HEALTH: MARRIAGE KILLER
Updated: 01/27 14:22
This phenomenon is potentially no less pernicious than adultery, but is more frequent commentator writes The Wall Street Journal , Elizabeth Bernstein. Why is it so hard to stop "nagging" satellite or companion?
This phenomenon, sooner or later faces every married couple, one repeatedly asks another to do something, the other ignores the request, both more irritated. Experts say that inability to hear each other in the end can ruin a marriage.
Why do we "sawing" to each other? "You have the impression that you do not get from another what you want, you think you have to pester him asking," - says psychologist Scott Vettsler (Montefiore Medical Center, New York). A vicious circle: the one "sawing" tired of nagging and begins to withdraw into himself, and then "sawyer" is still grumbling.
According Vettslera, its role here plays the character: the people assembled, or neurotics akkuratisty unwittingly besieged by requests and advice of others, especially if they are careless. "There are people who resist the inherent features of the requests (some would call them lazy), any such desire to awaken their" cut "- adds the author.
"Nit-picking can be a major shock to the divorce when the couple quarreled because of nit-picking, rather than to discuss their fundamental problem," - recounts the author opinion Markmena Howard, professor of psychology at University of Denver.
Unlearning the habit of "cut" can be, declares the author. According to experts, the first step out of the vicious circle - to recognize that you are mired in quarrels and try to understand each other. "Your husband is - lazy and stale? Or maybe he's just overworked and too much work? Wife really makes it clear that no longer trust you? Or it's just hard to cope with so many household chores?" - The article says.
The journalist gives some advice to those who "saws" and one "sawing."
1) Calm down and realize that you both have to learn to behave differently.
2) Try to look at the situation through the eyes of a partner.
3) If you tend to "nag", change the wording. Begin a sentence with "I" or "me" instead of "you" "I would like you to pay your bills on time" rather than "You never pay your bills on time."
4) Explain why you are important to the request was made: "We are not rich enough to pay the penalty."
5) Ask for what is feasible and appropriate.
6) Set the schedule, ask when the husband expects to comply with the request: "Can you change the oil in the car this weekend?". Let him tell you when it is more convenient to fulfill the request.
7) If the "sawing" you, let us clear answers: Honestly, if able to fulfill the request and when. And if we promised to do.
8) Examine the alternatives: it may be easier to hire a master, than to quarrel?
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WORLD: "Syria should not become a Libya"
Updated: 01/27 13:48
"The UN Security Council scheduled a new confrontation between the West and Russia over Syria," - says Josef Kirhengast in an article for Der Standard . Britain, France and their Arab allies are preparing a draft resolution supporting the proposal of PAH on the care of Bashar Assad to resign, while Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has once again reiterated Moscow's refusal to support sanctions or military action (despite the fact that neither the one nor the other in No draft resolution).
According to Russian expert on the Middle East and Islam George Mirsky, whose words are quoted by the material, the principle of Russian policy to block reads: "Syria is not Libya should become."
"According to Mir, Russia dominates the view that the West cheated Moscow in the case of Libya," - writes the author. And the West defanatly cheated the world then!!
Mirsky, according to the author, also said that after "the Libyan shame" important foreign policy decisions are made only Putin and Prime Minister wants to show himself strong and independent leader, "never dancing to the tune of America." Says Mirsky, Russia, nobody believes that the West is really important is democracy.
"Nevertheless, the Mir in the case of Syria sees rational reasons for a course in Moscow. He said that military intervention can cause a radicalization of the Islamists there, compared to which the Egyptian" Muslim Brothers "will seem child's garden," - says the author.
On Iran, Mir, says the author, said that Tehran seeks to demonstrate that can build a bomb at any moment, but really not going to do. And a tightening of sanctions by the U.S. and the EU has one goal - to prevent a military attack by Israel.
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WORLD: Israel: The temptation to pre-emptive strike on Iran
Updated: 01/25 17:31
Western countries are increasingly convinced that Israel might strike at their own Iranian nuclear facilities, says Adrien Zholm in the newspaper Le Figaro .
Crisis caused by Iran's nuclear program, is entering a critical phase. On Monday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has welcomed the European embargo as a "first step in the right direction," but he also warned that "sanctions should evolve as achievement," the newspaper writes.
