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Tomorrow, on August 1, The Castiron's homeland will celebrate again the Swiss National Day. Today's subject deals with another Swiss folkloristic custom and we look back at some previous related blogposts, too.
Blogposts 50 PHOTOSTORY BLÜEMLISALP SWITZERLAND and 129 PHOTO STORY – THE MONCH gave a small impression of this country's outstanding beauty. Additionally, blogpost 40 THE THREE, mentioned the legend of the founders of the Swiss Confederation, amongst others.
According to the Encyclopaedia Britannica, yodel is a type of singing in which high falsetto and low chest notes are rapidly alternated. Yodelling occurs in passages called Jodlers which occur at the beginning, middle, or end of a song. Yodelling is also used as a means of communicating over moderate distances by the inhabitants of mountainous regions. It is associated with the Alpine peoples of Switzerland.
And: the yodel may not be just unique as a Swiss speciality. Anyway! Enjoy watching and listening today's video.
See you next Friday. - God bless you, all the best! The Castiron
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PS Source reference: https://www.britannica.com/art/yodel
PPS As an encore: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8Q1AfSUH4Y
This is not about a motor racer, but about a man of deliberation on just two wheels, a very courageous and sporty one. Now it is the moment to have a look at today's video – it says a lot, but to that, there are also some essential aspects to point out.
Two wheels, no engine – one man, the Austrian Fabio Wibmer. But it did not work completely without engine either: the foundations were laid in motocross; he started riding motocross at the age of six and even took part in 2011 in the Motocross World Championship in Italy.
But after watching a video of stunt rider Danny MacAskill, Fabio Wibmer became hooked on biking, fell in love with this sport. He was subsequently one of 15 young bikers selected by MacAskill to attend his "License to Trial" workshop. Some time soon, the Austrian had become one of the best-known faces in the biking scene.
Behind his brilliant performances is a lot of hard work. Preparation begins in the head (often around a thousand times for just one new trick), takes years and requires training over and over again. Nevertheless the risk is always present, falls are unavoidable.
With or without engine, two or four wheels – there are some things in common: the driver's talent and dedication, skills and abilities – indispensable and fundamental, crucial for the show and the success. As a driver, enjoy your ride – as a spectator, enjoy the drivers' spectacular performances!
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PS Source reference: touring April 2020 and https://edition.cnn.com/2020/02/07/sport/fabio-wibmer-bike-spt-intl/index.html
PPS As an encore: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0OoUqKkwwM
And again, this is about the big family of the Ford automobiles all over the world. For today, let us have a look at a further used car – an early nineties European Ford Sierra. In this context the sporty aspect is worth to be mentioned: in motorsports events, different types of this vehicle model have been very successful – many of them powered by quite extreme powerful engines.
This car belonged to The Castiron's household, an everyday car. In a few words: a mid-size 3-door liftback limousine, sufficiently motorized, with a sporty chassis setup without being uncomfortable. Soon turned the question arose: probably a little bit more than just an everyday car, perhaps an all-in-one machine suitable for every purpose?
A rear-wheel driven limousine with a naturally aspired 4-cylinder-in-line engine (this time not the V6 motorization), a manual gearbox and a limited slip differential – and a plus point not to be underestimated: a curb weight of significantly less than 3000 lb, tank filled to the rim, driver inside the car!
Some improvements to the car, primarily to brakes and suspension – still street legal, but now ready for greater deeds: this was back then the basis for taking part in diverse sporty events, too. Races on airfields, some drift contests and trackdays (latter mainly on the Nordschleife) provided for fun and valuable experiences; in addition there was a participation at the Gurnigel Hill Climb, The Castiron's home race.
This was only a very short insight into the long liaison with this Ford Sierra. There would be so much more to tell about common adventures in daily life and on specific occasions; one of them, you can find in blogpost 60 – an experience at the Nordschleife.
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Heat kills performance and damages equipment – it afflicts human beings, too! Vehicle and individuals must operate together. Blogpost 108 focused on the vehicle, today's subject is about the human being.
You have to be aware of what is at stake. High temperature has an impact on individuals; for some a greater one, for some a little less. With warm weather temperature can increase to more than 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit) in a car. Additionally: in a dark car temperature can be up to 20 degrees Celsius (68 degrees Fahrenheit) more than in a light coloured one.
So what? High temperatures cause an increased stress level: the heart beats faster, sweating attacks, lack of concentration, more nervousness and aggressivity, growing tendency of driving errors. Sufficient? According to surveys, the number of accidents in urban areas went up by 6 percent at 27 degrees Celsius (80 degrees Fahrenheit).
More details, more figures? At 32 degrees Celsius (90 degrees Fahrenheit) 13 percent more accidents, at 37 degrees Celsius (100 degrees Fahrenheit) 33 percent more accidents – still valid for urban areas. It may be assumed that these data apply generally and base on a temperature of about 22 degrees Celsius (72 degrees Fahrenheit).
Experts assume that the quality of driving under such circumstances is very close to that of a drunken driver. Air-condition or open windows help, but the fan's or wind noises boost stress, too; it does not alter the fact that the body nevertheless is heated up.
Today's picture: around 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit) correspond to the cooking temperature of some piece of a meat. That is all there is to say – stay cool, have a safe and effective drive, on the road, on the track!
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PS Source reference: AUTOMOBIL REVUE, Nr. 27, 4. Juli 2019, www.automobilrevue.ch
The Castiron and his Ford Mustang, Eleanor V – this time primarily as facts and figures.
Ford Mustang GT (Option: Premium package) model year 2005 Eleanor Body Kit (CERVINIS) Engine V8 281 CID / 4.6 l 310 PS 452 Nm 5-speed manual transmission (Hurst short-throw-shifter) SPEC clutch Stage 1 Final-drive ratio 3,73 : 1 (41/11) limited slip
Wheel size / type 8.0 x 17 with offset of 35 mm OZ Alleggerita Brakes EBC GD Sport Rotors vented discs H&R coil springs Eibach shock absorbers ground clearance approx. 3.5 in / 9 cm Curb weight (ready to start, without driver) 3395 lb / 1540 kg
For more pictures please see blogpost 200 and others more. Enjoy yourself!
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PS Websites on today's topic: https://www.cervinis.com/ https://www.holley.com/brands/hurst/ https://www.specclutch.com/ https://www.ozracing.com/ https://ebcbrakes.com/ https://www.h-r.com/en-index/ https://www.eibach.de/en/
This is the excerpt of a report on a very sad incident in the history of motorsport, the unconceivable 1955 Le Mans disaster in June, 65 years ago – probably the greatest catastrophe of all, with many, many wounded and over 80 dead; may their soul rest in peace.
According to Wikipedia, a major crash caused large fragments of debris to fly into the crowd. At 125 miles per hour, Mike Hawthorn (Jaguar), Lance Macklin (Austin-Healey) and Pierre Levegh (Mercedes-Benz) were involved; for one of them, Pierre Levegh, that was the price of life, too.
Hawthorn pulled to the right side of the track in front of Macklin and started decelerating for his pit stop. Macklin swerved out from behind the slowing Jaguar into the path of Levegh; his Mercedes-Benz touched Macklin's Austin-Healey. Levegh's car made at least two impacts within the spectator area, the last of which caused it to disintegrate, throwing him onto the track where he was instantly killed, sending large pieces of debris (including the engine, parts of the suspension / axles and the hood) into the packed spectator area.
