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The film delivers the story as a conventional narrative. It might have been more compelling had it been told from inside the head of either the killer or his fiancée, but Mr. Markoff, at least, apparently didn't leave much of an explanation for his behavior.I think it is hilarious that (at least in the movie) they are blaming this on the internet rather than trying to take a serious look at possible abnormal psychology reasons for his behavior. It reminds me of the time-honored tradition of blaming bad things on demons or evil spirits rather than admitting what Joseph Conrad understood, that "[t]he belief in a supernatural source of evil is not necessary: men alone are quite capable of every wickedness." We have already met the enemy, we just keep forgetting about it.
"I'm a straight-A medical student," he tells the police during the initial interrogation after his arrest. "I'm getting married in a month. I mean, would you guys care to explain to me why I would go around and shoot prostitutes in hotel rooms?"
They don't have an answer, and the filmmakers don't either; cheesy sound effects are all they can come up with to signal his switch from perfect-man mode to psychopath.
The film's most compelling moment comes courtesy of William Baldwin, who plays the lead detective on the case. "Used to be able to tell who the bad guys were, right?" his character says to a colleague. "Now it's all texts and e-mails and Web sites. Creeps are hiding in our own houses, and we don't even know who they are."
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Craigslist killer
194 comments:
I think the problem is that people are more ready to blame society's ills on new (and therefore more easily removable) changes in the social structure itself than things that may be embedded in the human mentality. When a problem is as deep-seated as a little-understood mental disorder, what can most people do but throw up their hands and worry? Whereas it is conceptually easy to banish the Internet from your personal sphere of influence.ReplyDelete
Admittedly, part of the blame placed on the Internet for really nasty behavior does have some basis in that people feel more free to do nasty things when they can hide behind anonymity, and are supposedly protected from social consequences. However, that kind of goes flying out the window when, instead of stalking or bullying someone, you have an actual dead person lying on your floor. That's not exactly untraceable.
Another, more cynical interpretation of the demonizing of the Internet may simply be that it's the TV networks that speak ill of it the most, and they're trying to reinforce latent fears in the population in order to keep their audience and maintain a competitive balance with newer media.
What's funnier is watching what colleges specializing in the arts consider film-makers walk out from their graduating classes and continue on to produce absolute filth for the remainder of their career. Not to mention the same bar set for writers emerging into the business of cinema.ReplyDelete
I'd like to see a creative film done on a sociopath, whether he killed or not. The majority (but not all) of directors and writers focus on the action and less on the reason. We're interesting because of the contradiction. The intense control but with impulsive tendencies. The logical thinking but strange rationalizations. The calm but furious.
To the common eye, we are an enigma. Directors and writers who establish this are phenomenal in my view. True artists. Capturing thought and ideas and throwing them back at me in a new and exciting way. We've lost that. Damned "civilization" just wants to see something explode on a screen because they don't have the balls to go out and do it themselves.
- GagReflexJanuary 5, 2011 at 3:57 AM
Love explosions. I can survive and keep my balls with as many on screen explosions as I want, the more "realistic" the better. But as for the 'brakes' on the curiosity of the true mind I'm with you. Nothing is immune from being passe, even sociopathy agree? The fading Tarantino syndrome. Soon we'll all be fascinated by the quirkiness of being Catholic.ReplyDelete
I agree that it would be fascinating to see a really good film done from a psychological socio view point, not just from an external point of view. I imagine it would be more difficult for a normative empath to create a piece of cinema from a socio viewpoint though. In order for such a foreign view to be portrayed you'd probably need an actual sociopath doing the screenplay because an empath just doesn't have the mindframe for it. From what I gather most socios aren't exactly open about their psychology so there is limited resources when it comes to portraying a truly accurate picture of the socio mind.ReplyDelete
- GagReflexJanuary 5, 2011 at 4:49 AM
I'm still open to suggestions of movies to download.ReplyDelete
- Daniel BirdickJanuary 5, 2011 at 6:06 AM
I normally don't pay attention to this type of news, but for some reason, I remember hearing about the Craigslist Killer story when it originally broke. I remember thinking that although this guy was smart enough to get into med school, he was woefully ignorant of digital forensics. My theory is that "Mr. Perfect" held himself back for years, decided to let loose since we're living in the internet age, didn't think through the ramifications of said age (like emails and texts being a trail that could lead right back to him if he wasn't careful), then when it all went to shit he figured a lifetime behind bars wasn't worth the hassle and killed himself.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 5, 2011 at 7:00 AM
Most retarded killer to ever live, he left finger prints everywhere. Did you see the chick he shot? Omg, I would have smashed the shit out of that first.ReplyDelete
- GagReflexJanuary 5, 2011 at 7:23 AM
The extreme exploratory play of generation Y? More, much more to come perhaps? Has there been any postulation as such, that the crimes/taboos of today may well be the entertainment/indulgence of tomorrow in a fully deconstructed "self" empowered society?ReplyDelete
- Daniel BirdickJanuary 5, 2011 at 7:35 AM
It's "bread and circuses" for everybody Gag.ReplyDelete
- GagReflexJanuary 5, 2011 at 8:01 AM
Thats another way of putting it I suppose. Though it is interesting as a hypotheses. The "crime" being what's caught in the shifts between threshholds. Now where did I read that comment about caffiene intoxication being admissable as a legal plea? How about internet induced dissociation?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 5, 2011 at 8:13 AM
Heh, Heh, Heh, another of TNP's identities.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 5, 2011 at 9:36 AM
Yet another example of the division between disciplined smart socios and stupid ones.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 5, 2011 at 9:46 AM
I don't see you on the new buddy. ^ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 5, 2011 at 9:46 AM
- AnonymousJanuary 5, 2011 at 10:39 AM
lets talk about cops who are psychopaths. i swear these small town cops that give out random tickets because they have nothing else better to do are evil. i can tell by they way they interact, they pull you over and you can feel almost a menacing stare of superiority like they are on a power trip of some sorts. i believe that the police force needs to start profiling their own.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 5, 2011 at 10:44 AM
They do to a certain extent with internal affairs. But I'm not sure they're called into small towns unless a cop has killed someone suspiciously.ReplyDelete
So perhaps complain a lot to the next major city that would have IA. Make up stuff, like you've been maced or tazed just for talking back or not understanding. Make up a new identity (and wait the appropriate times between calling) between each complaint.
We're sociopaths. There's always a manipulative solution to every problem.
I've been reading a lot about Amanda Knox. She definitely knows how to play the media. The funny thing is that all these people think she's innocent, because she looks like a angel. Instead of listening to the facts in the case they listen to her version.ReplyDelete
People, at least in the U.S., want a motive. They don't get that she doesn't have a normal motive.
- AnonymousJanuary 5, 2011 at 11:09 AM
You can't explain these things to people because they cannot accept it. But I'd imagine you're already aware of that.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 5, 2011 at 11:13 AM
Tyler Weinman charges dropped, cat kill goes free.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 5, 2011 at 11:25 AM
@ ukan, so you're saying she's a psychopath?ReplyDelete
i think she was driven by jealousy, the victim was exotic and beautiful while she was just pretty. hell hath no fury like a scorned woman. and hell hath no fury like a woman envious of another woman. i stay away from my jealous female friends. they are wolves in sheeps clothing.
"the heart of man is desperately wicked, who can know it"- bible
I don't think it had anything to do with jealousy. Meredith was a prude girl. Amanda Knox had multiple men over to the point where Meredith was complaining. I think Meredith tried to complain that halloween night and Amanda decided to humiliate her by having her friends rape her at her behest, while she and her boyfriend held a knife to her. She and her boyfriend were into some violent sexual shit. It makes perfect sense. The neighbors heard a scream. She probably screamed during the rape and they plugged her so she wouldn't give it away.ReplyDelete
To answer the other question, she is a psychopath. There is no doubt in my mind on that.
to get back to topic; i think there is some argument for the internet and tv being a bad influence by desensitizing people slightly, but i think the bigger consideration is simply that people now feel more free to be as bad as they want, but when they are caught it is pubicized more.ReplyDelete
Darn! that obviously didn't work!ReplyDelete
- oucwheaJanuary 5, 2011 at 1:09 PM
Has anyone seen The Killer Inside Me, as a film with a psychopath narrative?ReplyDelete
I just watched it last nightReplyDelete
Ever since I was a wee kid I always wondered why movies and TV were never done from the point of view of a sociopath/criminal/murderer. Always thought it would be more interesting to me that way, and I always found myself relating more to/sympathizing with the 'bad guy' for some reason, even though I don't really consider myself a sociopath.ReplyDelete
Finally Dexter came along and I was all yay! But Dexter is disappointing, and made to be too nice (i.e. his 'code') and unrealistic (dead father's ghost? Come on. What's really going on in his head without it having to be filtered through some quasi-guardian angel?) so that a normal audience could swallow his crimes.
Still waiting. I guess there was American Psycho, but that was so superficial and of course he gets his at the end like they always do.
Always fucking morals everywhere.
- Daniel BirdickJanuary 5, 2011 at 1:29 PM
Ukan & oucwhea, how was it? That's another film I considered going to see but didn't.ReplyDelete
Medusa, what do you mean Bateman gets his in the end? The ending I remember is him sitting in a posh restaurant, confessing his crimes and no one believing him or giving a shit and him seeming pretty non-plussed by it.
Daniel, actually I have no idea what I'm talking about. I just remember him having a paranoia breakdown and in my head that's where it ended.ReplyDelete
You are right though. That was the best part and I had totally forgotten about it.
Regardless, my point stands. The movie was too stylized, superficial and Hollywooded to be taken seriously, even though I did enjoy it.
I do think Bret Easton Ellis is probably a sociopath, though. Anyone else have thoughts about him?
And nice to see you Daniel.
