concern for their safety–as they rightly should.
“The New York Initiative” may have questionable methods for catching their criminals but they also have two things the other groups chronicled do not, a young woman and an openly gay male; two prime targets for rape, hate-crimes, muggings, and even murder. T.S.A.F. (The Silenced and Forgotten) and Zimmer accept the danger that being a woman, or a gay male, attracts late at night in any city and use it to try and stop the criminals who would harm someone else if they were not there instead. Call it entrapment, or call it proactive crime fighting, either way, they are doing good for a community that desperately needs assistance.
More Good Stuff From the Superheroes Documentary
More briefly touched upon in the Superheroes documentary are groups in Salt City Lake City, Utah, “The Black Monday Society” and, the “Real Life Superheroes of the Pacific Northwest.” The RLSPN patrol the nights but they also do something for the community that was started by member Zetaman (and his wife). They take their own money, buy toiletries, package them up into large zip-lock baggies, and go out onto the streets to give them to the homeless and the poor. The charity they provide is remarkable, and they ask nothing in return for their good deed. The camera catches them delivering the goods, conversing with people, and you can easily see the thankfulness and gratitude those they help feel. These are not just crime-fighting superheroes, they are full of heart.
Zetaman isn’t the only real-life superhero with a charitable side, Master Legend of Orlando, Florida, established the “Team Justice” non-profit organization (completely legitimate) in order to accept donations so his group of superheroes may provide food and even holiday toy-drives for the kids. He has become a local celebrity, and while Director Barnett could have gone a little more easy on his depiction of Master Legend, the point of his existence remains–to do good for his community. Barnett just chose to demonstrate his love for a beer (as being a superhero can be quite taxing and make you thirsty), as well as his beliefs that he does indeed have superpowers. Is Master Legend a little off-kilter? Perhaps. But who cares, he is awesome.
Superheroes showcases more than the aforementioned superheroes and each is important in their own special way throughout the documentary. Certain points are similar with each, giving the entire film a strong sense of fluidity and a constant tone. Many of these people have had violence touch their lives in specific ways, giving way to the call to help others in need. A good handful do not believe law enforcement and government, in general, are doing all they can to protect citizens. Duly noted is the New York City Police Department scandals of the past.
A common thread in the Superheroes documentary is also the case of Kitty Genovese, who was raped and stabbed to death in the middle of the street while 38 witnesses did nothing, resulting in the term for a social psychological phenomenon, the “bystander effect.” Her case, dating back to 1964, remains a prime motivation for a call to action for real-life superheroes (a great book on the case is Thirty-Eight Witnesses: The Kitty Genovese Case, by A.M. Rosenthal
). Each one of these real-life superheroes displays unselfish behavior, in a way seldom seen in public displays of action by people in this modern age. Superheroes brings to light these brave individuals, giving them a voice that can be heard by the masses.
Remembering Mr. Xtreme, with his simpleness and complete devotion to being a superhero, the tone of the film could easily have gone towards mocking. It does not. There is profound respect felt through the camera lens from Michael Barnett towards Mr. Xtreme and all of his subjects in Superheroes. This documentary is showing the good in society that exists through these real-life characters. It is not making fun at or eluding to mental illness, delusional episodes, the need for medication, or any other ideas one could consider when someone tells you they are a real-life superhero. It is this careful balance Barnett establishes that makes watching Superheroes incredibly moving. The documentary makes you wish you had your very own superhero walking your city streets at night (you may even try Googling to see if one does).
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Blue Roofs Help Manage Stormwater Runoff
December 7, 2018 - Contact FacilitiesNet Editorial Staff »
By Naomi Millán Roofing
Roofs on institutional and commercial facilities have many colorful nicknames.
White roofs are reflective. They help buildings to stay cooler and mitigate the urban heat island effect.
Green roofs are vegetated, providing similar benefits as white roofs but adding the power of evapotranspiration to aid the cooling effect. They also provide forage for bees and a beautiful rooftop oasis for building occupants.
Then there are blue roofs, which I tend to think of as short-term ponds in the sky. Their main focus is mitigating stormwater runoff.
Stormwater runoff is a problem for many reasons. Heavy rains wash across rooftops, parking lots, sidewalks, and roads, picking up garbage and contaminants and flushing them into local waterways. In areas with combined stormwater and sewer systems, the sudden influx of water can require releasing thousands of gallons of untreated sewage into the waterways.
Cities are working to address the capacity of their combined sewer systems. For example, Milwaukee has constructed a "deep tunnel" system that provides additional stormwater storage capacity and significantly reduces overflow events. But impervious surfaces remain, and facility managers must be involved in minimizing the threat of stormwater runoff from these surfaces.