When the rest of the wreck finally landed, the rear-mounted fuel tank exploded. Meanwhile Macklin's car, heavily damaged, rammed the left-side barrier, then veered to the right into the pit lance, hitting the unprotected pit-wall, ending up once again in the left-side fence; Macklin survived the incident without serious injury.
Even today, 65 years later, all this leaves one consternated. And, one has to accept the fact: it is not all in our hands. Tragedies are not only in motorsports.
PS Le Mans 1955 caused a lot, also the end of the Grand Prix Suisse, the prohibition of circuit races in Switzerland, The Castiron's home country – still valid today, strange and incomprehensible. At this point, no further comment from The Castiron to this.
It is a good time for a short review, an overview emphasizing some points: memorable personalities, around the big family, contributions from third parties, practical helps for drivers (be it road or track) and last, but not least some pastor's perspectives.
Memorable personalities. Gerhard Mitter (blogpost 155), Clay Regazzoni (156), George Whitefield (164), Toulo de Graffenried (170), Jean Behra (174), Ott Tänak (179), Herbert Müller (195). It is just a limited choice, based on The Castiron's very personal dismay and point of view.
Around the big family and relatives (in the broadest sense of the terms) of Eleanor V, The Castiron's Ford Mustang. Some facts and figures on a remarkable brand, as well as related persons, are presented in blogposts 167 and 186.
Contributions from third parties. Blogposts 152 and 200 help to give a broader view, this time both about IMPRESSIONS FROM THE PASSENGER SEAT: thanks a lot, your contributions are a great benefit!
Practical help for drivers. Blogposts 161, 162, 163, 166, 169, 176, 178, 188, 189, 198 are mainly basic topics for road and track, such as FEAR IS A POOR ADVISER / CLOCKWISE / MORE THAN 100 PERCENT IS LESS THAN 100 PERCENT - they mostly base on experiences of and insights from The Castiron himself.
Finally, some pastor's perspectives. Blogposts 173, 194 and 199 dealt with subjects as GUARDIAN ANGEL JOHN / TRANSIENT / PREACH AND DRIFT. Further noteworthy, the blogposts 175 and 191 focus on CHRISTMAS and EASTER - two of the principal Christian festivals!
Finally it was time – we have been looking forward joyfully to this day for quite a long time: the opportunity for a ride with The Castiron and Eleanor V, his Ford Mustang. Arriving at Hockenheimring: increasing anticipation, the familiar scent of gasoline and brakes in heavy use, dry and cool conditions – what is in store for us?
First of all following a guide vehicle, then really getting started: tremendous, impressive and truly breath-taking – I got very quiet, or in other words, the female passenger is silent and enjoys! But The Castiron seemed concerned and asked: "everything ok with you?" – "Yes, definitely, it is great" was my answer.
These first few laps followed many more, we were three co-drivers, who took turns. Anyone came into the enjoyment to get many impressions from the passenger seat and to see The Castiron in action! It was an awesome day and a great pleasure, to share and experience the fascination of motorsport and car control.
He let the car fly over the track and appeared all the times sovereign and serene. He was the calm itself, readily explained, patiently answered questions – no matter how busy it was all around. For us it was terrific to see how late one can brake and still made it around the bend correctly. If necessary, The Castiron also handled upcoming drifts skilfully.
We were astonished about the precise and dynamic manner of this car's handling – also about the fact, that two to three gears suffice to bang with a V8 through the track! This vehicle convinces already by the outward appearance, but the experience inside the car tops everything!
Some quotations from this day: "How late you can brake and still turn the corner in the right way! Respect. Circuit is not that boring, as I always thought." "This Ford Mustang's handling dynamics! The subtle feeling when the car changes from understeering to oversteering will remain with me. A great joy to live to see the harmonious interaction from The Castiron and the vehicle!" And The Castiron himself: "He who is familiar with his horse (Mustang), to whom it obeys."
We would like to thank The Castiron again for this memorable adventure; we will not forget this anytime soon!
Many thanks from The Castiron to The Triple S!
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Some time ago, The Castiron was asked to preach on a special occasion: a service at a hill climb, halfway along the track – on a truck semitrailer. Yes! The Castiron, the pastor – and what about The Castiron, the racing driver? A question, quite easy to answer: demo rides at race's breaks, preach and drift.
Demo rides not for the fastest time, but just for the spectators' fun (same for The Castiron) and entertainment. That sounds good – as good as the church's intention, to approach the spectators during the Sunday morning race break for the weekly service.
The race day, summer, great weather, time for the service, the truck semitrailer arrived at its place. The Castiron, not yet tired from some demo rides with drifts and burnouts at certain spectator's areas, arrives just in time and climbs in his race suit on the loading platform – ready for the service, ready to preach.
In front of thousands of spectators, one major subject of The Castiron's sermon: run in such a way as to get the prize; I do not run like someone running aimlessly – relevant for racers and human beings' lives.
For those, who want to know more: The Castiron invites you to read in the Holy Bible, 1 Corinthians 9, verses 24-26 (please see recommendation).
Recommendation: https://www.bibleserver.com/NIV/1%20Corinthians9%3A24-26
PS Websites on today's topic: https://kirchereitnau.ch/gottesdienste/bergrennen/ and https://bergrennen-reitnau.ch/
Things go in cycles: spring, summer, autumn, winter – a fact on one hand, on the other hand the Nordschleife, always good for a surprise. Today, spring's perspective, based on an overview on the last decades and related gained experiences.
The Castiron attended the Nordschleife with a number of different cars, with quite different tyres, too. During spring, sometimes you are confronted with additional challenges, often not quite unexpectedly.
Heavy, normal or light rain (in combination with low temperature close to snowfall) with a wet or just humid track surface, as a variation dry, humid and wet in combination; to that, spring offers also the experience of pollen grain and moisture (please see blogpost 137) and the low sun in the morning and late afternoon as an extra.
Especially in April weather can be very unpredictable. Conditions change dramatically, up from one moment to the next. Surprises for every driver, sometimes leading suddenly to emergency situations.
The Castiron likes to drive in difficult, even harsh conditions; but when Nordschleife is in combination with a quite powerful vehicle, such as his Ford Mustang, Eleanor V, and the track conditions are wet and inconsistent, he does not feel very comfortable. Then, one fact dominates: it is unpredictable and can go almost up to the ride feeling on a snow covered surface.
Nordschleife is and will remain Nordschleife! Keep in mind: do not underestimate the manifold challenges of this track and be aware, that weather in this region and all its related factors do not make things easier. Be alert – have a safe and effective drive, being it on the track or on the road.
A quarter of a century ago, The Castiron got the unique chance to participate in the Mille Miglia 1995 – as co-driver of a German aristocrat. The car originated from the late thirties – a collector's piece belonging to a prestigious German vehicle manufacturer.
Those days in Italy are simply indescribable. Anyway a few headings: support by the manufacturer, a good team spirit in general, especially between the aristocrat and The Castiron and many, many unforgettable impressions – men and machines, the route and the scenery, above all the enthusiastic crowd from the very young to the really old.
Just a few facts: though the two were novices in this multi-day regularity race, they achieved to win one stage, overall they finished into the first third of the classified cars. They brought the car back to Brescia as they received it a few days before – no accident, no damages, no technical defects, everything very well. For The Castiron, all this was a gift from the Lord the heavenly Father, too.