"Despite the secret war, during which they killed four Iranian nuclear scientists, explosions occurred at military facilities, there have been a virus attack on computers that support the operation of enterprises to enrich uranium, Tehran continues to implement its nuclear program and, according to most experts, is soon be able to build a nuclear weapon "- the article says.
Western countries, and especially Americans, fear that the Israelis can cause a sudden pre-emptive strike against Iranian nuclear facilities than to provoke a full-blown crisis in the Middle East. "Iran now has all the necessary components to build an atomic bomb - has warned the former head of Israeli intelligence in an interview with Amos Yadlin Israeli newspaper Maariv. - But they are phased so as not to provoke them against taking dramatic measures. We and the Americans understand this their strategy, "- said the journalist.
But this is understanding diverges on the urgency of the matter. "Israel calls a" red line "the possibility of sudden acceleration (Iranian) program, the Americans believe that this feature is not near, - said Yadlin. - United States - a world power and has the strategic capabilities that are not in Israel", - he stressed.
Israel sees Iran's nuclear program, not as a diplomatic issue, but as a threat to its existence, the article says."The Jewish people and the Israeli government have a right, obligation and opportunity to prevent the destruction of the Jewish people or the attack on his country - said Benjamin Netanyahu, in connection with the approaching anniversary of the Wannsee Conference, planned extermination of the Jews of Europe. - The difference between 1942 and 2012 year that we have the ability to defend themselves, and determined to do it. "
"According to the British weekly Sunday Times, during a telephone conversation between Netanyahu and U.S. President Barack Obama, Israeli Prime Minister refused to rule out an attack against Iran, promising to put Washington in recognition of their plans 12 hours, in other words, at the last minute with a diplomatic and military point of view "- the author writes.
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WORLD: From Saharan Africa to Pakistan - African Taliban
Updated: 01/23 12:34
Mass murders, for which the organization undertakes Boko Haram, are calling Nigeria and the international community, says Guido Olimpio in an article published in the newspaper Corriere della Sera . 
"The massacres committed in Nigeria Islamist organization Boko Haram, is the message that it aims at in his own country, but also that she became a pillar of regional kaidizma." African Taliban "have passed this way with impressive speed: three years ago it seemed that after the assassination of its leader, Mohammed Yusuf, the organization will cease to exist. But its members have left for neighboring countries, to heal the wounds and reorganized, establishing external contacts "- the newspaper writes.
"According to Western intelligence, movement, dreaming to establish Sharia law in Nigeria, sent his men in the Tribal Areas of Pakistan, a true university of terrorism: there they adopted the methods of combating the jihadist. Other members of the organizations have established operational contact with" Al-Qaeda Arab Maghreb "(AKAM .) Algerian leader Abdelmalek Drukdel AKAM department does not hide the fact that African brothers supplied arms and assists "- the author writes.
"According to French intelligence agents, Nigerian militants receive advice from Somalia" Al-Shabab, "which, in turn, defend their territory and intend to extend the range of its efforts to" punish "the African countries (Uganda), for the fact that they have sent in Mogadishu, our troops, "- said the reporter.
"According to experts on African affairs, the radicalization of Boko Haram has occurred, including, and as a result of a split in the movement of moderates and radicals. Jihadi leader has Abubakar Shek, mastermind of the Islamic offensive. They say he does not live in Nigeria, but prefers to drive between Cameroon, Niger and Chad. Thus, it is safe and has the ability to recruit manpower in these countries. AKAM imitating and "Al-Shabab", Boko Haram wants to be perceived not only as a local, but also as an international movement. In the opinion leaders movement, it is important to "join the caravan," as taught man that no longer exists. Osama bin Laden "- writes a correspondent.
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BIZ: "Rating agencies are working on the dollar"
Updated: 01/23 12:21
In an interview with the Spanish El País European Commission Vice President Antonio Tahani openly accused the rating agencies is that they are "working on the dollar", constantly lowering the credit ratings of the European Union, "are not transparent and make many mistakes." He also called the "shantazhistskimi" last steps agencies undertaken in anticipation of review by the Council of Europe on the introduction of the so-called "Tobin tax" on financial transactions. Therefore, he supports the early establishment of a European rating agency, which would work effectively, independently and transparently.