In concert with other strategies, such as rainwater cisterns and bioswales, blue roofs help slow down stormwater by detaining it temporarily to mitigate its negative effect on the municipal water infrastructure. In some cases, blue roofs capture rainwater and slowly release it back into the stormwater system once the storm has passed.
At least one company has designed a smart roof drain as a retrofit product. The drain anticipates the storm and can detain 2 inches of water for up to two days. In addition to delayed drainage, a blue roof system also can manage stormwater by helping it evaporate. In other cases, a blue roof can slowly irrigate a lower green roof, and in still other cases, the water can be routed to an onsite water-harvesting infrastructure to be treated for uses that include irrigation and cooling tower makeup water. The only thing a blue roof can't do is provide drinking water, due to regulations around potable water.
One interesting point from a presentation at Greenbuild on stormwater management, Grey to Green to Smart: The Next Generation of Urban Stormwater Management, was that blue roofs are not only available for new construction projects, though that's clearly the best moment to maximize their potential. Many properly installed and maintained commercial roofs should be able to detain 1 or 2 inches of rainfall, in terms of carrying the load. But managers need to make that determination in concert with a structural engineer and qualified roofing consultant.
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A Gleasure Family Story
Maureen A. Taylor December 16, 2013 updated on August 18, 2017
Last week I wrote about Ben Naylor's letters from the Gleasure Family in Ireland and the photos in the collection. Here's more of the story. When Frank Gleasure emigrated to Natick, Mass., about 1900, he left behind a number of younger siblings. For several years, his brother Joseph wrote letters...
Last week I wrote about Ben Naylor’s letters from the Gleasure Family in Ireland and the photos in the collection. Here’s more of the story.
When Frank Gleasure emigrated to Natick, Mass., about 1900, he left behind a number of younger siblings.
For several years, his brother Joseph wrote letters imploring his big brother to let him move to America, too. He told of studying so he’d be ready for an office job. His dream was to move closer to his brother and seek his fortune in Massachusetts.
Joseph Gleasure, circa 1905
On Dec. 13, 1905, Joseph wrote: “I expect you will take me out to America about next March or April. I would not stop here any longer, I am totally sick of it. If I stopped here any longer I would be getting too old nearly to be taken in an office. I am always thinking of what kind of a job I would get after landing. I would like to be in the Excise or Customs or some job you would be sure of. I think it is easy to get into the Excise or any Government position. Any how, I must till I get over first and then I would know what would be best.”
Two years later, Frank finally agreed that his brother could join him in America. The 21-year-old Joseph arrived in Boston May 10, 1907. He didn’t find his dream job in Customs or Excise. He ended up working on the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad in Boston.
Not every American dream brought fortune and happiness. Often, immigrants found economic disappointments and tragedy. Only a few months later, Frank had to write to his family and provide sad news. While coupling cars at Boston’s South Station on Dec. 19, 1907, Joseph was caught between two cars that collided, killing him instantly. The newspapers reported that his death was one of two similar incidents that day.
You can read more about the incident on Ben’s blog.
By searching the letters, Ben found the first mention of a camera. Joseph took the candid pictures featured in last week’s posting. In his Dec. 13, 1905, letter he sent his brother Christmas greetings and enclosed a few pictures.
You can search the Gleasure Letters by using the Blogger search box in the upper left hand corner of the screen.
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By John Legg May 31, 2018
Combilift opens impressive HQ
Combilift sets the benchmark for mass customisation with its new €50 million production plant and company HQ
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Combilift, the material handling solutions provider, has set the benchmark for mass production of customised innovative products according to Martin McVicar, managing director. Martin McVicar was speaking at the official opening of the new Combilift Global Headquarters. Built at a cost of €50 million the new 46,500 sq m Global Headquarters and new manufacturing facility will allow Combilift to double production.
Built at a cost of €50m, Combilift has unveiled its new 46,500 sq m global headquarters – a facility which pates the way for the company to realise its ambitious growth plans. Combilift's managing director, Martin McVicar, says: “We have employed an additional 230 people since we announced our plans for this factory in 2015 and the combination of this state-of-the-art production plant and the growing skilled workforce will allow us to double production within the next five years.”
From left: technical director Robert Moffett and managing director Martin McVicar
Combilift currently exports 98% of its products to 85 countries through its 250-strong international dealer network. The current workforce stands at 550 people and the new employment opportunities will be for skilled technicians, design engineers, logistics and supply chain specialists and those with mechanical and electrical mechatronics skills.