Less words, more pictures – please have a look at them. Again: a picture is worth a thousand words. Not even in thousands of words this adventure, this experience can be adequately described.
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According to Wikipedia, the Mille Miglia was an open road motorsport endurance race, which took place in Italy from 1927 to 1957 – from 1953 until 1957 as part of the World Sportscar Championship. Mille Miglia means thousand miles – the synonym for the distance, meaning at least a good ten hours in the car, or much longer.
In 1955, Sterling Moss and Denis Jenkinson, were setting the record at an average of 97,96 miles per hour. Jenkinson gave directions to Moss during the race by a coded system of hand signals; although this undoubtedly helped them, the driver's innate ability was the predominant factor.
The race was banned after crashes; in 1957, a team waited too long to make a tyre change and continued driving instead. Too long was too late, too: a worn tyre caused a very tragic crash, the driver and the navigator in the car and nine spectators died.
Since 1977, the Mille Miglia has been reborn as a regularity race; participation is limited to car models, which had attended the original race. The route is similar to that of the original race, maintaining the point of departure and arrival in the city of Brescia.
Less words, more pictures (from recent times) – please have a look at them; a picture is worth a thousand words.
Part II will be about an adventure of two sportsmen, an aristocrat and The Castiron as co-driver, participating in the Mille Miglia 1995 – a quarter of a century ago.
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Today's focus is on another hero of the past, Herbert Müller, also known as Cigar Herbie (11th May 1940 – 24th May 1981). This blogpost is dedicated to this Swiss – smoking cigars as an evident mark. He would have turned 80 this month.
As relaxed and funny his nickname sounds (Cigar Herbie / Swiss German "Stumpe Herbie") as awful were the circumstances of his death. This is the extremely sad and harrowing story of motorsport, Nürburgring, fire accidents and the racing driver Herbert Müller – just as much as necessary, not as much as possible. It is hard to find the right words.
A brief comment on today's video: the final accident was not his first fire incident. In 1972, Herbert Müller could free himself (shown at the end of the video) and ran as a living torch to the stewards, who extinguished the fire – the same driver and the same racetrack.
Years after the unconceivable tragedy in 1981, The Castiron met a man, who had been an eyewitness as a spectator. The deep involvement was still perceptible and one point really harrowing: he said, the specators heard Herbert Müller squall in pain until the loss of consciousness.
This time, Herbert Müller could not free himself. All this causes tremendous anguish and makes us tragically aware, how transient our being in this world is.
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Now, between Easter and Pentecost, it is a good opportunity for some thoughts from the pastor's view, once again. Transient: a term valid for anything we possess, for our whole live. The Holy Bible presents in the Book of Ecclesiastes (Ecc) much to that.
Ecclesiastes 1, verse 14: "I have seen all the things that are done under the sun; all of them meaningless, a chasing after the wind." From this initial position, some other points are worth mentioning, all well known and inevitable for all of us.
Ecc 1, 17: "... understanding of wisdom and also of madness and folly ..." / Ecc 2, 17: "... the work that is done ..." / Ecc 2, 26: "the task of gathering and storing up wealth ..." / Ecc 4, 4: "... all toil and all achievement spring from one person's envy of another ..." / Ecc 6, 9: "Better what the eyes see than the roving of the appetite. This too is meaningless, a chasing after the wind." In sum, ultimately: all transient.
This awareness should be a constant companion for The Castiron and actually for you, too – easier said than implemented. It is a fact, sometimes a real drastic one: transient can also mean the facing of definitive and extremely hurtful incidents in our lives.
Next week you will be confronted with the shocking significance of this, taken from the real life of motorsport.
Recommendation: https://www.bibleserver.com/NIV/Luke12%3A16-21
PS Basic thoughts source reference: Lebendig! VOM GEHEIMNIS MÜNDIGEN CHRISTSEINS von Michael Herbst SCM Hänssler
In one month, a week before Pentecost, one of the really great motorsport highlights will take place: the traditional 24-h-Rennen Nürburgring (official "ADAC TOTAL 24H-RACE"), on May 21 - 24, 2020. When the subjet is Nürburgring, preview must be combined with review – in order to know what has to be expected.
Review. Besides all unpredictable factors relating to the teams, the drivers and the cars, Nürburgring offers a wide variety of surprises, mainly based on the weather in this region. In 24 hours you can be faced with the weather conditions of the four seasons – quite a broad range! Usually, racing driver's nightmare – there are just a few geniuses behind the steering wheel, who are able to handle it really well. And, never forget: it is Nürburgring with the legendary Nordschleife!
Preview. According to the official website (please see recommendation), the pilots are racing around the 25-kilometre (more than 15 miles) long combination of Nordschleife and Grand Prix Circuit. This race promises to be a race of superlatives as always and pushes men and machines to the limit. It is a unique opportunity to experience a field of entrants with way about 160 vehicles, driving at full speed for one whole day and night around the longest racetrack of the world. In brief: a real thriller.
Especially applicable for this historical and gorgeous motorsport event: you never ever can exclude big surprises! Not until after the waving of the chequered flag we will know the outcome – and not one moment before.
Recommendation: https://www.nuerburgring.de/en/events-tickets/automobile/adac-total-24-hour-race.html
PS Important, new date - important, new date - important, new date: due to the coronavirus pandemic, the 24H-RENNEN NÜRBURGRING 2020 is postponed to September 24 – 27, 2020 !
Jesus our destiny, by Wilhelm Busch; this book is based on a compilation of his radio speeches and has been translated into the most important languages and attained a worldwide distribution. The main focus today is on one hand on the author, on the other hand mainly on some readers' views.
Some information about the author: according to Wikipedia, Wilhelm Busch (27th March 1897 – 20th June 1966) was a German pastor, youth evangelist and activist in the Confessing Church during the Nazi period in Germany. He had to serve in World War I, where on the battlefield he came to personal faith in Christ when a comrade was hit by a grenade. When this war was over he decided to study protestant theology.
And now, excerpts from reader's reviews on www.goodreads.com (please see recommendation): "... the author goes beyond an apologetic for the Christian faith and into practical aspects of it, including love, forgiveness and grace ..." / "... it is a great read ... it has helped me change opinions I had before and moved me into the right path to find God." / "A collection of interesting and great speeches about the importance of Christ in our lives."
Since its first edition, this book is a bestseller and of great worth. The content is timeless and as the title says, it is also a question of destiny – in the end of major relevance for everyone, not only for the grandfather, the racing driver, the instructor and the pastor.
Especially now, several days after Good Friday and Easter, it is an appropriate point for all this. Furthermore, the book is also perfectly suited as a gift, for many occasions. Please have a look at today's recommendation – thank you!
Recommendation: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2794676-jesus
Were you there when they crucified my Lord? The Castiron likes to share the main content of this impressive hymn with you. According to the English Wikipedia, this American spiritual was composed by African-American slaves and firstly published in William Eleazar Barton's 1899 Old Plantation Hymns. It is the story of Good Friday and Easter, of the crucifixion and the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Were you there when they crucified my Lord? Were you there when they nailed Him to the cross? Were you there when they laid Him in the tomb? Oh! Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble!
Were you there when the stone was rolled away? Were you there when He rose up from the dead? Oh! Sometimes I feel like shouting Glory! Glory! Glory!
Essential questions. What are the answers, your answers?