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- MisanthropeJanuary 5, 2011 at 1:38 PM
Heh, whatever gets you of, imposter notme.ReplyDelete
I was just watching the news and there was a story about a 10 year old boy who shot and killed his mother because she asked him to do some chores. I'd like to see an interview with this child, but it's probably not going to happen on account of his age.
- MisanthropeJanuary 5, 2011 at 1:52 PM
A film from a psychopaths perspective: A Clockwork Orange.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 5, 2011 at 2:04 PM
Pat bateman owns Dexter, don't even compare them. The Dexter show is trying to humanize serial killers, it's lame.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 5, 2011 at 2:07 PM
Why would you want to see an interview with that degenerate?ReplyDelete
We all wanted to shoot a family member once or twice, thankfully we weren't as stupid as this kid.
- AnonymousJanuary 5, 2011 at 2:10 PM
Psychopaths can have psychotic breaks, although they generally never lose touch with reality, they can go into a frenzy of violence.ReplyDelete
That's why it's important for these parents to get their children checked up if they aren't showing any warmth towards others, you could be next.
- AnonymousJanuary 5, 2011 at 2:16 PM
I have no idea why women stick around narcissists, they are the most irritating vile douche bags on the planet. Those women deserve a huge slap.ReplyDelete
- MisanthropeJanuary 5, 2011 at 2:21 PM
"Why would you want to see an interview with that degenerate?"ReplyDelete
His mother was the degenerate. She bought him the gun as a christmas present.
- MisanthropeJanuary 5, 2011 at 2:24 PM
"I have no idea why women stick around narcissists, they are the most irritating vile douche bags on the planet."ReplyDelete
Why did you stick around?
The movie was boring. A artsy fartsy mix of sex and violence. Its pretty hard to make that combo boring, but this film succeeded.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 5, 2011 at 2:27 PM
I didn't, hence why I'm saying this.ReplyDelete
- MisanthropeJanuary 5, 2011 at 2:32 PM
"The movie was boring. A artsy fartsy mix of sex and violence. Its pretty hard to make that combo boring, but this film succeeded."ReplyDelete
A Clockwork Orange or American Psycho?
- Daniel BirdickJanuary 5, 2011 at 2:37 PM
Nice to "see" you too Medusa.ReplyDelete
And I agree, the movie was very stylized, especially compared to the book. I was about 16 when I read the novel and I remember being so fascinated. It was my first time. I'd never read anything about a fictional serial killer up till that point and it was so graphic. There's a scene in the book involving Bateman using a nail gun and mace on one of his victims that really sticks out in my memory. To this day I'm not quite sure how I feel about that scene. Needless to say, it was not in the movie.
I don't know enough about Ellis to comment on whether he should be considered sociopathic. I'll have to look into it though. There was an article in the NY Times about Patricia Highsmith. It basically implies that the reason she was able to write Tom Ripley so convincingly was because he was a male version of herself.
Misanthrope, I've seen A Clockwork Orange and it was enjoyable. It makes me wonder though how other people see a film a like that. Are they horrified or fascinated or both or neither? (Rhetorical question.)
- Daniel BirdickJanuary 5, 2011 at 2:39 PM
Thanks Ukan and anon. I won't bother with it then.ReplyDelete
Misanthrope, I assume they are referring to The Killer Inside Me.
- AnonymousJanuary 5, 2011 at 2:45 PM
what about astrology and psychopaths. i have found that most sociopaths are water signs, cancers, pisces, scorpios. i have found that malignant narcissists are virgos and gemini's. if i had to pick five signs i would rather die than date? virgo, gemini, cancer, capricorn, and maybe libra because it's the sign right after virgos. yes virgos are that bad, and complete and utter narcissists.ReplyDelete
- this i knowJanuary 5, 2011 at 2:46 PM
I saw Clockwork Orange when I was still in High School and I still have nightmares.ReplyDelete
What about narciccist douche bag women, is their anything worth knowing there?
- AnonymousJanuary 5, 2011 at 2:48 PM
narcissist women exhibit the same behavior as narcissist men, only difference is sexualityReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 5, 2011 at 2:52 PM
Narcissistic men sometimes hate sex, once they have sex with a girl who they think is "nice", that girl becomes a whore in the narcissists mind.ReplyDelete
- Daniel BirdickJanuary 5, 2011 at 2:52 PM
this I know:ReplyDelete
Seriously? If so... well, there's nothing to say I guess. I don't know why I still find these kinds of reactions so fascinating.
- AnonymousJanuary 5, 2011 at 2:58 PM
so are men who get bored with women after sleeping with them a couple of times then start avoiding them or break up with them narcissists?ReplyDelete
No, those are called males.ReplyDelete
(Astrology and ASPD? from Anon's post)ReplyDelete
Yes, the antisocials that come to my mind most quickly are a psycho/socio scorpio; a socio/narc gemini; and possible, young psycho/socio, definitely narc virgo.
I'd like to see more discussion on this.
- this i knowJanuary 5, 2011 at 3:00 PM
Well I know how I felt about it never had to guess. Even the scene where they kept his eyes open to watch the films made me feel sick.ReplyDelete
If I see someone get hurt say fall or or get hit I have pain shot thru my body.
We're all made differently and don't get the choice to chose when it comes to our initial reaction.
I find I can endure pain easier then see it happen to someone else.
It's just not a choice.
I'm a Cancer, my ex is a Cancer, his ex (whom he called a malig-narc, and is now my friend) is a Gemini.ReplyDelete
Popular astrology is too open-ended to mean much of anything except in a very vague sense. Would have to be more specific as to birth time/dates for it to have much use, even if it was worth taking seriously.
I do see value in patterns, though. Whether they are manifested/interpreted through astrology or otherwise, they are there.
Only things I remember from Clockwork Orange was the raping of an old lady with a gigantic penis, and Beethoven's 9th. I don't like seeing old people being abused. Everyone else... whatever.
- AnonymousJanuary 5, 2011 at 3:22 PM
Do you actually believe in astrology? Lol.ReplyDelete
Yes, Medusa, making assessments based on someone's birthday is vague, but so is attempting to make an assessment based on the rate of hair growth, too. LOL.ReplyDelete
I just find the collection of these patterns somewhat interesting.
Besides, it makes for better conversation than some of the stuff that's been floating through here lately.
Subtract the word too from the end of that first paragraph and it'll be better.ReplyDelete
Anything Kubrick did was weird. Interesting maybe but freaky…even 2001.ReplyDelete
- MisanthropeJanuary 5, 2011 at 3:46 PM
"Do you actually believe in astrology? Lol."ReplyDelete
I second that Lol.
- AnonymousJanuary 5, 2011 at 3:46 PM
Any weight loss in your future fatty?ReplyDelete
- GagReflexJanuary 5, 2011 at 3:59 PM
Sociopath is an android. Kubrick's A.I.ReplyDelete
That makes sense Gag.ReplyDelete
Does anyone like the movie Basic Instinct? Or was it junk?
2001 will always be one of my favorites. Kubrick allowed a direct connection to a non-fathomable core. As does Lynch.ReplyDelete
That's an artist.
- AnonymousJanuary 5, 2011 at 4:14 PM
Yes, Medusa, making assessments based on someone's birthday is vague, but so is attempting to make an assessment based on the rate of hair growth, too. LOL.ReplyDelete
Okay, I'm a sociopath, lack of empathy, fighting, smear campaigns blah blah blah, and my hair grows twice as quick as anyone i have known, it's just a complete co incidence right? Lol.
Laughing out loudReplyDelete
I actually wrote a short story from the narrative point of a sociopath. Most of my stuff is mild sci-fi (that's the only term I can use since it isn't full blown in outer space sci-fi), but this was obviously much easier.ReplyDelete
It was interesting to see that as I wrote about fiction mixed with actual experiences unfolding onto a made-up character, the story seemed like a rationalization. I was taking everything the main character did and said with no filters, but when you get to take a look inside of his head it's all justified. I think it was the best way to get the point across.
There's no actual "inner voice" narrative, much like you would see in Dexter. But his actions and methods of behavior display my intention for the reader pretty clearly. It was something I've always wanted a director and writer to pull off.
- AnonymousJanuary 5, 2011 at 4:21 PM
Answer my question?ReplyDelete
for a movie where a sociopath cleverly and coldly manipulates people in order to commit mass murder and then gets away with it... try Arlington RoadReplyDelete
i always kinda assumed socios were more or less immune to bullshit like religion and astrology, as there is a more objective assessment of life and evidence - no clouding by emotions or subconscious need to be part of a community that believes the same crap.
- AnonymousJanuary 5, 2011 at 4:27 PM
Salo - 120 days of sodom.ReplyDelete
socio types seem to occur very frequently in sci-fi. mr spock,the replicants in bladerunner etc. pretty sure i would fail the voigt-kampff test :)ReplyDelete
- GagReflexJanuary 5, 2011 at 4:29 PM
Probing the limits of acceptance. Starts with the parents, other kids, girlfriends..now cyberspace. Since when has that been any different for each generation spawned? It's the audience and their inconsistencies thats degenerate. Inconsistencies only fly with the unconscious of the lot. The few conscious will always spot it straightaway. The degenerates' way of resolving anything is to blame/punish (or blind themselves) the symptoms and call it the cause.ReplyDelete
- GagReflexJanuary 5, 2011 at 4:29 PM
Probing the limits of acceptance. Starts with the parents, other kids, girlfriends..now cyberspace. Since when has that been any different for each generation spawned? It's the audience and their inconsistencies thats degenerate. Inconsistencies only fly with the unconscious of the lot. The few conscious will always spot it straightaway. The degenerates' way of resolving anything is to blame/punish (or blind themselves) the symptoms and call it the cause.ReplyDelete
why the sudden profile privacy?
are people still on the hair growth rate thing!? actually i would consider myself to have a very fast metabolism, perhaps that includes hair growth. pros and cons... i have to eat every 4 hours in the day and i'm warm in a t-shirt when everyone else is cold with 3 layers on.ReplyDelete
anyone similar?