Irish Prime Minister An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar TD walking the new facility with Combilift MD, Martin McVicar and technical director Robert Moffett
Speaking at the opening ceremony, the Irish Prime Minister An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar TD said: “Combilift is an incredible home-grown Monaghan success story. When the company was founded 20 years ago, it had three employees, a brilliant concept, and the ambition to make it a reality. Combilift is playing a significant role in Monaghan’s success, and I would like to congratulate Robert Moffett and Martin McVicar and everyone at Combilift on their achievements to date and wish them every success for the future.”
In addition to forklifts, Combilift designs and manufactures straddle loaders for large and complex loads
Humphreys TD, Minister for Business, Enterprise, and Innovation pointed to the positive impact of Combilift on the border region. “As one of the most significant employers in Monaghan, the positive impact that Combilift has on the county, the border region and Ireland cannot be under-estimated. Perhaps above all, the company is living proof that you don’t have to be in a big city to achieve global success.
"As Minister, I am focused on ensuring we have the right conditions in place to encourage job creation right across country, so supporting ambitious companies like Combilift is hugely important. I am delighted that the Government, through Enterprise Ireland, has part-funded the manufacturing facility, which paves the way for this exciting business to double its output and create new jobs in the region. Today is a wonderful day for Monaghan and Ireland.”
Speaking at the opening of the new manufacturing facility, part-funded by Enterprise Ireland, Julie Sinnamon, Enterprise Ireland CEO said “Enterprise Ireland has worked closely with Combilift from the outset of their incredible journey as a start-up to a global leader today, exporting to 85 countries. Combilift’s success is a testament to the hard work of the team, and to an unrelenting focus on market-led innovation.
"These achievements represent the strength of Irish businesses who are achieving global scale and are positioned as global leaders in their own right. Their success has been built on being innovative and being the best in their field. Enterprise Ireland has worked intensively with Combilift to achieve their ambition, scale and phenomenal international growth.”
New factory
The new 46,500 sq m purpose–built factory is set on a 100-acre site with room for future expansion when required. With 11 acres of roof space, it is one of the largest manufacturing operations under one single roof in the Republic of Ireland.
The impressive production facility is bright and airy and features four 90m production lines producing a new Combilift truck every 15 minutes
Incorporating the latest manufacturing processes with a focus on sustainability, the new factory will enable Combilift to double its output in a single shift across all production lines. Four 90m moving assembly lines produce a finished truck every 15 minutes. There are 60 welding bays, two plasma cutting machines, three paint lines which use sustainable water-based paints and three automatic shot blasters to cater for different sized products. 12,000 pallet locations ensure ample storage space for parts and components. The facility also includes a 50-seat cinema training room, 5000m² of office space and a dedicated R&D development and testing centre.
Creating an light and airy interior working space, 23% of roof space is covered in skylights, enabling staff to work in natural daylight without the assistance of artificial lighting. Other lighting is provided through 1100 LED light with individual PIR sensors. Solar panels supply 185 kW of energy with a 1mW Biomass plant fuelled by recycled wood (pallets etc) to heat the spraying booths and assembly area. Some 110,000 litres of rain water are harvested for jet washing and bathroom facilities.
More than 50 truckloads of finished products are dispatched from the factory each week, and spare parts are shipped across the world to the dealer network.
Certified to international quality and safety management standards, the new headquarters and manufacturing facility has been awarded ISO 9001 international quality management system, ISO 14001 Environment Management and OHSAS 18001 Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Series.
Growth of Combilift
Established by Martin McVicar, managing director and Robert Moffett, technical director, in 1998, Combilift is a privately held and fully capitalised company. It developed the world’s first multi-directional all-wheel drive internal combustion engine-powered forklift in 1998. In the first year of operation it produced 18 units,17 of which were exported. The company has more than doubled in the last five years and now has 40,000 units in operation in over 85 countries.
Robert Moffett, centre, with the first-ever Combilift delivered in 1998 to J G Kelly Supplies – and it's still providing sterling service!
Combilift’s product portfolio has expanded way beyond its first multi-directional model according to Martin: “Combilift has always focused on a number of niche market segments and has a proven track record of launching one or two new products annually. In the first 10 years we focussed on the long load material handling sector with the multidirectional range which revolutionised the handling of long materials, allowing customers to handle long products in less space more safely.”
Between 2008 and 2018 Combilift diversified its product ranged by developing a number of innovative space saving warehouse and heavy load handling products; the Aisle Master articulated truck and the Straddle Carrier (Combi-SC) respectively.
Pedestrian products were introduced into the range in the last five years, enabling Combilift to gain a foothold in this growing market. The Combi-WR, Combi-WR4 and the Combi-CS all incorporate Combilift’s unique patented multi-positional tiller arm technology. “There is a growing demand for pedestrian trucks, driven by safety concerns where customers and/or employees are in the vicinity of operating forklifts,” said McVicar. “It is our intention to significantly expand this range, as can be seen with the launch of the new high lift capacity Combilift Powered Pallet Truck (Combi-HC-PPT).”