For those, who want to know more: The Castiron invites you to read in the Holy Bible, Luke 24, verses 45-48 (see recommendation).
Recommendation: https://www.bibleserver.com/text/NIV/Luke24
Today's blogpost picture: the art of tarmac painting, the hallmark of Eleanor V, the story of accelaration from zero to 60 mph – call it as you like! Let us go into the subject, do not take it too seriously.
A slight incline and the Ford Mustang Eleanor V, somewhere in the countryside. You remember: V8 engine, 5 speed manual gear box, rear-wheel driven, limited slip differential – action and satisfaction guaranteed!
First gear, second gear, 60 miles per hour – wonderful tarmac painting! In other words: acceleration time of secondary importance, but perfect fun factor - a really wide smile on the driver's face! As well some facts are noteworthy herewith, the tarmac painting mainly in numbers.
Appropriate engine revolutions, 1st gear 50 feet, gear shift 20 feet, 2nd gear 115 feet – total 185 feet (shifting less than half a second traction interruption). Zero to 60 mph, achieved result? No idea, this was really not the primary aim in this case. Not the fastest, but probably the funniest version for this task.
This was one kind of tarmac painting. Burnouts and doughnuts, for instance, are some others – also very funny. Possibly more on those at a later time. And, once more: have a nice ride, with a wide smile on your face!
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PS Ford Mustang GT V8 (2005), C/D TEST RESULTS, ACCELERATION Zero to 60 mph 5.2 seconds
Feel at home: who, where, with what ? Now: you and the ambition and necessity to be familiar with the racetrack – easier said than done. Circuit races, hill climbs: without track knowledge you are lost, you are far away from success.
Hill climbs and circuits, especially long ones as Nürburgring Nordschleife, have many challenges and hold many surprises, due to their layouts. When you do not feel at home over there: not the slightest chance for a really effective ride. The least hesitation due to the lack of line knowledge can decide over victory or defeat; in this respect, especially hill climbs are ruthless.
Line knowledge is a must! Blogpost 29 gives concrete hints how to obtain the necessary familiarity in these cases. As mentioned earlier: proper preparation prevents poor performance. Once confidence and automatism dominate, lap times will decrease (often almost inexplicably, automatically), and the true good feelings are coming up.
Thus, to feel at home is crucial and essential – valid for the familiarity with your vehicle and the track. It is of utmost importance for your safety and your performance, especially in motorsports! Have a safe and pleasant ride, anytime and anywhere.
PS Today's video shows a test drive for a leading auto magazine's report; the driver does these rides over and over again with different vehicles, without the possibility to become completely familiar with each of these. In such cases, it is doubly important to feel at home optimally with the track.
Feel at home: who, where, with what ? Today's topic focuses on you and the ambition to be familiar with your vehicle – easier said than done; daily traffic presents the sad reality, in motorsport it looks much better, thankfully.
Be it road or track, it is essential. Feel at home – what does that mean ? At home, really at home: it is normal to find one's way – even in the darkness. Is it the same, when you go by car ?
Today's video focuses on one of The Castiron's favourites: rallye drivers. Their job behind the steering wheel is depending mainly on two main points: the co-driver and to be familiar with the car in a really perfect manner – in other words, to feel at home.
Greatest confidence is involved here, also automatism. This video is worth a thousand words. Ask yourself: to feel at home in my car, is it also the same with me ? A strong dose of self-confidence – yes! Pride, arrogance – no!
Thus, to feel at home in the best sense of the word and be familiar with your vehicle. It is of utmost importance for your safety and your success in motorsports. The other side of the medal with the focus on the racetrack: see part II next week.
Fast – at least this is what The Castiron and Ladyva have in common. In 2017 in London, she received at the Boisdale Music Awards hosted by Jools Holland the award as Best Boogie Woogie Pianist. Fast and best – that fits well!
But, from the outset: Ladyva started playing the piano when she was 14, inspired by the great masters of Boogie Woogie. Only two years later she began performing in Switzerland including various TV appearances, later on in further countries. Today's video gives an impression – enjoy yourself!
In 2009 she released her first album, in 2011 she signed with Universal Music Group. Ladyva has also been invited in 2015 by Jerry Lee Lewis to perform at his 80th Birthday Farewell Tour in the London Palladium and the Glasgow Clyde Auditorium.
The Castiron takes the hat off to Ladyva and her performance. And, once again: will The Castiron's wish, learning to play piano, be fulfilled ? May be, maybe not. In any case, it had not to be fast and best – just for personal enjoyment.
Recommendation: http://ladyva.com/index.htm
PS From current cause: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJFFUT_WWpI
According to Wikipedia, a gas-guzzler (informal term) is a vehicle that is perceived to burn a lot of fuel. The term originally came into use when the US Congress established Gas Guzzler Tax Provisions in 1978 – to discourage the production and purchase of fuel-inefficient automobiles. The tax was applied only to cars.
Discouraged? Fuel-inefficient? Please have a look at the video. Do you notice any discouragement? And who and what defines the term fuel-inefficiency? Is it really that easy, so simple?
The Ford Mustang in the video and the operation purpose is extreme; in some situations it is similar with The Castiron's Ford Mustang, Eleanor V: when the two are going out for a drift, then also Eleanor V is mutating to a gas-guzzler; why?
Why not? No, this is not the proper answer. But it is quite simple: nothing comes from nothing! A hard worker needs the necessary food – it is the same for men and machine! More work – more food; more food – hopefully more work.
Fuel-inefficient: is it miles per gallon? Or is it in relation to the horsepower, engine's displacement, number of cylinders? Or is it miles related with the fun factor? Drifting a few miles or a longer journey on a country road, smooth and economical? What does really count – for you, in that specific case? Many questions, the answer is yours!
One thing must be said: preferably fuel-efficiency! The principal item is your right foot operating the accelerator pedal. Fuel-efficiency in a few words: low engine revolutions, in the case of manual transmission always choosing the appropriate gear. So far so good – do not forget the operation purpose. Have a nice ride, with a wide smile on your face!
PS Ford Mustang GT V8 (2005), C/D TEST RESULTS, FUEL ECONOMY EPA higway driving 25 mpg
Do you remember the blogpost 65 – the story of The Castiron's first rendez-vous with the Nürburgring Nordschleife? It was the beginning of a great and ongoing love. Additionally came the realization and personal experience: this track is one of the greatest challenges for driver and vehicle, probably really the greatest.
From harm you get wisdom: this is today's subject – for everyone testing vehicles in that place and The Castiron and others, too. Some time ago, he participated in a trackday with the sporty German limousine, mentioned in blogpost 58, bought as a used car shortly before this event.
The evening before, track open for the tourist traffic, little traffic; a good opportunity for a few additional laps! Everything well, the car runs without any problems. Then the trackday, the outer conditions are still good. The day begins as the last one ended. But all of a sudden rumbling noises from the rear suspension: it does not sound good! To continue driving is not a good idea – it must be worn-out rubber bearings (it was precisely this defect). Time to cease before noon instead of evening.
Racing tracks in general, Nordschleife in particular: even though your vehicle seems to be able to meet the daily demands, this track ruthlessly reveals weaknesses. Thus, do not forget: ignoring unusual responses from your vehicle is not recommendable; vigilant drivers are also needed here!