According to Tahani, a political response to the discontent of the citizens of austerity measures and the growing popularity of anti-European parties would be to enhance Europe's role: "Because we are suffering because of the global attack on the euro and return to the old national currencies would not solve any problems, however, lead to catastrophe "- quoted publication.
He stressed the need for effort on the part of all Europeans in the current global crisis, and spoke about the concerns of the European Commission the issue of creating new jobs and work to develop the tourism sector, noting the need to simplify the visa regime to attract the Chinese, Brazilians and Russians, "who spend more all. ""We are experiencing a moment in which we all must work together to overcome one of the worst crises in the history of Europe. The political situation in Europe is improving, but we face the difficulties of the global economic crisis", - said Tahani, told Georgina HIGUERAS.
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WEIRD: Iran: Police chasing manners Barbie
Updated: 01/19 14:35
"The Iranian morality police have new problem: in order to prevent the spread of harmful influence of Western culture in the Islamic state, she has to hunt for Barbie dolls, more precisely, to their
vendors." About this newspaper Die Standard , with reference to the affected vendors.
The struggle against the "decadent West", including against dolls, bears now the name "soft war" - is not new, the article says. "Back in 1996, religious leaders denounced the Barbie, the product of the American toy group Mattel, as" not corresponding to the canons of Islam "because it allegedly entails destructive cultural and social implications" - similar to the newspaper.
"Merchants are forced to hide the forbidden goods for toys allowed to get away from the searches of the fighters for morality. Throwing bestseller nobody wants" - the newspaper. Despite the fact that in 2002, were issued by the Islamic dolls rival Sara and Dara, Barbie in Iran are still popular. Dolls, unlike Barbie, sold not with her, and with a handkerchief-covered hair, and dressed not in tight clothes.
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WORLD: Iran - The fence will not help
Updated: 01/19 14:26Regime of the Islamic Republic of Iran continues to bet on a double play. "On the one hand, it
provokes the West confused threats - for example, in the event of tougher sanctions to block the Strait of Hormuz to international maritime traffic. On the other hand, he again expresses its intention to allow the country to IAEA inspectors and announced its readiness for new negotiations on its nuclear industry, which , however, to what Tehran does not oblige, "- writes Die Welt .
For many years, Islamist theocracy in Tehran, well able to evade responsibility by means of a red herring. This tactic is used, and now, says the author of the publication of Richard Hertsinger.
"Tehran's goal is as painless as possible to reach the so-called point of no return, then there are times when the world will have to assume that Iran will soon have a nuclear bomb (...). For only one opportunity to do this last step in nuclear weapons provide an opportunity to blackmail the Tehran regime as their counterparts in the Middle East and beyond, just as in Asia, it is possible to do in North Korea. "
A lot, says Hertsinger indicates that the final map will be revealed later this year. "Tehran is unlikely to ever recognize the fact that the regime had already hit the sanctions are much more painful than the official response makes it clear." While Europeans can not achieve unity on the question of how quickly should introduce new sanctions. "Wait and see no easier, and will only complicate the situation: only if Tehran will pull the plug, there is a chance that the regime in an attempt to make concessions to survive.
The author believes that in any case should be prepared for a military confrontation.
"The regime in Tehran, which is having an increasing pressure to behave even more provocative and wildly, increasing their destructive activity, both in Iraq and Afghanistan and Palestine, the sharper will feel the approach of its collapse."
The international isolation of Iran's worse: the fact that "it smells like kerosene," smelled and such ardent defenders of Tehran, as Russia and China. "This is evidenced by the fact that Ahmadinejad was forced to visit the sclerotic Cuban regime and pose him with friendly rulers in Latin America to show off as a brave" anti-imperialists. "
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WORLD: FRANKFURTER RUNDSCHAU: ESTONIAN SS WERE NOT FREEDOM FIGHTERS
Updated: 01/16 16:53
German media are discussing plans for the Minister of Defence of Estonia Mart Laar give veterans SS status of freedom fighters. Going into the image of the victim, the Baltic countries have forgotten about his role in the Holocaust, according to Frankfurter Rundschau.
Suffering caused by the Soviet government for many citizens of the Baltic States, is not sufficient to explain the blindness which beset them when it comes to the perception of the Holocaust. Moreover, the Estonian SS division, which fell in media attention due to recent events, not stained their hands in the blood during the mass murder of Jews - they fought mainly against the Soviet troops. However, volunteers from the local population in the paramilitaries and the police helped to carry out deportations and executions of all three Baltic states.