One needs to separate astrology and the like from it's new-age and community-based connotations.ReplyDelete
It's merely a way of recognizing inherent patterns, tendencies, universalities, and truths like many other things, and not just religion.
We pick and choose the ones that make more personal sense for each of us, but it's all the same. To denigrate anything based off of superficial aspects and surrounding factors is the sign of a small mind.
The problem is when any of these modes of seeing the macrocosm are taken too literally, as we have seen with most religion. Blind to the unfathomable core from which they are birthed.
- GagReflexJanuary 5, 2011 at 4:36 PM
or a captcha test ;-)ReplyDelete
The degenerates' way of resolving anything is to blame/punish (or blind themselves) the symptoms and call it the cause.ReplyDelete
Also, average hair growth is 1/2" a month. I highly doubt any of you socios have ever got around to sticking a measuring tape to your scalp in any sort of scientific manner.
i thought you were a scientist? there is masses of evidence that can be used to analyse potential correlation between personality types and birthdays. the army for example has all the data for anyone who enlists and i remember reading that the japanese army released this data (along with blood type which is widely believed to influence personality type there) for analysis.
result: no correlation.
also many independent studies.
do you ever look for evidence or do you just think your hunches are good enough to evaluate what should influence your life decisions?
i buzz my own hair. my buzzer has notches in increments of 3mm. i have made a mental note of my hair growth rate and it is just over 3mm per week.ReplyDelete
I'm not a scientist by trade.ReplyDelete
Also, personality types with regards to astrology is bunk in my opinion.
It's about tendencies, in my world. Not 'personalities'. Like the so-called sociopathic gene, for instance. Things can go any which way depending on factors too numerous to count.
Just because we have a magnetic North doesn't mean that all magnetic metals are going to end up crowded around the North Pole like iron filaments.
Terrible analogy, but you get my point.
.5" (average hair growth per month) = 12.7mmReplyDelete
12.7mm / 30 (days) = .42mm (per day)
.42mm x 7 (days per week) = 2.96 mm (per week).
Your hair growth is average.
Obviously you aren't a scientist, either ;)
read the paper i linked to and then answer the most important and interesting question:ReplyDelete
when confronted with evidence contradicting your opinion, do you
1. dig your heels in, get defensive, keep your opinion, and re-use arguments in future that you have been shown are fallacious.
2. recognise the human psychological tendency to do 1 and re-evaluate your position based on your own research that sprang from the arguments and evidence presented to you.
lol where did i claim my hair growth was higher than average?ReplyDelete
i gave you the info as you suggested no-one had measured theirs.
i would consider myself to have a very fast metabolism, perhaps that includes hair growthReplyDelete
wv = immunsin (immune to logic = sin)
- AnonymousJanuary 5, 2011 at 5:03 PM
I never measured my own, but it's around 7 mm per week. People are stunned at how quick it grows.ReplyDelete
i can see your confusion and i admit i wasn't entirely clear, but i never had an opinion on whether my hair grows faster than normal or not. now i know it is average.ReplyDelete
you've kinda dodged my question: is it 1 or 2?
Sorry, I figured it was rhetorical.ReplyDelete
Best answer = 1 + 2
Hunches don't come out of vacuums.
arrgh lost a comment to the spam filter methinks...ReplyDelete
can't be arsed re-typing.
could you just answer:
"do you ever look for evidence or do you just think your hunches are good enough to evaluate what should influence your life decisions?"
so you don't look for actual evidence. figured.ReplyDelete
gotta go - catch you another time. in the meantime google scholar can be your friend.
Boy, your math skills are off.ReplyDelete
Oh well.
- AnonymousJanuary 5, 2011 at 5:21 PM
Ahhh Madusa crapped out. Couldn;t think of anything, but thats the problem she usually types firstReplyDelete
thinks later.
or maybe she's use to no listening.
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Lol, and these 'sociopaths' claim they are so superior in the logic department. Way more attached to desired outcomes than the actual logic it takes to get there. Talk about self-delusion.ReplyDelete
Narcs. Hilarious.
wv: proppimp
- DidHeDiedGuyJanuary 5, 2011 at 5:28 PM
Did he died?ReplyDelete
Lols and lols.ReplyDelete
Yep, as expected, DidHeDiedGuy, he done dieded.
- AnonymousJanuary 5, 2011 at 5:40 PM
Then why do you spen so much time on here when you feel you are so much more intellegent then the S/P?ReplyDelete
Coming from a self proclaimed Narc/Aspie I guess everyone is out numbered by the shere amount of personalities that make up your whole person Madusa.
Res, my blog has turned private because I'm using it for genealogy.ReplyDelete
Never said I was more intelligent than socios. I am, however, more intelligent than idiots.ReplyDelete
And I have never proclaimed/owned any specific disorder. If you think I have, you need to learn to be more observant.
I thought socios were proud of their many external personalities.... so I can only assume a jealousy on your part when you try to denigrate my "shere[sic] amount of personalities", as you see it.
Just the fact that you feel the need to store and regurgitate information about me, and attempt to use said information in an illogical manner to tear me down, speaks for itself.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 5, 2011 at 6:27 PM
we're not talking about some lame astrology that's in newspapers like daily horoscopes and all that other nonsense. i'm talking about inherit patterns common to all people born during a birthday period, for instanceReplyDelete
CANCERS: intuitive, emotional, mean, love food, take long showers because they like water, men are feminine in personality but try to act masculine outwardly, talk or have conversations in their head or talk to themselves, says one thing but does another, which is why the author of this website is a cancer and a sociopath, most cancers are sociopaths, most cancers can be found in prison because of their uncontrollable emotions that and impulses. cancers are very good with money, give your money to a cancer to save for you and he will have a million dollars saved. he is the best bank account to have. cancers love to cuddle, hug, they are needy and they are users. they will use you until you realize you are being played. they are expert manipulators. Cancers are highly intelligent, like to collect things include various women, likes to act aloof when they're even more observant than a virgo. they pathological liars,cheaters. but again it's 50/50 with a cancer, you either get a sociopath or an honest individual who will care for you
GEMINI: talk you to death, they like to play with people's head. they are cheaters and liars, selfish, and backstabbers.
CAPRICORN: cold, callous, dark, stingy with money, pretentious, stuck up. climb their way to the top of any ladder by any means neccessary.
VIROG: Narcissists, they're motto is me, myself, and I. they are worst than sociopaths because the men can be impulsively violent. most virgos grew up in a dysfunctional home. virgos are liers and sneaky. cancer and virgos are two sides of the same coin but cancer is slightly better. virgos are very, very, cheap. if your friend's apartment is furnished with IKEA,he's probably a virgo. virgos don't know how to communicate. they are self destruction and seek any type of attention even if it's negative because of their me, myself and I motto. Charlie Sheen ring a bell?
these are all patterns and behavior you will find with anyone born under this sign. no horoscopes bull. this is truth.
- AnonymousJanuary 5, 2011 at 6:46 PM
I'm a scorpio. :DReplyDelete
word - buttsob
Anon, what do you know about aquarius people?ReplyDelete
i know a leo narc, a leo ASPD, and a sagitarius ASPD. (both fire signs).
HavenNyx and I are both aquarius and BPD, although different. So, patterns??? ;D
I know that aquarius is supposed to be the most unpredictable of the zodiac.
that's all i know. Astrology seems hit and miss to me.
- AnonymousJanuary 5, 2011 at 7:10 PM
Charles Manson and Ted Bundy are Scorpio.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 5, 2011 at 7:34 PM
Aquarians: my ex was an aquarian. you guys are air signs. air signs are highly intelligent. specifically, aquarians are new age philosophers if you will, they are unconventional, they do not go by trends. If you see someone dressed with holes in thier clothes like their shirt, or socks and worn out shoes, he's most likely an aquarian. they are cold, quiet at times, don't like to show alot of emotion. i suspected my aquarian ex was a pyschopath, at least i told him he was. some are evil, some are not.ReplyDelete
LEOS: fire sign, only sign i know that you will hate but also love or you will love but also hate. the women act dumb and ditzy but the women are more intelligent and cunning than they pretend to be. the men are intelligent, playful. leos like most fire signs, "like to win" which is a recipe for sociopathic tendencies. leos are generally or by nature kind, warm smart, loving, cheaters, prone to sticky fingers or stealing in their youth. Bill Clinton and Obama.
I had an Aquarius ex. Was the longest-lasting and most relatively stable relationship so far, which isn't saying much.ReplyDelete
He was outwardly completely unemotional, passionless, and without ambition to the point where I was bored by him and questioned his intelligence. But Zen-ish, which I liked. And yes yes, always egregious holes in his clothing.
- AnonymousJanuary 5, 2011 at 7:55 PM
An anonymous poster claimed that smear campaigns are part of a sociopath's personality.ReplyDelete
Is this true?
- AnonymousJanuary 5, 2011 at 7:55 PM
My best friend is Leo.ReplyDelete
Love/hate cycles with her over the years. Definitely comes off as dumb and ditzy to most people, but she's actually one of the most intelligent people I've ever known. It throws people off. Used to be a pathological liar and cheater (not on people, though), not so much anymore.
But I still have to take all these descriptions with a grain of salt. While much of it is very accurate in my experience, and not in a vague way, at the same time it's easy to read anything into anything. Plus, there's all the stuff about how rising signs are more important than sun signs et al... too many factors to consider.
lol, yes! holes in my clothes and shoes!! i'm not even poor, just weird. My dad gets appalled at my apathy in that department and rushes me out to get new, expensive clothes - i'm like, 'i'm fiiinnne!'ReplyDelete
As for the rest, i'm very emotional. can be hot and cold. Loud or silent. extremes basically. blah blah. Some have called me cold, but i suspect it's a facade or something. My brother is also aquarius and i've called him blackhearted before. He's a grade A arsehole.:)
leos and aquarians are polar opposite on the zodiac, and i have an intense love/hate relationship with them.
having said all that, it's not always accurate. Apparently, i'm supposed to be a master of technology, yeah right.