Not an eyewitness, but at the same time at the same place: this is the basis of today's story. The Castiron and a friend of him, Herbert, visited the old long Hockenheimring (please have a look at the video), both taking part in a course to obtain a racing driver's licence.
Different groups of participants driving in different sections of the track, classified according to the types of cars: the initial situation. Due to their nonidentical series touring cars, Herbert and The Castiron are grouped differently; in this context, at that time, Herbert in the "Ostkurve", The Castiron in another section.
Suddenly a whisper among the participant during a short break in The Castiron's group: accident in the "Ostkurve", multiple rollover, the driver lost his helmet. First thoughts: Herbert's group, is it perhaps him? Probably not. This bend is one of the fastest of all European racetracks, this could be a quite serious accident.
It is Herbert. His car: completely damaged. Herbert's helmet: lying somewhere in the footwell, chinstrap still fastened. Herbert himself: miraculously uninjured. Not to forget: the speed was more than 100 miles per hour, usually flat out or almost flat out, depending on the outer conditions and the type of vehicle.
Once again: helmet with the right size on and chinstrap correctly and firmly fastened, between strap and chin maximal space to put one finger between them! And: have a safe and effective drive, on the track and on the road.
Today we complete the overview on Germany's classical motorsport tracks – the big three: Nürburgring (again and again, constantly and regularly accompanying the blogposts), Hockenheimring, Sachsenring – all with a long and illustrious history.
Sachsenring is located in Hohenstein-Ernstthal and, inter alia, host of the German Motorcycle Grand Prix, as part of the FIM World Championship. This year it will take place on 19 to 21 June 2020; come along and see, you will enjoy the thrilling races with the all the fearless riders!
According to Wikipedia, the first race was held in 1927 on public roads. From 1961 to 1972 the East German Motorcycle Grand Prix was held there. The fastest lap was achieved by 15 times World Champion Giacomo Agostini on a MV Agusta with a 110 miles per hour average.
To accelerate redevelopment of eastern Germany in the new unified Germany a shorter track was built in the 1990s, to bring national and international motorsport (motorcycle and automobile racing) to this part of Germany. The Motorcycle Grand Prix is a guarantor for a very impressive number: a crowd of up to more than 200'000 spectators is not uncommon.
The Sachsenring track is as follows: the length is approximately 2,25 miles. With a maximum incline of 12.8 percent and a maximum rise of 10 percent it is a challenging task for the racer. There are 10 left-hand and 4 right-hand turns (please see recommendation), it goes around counter clockwise.
Last but not least: it is a beautiful and interesting region, which invites you to stay for a few days.
Recommendation: https://www.sachsenring-circuit.com/en/
It is far away from home – considerably more than half a day to travel by car and it is quite steeped in history. This is what The Castiron knew, before he visited this racetrack, some time ago.
The Castiron was in charge as an instructor, still as part of his basic training, together with another trainee, Frank. The vehicles: in every sense sufficient, for the instructors, trainees and participants – sporty German two-door coupes with 6-cylinder-in-line engines, manual transmissions, rear-wheel driven.
The powerful cars were a good match with the circuit. Two person per car, this time Frank behind the steering wheel, The Castiron on the hot seat beside him. A situation occurring time and time again, on racetracks, too: a bend combination downwards, concretely the demanding passage "Omega" and in this case probably a little bit too optimistic speed level.
Taking back the accelerator pedal, the car gets a light rear part and begins to oversteer, Frank still outwardly easy and relaxed – a little bit too much? Yes, but too much oversteer! The Castiron says: brake! Frank begins to countersteer, still easy and relaxed. The chances for a happy end are decreasing rapidly; The Castiron shouts: brake! And Frank brakes, does the maximum – and the car grinds to a halt with the front little before the crash barriers. Looking at each other, breathing deeply, driving on.
For both, Frank and The Castiron, the experiences of this day on the Sachsenring were a further step on their way as trainees to achieve their common goal to complete the training as instructors successfully.
Part II will bring you closer to the Sachsenring.
Recommendation: http://thecastiron.ch/en/instructor.html
Hockenheimring: one of the motorsport tracks with a long illustrious history. From The Castiron's perspective, one highlight among many is the possibility for Swiss petrolheads to attend licence courses to obtain a racing driver's licence and to have a circuit with many, many options in proximity to Switzerland.
According to Wikipedia, the track was built in 1932; already 1938 the circuit was shortened from 7,5 miles to a little more than 4,5 miles. In 1965 a new version was built, with the "Motodrom" stadium section. After Jim Clark suffered a fatal accident in 1968, two fast chicanes were added, followed by the chicane at the "Ostkurve" in 1982, after Patrick Depailler lost his life there. Ten years later, this chicane changed yet again.
After the turn of the millenium a new era called for a redesign. Today, Hockenheim offers a multifunctional motor facility: the maximum length is 2,85 miles and also as basis for many variants for quite a lot of different events. The circuit's basic version is one of the most demanding tasks for your car's brakes. There are 11 right-hand and 6 left-hand turns (please see recommendation), it goes around clockwise.
Important to mention, too: one of Hockenheimring's special annual highlights is the NitrOlympic Drag Racing (28 to 30 August 2020), among many others, such as the American Fan Fest - NASCAR WES (16 to 18 October 2020); enjoy yourself!
Recommendation: https://www.hockenheimring.de/en/
It is the cradle of a an entire generation of Swiss racing drivers; one of them: The Castiron, who attended in Hockenheim the licence courses to obtain his racing driver's licences, first that one for debutants and then the International FIA-Racing Driver Licence. Notable aspect: it was the old long race track, with the two chicanes in the very fast sections leading through the forest.
Hockenheimring, the place where it all began, the place of highs and lows, the place of many competitions and experiences. Due to the ban of circuit races in Switzerland, Hockenheim is the second home for many Swiss race-car drivers.
Several track variations, different vehicles and quite a broad variety of competitions and The Castiron: the old long circuit, the new circuit, the old and the new short circuit and the "Sachskurve" – licence courses, circuit races, trackdays and drift contests, in general on the sunny side, in particular with shadow.
Collisions with the crash barriers and an opponent, a rollover, a blown tyre rear left in a right bend are noteworthy as some lowlights and more or less necessary experiences – that's a racing driver's life, too. Go on, keep on track!
Part II will bring you closer to the Hockenheimring.
Recommendation: http://thecastiron.ch/en/racingdriver.html
First of all, please have a look at the video. Ott Tänak – a well-known driver! An overview on the past year caused The Castiron to award such a title to this driver; it is just a personal and unofficial choice.
It is the really special story: the last 15 years always a Frenchman (9 times Sébastien Loeb and 6 times Sébastien Ogier) became the Rallye World Champion. And now, for the very first time, it is a man from Estonia – the first driver from the Baltic area, from the whole of Eastern Europe.
He secured this historical title, together with his co-driver Martin Järveoja, on the second last competition of the season in Spain. It was very impressive: by winning the last special stage and classified 2nd overall (less than a second before the third one), the two got the necessary points for the uncatchable lead before the final event in Australia.
To sum it up: driving ability and ride feeling, car control, speed and constancy, courage and cleverness, alertness and much more – very, very brilliant and impressive! Deserved world champions!
The Castiron has always held the rallye drivers in high esteem; he takes a bow and takes his hat off to Ott Tänak and his co-driver Martin Järveoja – the latter rarely in the focus as the man on the hot seat, but eminently important!