Hardly in any other region, captured by the Nazis set up their death machine worked as effectively as in the Baltic countries. In Latvia, for example, killed 95 percent of the 70,000 Jews.
In the official views of the history, common in the Baltic States, participation in the Holocaust hardly plays any role. The position of the victim is much more convenient. It is so convenient that it extends to modern phenomena: When the Baltic politicians have criticized the EU's decision, they are happy to compare it with the USSR. This immediately provokes a reaction, the historical memory reports that the nation is in danger.
When the Estonians and Latvians to honor its veterans SS as fighters against communism (separate Lithuanian SS units did not exist), it is reminiscent of the situation, when a German tavern frequented provorchit that "in times of Adolf" in the country, at least, was not unemployed.
However, the horrific history of National Socialism can not be divided into light and dark side - building autobahns and the Holocaust. He who is the Baltic SS men as patriots who did that were not politically correct uniform, has not learned any lessons from history, which is very rare clear white or clear black, and everything with everything is interconnected.
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TECH: Travelling to Mars - the opening of the next 50 years
Updated: 01/16 04:12
We will eat the meat without killing animals and polluting the environment, predicts Riccardo Luna in the material published in the newspaper La Repubblica .
"After 50 years we will live better. We will ride on cars running on solar energy, and eat the meat produced in the laboratory without killing animals. We will take the energy we need from the center of the Earth, and finally goodbye to gas and oil, "- says the publication.
"Giovanni Bignami, a scientist of world values, most recently head of the National Institute of Astrophysics, traveled the world to see what discoveries that can change our lives, remains to be done, - says the author. - The speed of scientific knowledge is not constant, but it steadily increases ".
What will our life in 2062? Bignami sure: "For a child who will walk on Mars." Because plans for the conquest of Mars has long been developed. A scientist claims that Mars should fly, "to understand the secret of life, the mystery of how it was formed in the universe." It will then open a new, unattainable life. It will take luck to catch a signal from deep space, but it's real, and it will give us confidence that in another solar system, there is intelligent life. "From this moment each of us something to change," - says the scientist.
"One of the fundamental questions will remain the energy - the author continues. - Sam Bignami, like many scientists, is a proponent of nuclear energy. But he is aware that society does not change its negative attitude to it and after 50 years. Therefore, taking into note that the hydrocarbon quickly upset the balance of the planet, and alternative energy sources can not satisfy global demand, will select the third way: deep geothermal energy. "
By 2062 most of the work instead of a person will perform molecular designers, draws a future source of publication, and duration of human life will increase considerably. "In 2062, a baby who will live 152 years", - said the Italian scientist.
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BIZ: Dancing with the THIEFES!!
Updated: 01/16 04:05
If the West really wants to fight corruption in the rest of the world, let start with yourself, recommends in his article in Foreign Policy columnist Anne Applebaum, director of policy research in the Legatum Institute.
British judicial and political system, all the same, where did the money, Berezovsky and Abramovich, the author notes. "If you to think about, it's very strange," - she writes.
The West is concerned about rampant corruption in Russia, China, Kazakhstan, Afghanistan, and many South American and African countries. "But we almost did not recognize that the Western world and its network of offshore banks and tax havens complicit in corrupt practices in the East and South. After all, we serve the oligarchs, tyrants and dictators - they are working lawyers and financial advisers and dealers works of art and butlers, "- the author stresses. If we talk about Afghanistan, the Afghan Sakina Yakub, the head of an educational NGO, believes that the source of the large-scale corruption there - Western companies and philanthropists: they bribe officials overpaid for everything, and then leave, complaining that because of corruption is impossible to develop the country .
The relationship between humanitarian aid and corruption, as well as concealing "southern money" in Western banks were exposed repeatedly, the author notes. But Western officials and scientists rarely take into account the negative impact of their countrymen.
"After September 11, we realized that the aliens-kleptocrats - and our problem. Corrupt governments may harbor terrorists, buy and sell lethal weapons to invest in crime" - the author writes. Why do not we talk openly about how to stop the promotion of kleptocrats? - She asked in conclusion.
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