- AnonymousJanuary 5, 2011 at 8:02 PM
Anon, my friend who is deeply involved in astrology said to me that Scorpio is the most vindictive sign.ReplyDelete
FUCK, that anon took my name - what a wanker?ReplyDelete
^^^^ that was me, notme.
- AnonymousJanuary 5, 2011 at 8:04 PM
scorpios are water signs. everything about cancers applies to scorpios except scorpios try to act passionate and fiery like leos but they aren't as deep and masculine as leos. like i said. water signs(pisces, cancers, scorpios) are the blueprints of sociopathy and psychopathy. and virgos are evil, malignant narcissist, neurotic, psychotic, nut jobs.ReplyDelete
All of you people are fucking idiots.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 5, 2011 at 8:09 PM
the most vindictive is virgo. scorpio and capricorn is a close second.ReplyDelete
Earth signs(virgos, capricorns and tauruses for all their down to earthness are the least down to earth people. earth signs are so vindictive because they get people to either A) do thier dirty work for them or B)if they do it themselves, they are sneaky and you won't even know they are plotting against you. earth signs are very manipulative and would give a cancer or scorpio a run for their money for most manipulative and vindictive
Put two Cancers together and BOOOM nuclear explosion of the worst kind. As has been my experience.ReplyDelete
A Scorpio I dated is very similar to me in the way his mind works, but outwardly pretty different. He has public sulky temper tantrums like a toddler does. It's always awkward being around him; nothing ever seems natural or comfortable, and he's so uncomfortable with himself around women that he comes off as rude at times.
haha Post, i don't really believe in it. But the self-obsessed narc in me likes it.ReplyDelete
I do wish astrology didn't exist to be honest, too much of a pointless distraction. My mum is obsessed with it, she's also obsessed with not letting me walk under ladders and shit like that.
I do it to piss her off and she hates it. CRAZY!!!
Post, what star sign are you? tell me pleeeeeeasee!it's just lame fun.
it's notme btw. I don't know what that anon did but i can't put my name in anymore. ANON YOU WANKER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
hehe, narcy, psycho virgo!!ReplyDelete
this anon is really into this stuff. Interesting how they're focusing on the negatives.
this got boring very fast.
- AnonymousJanuary 5, 2011 at 8:20 PM
yes Medusa, that was my whole point. the patterns and behaviors are too distinctive to dismiss as foolis, or hogwash, or fairy tale astrology.ReplyDelete
you will save yourself alot of emotional turmoil,confrontations, heart ache, etc.. by knowing the sign of the person you are dealing with. whether it's your lover, or boss, or friend or family, it gives you an advantage of understanding the person better and knowing how to deal with them. and like everything else in life, there is always an exception to every rule.
- AnonymousJanuary 5, 2011 at 8:23 PM
Awesome, now people can't type in a name so it's going to be anonymous and blogger accounts.ReplyDelete
ME must be starting to clamp down on the crap posting.
Maybe anonymous posters will be blocked next.
The spamming has really gotten too out of hand with the threats of violence against posters.
If everybody that posts has to have a blogger account then the threats will be traceable.
- AnonymousJanuary 5, 2011 at 8:26 PM
positive of each sign:ReplyDelete
Cancers: will give you the shirt off their back if you are in trouble
Scorpios: actually have a caring, tender side. shocking isn't it?
Pisces: will give you the shirt off their back, humanitarians of the zodiac
Virgos: they like to serve, not with money because they are cheap as hell and although they are know it alls, they will help you and give you the shirt of your back
Leos: hands down the most caring, generous, warm hearted, trustworthy sign, love to have a good time
Capricorns: nice and helpful
Geminis: love to have fun, the life of the party second only to leos, they are aslo helpful and because they talk too much but are intelligent, they are apt to give you the best advice
how is it awesome when i can't type my name in! Some douchebag is being a douchebag, taking my name.ReplyDelete
ANON, 8.23, it's probably you.
Fess up! Be a man. ;D
Oh, yeah, that's weird. Only the Blogger login and the Anonymous options work properly now. Very exciting.ReplyDelete
Anon 8.26, bullshit. I'm all of those things.ReplyDelete
Gee, there is some high brow discussion here today.~ReplyDelete
I'll play. Why not: Aquarius.
- AnonymousJanuary 5, 2011 at 8:36 PM
That is soooo me medusa. Scorpios temper is fucking bossReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 5, 2011 at 8:38 PM
Why do some folks say scorpios are the bad apples of the star signs?ReplyDelete
Yay pythias - we must be the same in almost every way!!! ;)ReplyDelete
Indeed, notme. Indeed.ReplyDelete
I have to teach at 8am tomorrow and I would really rather just get paid to stay in bed.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 5, 2011 at 8:56 PM
Astrology? Really? Reaaallly? Wow. I've probably skipped more comments today than ever before.ReplyDelete
Shall we rattle some bones while we're at it, or look for signs in the tea leaves? Maybe sacrifice a farm animal and inspect the entrails? This has to the the SW all-time low.
Notable, what star sign are you? Play along.ReplyDelete
I know, TNP, and I'm trying really hard to avoid work. :) Can you bring some distraction to the comments section?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 5, 2011 at 9:02 PM
TNP you should go back to your blog where it's interesting.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 5, 2011 at 9:07 PM
This comment has been removed by the author.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 5, 2011 at 9:09 PM
No, I won't play along and further this stream of worthless shit.ReplyDelete
Ok, Pythias. Here's a scenario I think we've all played in our heads. Pick a person, fictional or real, that you want to kill. How would you go about doing it, how would you dispose of the body, and what would be your alibi?
Oh fun! But I'm going to go with my second way down in case I ever need the first. :)ReplyDelete
What's your answer?
- AnonymousJanuary 5, 2011 at 9:13 PM
You are an idiot TNP.ReplyDelete
I would choose Lady Peacock in the library with the candlestick!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 5, 2011 at 9:16 PM
Man. Maybe you should go to your blog with the murder topic.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 5, 2011 at 9:45 PM
It's true that your rising sign is more what you put forth for others to see of your behavior. Your moon sign is more of how you see or know yourself.ReplyDelete
Your north node will show you what you should be working toward in your life and your south node shows what tendencies you should be striving to leave behind.
- AnonymousJanuary 5, 2011 at 9:56 PM
Agreed, Pythias. First case scenario is out of the question for use.ReplyDelete
Hm, how about this. The burial site is out in the desert/reservation wasteland, previously dug, and way off the beaten path.
Go to a Podunk bar, sap a drunk, quickly restrain and gag him/her, throw um in the trunk and drive to the site. If they're unconscious by the time you get there, there's a high chance they've sustained massive brain damage already, sort of a joy-kill. If they're not, game on. Throw them into the grave and bury them alive, slowly, until you can't hear the muffled yelling anymore. Finish it up ASAP, smooth out the area, and then go camping :)
Gotta love the great outdoors.
- AnonymousJanuary 5, 2011 at 10:01 PM
TNP I hope that's a fantasy and that you aren't serious because that's the stupidest thing I've ever heard.ReplyDelete
It's full of ways that you'd be caught.
- AnonymousJanuary 5, 2011 at 10:03 PM
Of course it is. It's a thrill kill, not the perfect crime.ReplyDelete
well, i'd hire a hitman and flee the country for a while.ReplyDelete
Or i'd fess up and say, yeah, i did it, and he effing deserved it!
Or i'd think on my feet and plead innocence.
It would depend wholly on my mood/state of mind.
there you go.
wv - ovencest (or i'd stick his head in the oven)
- AnonymousJanuary 5, 2011 at 10:08 PM
Rule 34 commencing in T-Minus...
- AnonymousJanuary 5, 2011 at 10:09 PM
Hey M.E.,ReplyDelete
I was just wondering (though I probably should watch the movie first to know its context), but isn't the internet a problem? I mean, to have everything written, edited, without any associations to the slipped expressions on a face or emotions in a voice, doesn't it complicate recognizing someone "different" (or really, complicate trying to read anyone at all)?
...Although, I guess, it doesn't have to even be a slip up or laziness (I think either you or a commenter mentioned it in a previous post).
Anon - what exactly are referring to? This blog, the commenters here?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 5, 2011 at 10:17 PM
It's been mentioned in the past that spending exorbitant amounts of time communicating online greatly reduces empathy in that facet of digital communication.ReplyDelete
Its just as easy on the internet.ReplyDelete
No, I won't play along and further this stream of worthless shit.ReplyDelete
LOLS lols lolz Lolllllllllllll
WTF do you think this ENTIRE blog is already? And yours?
No more worthwhile than astrology when it comes down to it.
No offense meant at all, I like it all, I just found your comment funny.
i've been on here for yonks and i still feel the same.ReplyDelete
I feel so completely utterly different than I did when I first arrived.ReplyDelete
Credit goes where credit is due, though.
i mean in terms of empathy. Notable was talking about empathy being dulled etc.ReplyDelete
In terms of my thinking, yes it's been very, very, very, very, very useful! :)
P.S. I think the username thing is probably a glitch. If it wasn't, there wouldn't be a Name/URL radio button available at all.ReplyDelete
Oh yah, notme, in terms of empathy things are no different.ReplyDelete
You know, guns don't kill people....etc. etc.
maybe that anon entering a link as my name earlier today caused it to mess up.ReplyDelete
that's wonderful that you've gained from being here Medusa.ReplyDelete
So have I.
Amen to that! and to M.E of course! and everyone else here.