PS Source reference: MOTORSPORT aktuell Nr. 46 / 2019; www.motorsport-aktuell.de
PPS As an encore: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPnjMhXNQ3Y
Also a racing driver wishes to reach 100 percent whenever possible. Life itself teaches us: sometimes it is less, sometimes you think over 100 percent is more – is it, really? Is more than 100 percent really of use or does it eventually lead to faults?
Today's topic and motorsport correlate closely. Always 100 percent is the racing driver's aim – is it possible? Some examples speak for themselves. Hill climb: already the start is crucial; too much wheel spin, too little engine speed and 1 second or more is gone – you will never get it back, it cannot be compensated. Circuit races: the start is crucial, too; practice session, fastest lap and reaching 100 percent in every sector – hardly ever one single driver attains all fastest sector times.
Missed fastest sector times are often the outcome of more than 100 percent. The driver pushes too much (not too little) and drops below 100 percent. The loss of time is the least of the evils; sometimes, the car control becomes far less than 100 percent, in the worse case combined with the loss of the car. Generally possible basic influences: accelerating, braking, cornering.
Today's video presents some more examples; please, no malicious joy – a haughty spirit goes before a fall (The Holy Bible, Proverbs 16, verse 18). Or a bit different, according to Lewis Hamilton: racing drivers are also human beings who make mistakes and want to give 100 percent, neither 101 nor 99; with that, the point has been made.
Recommendation: https://www.bibleserver.com/text/NIV/Proverbs16
The beginning of a new year provides a useful opportunity to look back and ahead – back on 176 blogposts, ahead to some or many more. The Castiron does not know what future brings along – do you? We will see, let us focus on today's topic.
Like a book, written word, on one hand – on the other hand, something specific, something unique. According to Wikipedia, a blog is a discussion or information website consisting of informal text entries (posts). Posts are typically displayed in reverse chronological order, so that recent posts appear first, at the top of the webpage. The Castiron offers the possibiliy to search and reach out to the archives.
It is like a book, or even more. Any time you want, you can read whatever you like - always easy to find. Those who really want to know can read everything from the beginning to present: for instance, by starting to read daily one of the former posts – in less than one year you will get to the present and you go on weekly.
The Castiron appreciates all the current followers and is happy to welcome new ones. Once again it is time to say: thank you and enjoy yourself!


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INTERACT "Get a mentor who can guide you so that you shorten the learning curve, and make fewer mistakes."
Ian Faria - the motivational speaker and corporate trainer. Introduce us to the person who lies beyond these terms.
ing, it is time to look at new options. Training just fell into my lap while I was a builder… and looking for new options, since I was not really comfortable with the high Motivation is an intrinsic part of my DNA. level of corruption in the industry. Fourteen I remember pushing my classmates and team mates to do better from the time I was years after I took on the profession of a property developer, I decided to drop that in the 9th standard. Speaking has been an and move into the field of Training. Again… attribute that I enjoyed… and when I can motivate people to greater heights, that re- doors opened for me to get in and create a niche for myself when India was still not ally keeps me enthused and excited. too keen on training for professionals. But You were a Merchant Navy Officer. Why today… one knows that Training is an inthe change in career? trinsic part of the success of any company. Life has its twists and turns. When I joined Tell us about your family. What do they the Merchant Navy, I was sure that this was mean to you? the career I wanted. My dad was always a hero to me, and in some way I guess I want- My family is at the core of my being. My ed to emulate him. I then met a young lady wife, Anita and two fabulous kids – Craig 27, and Nicole, 24 are the hub around which I who I decided to marry… and when she said that she couldn't live without me, I de- revolve. My sisters and brother, Mom, aunts cided my career was only a part of my life… and uncles… and my in-laws too are all very and I decided to become a builder and stop close What is your driving force? being a sailor. I did that for 14 years. Training happened after that. For as long as I can remember, I am driven How did the training bit start?
Nature has strange ways to take you where it wants you to go. When doors start open-
by learning and sharing. I realized this when I was in school … in the 9th standard, where I used to feel good when I motivated classmates and team mates. Ever since, I
have been doing that in one way or another. Once we find that driving force within us, then we do what we need to do… not because we have to… but because we WANT TO. Nicole - how do you feel about her achievements? Nicole has gone way beyond our expectations. What she has achieved through her own choices… backed by hard work and determination is truly commendable. However, while many may think she has already climbed her mountain, Nicole herself only sees this as her first mountain… and she knows she has many more to climb. She will surely do more with her talent and her commitment to succeed.
of the current generation? A leader is one who continually grows and becomes a role model for others to follow. Then the leader does what has to be done, to grow and empower others to greatness. The more leaders one can create, the greater is the ability of the leader. The current generation is very talented, and has a much wider horizon than the previous one. The missing ingredient may be mentoring and With the elections being just around the corner, what is your take on the political scenario in the country? I am sad that India does not have even one visible candidate who I would love to see as our Prime Minister. Each of the participants has something… but lacks many other things. I do see this as a sign that more good people should enter politics… and more of the good people who are already on the inside need to be able to project their thoughts and ideas in a more effective and efficient way. I am doing my bit to ensure that the next election will have more suitable candidates for MPs and Ministers. If you get an opportunity to go back in time and change something, what would it be? Why?
A few lines about the challenges you face as a corporate personality. Actually, since I love the work I do, I really do not see any challenges in my path. I only see opportunities… to do more of what I was called to do. Striving to fulfil one's purpose automatically removes any challenges…. And this is a great feeling. If something is not meant to happen… it won't, and there is a reason for that too. Who according to you is a perfect leader? What do you think of the leadership skills
I would probably listen to more people in the period between 25 and 35 years. That is when crucial decisions are taken, and having a mentor at that stage would make a huge difference to ANYONE. So I would surely have done better in life with a little guidance at that stage. Conservation of nature is a big concern at the moment. What is your take on that? We owe it to the next generation to keep the planet in a pretty good condition. I am confident that we can do more for our planet… even in terms of reversing things like the green house effect. We should learn from the mistakes of the past, and we
should proactively protect the future from similar mistakes. Further… each of us can do something to save the planet… or at least we can ensure that we … individually… save or protect what we can. For example… lets have a bucket bath… instead of a shower or a tub bath. What does Bangalore as a city mean to you? It is and will always be my home. Many of my best memories and my closest friends are from here. I love the energy of the place… its climate… and I am sure the traffic situation will get better… when the infrastructure that we require is created. I think of Bangalore as the Learning and Culture capital of our country. That one place that you'll always cherish going back to: I am assuming you mean outside Bangalore. So I would choose Hamburg in Germany, Venice in Italy and Montreal in Canada… so there are 3 places … and I guess a draw of lots will determine which one… if I have to choose just one. But… Bangalore is HOME. If not your current profession, what would you have wanted to do? I would probably be a doctor… or an educator…
You have been an inspiration to a lot of people. Your advice to the up and comers: I think the youth of today have a tremendous amount of talent and drive. I like their ability to push their agendas. I love the way they bond and have that deep feeling towards friends. However, with the facilities and the options… coupled with the support that the previous generation is ready to give them, I think they can do two things: - Focus on doing more while they are in college – make deeper friends; get into the minds of the professors; ask better questions ad KNOW that this is the most important part of the foundation stage of life. - As they get into jobs, look at LEARNING at a deeper level… about systems and processes… but more importantly… about PEOPLE and RELATIONSHIPS. Finally… get a mentor who can guide you so that you shorten the learning curve, and make fewer mistakes. For people who are established as professionals and young business people… see how you can contribute to the growth of your generation… and the one that is slightly behind you.