Mass customisation
Martin McVicar attributes the company’s impressive growth and its status as an acknowledged world leader in the material handling sector to mass customisation. “Combilift has set the benchmark for the mass production of customised innovative products. Mass customisation is the new frontier for both the customer and the manufacturer as customers are increasingly expecting products to be tailored to their requirements. We listen to and take feedback on board from our customers and dealers to identify solutions that best match their individual specific needs.”
Combilift invests 7% of its annual turnover in Research and Development to enhance its customisation capability and to maximise ROI for its customers. “The flexibility in our new facility means that we can continue to accommodate any request for a customised material handling solution. We also see ourselves as much more than a forklift manufacturer and are transforming the transport and logistics sector with our innovative, space-spacing products and our services.”
Combilift offers a free logistic and warehouse design service which enables customers to see the benefit that its products will bring to their business. “Our engineers proactively design, plan and produce material flow analysis and 3D animations – 150 to 200 per day for our worldwide customers – which clearly illustrate the capacity potential as well as the optimum flow of materials on their site.” say Martin.
Combilift was a business that was already in rude health expanded its customer base steadily for 20 years. This investment is strong statement of intent and serves to underline the company's ambition – and capability – moving forward. As the final frame of the company's video commemorating Combilift's 20th anniversary and the opening of its magnificent new facility says: "This is only the beginning!"
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Looks like Uncharted 4 will get a free multiplayer beta this weekend
By Connor Sheridan 2016-02-29T17:55:14.59Z News
Update: It's official, Uncharted 4 will get a free stress test this weekend. You won't even need a PlayStation Plus subscription to play.
Original story: Uncharted 4: A Thief's End will get an open beta on PS4 this weekend, according to listings on the PlayStation Store. Here's an image from a Twitter user who managed to snag the client:
U4 open beta with a new map. Wubwub #PS4share pic.twitter.com/69HZb3hQMlFebruary 29, 2016
Depending on your region, you may still be able to grab the beta. I couldn't find any mention of it on the US PlayStation Store, though GR+'s own Louise Blaine snapped this screenshot from the UK store that shows a link to the Uncharted 4 Multiplayer Open Weekend product page. The page itself is no longer available, but it's further evidence that Sony just hit "go" a little too early and we'll likely hear more very soon.
NeoGAF user zsynqx quoted the product listing, saying that the open beta will let players try out team deathmatch on three maps. Assuming it includes Island and Madagascar City, which were previously featured in the closed beta, that's still one more new map. It doesn't look like you'll need to buy Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection or pre-order Uncharted 4 to participate this weekend; you'll just need to download the beta whenever Sony makes it available again (and probably have an active PlayStation Plus subscription).
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Watch Forza 6 race through its retro predecessors in this brilliant new trailer
By Connor Sheridan 2015-09-04T18:46:37.246Z News
Alright video games, pack it in - Forza Motorsport 6 is calling it. The pinnacle of gaming has officially been achieved, and we can all go home. But before you do, make sure you watch this new commercial, which sets up the latest Forza as the summation of every game developers' efforts and realization of every racing fan's dream.
It may slightly overstate the prominence of voxels in game design history, but it's still a fun trip. Most of all it makes me want to see that PlayStation-era graphics (in terms of polygons, anyway, Forza still can't help but render beautiful lighting) stage appear in Forza Motorsport 6. Those super-slick cars would look even more impressive tearing up tracks full of jaggies and fuzzy textures, don't you think?
Unfortunately, the Forza 6 demo takes place solely within this console generation. But it still has a lot to keep you busy until the full game hits Xbox One on September 15.
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Mark Mahosky: Paper View
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Featuring work by: Mark Mahosky
Historical consciousness permeates the art of Mark Mahosky, from engagement with the history of abstraction to drawings of Civil War battlefields, to an ongoing series of small sculptures based loosely on war memorials and Russian Revolution commemorative parades. His interest in history has taken him to maximum security penitentiaries, where he taught humanities courses to inmates, and to Russia, where he engaged students with presentations of American visual culture, as well as the history of the Russian avant-garde.