I only have myself to thank :)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 5, 2011 at 10:53 PM
Do you get off on being an aimlessly, argumentative bitch or something?ReplyDelete
What do I think this blog is? A source of information and an avenue to have dialog on sociopathy and related topics. Perhaps you didn't read the sign when you walked in.
Perhaps you think it the Off-Topic section of a forum, or something, where your often vacuous, irrelevant spew is welcome, along with your commentary that often leads to no point other than playing Commander Contrarian and talking about your dreary, depressing life, and how awesome you think you are, you nauseating whore.
Your own insecurities bleed and form a scab of your worthless, irritable existence.
Your luck numbers are 3, 14, 27, 9, 18
oh my god Notable, who ARE you talking to?ReplyDelete
Do you get off on being an aimlessly, argumentative bitch or something?ReplyDelete
Yes, yes I do, when the recipient is a bit of a douche at times.
As to the rest... are you sure you aren't a girl? Because it seems you are on the rag yet again.
- AnonymousJanuary 5, 2011 at 11:20 PM
Do you take the short-bus to troll school? That was horribly ineffectual. How disappointing.ReplyDelete
That is all.
- AnonymousJanuary 5, 2011 at 11:24 PM
One must remember to not fornicate during a full moon, lest they risk having a child born with demon, at the risk of Aspergers!ReplyDelete
I really have to track that site down. It was a classic. I wonder if there is a similarly themed one for ASPD.
hey no one's back.ReplyDelete
That is all.
(btw, how did you enter your name, mine's not working)
Blog is back to normal again, notme.ReplyDelete
Demons, astrology, psychology, empathy, morals, etc... all interpretations of the same thing.
btw, i totally fucked up yesterday's plan to stay awake to pay my overdue rent. I fell asleep seconds after i wrote that comment. So, i'm PLANNING to achieve it this time. I've become utterly noncturnal during the holidays. fuckety-fuck fuck.ReplyDelete
no medusa, mine's still not working. oh it is.
haha, wv is 'hyper' - that's just uncanny
now my name's all colourful for some reason. fine. :DDDDReplyDelete
nah, it's still malfunctioning actually.
Yer right. It's being a bit bipolar.ReplyDelete
In the meantime
- AnonymousJanuary 6, 2011 at 12:03 AM
"Drink Mr Pibb. It doesn't pretend to be a doctor, unlike some drinks."ReplyDelete
Code Monkeys has its moments.
lol. Actually, that's certainly a way of spicing up one's life.ReplyDelete
I don't know how i'd be able to carry that off. I wonder what my second life might be?...hmm...
- AnonymousJanuary 6, 2011 at 4:51 AM
...well HELLOOOOO?!?!? TheNotablePath-to knowhere might i add is a damn VIRGO!!!! VIRGOS bitch and moan about the stupidest little things and the stupidest minute details in life while missing the grand scheme of things. they have OCD, and are very neurotic. they mental and crazy which is why he's a self diagnosed sociopath. but what he really is a Malignant Narcissistic Sociopath which is ten times worse than a regular ole sociopath. for all their mental attributes,yes VIRGO'S are IDIOTS. Virgos argue blindly and the reason why he has a problem with astrology is because it nails him down to a T. marry a virgo and you will die a thousand deaths. it is hands down the worst sign in the zodiac!!. date a virgo....well you need to run do not walk to the nearest exit. VIRGO MEN are WOMEN trapped in a MAN's BODY. they are even more girly than the femine cancer. VIRGOS are horrible horrible people. a Virgo will see you get hit by a car but will worry more about your mismatched clothing attire than your life. they are self obessed, self deluded, OCD FREAKS!!!!. they are overly dramatic, and pathological liars and cheap, cheap, cheap!!, they take cheapness to a whole new level. VIRGO, worst human being you'll ever come across. with a virgo, everything will be your fault, they never take responsibilty for their faults, they find a way to blame you for everything wrong. never build a family life with a VIRGO like marrying one, because he will care more about his sister or brother than he does his own wife! and kids! VIRGOS are mean and cruel, TheNotablePath-a VIRGO. YIKES!ReplyDelete
- GagReflexJanuary 6, 2011 at 6:54 AM
Good link medusaReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 6, 2011 at 7:15 AM
Anon at 4:51, how did you find out Not Able's birth date?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 6, 2011 at 7:48 AM
Virgos are fussy, hypercritical, harsh, conservative, overly-fastidious, overly-conventional, finicky, perfectionists, worriers, and bores.ReplyDelete
Think of the most uptight old biddy you know and that's Virgo.
- AnonymousJanuary 6, 2011 at 7:50 AM
Too bad I'm not a virgo. Keep trying :)ReplyDelete
Notable, i'd guess, cancer or aries.ReplyDelete
I'm purely testing my 'psychic' skills here. So please say if i'm right.
- AnonymousJanuary 6, 2011 at 8:08 AM
i don't have to, your self diagnosis says it all......:-)ReplyDelete
and it has nothing to do with my knowledge of these signs, since i have none. just a guessing game for the hell of it.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 6, 2011 at 11:06 AM
Being a bit (a lot?) of a narcissist why isn't anyone talking about Sagittarius?! Jerks.ReplyDelete
Also, those explanations are total BS. They are made so that they can apply to anyone. Read about the fucking barnum effect retards.
Lolz 4:51ReplyDelete
11:06 said that already. Without need for wiki article.
- shit flingging monkeyJanuary 6, 2011 at 3:08 PM
Anon4:51, Anon7:15, Anon7:48ReplyDelete
Which Anon is Aireanne and which one is Madusa?
Hummmmm 4:51 & 7:48 = Aireanne
7:15 = Madusa
or 4:15 & 7:15 & 7:48= Madusa
or 4:15 & 7:15 & 7:48= Aireanne
wv- densic Lols lols lols
I don't hide behind the moniker of "Anoymous". I say what I want to say, openly.ReplyDelete
Lols @ paranoid anons playing detective.ReplyDelete
None of them are me, either.
Anon 3:08, everyone is over on the next day's post discussing astrology. Why not come and join?ReplyDelete
- shit flingging monkeyJanuary 7, 2011 at 1:22 PM
Why did you check back to the post and so quickly.ReplyDelete
I say the arrows hit their mark
All new comments, since last time I read, come up on my reader.ReplyDelete
Why do you keep checker back? Obviously not because you have new posts on your reader.
Anonymous at 4:51 a.m., your overwrought rant about Virgos sounds like you are talking about my ex, to a T.ReplyDelete
Speaking of the Internet, I read a blog recently about Psychopathy and Narcissism (well, the blog's named related to Narcissism, but it came up as a result when I did a Google search on Psychopathy blogs).ReplyDelete
The author writes about how psychopaths (or mainly Sociopaths ... I think) are crowding the Internet and doing so much harm, which is obviously their intent right from the beginning.
This is just another of these statements about psychopaths and sociopaths that are heavily loaded with hidden 'magical thinking': We're all evil by our very nature, and that's all there is to it.
I see over and over readers commenting on blogs, websites, fora, Youtube, i.e., stating that: "Psychopaths/sociopaths are just born evil, it's that simple!", and "They should be killed/incarcerated" and so on.
The problem I'm having after realizing I do fit some of the criteria is that this is not necessarily a disorder, it's a personality type and we need not be evil because of it.
Under different circumstances and different times in history many of the things and characteristics 'Empaths' claim to be 'good' and 'right' would be deemed evil.
It's the same old story, M.E., :)
Ah, this is not a good way to comment, using a Google account. Your blog doesn't show unless you have a profile there.ReplyDelete
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Cricket has always been a highly celebrated sport in most countries, especially India. This year, the ICC 2019 World Cup (which has already commenced), has been one of the most awaited and renowned cricket leagues across the globe, with millions of cricket buffs visiting grand stadiums in England and Wales to celebrate the sporting fervour.
However, studies have found that the risk of a mishap at such a large gathering is always higher. It has also been observed that most stampedes have been witnessed primarily during cricket matches at mammoth stadiums. Therefore, it is imperative for attendees to be aware of the following safety tips to be well–equipped while attending a cricket match:
Hydrate well– Fainting due to dehydration, which causes drainage and exhaustion is common at such a crowded event. Therefore, consume enough water before and during the match, especially when it is an all– day one to not end up dehydrated due to sun exposure.
Ensure your phone is charged – This suggestion is particularly important to follow when to attending a cricket match alone. A phone with low battery can be a huge risk, especially if an accident or mishap occurs. Always bring a fully charged phone to such stadiums, with an emergency alert, and a handy speed dial list, in case of an emergency. Also, be careful while capturing the match, to ensure that the battery doesn't drain out midway.
Wear comfortable footwear – It is a basic, but important tip. Wearing comfortable shoes is a must for cricket lovers, owing to the possibility of a potential stampede at the stadium during a large– scale match. Things can get worse if one suffers cuts or sprains due to falling. So avoid heels or flip flops to prevent the same.
Be alert – At a crowded cricket match, the expectation of an emergency is low, and thus, the possibility is extremely high. Therefore, it is imperative to be constantly aware, and prepared to move at the stadium, irrespective of the presence of alert security personnel to handle mishaps. Also, ensure that you make security alert of any suspicious object or person around you, to prevent damage.
Observe the nearest exit – As cricket matches are held at gigantic stadiums in different parts of the world, attendees must make note of all the nearest exits of that particular venue, prior to entering. In case of an accident or mishap, attendees tend to try and exit from the same place from where they entered, in a hurry, which can cause further chaos. It is thus, recommended to figure out alternate exits, generally available via an online map.
Try and maintain composure – As the body tends to go into flight or fight' mode during an emergency, there can be a sudden increase in anxiety levels, blood pressure, and heart rate, which can be life–threatening. Therefore, it is important to engage in deep breathing and be calm, even if other attendees get into panic mode.
Moreover, keep emergency numbers like 108 handy, depending on your location to avail immediate medical assistance, or ambulance services from prompt and efficient responders like Ziqitza Healthcare Ltd. (ZHL).