The Tamasha It's here. After five years of madness with inflation, scandals, scams, riots, dharnas, hunger strikes, protests, and all the usual happenings in the country, we are finally closing in on the big fat Indian election! Some people have just given up on the system. "It will never change", they say. The elections apparently don't matter to them. But many of the lot have been waiting for it, hoping that the new government will do at least some of the promised good. Well, will it? Therein lies the problem - no one knows. Each party's candidate comes with his/her set of faults. One is known for causing riots, another for doing nothing, the other for just talking big; and all three parties are known for corruption. Maybe, that's the problem. We have to vote for the respective parties instead of the candidates. You just can't decide who's good and who isn't. It's just too much ground to cover! But what baffles me the most is that people with criminal records are still voted for. Yes, the fact that the public is getting involved in the politics of the country is a good thing. People today are voluntarily stepping out and making use of their votes. But voting for criminals? Is that even morally ethical? As long as a candidate is not convicted by the court, they can contest elections - no matter how many are pending against them. That according to me is a law that needs to be changed. So, who is the public favouring this time around? Well, it's a known fact that Narendra Modi, Hindu nationalist leader, is the frontrunner to becoming India's next Prime Minister. He has the experience that people look for and most importantly, he's improved Gujarat's economy drastically. Says first time voter Vinita Kapoor, "I've been to Gujarat and the kind of infrastructure that is there, doesn't exist in any other Indian city. I think Modi has the potential to develop India and that's why my vote goes to him!" But is that good enough? He has to run a country here, remember. A state is much smaller a task! Then there's also the question of his role in the Gujarat riots. It is unclear if he's guilty or not. Yes, he did get a clean chit but if you go back and follow the events that took place in 2002, it's difficult to believe that he didn't play a part in those riots. Even his campaign manager and close aide - Amit Shah, has three murder charges against him. Modi might be a good leader but if he comes to power, we'll have nothing less than a fascist rule. And that shouldn't be the case in a secular democracy like ours. The world knows that we need no more communal problems in the country! Instead we need a leader with an attitude of acceptance of different cultures. Based on this, would you agree to vote for a criminal and an authoritarian rule just because he's assuring you economic development? If yes, then its just the pathetic condition of our country that I can blame for your choice. Not that I'm saying that the other two candidates are any better. Arvind Kejriwal is just plain amusing. Maybe his intentions were good, but he doesn't have the required patience and support to run a country. Rahul Gandhi on the other just seems to be answerable to his mother. He doesn't seem to have his heart in the matter and even if he did, he lacks the needed experience. His sister Priyanka on the other hand would have been a
better choice against someone like Modi, but that probably won't happen. Oh, well! Is this election a vote for change? Absolutely! Though what will change is still quite unclear. Amongst all the hungama that is surrounding you about using your vote, don't forget to choose wisely. Singling out and casting your vote for the lesser of the evils is not a solution. But then again, we all have our opinions and choices to make. So, pick the one you think will be the right one to run a country; don't settle for just anything. And if you don't like any of them, I suggest you use the 'None of the above' (NOTA) option. But do go out and VOTE!
- Deepika Singhania
Unbeaten Solitude I ran. I ran amidst the black-hearted, egregiously demonic wood. All I could feel was the vicious smell of the cacodemons approaching me. I held my breath and I ran. I ran faster, I ran harder. I had to save us. The limpid beats of Pari's heart and mine became louder to my senses. The stories of the woods my mother told me when I was a little girl always had given me goose bumps. But who knew these dastard woods will be my only refuge today! Pari was awake from the shock I gave her tonight. She looked at me and started crying. But I didn't stop. This is the first time Pari's tears didn't get me worried, didn't make my heart wrench. But I was afraid, afraid to lose her. Her cry made me irked and angry. It scared the hell out of me! I angrily whispered to her – "Shut up, Pari! Just stop crying." But Pari, a girl who was more like her mother, stuck intent to her decision of crying and making me even more impatient. I could see through almost every quality that she has acquired from me; the restlessness, the beautiful little face which exactly resembled mine, and the curly hair - not an inch different from my long hair. Her pretty little face made me determined about my decision, about the drastic attempt I have taken tonight. I felt at ease. She wasn't even a bit like her father. No, she wasn't! My raging heart could never leave her alone with her father. I was restless every moment when she was with him, while I lay alone in this cruel dark world. I would tell the world, I would tell the court that she is the only thing I have. I love her like no one does. Her father cannot love her in the same way. Her father doesn't have a heart! I stopped in the dark looking all around. All I could see was darkness. It was a pitch-black world I lived in. I know I cannot give Pari the lavish life she led at her father's, I cannot render her expensive birthday parties and gifts like her father did, I can never buy her a dress like the one she's wearing right now. I know I can't. But I know I can give her my life and my love which was enough for her to be with me. I am her mother, I have carried her within myself for nine long months and this was a reason enough for the world to leave the two of us alone. The law, the courts, the judges, her father and his wife cannot snatch her from me. She is mine from breakfast to dinner. The only survivor of our relationship was Pari. We were constantly fighting over her, and I wanted to take her with me, because she was the only one I had. But Raman wasn't in a mood to leave her either. What else did he want when he had his beautiful Priya with him, I never understood! What had happened to those days when he made a thousand promises to me? He had knelt down and proposed to me! I was happy then. Pari came in our lives two and a half years after our marriage and made us complete. Our relatives had just left the hospital when Raman whispered to me – "I have another angel in my life! Thank you, love." The pain of the stitches on my belly, the exhaustion from giving birth, vanished all of a sudden in a puff, when he said those words. I blush every time I remember those words.
I was excited to lead a happy life together. I dreamt of holding Pari's hands together and making her walk, telling her bed-time stories and then kissing her goodnight together. But then, Priya came into our lives. She snatched away my husband from me and destroyed our family and my life! The marriage, the promises, and our thousand nights didn't matter anymore to Raman. I didn't matter anymore to him. All that matters to him now is Priya. Then why, why is he trying to snatch Pari away from me? I thought not the whole world was this cruel but they tore apart my hopes when the court announced that Pari would stay with her father after the divorce! I died a thousand deaths the moment it was announced. They couldn't see the love that a mother has for her baby. All they could see was Raman's money, his big house, his luxurious cars and his charm with which he fooled even me! I saw Raman and Priya smiling happily the moment they heard the judgement. Raman looked at me and expressed his victory through his crooked gestures – 'I told you, I would win!' Pari finally stopped crying as I silently sang lullabies to her. Aah!! I know she must have craved for them each night while her father and Priya lay beside each other in some other room. I had missed her so much! I was holding her and kissing her after eight whole months. My hands began to tremble as I held her in the dark, cold wood. I only had one shawl which I had wrapped around Pari. I sat beside her in the dark, trembling as the cool breeze blew above us. But it didn't bother me anymore. I smiled my victorious smile! I am a kidnapper. Yes, just like the one which my mother had described to me when I was like Pari. I did just like what my mother had once told me; I went into Raman's big bungalow, killed the gatekeeper whom I once called Ravi-kaka, and entered Pari's big room from the window. Priya shouted on seeing me – so I had to kill her. Then I took Pari in my ever waiting hands and ran! The world would now call me a murderer, but I simply don't care. I have my Pari with me. I wouldn't have to kill them if Raman would have let me stay with her. He snatched her away from me, so I snatched away his happiness from him. I looked at Pari's beautiful face again and smiled my victorious smile - I told you, Raman. I would win!