Appropriating aspects of Secessionism, Cubism, Constructivism, monumental architecture, and the rough-and-ready sensibility and immediacy of Punk graphic design, in Paper View Mahosky distills his scavenging into a uniquely raw aesthetic. His support of choice for his paintings is the detritus of history itself—newspapers, yesterday’s news (many were acquired when he visited Russia as a visiting professor in 2007). Wavering stripes and awkward shapes composed of vibrant, delineated colors—linear in some instances and blocky in others—overlay surfaces ripe with imperfection. Mahosky’s color blocks also share space with voids of similar shape and scale in which sections of the newspaper support have been cut away creating a lattice effect. Aside from the perforated blocks of his newsprint supports, Mahosky distresses and adds relief to his surfaces in other ways. He collages paper elements, sometimes spelling out barely visible words that have been painted over and obscured. Globby paint application and entombed accretions create topographical effects.
Mahosky’s paintings on newsprint propose open-ended interpretative possibilities. On one hand, the gesture occludes politics, strife, and daily crises by literal erasure, and on the other hand, given that the text and images on the pages are never fully obliterated during the painting process, Mahosky seemingly allows the world to creep back into abstract painting, which is something that abstraction has often willfully excluded. Revisiting earlier motifs from his painting practice, Mahosky will also present a new body of work of trees and dead sunflowers, in addition to his more abstract paintings. Here, he meshes abstraction and landscape painting in hybrid compositions that thoughtfully synthesize what might be understood as competing concerns.
A side practice to Mahosky’s paintings—and also included in Paper View—are small sculptures that resemble tiny monuments. Cenotaphs, battleships, canons, ironic evocations of competition (a monument to the Super Bowl, for example) are crafted from cardboard and painted in Mahosky’s familiar stripe and Cubist-inspired paint block style. These monuments in miniature conjure a sensibility similar to his abstractions on newspaper, and the material further underscores their modesty. However, rather than obliterating the pain and suffering associated with the daily news by painting over text, the sculptures suggest a kind of salve from the wreckage of the past through diminutive gestures of scale. They also comment on the fleeting nature of memory and how monuments often become ruins that honor heroes and events that few remember.
Mark Mahosky (b. 1964, Williamsport, PA, lives Mifflinburg, PA) received his MFA from Stanford University (1988) and his BFA from Tyler School of Art (1986). He has had solo exhibitions at Haas Gallery of Art, Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg, PA; Alysia Duckler Gallery, Portland, OR; Fleisher/Ollman, Philadelphia, PA; Joseph Rickards Gallery, New York; and Gimpel Weitzenhoffer Gallery, New York. Mahosky has been featured in group exhibitions at Fleisher/Ollman; the Ice Box, Philadelphia; Philadelphia Museum of Art; Allentown Art Museum, Allentown, PA; Open Space, Baltimore, MD; and Gettysburg College Art Gallery, Gettysburg, PA, among others. He is Assistant Professor of Painting at Kutztown University, Kutztown, PA.
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Etihad ups capacity to NYC
Etihad will upgrade its second flight between Abu Dhabi and New York to the A380 aircraft on June 1, 2017. The aircraft will include The Residence, the only three-room suite available in commercial airline operation.
The new service will join the airline’s existing daily A380 service, replacing the current daily Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.
The main deck of the aircraft features 415 economy smart seats and full inflight WiFi.
From June 1, 2017, flight EY103 will depart Abu Dhabi at 03h35 to arrive in New York’s JFK Airport at 09h35. Return flight EY102 will depart New York JFK at 15h00 to arrive in Abu Dhabi at 12h05 the following day.
The current flight schedule sees flight EY101 depart Abu Dhabi at 10h10 to arrive in New York at 16h30. The return flight EY100 departs New York at 22h45 to arrive in Abu Dhabi at 19h45 the following day.
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GA Claws Back at Image of 'Flying Fat Cats'
Totally fair or not, for a newspaper reporter, the irony was just too juicy to resist. Big Three auto industry executives flying 'luxury jets' to Washington to plead for a taxpayer bailout. The story caused a national sensation and set packs of other reporters on the scent, hoping to share some of the glory of catching their own corporate fox in the henhouse. Unfortunately for anyone who flies airplanes-anyone-operating a business jet subsequently became not just a symbol of excess, but virtually a litmus test. If you operate a jet, no matter how appropriately, you are the worst form of corporate fat cat and ought to be publicly revealed and reviled. But there is evidence that the industry decision to push back against the tidal wave of public opinion is paying off. A story in USA Today quoted Hawker Beechcraft CEO Jim Schuster: "I'm not going to defend every company, or every CEO or every person out there and say that some of (their planes) haven't gotten too extravagant. You can debate the size and amenities. But that doesn't negate the basic economic premise of the value of business aircraft to many, many companies." The story also quoted NBAA figures: 85 percent of companies that use business aircraft aren't corporate giants; and 86 percent of those onboard those airplanes are nonexecutive employees. Schuster also told USA Today: "What makes a business competitive isn't necessarily squeezing every dime out of a transportation budget, but getting the most out of the people it employs."