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Dover, DE –
Tired of not being able to get to a sink fast enough, compulsive hand-washer Diane Phillips has come up with the perfect solution to quell her germaphobia. Akin to those who take comfort in owning therapy animals, Phillips has acquired a "therapy sink" that she keeps with her at all times.
"I feel so much calmer now," said the bookkeeper and sink enthusiast. "Dozens of times a day I'm overcome with the intense urge to scrub up from fingertips to elbows, like a surgeon," she jokes. "Before Sinkity-Sink, as I affectionately call it, I would often have to waste precious seconds or even minutes finding the nearest sink. Now I just turn to my right or left and there it is, ready to sanitize me."
Phillips admits the sink is sometimes a bit of an inconvenience. "It can be cumbersome, heavy, in the way, embarrassing, impractical, annoying, wet, and awkward. I also have to carry around a gallon of soap. People stare and stare. Except when they need to wash up and I'm the only game in town – then you should see them grovel!"
The sink has also been a rather expensive companion. Phillips is forced to buy it movie seats, airplane seats, you name it (though she does appreciate its presence in the HOV lane).
"I can't live without it," she says. "Last night I woke up several times to wash my hands right there in bed; no walking all the way to bathroom! I have to guard it overnight though. My husband thinks it's OK to pee in it."
By Holly Love


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Long time Menifee resident, Lesa Sobek, recently elected the City's Third District Council Member, was introduced to many of the City's Businessmen and Businesswomen, Wednesday, February 17 during the Menifee Chamber of Commerce, hosted Meet and Greet Breakfast at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse on Haun Road.
Sobek was at the Meet and Greet to answer questions the guests might have.
Lesa started the event with a brief introduction: "I represent the people and truly believe I'm a public servant and that's why I'm out here today. You're my first Meet and Greet. I'm here today to hear from you, to hear your questions and your concerns. I care about Menifee and I'm grateful to the people who voted for me. Infrastructure is a big thing in Menifee and the City is developing approval of Holland Road overpass and plans to expedite Scott Road.
She was most interested in finding suggestions from the residents about the Newport Road Interchange. The intersection is in part of her District that spreads from the eastern side of Haun Road to the city limits and from the freeway to the southern city limits.
At the Meet and Greet, Sobek said she has three priorities as a City Council Member. The first is family. Any decision she makes is the people who live here, work here and have a place to play and enjoy their family.
Traffic is her second priority. "We are working hard as a Council adding that the city is coming up with creative ideas on how to solve that problem.
Her third priority is parks. People want some really nice parks. How can we get better parks here?
During the question and answer period, Sobek was asked about the possibility of combining the Menifee Union School District serving K-8 students with the High School District. Menifee is served by the Perris Unified High School District.
Other members of the Council recently met with the District Superintendent and learned that they are now considering building a fourth High School because of the population growth in the Menifee area.
The district boundaries are set by the State and the Menifee area now qualifies for only eight of the ten requirements needed to form its own District. Those who are interested in forming a Menifee School District might want to attend a Perris Unified High School District meeting to inform district leaders of their desire.
A representative of the Riverside Transit District said that RTA is working on different routes at this time from Menifee to connect with the Metrolink stations opening in the area.
Sobek introduced Jeff Wyman, Interim Development Director to update the Chamber and guests on the economic growth coming to Menifee and the surrounding area.
Jeff Wyman said "We have over 100 development projects either under construction or going through the entitlement phase at the city." Jeff notes the importance of having entertainment in the city instead of having to travel outside of Menifee. "Our goal is to build amenities in the city to bring people back so they don't need to travel."
Super Wal-Mart is still underway. "Wal-Mart is working at their own pace. It is already approved. They have some infrastructure to do. We have been trying to push them as hard as we can. They are like a big giant and pushing a big giant is not the easiest thing to do." said Jeff Wyman.
At the end of the event, Lesa Sobek talks about the 5 foot rule. "You pay attention to 5 feet around you. No matter where you are at. Pay attention to what's around you. Somebody might just need a handshake, a smile and a word "hello".
That's what will make Menifee a little bit better, and a little bit more special than a lot of places around us. That "hometown feel."


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On another gorgeous night at Yankee Stadium the boys in pinstripes even the series with Dodgers in a total team shut out effort. The starters for the game featured a duel of two lefties, C.C. Sabathia for New York and 20-year-old year Julio Urias for Los Angeles. Urias struggled with command and Sabathia was again tremendous, although neither man would factor into the final decision in a game that saw runs come at a premium.
Although both starters held the game scoreless through three, where Sabathia retired at seven in a row at one point, Urias really labored by having to throw over 80 pitches in the first four frames which led to his departure in the bottom of the fourth. After drilling Brian McCann, giving up a single to Chase Headley and walking Aaron judge, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts pulled his young lefty with two outs and the bases-loaded. Right-handed reliever Louis Coleman came in and got Ronald Torreyes to ground out to short, ending the inning and keeping the game still scoreless.
During the Judge walk, The big right fielder injured himself on a foul tip and would be pulled for Jacoby Ellsbury. It was later reported that Judge left the game with a right oblique strain, which could be problematic with a man of his size.
Sabathia was simply phenomenal tonight despite once again not receiving any run support to show for it. In the top of the seventh, the big lefty was pulled for Adam Warren with one out, departing with the final line of 6.1 innings of shutout baseball, allowing just three hits while walking one and striking out six. Warren would go on to retire the next two batters to keep the score tied while sending the Yankees into the bottom of the frame.
And it was in that bottom of the seventh where the Yankees finally hit the scoreboard in a big way. Jacoby Ellsbury and pinch hitter Didi Gregorius went back-to-back off Dodgers reliever Ross Stripling with one out; Ellsbury's a second deck job in right and Gregorius's was more of a line drive over the right centerfield wall to put New York up by two.
Tyler Clippard got the first two outs in the eighth and left the third and final out up to the closer Delin Betances, who got Justin Turner to ground out to end the 8th. After Gary Sanchez added the third Yankee run with a solo shot in the bottom of the eighth, Betances struck out two in route to a huge save(11) of a much-needed Yankee victory.
The Yankees have a tough assignment as they try to win the series against Clayton Kershaw and the Dodgers in game three tomorrow, with first pitch scheduled for a special time of 4:05 PM/EST.


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The thought of purchasing a new vehicle likely makes your wallet shake with fear. Even if you have a solid income, you still know that your bank account will drain after this purchase. Still though, that doesn't mean you need to purchase the most expensive car and leave yourself with little money.
Better Your Financial Situation
Few people have the money to purchase a new car outright, so you're probably considering some type of finance or lease agreement. As a result, you need to know the connection between credit scores and car loans.
Low credit scores might mean that you struggle to obtain a loan. Also, even if you do get that loan, your interest rates could be high. Working to repair your credit before applying can help. Furthermore, lenders will look at your down payment amount and monthly income, so try to bolster those areas too.
Consider Other Options
The thought of a brand new car is probably enticing. However, they are also the most expensive cars, and plenty of reputable vehicles are available for lower prices. These cars have just been used before.
By browsing through the inventory of a dealership, such as Bay Ridge Nissan, you can see that a car with a year or two on it is not necessarily a bad buy. The dealership might have had an overstock of cars, or the previous owner might have needed to end a lease early for reasons unrelated to the quality of the vehicle.
In any case, choosing a car that isn't brand new is likely to save you money.
You don't necessarily need to pay the sticker price of the car. Once you've narrowed down your options to a few cars that you particularly like, find out what they are selling for in the area. Researching the value of these cars is also important.
With these two tools, you can have negotiating power in your hand. When speaking with the salesperson, you can also say that you are unwilling to pay more than a certain amount per month. If that cost isn't met, you can try a different dealership.
Separate Need from Want
If you have tried these strategies and you're still concerned about the cost of your payments, then you might be looking at the wrong cars for your budget.
While having all of the latest features sounds enticing, doing so might just be out of your budget at this moment. Instead of feeling defeated, make a list of what you need as opposed to what you want in a car.
You might want a car with the latest entertainment updates, but you need a car with the best safety features. Making a list of priorities can help you better select cars in your price range.
Buying a car doesn't mean that you have to spend all of your money. After all, you want funds saved in the event that you need repairs. Keeping these tips in mind can help you to procure a new car and keep money in your account.
Buying a car doesn't mean that you have to spend all of your money. After all, you want funds saved in the event that you need repairs. Keeping these tips in mind can help you to procure a new car and keep money in your account.


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Whether the decision to divorce was yours, your spouse's or a mutual agreement, you may still be left struggling to get your head around it. You may have custody issues foremost in your mind, but your concerns about your post-divorce finances may not be far removed. Ensuring you have enough security to support yourself and care for your children depends on the success of a fair property division settlement.
Unless you have a prenuptial agreement that says otherwise, California law requires courts to divide marital assets equally. A marital asset is anything either of you acquired during the time you were married. However, it may be impossible to obtain your just half of community property if your spouse is hiding assets from the process.
Show me the money!
Hiding assets during divorce is not uncommon. Some spouses fear they won't have enough to get by if they rely on a settlement, so they stash some away for safe keeping. Others may believe the assets rightfully belong only to them despite the law's definition of community property. Still others hide assets because they do not want the other spouse to have them. In fact, some spiteful spouses are willing to destroy their own property to prevent their spouse from getting it in a divorce.
It may not be easy to know for certain if your spouse is keeping community property from you, especially if you are unaware of his or her exact income or you did not take an active part in the family finances. However, there are some places where you can look for clues of assets your spouse may be keeping from you, for example:
- Tax returns should reveal your spouse's complete income plus the presence of real estate, partnerships or trusts you don't know about.
- Unexplained withdrawals or cancelled checks from your joint account may indicate your spouse is using the money for his or her own benefit.