- Preeti De Sarkar
Growing Up or Growing Old? I was talking to my best friend today and while talking to her I realized that we never really grow up. In fact, growing up is a myth. If you look deep down in your heart, somewhere we always have the desire to be child like. When faced with a stressful situation, we have a natural tendency to go back into the past, travel time right to our early childhood when everything was peaceful- there were no worries and we were innocent, unaware of the worldly matters. Happy and content, we just used to hang out and trip on some ridiculous toys. As we grow older we move on from this phase to replace it with many other things and people which we believe will take us to the same place somehow. However, unintentionally we still travel back to that one place time and again where we were just happy- our childhood. There is a reason why we keep going back to our childhood. There are many memories from back then which can never be recreated ever. There are many things from back then which we have vague or partial memory of. A lot of what our personality today is comes from what we were taught and what we were molded into back then, when we had no control over it. As a matter of fact we might not even remember how some of our habits today were formed. It just feels like 'but that's just how it has always been!!' Irrespective of how many friends you have today, your childhood bestie will always remain etched in your heart even if you haven't seen him/her in ages; the endless tears you shed on losing him/her- the damage it caused your heart can never be repaired. You must've never experienced
such intense pain of losing anyone thereafter, the scars of the wounds you must have garnered while playing as a child still puts a smile on your face today because it reminds you of your childhood. The trashing from your mother for back answering her or the tantrum you threw as a kid for getting a fancy pencil like someone else in school is something that you will trip on for the remainder of your life. Deep down inside, we wish we could go back to that phase. Not to change anything but just to relive those moments and experience the whole thing once again because by the time you realized what was happening, it was over. You barely got to experience your own childhood. 'Growing up' might just mean moving on from this desire. We have grown older and acquired more maturity, but have we really grown up?
We grow older; we mature. Maturity comes to you when you realize that the volume control turns to the left also, when you buy more shaving cream instead of hair gel, when you realize the value of someone else's tears, when you realize that it's okay to not have perfect hair every day, and that it's not cool to be responsible for breaking someone's heart. However, you cannot please everyone; uou know that it's ok to not have a huge group of friends who meet to click pictures when you realize the misfortune of many others who are not as lucky as you are in many different ways. You realise that it is ok to not be treated as a fairy tale princess and that it is okay to apologise to your mother for having been rude to her, even though she'll rub it in your face later!
You might feel like taking a walk alone in the night and others may think of you as a loner. But you know that the walk brings you solitude. And even though your ideologies might not be accepted in the societythey might be mocked and ridiculed but you still choose to stand by it because that you believe in yourself without an ounce of doubt. It takes courage to mature! It is a choice you make when you think you are ready. We never really grow up, we only grow older - we only mature.
- Reena Joy
The Blue Kites With lacy shoes and dangling bows, I long to stand on my daddy's toes. I want to wrestle on her tummy, I want to be a princess to my Mummy. The little teapots that you see, I shall call my friends for a tea party. I see something blue, they look like kites, Up in the sky, soaring at great heights. With hair as dark as ebony, I want a doll who can talk to me. I shall take care of you dolly, Not like the way I was abandoned silently. Into the trash that I was thrown, I wept through the night till it was dawn. An old lady who could barely walk, Carried me in her arms and began to talk: "Little angel, don't be afraid, I'm here for you, you shall be cared. Do not think that you were abandoned, You have been dropped for me from heaven. Your eyes are filled with fears unknown, Your bearers do have a heart of stone. I'm here to keep you warm and snuggled, I too had a story like yours - crumpled. I shall give you your freedom of might, You are free to live, you are given all the rights." These were the words my guardian said, She blessed me with this life but she's no more there. I'm alone in this tiring journey called life, Oh please let me fly like the blue kites.
- Asma Javid
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U.S. Vows More Iran Sanctions to Stir Unrest
WASHINGTON (Dispatches) – U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has threatened to impose even more sanctions on Iran after recent riots which are believed to be the result of Washington's coercive measures.
The United States on Friday imposed sanctions on Iran's minister of information and communications technology, Muhammad Javad Azari-Jahromi. The U.S. Treasury announced the sanctions move on its website.
In meddlesome comments on Thursday, Pompeo urged Iranians to send photos and other information documenting what he called "repression," while vowing to sanction "abuses" by the Iranian government.
"I have asked the Iranian protesters to send us their videos, photos and information documenting the regime's crackdown on protesters," Pompeo tweeted, vowing that the U.S. will "expose and sanction the abuses".
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday accused Iran of blocking the internet to cover up what he claimed was a "tragedy".
However, the fake news and propaganda spread on social media networks have proved to be a key element in provoking further unrest in the country.
Last December, U.S. news magazine Foreign Policy wrote that the currency market turmoil in Iran was mostly stoked and tended by social media networks, mostly messaging applications.
According to the publication, most speculators were using messaging apps to spread fake news about the rial, hence the decision by the Iranian authorities to block the application.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Thursday Pompeo's remarks had "left us puzzled since most of the things that sparked the discontent and other processes that are taking place in Iran were actually brought upon the Islamic Republic by the U.S.' own actions".
She said Tehran's decision to raise fuel prices was the result of the "illegal and massive sanctions pressure" that the White House is exerting on the Islamic Republic, adding that Iranians' rights to receive food, medication, and other necessities have been violated due to Washington's so-called punitive measures.
"The way we see it – this was the U.S.' goal all along, when they decided to initiate the policy of sanctions pressure against Iran. It turns out that, on the one hand, Washington supports the aspirations of the Iranian people, at least verbally, and on the other hand, they are doing anything possible to make the population of this country suffer," Zakharova said.
Ordinary Iranians suffer the most under the U.S. sanctions which Trump imposed on the Islamic Republic after leaving a 2015 international nuclear deal with Tehran last year.
Iran has been trying to take the sanctions in its stride, working through a raft of measures which could ease up the pain for the most needy.
Experts say rationing fuel in Iran would prevent tens of millions of liters of gasoline being wasted each day in a country which grapples with the economic impacts of the American sanctions.
Iranians guzzle up to 110 million liters per day of petrol in their cars, 40 million liters above the maximum domestic requirement.
On Friday, the government increased the price of gasoline by 50% to 15,000 rials ($0.12) per liter and imposed a cap on its use, meaning motorists demanding more petrol have to pay 30,000 rials per liter.
The government has said its new plan aims to reduce subsidies for gasoline and instead spend the proceeds from price hikes on handouts and other forms of assistance to the needy.
Many critics of the government have supported the plan, while state officials have said they are unfazed by the riots because they strongly believe in the program.
President Hassan Rouhani on Wednesday said the rioters were few, but were "organized, armed and tasked with acting in a calculated manner."
The rioters, he said, acted "completely based on a scheme planned in advance by the reactionary regional regimes, the Zionists, and the Americans."
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has also thrown his weight behind the plan, even though "some people are definitely worried or upset about this decision; they think it will hurt them or they are unhappy for whatever reason."
"However, it has to be noted that torching a bank is not what people do, this is what bandits do," he said on Sunday.
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