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The deal is good for dine-in guests on July 30.
Cheesecake Factory Offering Half-Price Slices on National Cheesecake Day
July 28, 2018 | Industry News
On Monday, July 30, The Cheesecake Factory is celebrating National Cheesecake Day in the biggest way yet, by offering dine-in guests any slice of its more than 30 legendary flavors of cheesecake for half price at all of its restaurants nationwide, and debuting two new cheesecake flavors: Very Cherry Ghirardelli Chocolate Cheesecake and Cinnabon Cinnamon Swirl Cheesecake.
The decadent Very Cherry Ghirardelli Chocolate Cheesecake is a cherry cheesecake on a layer of fudge cake, loaded with cherries and Ghirardelli chocolate. The second sweet addition, Cinnabon Cinnamon Swirl Cheesecake, features layers of Cinnabon cinnamon cheesecake, vanilla crunch cake with cinnamon chips, and Cinnabon cream cheese frosting, topped with caramel.
One slice of cheesecake per dine-in guest. Must be present. Offer valid only at restaurants in the U.S.A. including Puerto Rico.
The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated created the upscale casual dining segment in 1978 with the introduction of its namesake concept. The Company, through its subsidiaries, owns and operates 213 full-service, casual dining restaurants throughout the U.S.A., including Puerto Rico, and Canada, comprised of 198 restaurants under The Cheesecake Factory mark; 13 restaurants under the Grand Lux Cafe mark; and two restaurants under the RockSugar Southeast Asian Kitchen mark. Internationally, 21 The Cheesecake Factory restaurants operate under licensing agreements.
News and information presented in this release has not been corroborated by FSR, Food News Media, or Journalistic, Inc.
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Two in custody after disturbance and possible gunfire
by: Erin Sullivan, Shannon Beckham
Two people are in custody after a disturbance and possible gunfire is reported in Joplin.
Just before 10 a.m. today, Joplin Police received a call about an argument, and a man that had fired a gun at 716 West 9th Street.
More than a dozen officers were on scene and began to negotiate with suspects inside the home who could be heard arguing. A man and a woman surrendered after a short period of time and were arrested.
“Both of them did exit upon us getting here and starting to talk to them. They exited at different times, but they did end up exiting on their own,” said Sgt. Andy Blair/Joplin Police Department.
Officials did call for SWAT, but patrol officers were able to handle the situation before SWAT arrived.
No injuries have been reported. More information is expected to be released later today, and the investigation is on-going.
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Three Cuts: Braves trip Marlins on Gattis’ walk-off homer
foxsports Apr 22, 2014 at 2:41a ET
Julio Teheran (one run allowed, eight K's) and Evan Gattis (walk-off homer) helped push the Braves to an NL East-best 13-6.
It’s one of the rarest in-game redemption stories a player can experience, exacting revenge after a catcher’s interference call.
But there stood Gattis on Monday, still seething from a defensive miscue (the catcher’s interference) that helped the Marlins deadlock the game in the ninth — but focused enough to clinch the Braves’ 4-2 home victory over Miami with a line-drive homer in the 10th.
Gattis’s walk-off blast, the first of his MLB career, didn’t come soon enough to prevent the Braves from partaking in extra-inning affairs on back-to-back days (in different cities — New York and Atlanta).
But it was a fitting conclusion to a "crazy" game that included 22 combined strikeouts and 22 runners left on base.
"(Just trying) to be as loose as I can, I’m trying to get a hit," recalled Gattis of the big moment, while also hearkening back to his last walk-off homer — which occurred in High-A ball, when the precocious slugger was "on a hot streak."
With the count at 1-0 and Dan Uggla on first base and no outs, Gattis connected on Marlins reliever Arquimedes Caminero’s fastball, grooving the high-velocity, low-liner over the left-field wall.
It was a mistake on Caminero’s part to give Gattis such a meaty offering — an error in judgment that was first committed with Uggla on the previous at-bat. Uggla reached bases on a single to center.
"(Those guys) don’t usually miss fastballs," Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez said. "Make mistakes with the ball over the plate, and that’s what they do."
Regarding the catcher’s interference call, an excitable Gattis was equal parts humorous and philosophically chagrined about how things went down on Adeiny Hechavarria’s at-bat in the ninth.
"Yeah, I was mad," said Gattis, who finished with one run, two hits and two RBI. "I don’t know, I just don’t like the rule. I understand, but I really think if the batter’s really that late (on his swing) … if they’re going to put in play, it should be a foul tip. But whatever, I made the adjustment."