- The courthouse keeps records of loan applications if your spouse purchases real estate as a way to hide assets from you.
- Even a cash real estate transaction will have records in the county tax assessor's office.
- You may be able to learn if your spouse's employer is withholding a bonus until your divorce decree is signed.
- Close friends or relatives may be holding money for your spouse in the form of a loan.
If you suspect your spouse of keeping community property from your divorce settlement, bring it to the attention of your attorney. He or she will have resources to investigate in ways you may not be able to on your own. Even if your spouse denies hiding assets from you, it is worth searching. Your future may depend on it.


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The greatest weapon against tyranny
The greatest weapon against tyranny
The past few years have been particularly challenging for journalists,
who saw a dramatic increase in kidnappings, videos and decapitations,
according to a report from the Geneva-based group Reporters Without
Borders (RWB). Syria, once again, is the most dangerous country for
journalists followed by the Palestinian territories (particularly Gaza),
Libya, Iraq and Ukraine.
Women were not exempt from the atrocities. The number of female
journalists murdered doubled in the last year with unfortunate examples
documented in Iraq, Egypt, Afghanistan, the Philippines and Mexico, to
just name a few.
"The acts of intimidation cannot be underestimated," Malena Aznarez,
president of RWB in Spain, told me in a telephone interview. In just
2014, 66 journalists were murdered, 119 were kidnapped, 178 were jailed
and 1,846 were beaten or threatened worldwide, and that is just what is
"The assassinations are deliberately barbarous to intimidate journalists
and their families. As a result, news organizations have pulled back
from sending journalists to cover stories in a growing number of
countries where there is, literally, a price on their heads." As a
result, Aznarez says, too many important stories go untold.
Journalists in our own hemisphere also face danger. Persecution and
detention of reporters are common in Cuba and Venezuela, for example.
Add to that Mexico and Colombia, both notorious for the risks posed to
those who report or do news investigations about organized crime,
narco-trafficking and corruption. Many print, radio and television
journalists perished for doing a great job. Now, journalists in Europe
are facing a similar risk with one big difference: Terrorists use the
shooting or beheading of journalists as weapons of ideological propaganda.
The French were caught off guard with the terrorist attack against the
weekly newspaper, Charlie Hebdo, in the heart of Paris that left 12
dead. The journalists who worked for this funny, if not irreverent,
newspaper were aware of the risks they took publishing caricatures that
made light of the Prophet Mohammed. But it is what they did — Charlie
Hebdo mocks all political leaders and religions; it is a satirical journal.
The extent of the massacre is shocking, and as occurs after all
terrorist attacks, people search for simple answers to difficult
questions. French President François Hollande summed it up well in a
televised address to a stunned country.
"We were being threatened because we are a country of freedom," he said.
"And because we are a country of freedom, we will fight against these
threats and we will punish the aggressors." Referring to the slain
journalists, Hollande called them heroes who would be recognized in a
day of national mourning.
The French were not the only ones to pay tribute to the journalists who,
in the words of now-late editor-in-chief of Charlie Hebdo, Stephane
"Charb" Charbonniere, preferred to "die standing rather than live
kneeling." Around the world, thousands recognized the valor of
journalists and the importance of freedom of expression as the
cornerstone of all other freedoms. Unfortunately, it can easily be
forgotten; this has occurred in Europe before.
In 1996, film director and writer Theo Van Gogh was shot eight times and
beheaded on a street in Amsterdam for the "crime" of making short film
critical of Islam called Submission: Part 1, which criticized the
treatment of women in Islam by a Muslim extremist who believed, as do
other extremists, that Islam requires submission by all. How to win
against that?
The war on terror is far from over; there are very real enemies of
freedom. Governments and intelligence organizations can continue to work
together to organize a strong military response to terrorism but civil
societies also have a role to play. Freedom of expression and serious
journalism need greater support; too many journalists feel the chill of
indifference and intimidation for reporting on stories that make some of
the smug among us uncomfortable.
Today, there are Facebook postings and signs that read "We are all
Charlie Hebdo," but these are just words without action. Freedom of the
press and of speech is the greatest weapon against tyranny. There is no
freedom without freedom of the press. To live otherwise is to live on
our knees.
Source: The greatest weapon against tyranny | The Miami Herald –


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About Me
I'm Robin Nuffer and I grew up on a third-generation cattle ranch near Cascade, Idaho, where border collies helped herd and trail the cattle. Since then, my life has revolved around them in every way.
When it comes to working cattle—whether it's in a feedlot, sale yard, in the mountains, or on a ranch—there's no better partner than a well-trained dog.
There's not a day that goes by that I'm not in awe of what a cowboy and his dogs can accomplish. They love what they do and are always happy to please.
There are times when I just sit on my horse after I've cast the dogs out on the range. I sit motionless, just the breeze sifting through the grass, as I watch them work the cows.
It's amazing, unbelievable, impressive. WOW!! They're fast, smart, and never tire. It's amazing how quick they are. How they can go from a full-out run to a dead stop, crouching in the grass, in one step. They are able to move the stock with a look, with just their presence. But when confronted with a stubborn batch these dogs don't blanch at the chance to show them who's boss.
I always had dogs growing up on the ranch, and they helped me a lot. But it wasn't until I saw my first sheep dog trial—"poetry in motion" is the best way to describe it—that I thought how I'd love to have my cattle dogs do what those sheep dogs were doing.
So I went to some clinics, read some books—sometimes two or three times—and applied what I learned to my knowledge and experience of handling cattle. Before long, my first trained dog was out there in the pasture, working beautifully. I was in heaven.
There's a lot to love about what I do and where I do it. I love teaching people what I know: how to train their dog to become the second-greatest asset to a ranch (after their owner) with a lot less stress. I love showing a trained dog to a rancher and watching their eyes light up as I take them through the cycle. I love helping them learn to work the dogs to their highest potential.
I live in Mesa, Idaho, where I raise three girls. I train dogs for a living and put them to work on several ranches here in western Idaho. They all get real-world training in handling cattle in all aspects of ranching, including trailing behind a horse—like mine--all day when we don't see one cow.
For me, it's the best job in the world. My office is my saddle. My cell phone is a whistle. My employees never call in sick. I feel very blessed and fortunate to do what I love: Spend my days working with great dogs!
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Renaming Databases during restore
Yesterday we looked at the simplest of options for restoring SQL Server backups with Restore-DbaDatabase. We saw that it's simple and easy to restore a single database or as many as you want to.
But what happens if you want to restore a database with a different name? Maybe you want to restore Production as Development so it's obvious which database is which (hands up all those who've not been sure which database named Production is really development (no lying, it'll be most of you.))
As it's such a common request of course we built it in and made it as simple as possible.
There are 2 ways we can rename databases:
- For a single database restore
- For batch database restores
The reason for the split, is that when you're restoring 20 databases in one batch there isn't an easy way to work out which one you want to rename as 'MyNewDB'.
Renaming a Single Database
Lets say you're restoring 'ProductionDatabase' and you want it be called 'DevelopmentDatabase'. That's simply a case of providing the DatabaseName switch:
Restore-DbaDatabase -SqlInstance server1\instance -Path \\server\backups\ProductionDatabase -DatabaseName DevelopmentDatabase
Restore-DbaDatabase will scan the files in '\\server\backups\ProductionDatabase', calculate which backups are needed to get to the most recent point in time and then restore them as a database called DevelopmentDatabase. Super simple
Renaming multiple databases
On day 10 we looked at using Restore-DbaDatabase to restore a batch of databases at once by recursing backup folders
As it would be hard to come up with a way to rename an unknown number of databases in an easy and consistent way, we offer you RestoredDatabaseNamePrefix to prevent name conflicts
If we modify our first example to:
Restore-DbaDatabase -SqlInstance server1\instance -Path \\server\backups\ -DirectoryRecurse
We are now going to restore every database with backups in that folder, not just ProductionDatabase as we were in the first example.
To avoid database name collisions we'll prefix them all with 'Restored':
Restore-DbaDatabase -SqlInstance server1\instance -Path \\server\backups\ -DirectoryRecurse -RestoredDatabaseNamePrefix Restored
Now all databases restored in this batch will have their name prefixed with Restored.
If you want to do any further renaming, then the
Rename-DbaDatabase function is your friend and offers you lots of options to tailor your renaming
Avoiding a database name collision during a restore is a great way to avoid an error message, so we've provided two options to rename the databases on the fly.
All posts in this series can be found at 31 Days of dbatools Backup and Restores


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Flying Pie Pizza Pickup & Delivery: State St.
When the craving for pizza hits, what do you do? You don't want to choose one of the "standard" pizza places in Boise that have boring, cardboard meals they try to pass off as pizza. You need to make sure that you're getting the best. You want a pizza that's delicious, and different from the standard fare.
What you need is pizza from Flying Pie. This Flying Pie Pizzaria is in Boise at 4320 W. State St. and it is home to some of the best pizza you'll ever have. We've been voted the best local pizza more than 30 times, so this is not just a boast. Once you try our pizzas, you'll see why we're such a popular pizza place in Boise.
Of course, if you've never ordered with us before, you might be wondering what it is that makes us special? We have some of the best unique specialty pizzas in Boise, along with all the traditional fare you would want and expect.
Great Combination Pizzas in Boise
We're known for making the best specialty pizzas in Boise and once you start to look at what's on the menu, you'll see why. Let's look at a few of the options.
The Pesto Primavera is a nice choice if you're looking for something special with a bit of a healthier flair to it. This pizza features pesto sauce and whole wheat crust, along with mozzarella and sharp cheddar. It has artichoke hearts, mushrooms, sliced tomatoes, and fresh garlic.
Sam I Am is a simple pizza that has a lot of taste. It has sliced tomatoes and fresh garlic along with mozzarella and provolone over pesto sauce. You can't go wrong with the Garlic Chicken pizza either. It includes garlic chicken, naturally, along with mushrooms, green onions, and mozzarella over Alfredo sauce.