Gattis’s late-inning heroics overshadowed two occurrences — the stealth outing of Braves starter Julio Teheran (one earned run on five hits and a walk and eight strikeouts over seven innings) and closer Craig Kimbrel’s emergence after yielding the game-tying hit in the ninth (a double from pinch-hitter Derek Dietrich).
With Miami having the go-ahead runs on second and third base (after Dietrich’s hit), Kimbrel quickly rummaged through a gritty portion of the Marlins lineup — fanning Jeff Baker, Christian Yelich and Marcell Ozuna on consecutive at-bats.
"Those last two or three hitters (in the ninth) was the old Craig Kimbrel. He’s fine," beamed Gonzalez about his elite-level closer.
With the victory, the Braves improved to 13-6 overall (tops in the National League East), while also upping their divisional mark to 11-5.
Video: Gattis’ walk-off home run saves Braves
On the flip side, the Marlins (9-11) are still winless on the road (0-7).
Tuesday, Atlanta will face Miami marvel Jose Fernandez (just 21 years old), who has a 2.66 ERA and 33/6 K-BB rate for the season.
Things could have gone sideways for the Braves during the eighth inning, thanks to our new friend, Instant Replay.
Here’s the scene: With the Marlins trailing by one and runners on first and second, Giancarlo Stanton laced a firm grounder to shortstop Andrelton Simmons (who hit a solo homer in the fifth), who scooped up the ball and tossed it toward Uggla at second base. While Uggla was making the transition from catch-to-throw — with the intent of getting Stanton at first base — he summarily dropped the ball.
In the old days, circa 2013, the runner approaching second base (Ozuna) would have been out — which was the umpire’s original call. But upon instant replay … it was determined Uggla had never completed the catch-to-throw transfer, and Ozuna was ruled "safe" at second.
So, instead of runners on the corners with two outs, the Marlins had bases loaded and one out. Fortunately for the Braves, reliever Jordan Walden retired Casey McGehee (strikeout) and Garrett Jones (groundout) without incident, preserving Atlanta’s slim lead for another stanza.
For whatever reason, this controversial judgment — which was a no-brainer "out" call this time last year — has been wreaking havoc with MLB replays for the entire month of April.
And unless systemic changes are made on the fly, it will continue to be a source of contention through the All-Star break, if not longer.
The one positive from this chaos: Fans, players, managers, executives and umpires are all banding together for one common cause this spring — collectively hating on the "transfer rule."
According to Gonzalez, Mike Minor will be observed during a bullpen session on Tuesday — a seemingly low-key outing that could have significant ramifications for Atlanta’s starters, if Minor is deemed ready to make his first MLB start of the season.
Minor (shoulder) has already produced four rehab starts in the minors, posting two wins, a 3.52 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 17/4 K-BB rate. Of equal importance, Minor threw 80 pitches in his last outing (Saturday at Triple-A Gwinnett), meaning he could conceivably handle a pitch-count jump into the 90s for his next turn … wherever/whenever that may be.
Earlier in the week, the Atlanta-Journal Constitution reported Minor would start against the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday night at Turner Field.
If that sentiment still exists with the Braves, although Gonzalez says nothing has been determined, it would presumably clear the way for Ervin Santana — who has surrendered just two earned runs in three seasonal starts (21 innings) — to take on Cincinnati Friday night.
Within that scope, David Hale (just six earned runs allowed in five career MLB starts) could get bumped from his turn … on the assumption Atlanta doesn’t expand the rotation to six arms upon Minor’s return.
For what it’s worth, the Braves’ current quintet of starters (Teheran, Santana, Hale, Aaron Harang, Alex Wood) through Monday with a 1.52 ERA, which leads the majors.
In Wood’s case, being relegated to long-relief or high-leverage situations in the Braves bullpen would certainly help him stay under the much-speculated cap of 160-175 innings, as a means of stretching out his workload over the next six months.
Such a move would also make the 23-year-old Wood — with only 218 2/3 professional innings under his belt — available for postseason starts (if applicable).
But that’s a far-off concern for a Braves club that’s knee-deep in viable starters, now that Minor and free-agent signee Gavin Floyd (elbow) are primed to join an already stacked rotation.
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UK plans age verification for porn websites from 2018
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Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-40628909
(Just as a heads up)
People in the UK will have to prove they are 18 before being allowed to access pornography websites from next year, the government is to announce.
Websites will be legally required to install age verification controls by April 2018 as part of a move to make the internet safer for children.
Users may be asked to provide credit card details, as gambling websites do.
Companies breaking the rules set out in the Digital Economy Act face being blocked by their internet provider.
Under the plans, firms supplying payment and other services to the pornography websites could be notified about any breach.
A regulatory body will be asked to oversee and enforce the new rules.
It is thought this could be the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) which already sets age limits for films.