Another delicious chicken option is the Mesquite Chicken pizza. This pizza has delicious mesquite chicken, green onions, and mozzarella over BBQ sauce. It's simple but tasty. If you're hunting for a pizza that has a more traditional style, consider the Phosgo Supreme. This includes pepperoni, ham, black olives, Italian sausage, green peppers, and onions with mozzarella over red sauce.
These are just some of the great options for specialty pizza in Boise from our State St. restaurant.
What Will You Make?
Sure, you'll find plenty of specialty pizzas in Boise from Flying Pie like those mentioned above. However, they aren't the only pizzas. You can use the imagination station and craft something that's perfect for your tastes. It's easy to put together a pizza when you place your order.
Naturally, you start with the dough. We have several options from which you can choose. First, there's the original, which is the traditional choice and is always popular. We also have sourdough, whole wheat, and gluten-free. We have three dough sizes—10", 12", and 14". However, the gluten-free is only available in 10".
Next, you'll want to think about your sauce and cheeses. For the sauce, you can opt for red sauce, pesto, olive oil, Alfredo, black bean sauce, or BBQ depending on what taste you prefer. Choose from seven kinds of cheese including mozzarella, provolone, feta, cheddar, smoked Gouda, pecorino Romano, and cream cheese.
You'll find a wealth of toppings available, too. If you love vegetables, you'll have a bounty of choices including green bell peppers, roasted garlic, roasted red bell peppers, sliced tomatoes, fresh mushrooms, and sliced onions to name a few. We also offer toppings like bacon, garlic chicken, ground beef, smoked link sausage, and smoked oysters. Don't forget to add some herbs like fresh basil or crushed red peppers!
These are just some of the options available at our pizza place in Boise. Given all the choices, you can make just about any type of pizza you might want. So, what's on your menu tonight?
Breadsticks, Beer, and More
Although we're known for our pizzas, we offer more. One of the sides that go along nicely with pizza is breadsticks. Keep in mind that our breadsticks are just as fantastic as our pizza. Rather than boring breadsticks that have just a smattering of butter—if you're lucky—we have cheesy breadsticks. However, we don't stop there. If you want something a bit more than just the cheese, you can opt to add some "meat candy" to it. Add some bacon or some pepperoni for a real treat.
The world is not only dough and cheese, though, and that's why we also offer house salads. Our salads are more than just a pile of lettuce. We include a lettuce mix along with cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and croutons. You can choose from different dressings too, including house-made ranch, light Italian, balsamic vinaigrette, honey mustard, Caesar, blue cheese, and thousand island.
Flying Pie doesn't stop there. We also have beer on tap along with red and white wine. It could be a nice treat when you dine at our store. However, we also deliver beer and wine, which could be an even nicer treat when you're sitting at home after a long day.
Choose the Best Pizzeria in Boise
Boiled chicken and potatoes again? Are you tired of soup? Maybe you're just tired of cooking. The days are exhausting and sometimes, you want to leave the cooking to someone else. Flying Pie understands. Whether you're ordering to watch a movie at home, to binge some episodes of a TV show you love, or because you just want to have a day without cooking, the time is now.
Maybe you're at work and you need to fulfill an order for your entire crew. Perhaps you're having a business meeting and need to feed everyone. Flying Pie can accommodate and provide you with what you need whether it's pizza, salad, breadsticks, etc. You can pick it up or choose pizza delivery in Boise from our State St. pizza place.
Our staff works hard to create and provide the best pizza in Boise combined with the best service. Whether you dine-in, pickup, or order for delivery, we're ready to give you just what you need. Order now!


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Q: Do I need a doctor's referral to see a physiotherapist?
A: It is not necessary for you to have a doctor's referral to see a physiotherapist; however, many insurance companies require one for reimbursement.
Q: If my doctor refers me for physiotherapy but fills out a referral to another clinic, may I still go wherever I choose?
A: You may choose which physiotherapy clinic you prefer to attend, even if your employer or an insurance company encourages you, it is your choice.
Q: Does my private health care insurance cover physiotherapy?
A: Many private health care insurers cover physiotherapy. It would be advisable to check your medical plan prior to booking appointments in order to find out how much coverage you have, what percentage they will pay, if there is an annual deductible, and if the physiotherapy clinic is able to direct bill for its services. Physiotherapy may be a combined benefit with other healthcare professionals such as massage therapy and chiropractic.
Q: If I am injured at work, may I come to your clinic for my physiotherapy treatment?
A: Julie Skaling Physiotherapy Clinic has a Tier 1 contact with the Workers Compensation Board of Nova Scotia, which means we are able to treat the majority of workplace injuries.
Q: What is occupational therapy?
A: Occupational Therapy helps to solve the problems that interfere with your ability to do the things that are important to you. Occupational Therapists consider all potential barriers to:
- Taking care of yourself
- Participate in paid of unpaid work
- Enjoy your leisure time (such as sports or spending time with family)
Occupational Therapy Services include:
- Functional Capacity Evaluation
- Job Site Analyses & Job Coaching
- Office Ergonomic Assessments
- Activities of Daily Living Assessments
- Cognitive Assessment & Rehabilitation
- Wheelchair Prescriptions
- Accessibility and Equipment Assessment
- Educational Sessions
- Chronic Disease Self-Management (arthritis)
- Home Visits & Assessments
- Concussion Management
- And more...
If you'd like to learn more about Complete Concussion Management call JSPC or check out www.completeconcussions.com.
Q: Do you directly bill private healthcare insurance companies?
A: There are many private health care insurers we can bill directly but it is always good practice to contact your plan before you attending your first appointment. We are able to bill most third-party payers such as Workers' Compensation, Motor Vehicle Accident Insurance Companies, Veterans Affairs, RCMP and Department of National Defense (military).
Q: If I were involved in a motor vehicle accident, does Nova Scotia law require me to exhaust my private health insurance before the motor vehicle insurance takes over?
A: This depends upon circumstances, but generally if you start rehab within 90 days of your car accident, then the Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Insurer may pay for 10 to 20 visits if you have "minor" injuries. If you need extensive rehab, you must use your private health care plan (required by law). Any expenses over and above what your medical plan covers can be billed to the MVA insurer. Please contact our helpful administrative staff and we will do our best to help you navigate through the system.
Q: What should I expect when I see a physiotherapist?
A: The initial evaluation includes taking a complete history related to the injury or illness that is impeding your function, making a list of your current complaints and doing an objective evaluation of the affected area to determine a therapeutic diagnosis. This information will help us to develop a plan to treat to the problem with the goal of restoring your function, preventing further injury in the future and to enhance your performance.
Q: How many physiotherapy treatments must I have to resolve an injury?
A: Usually strains and sprains resolve within four to six weeks under ideal conditions. If people have complicating factors related to pre-existing injuries, very physically demanding jobs or other barriers that influence and individuals healing, this timeline will be extended. If an illness or injury is as a result of a disease process, or if there is neurological involvement or multiple injuries, one can expect rehab will take longer. In many cases, after having six visits over a three-week period of time, the therapist should see results. This does not mean, however, that the problem is fully resolved. If there is no change by this time, other members of the medical team may be required to help or other investigate may be needed.
Q: What is lymphedema and how do you treat it?
A: Lymphedema is an accumulation of the lymph fluid resulting froma blockage or damage to the lymph vessels or lymph nodes. This can be a congenital disorder (something you are born with) or it can be as a result of an injury, disease, or surgery. The most commonly known is upper extremity lymphedema following a mastectomy for breast cancer. There is no cure for lymphedema, so treatment focuses on managing the condition. This is done through manual lymphatic drainage techniques, compression therapy, exercise and education.
Q: Do you see many people following breast cancer and why?
A: More women are seeing us following breast cancer surgery. Mostly due to increased awareness. We focus treatment on managing the lymphedema or improving mobility in their limbs as a result of altered movement patterns or scarring.
Q: How long is your waiting list?
A: Patients are typically able to book an appointment within a week of their initial contact. Most publically funded clinics have a few months' wait.
Q: Are there conditions you don't treat?
A: As licensed physiotherapists, we must treat conditions that are within our scope of practice. If you have injuries or illnesses outside this scope, we'll redirect you to your healthcare practitioner for further investigation and treatment.
Q: How does massage therapy work in conjunction with physiotherapy?
A: Massage therapists and physiotherapists at Julie Skaling Physiotherapy Clinic work closely together to solve problems. We talk openly about what the goals of treatment and any possible contraindications. Collectively, we develop a treatment plan. Massage can help with relieving pain through relaxation. It increases movement by decreasing scar tissue that minimizes muscle tone, and by reducing swelling and edema.


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Laurent Tessier, 17, survived a virulent cancer thanks to a genetic research program launched to provide young people with personalized treatments.
At CHU Sainte-Justine in 2012, this precision medicine research program in pediatric oncology (called TRICEPS) was a first in the field.
Daniel Sinnett, a geneticist, and co-director of the TRICEPS program oversaw this treatment within the program and stipulates that many other young people in Quebec have been saved by discovering treatment options tailored to each patient.
This article explains how precision medicine, through genomic profiling, has saved the lives of many young patients, including Laurent Tessier.
To read Laurent Tessier's story, click here.
To hear the radio interview, click here.


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In 1994 they planted the first 50 acres vineyard in Bindabla area ( light-textured sandy loaw soil ). The following expansion of the vineyard was done gradually in the area of Filyria (medium –textured sandy clay soil). Chatzivariti Estate today consists of 120 acres.
The Estate focuses on the local Greek varieties of Roditis Malagousia and Assyrtico for the whites and Xinomavro, Negoska, for the reds but also cultivate the popular Sauvignon Blanc , Merlot, Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon in smaller surfaces.
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