The BBFC used to rate the suitability of computer games for certain ages but Pan European Game Information (PEGI) now does this.
'Most robust protection'
Digital minister Matt Hancock will formally begin the process, which was the subject of a 2016 consultation during David Cameron's government, in a written statement to the Commons later.
Mr Hancock said: "All this means that while we can enjoy the freedom of the web, the UK will have the most robust internet child protection measures of any country in the world."
Will Gardner from internet safety charity Childnet said: "Steps like this to help restrict access, alongside the provision of free parental controls and education, are key."
An NSPCC report in 2016 said online pornography could damage a child's development and decision-making and had been seen by 65% of 15-16 year olds and 48% of 11-16 year olds.
The study found 28% of children may have stumbled across pornography while browsing, while 19% had searched for it deliberately.
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The new Internet laws in Europe are getting a bit crazy. It's hard to keep up, they seem to come up with new ones every month.
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Geeks In Space: NASA Working On Real ‘Star Trek’ Warp Drive
By The Movie God | @ | Tuesday, September 18th, 2012 at 10:00 am
Once thought to be a completely fictional concept, what would intergalactic space exploration be like for we the human race if we were to figure out how to take the faster-than-light propulsion system known as warp drive we’ve seen used in great science fiction pop culture like Star Trek, and make it a reality?
Something so ambitious is still little more than a fantasy…but a fantasy of some of the smartest people to ever walk this planet. But even though it is still a fantasy, NASA doesn’t think the warp drive is as impossible as was once thought.
NASA’s Advanced Propulsion Theme Lead for their Engineering Directorate, Dr. Harold “Sonny” White, is so sure that warp drive is possible, that he’s already working on tests to successfully figure out how it works, saying “Perhaps a Star Trek experience within our lifetime is not such a remote possibility.”
White wrote about the breakthrough in an article co-authored by Catherine Ragin Williams Sure for Icarus Interstellar. Basically, the plan is for the Eagleworks Laboratories team to create a microscopic warp bubble using loopholes found in mathematical equations. If successful, this would give them the blueprints to grow the tests from there and eventually progress it to a much larger and much more useful warp bubble.
They explain it much better than I ever could, obviously, so here’s how they present it:
Those equations are tested using an instrument called the White-Juday Warp Field Interferometer. At JSC, Eagleworks has initiated an interferometer test bed that will try to generate and detect a microscopic instance of a little warp bubble. Although this is just a tiny instance of the phenomena, it will be existence proof for the idea of perturbing space time—a “Chicago pile” moment, as it were. Recall that December of 1942 saw the first demonstration of a controlled nuclear reaction that generated a whopping half watt. This existence proof was followed by the activation of a ~ four megawatt reactor in November of 1943. Existence proof for the practical application of a scientific idea can be a tipping point for technology development.
By harnessing the physics of cosmic inflation, future spaceships crafted to satisfy the laws of these mathematical equations may actually be able to get somewhere unthinkably fast—and without adverse effects. The math would allow you to go to Alpha Centauri in two weeks as measured by clocks here on Earth. So somebody’s clock aboard the spacecraft has the same rate of time as somebody in mission control here in Houston might have. There are no tidal forces inside the bubble, no undue issues, and the proper acceleration is zero. When you turn the field on, everybody doesn’t go slamming against the bulkhead, which would be a very short and sad trip.
Exactly. That’s what I was thinkin’ was what would need to be done, too.
The biggest problem with pulling this off has been finding the energy source to do it. When discussed strictly “academically,” it was estimated that an amount of exotic matter/negative pressure equal to the size of Jupiter would be required to create a “useful” warp bubble. The British Interplanetary Society estimated back in the ’70s that just to get to Barnard’s Star 6 light years or 380,000 astronomical units (380,000 trips from the sun to Earth) away in 50 years, it would require a 54,000-metric ton (119,050 lbs.) spacecraft (100 times the mass of the 400-metric ton International Space Station) that’s made up of 92% fuel to pull it off.
But White has now shown that they can reduce the amount of energy required from the size of Jupiter down to a size smaller than the mass of the Voyager 1 spacecraft, which is 500 kilograms (1,102 lbs.), by “first optimizing the warp bubble thickness, and further by oscillating the bubble intensity to reduce the stiffness of space time.”
It’s all just as fascinating as it is confusing. And many will say it’s all just talk and that warp drives are just as impossible now as they were when we first saw them used on Star Trek. But if we always just assumed the impossible to be impossible, we’d be far less evolved than we are…or perhaps even extinct.
Now we just need to figure out how to hit ludicrous speed.
Where would you want to go if we figured out how to create a warp drive?
[Source: Gizmodo]
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