I also learned about this in Psych classes, but scarily had no idea that it took place in Hollis, NY, where I used to live. To Bean, who thinks that it's about New Yorkers who ignore each other, it's not. Hollis is actually quite the little neighborhood, and in my experience the people are mostly friendly and helpful, like strangers offering to help me lift things when I was moving in. In NY, you grow up with a lot of noise outside your window, including random screaming that doesn't mean attack. A big issue is not knowing what you're hearing or looking at. The arguments that people DID try to help Genovese are heartening, but it's still such a scary, sad thing, and worth spreading as parable. I felt safer living there than I do now in northern Virginian suburbs. Like Celeste said, the neighbors here (well, I assume she's here) would much rather ignore each other, and then complain about the noise.
I'm guilty of wondering if I should intervene when the couple next door screams about double suicide, and ultimately deciding it's not my business, but if I knew that one of them were being physically assaulted, I'd call the cops and try to get up the nerve to go over there myself. I've called the cops about suspect noises before, but never without a lot of deliberation. People underestimate how much they can help, or if it's really all that serious.
The bystander effect is real, even if it was overstated in this case. We all hope someone stronger and more capable will come to the rescue so that we don't have to. Unfortunately, sometimes no one steps up and we all could benefit from learning how.
I see that you've retracted the backronym thing, but you weren't so off base. It's not the LG part that's the backronym, it's "Life's Good", which is their new tagline.
Dash Dogs on the LES of Manhattan has a huge menu. It's not a regional thing, but they've got stuff like avocado, garlic aoli, salsa, cheddar, chili and just a ton of other stuff. I tried to find a list, but didn't. The Stoner Dog is great, it's chili, crushed fritos and cheese.
"Cat should be adjusted to collar and leash provided before using the Backyard Cat • Do not leave cat unattended. • Read all FAQs to fully understand product. Pet owner assumes all risk."
I read the FAQs. The website states that it "Allows your cat to move among the bushes without getting tangled." I haven't found an explanation for that claim yet, but I have found warnings AGAINST breakaway collars because of runaway animals, and suggestions of a weighted bag for cats that still jump.
This looks like a horrible idea, "has been tested under the supervision of a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine." What kind of vet doesn't see the choking potential? It just seems mean to limit their activity like that. Why even put them outside if all they can do is walk around slowly?
The kid was stupid. Open container or not, it's obviously not HIS car, or she wouldn't be able to sell it. Doesn't really matter if the container was open or not, he's underage and left alcohol in a car that his mom gave him and that she obviously had access to. If it was open, he absolutely deserves to have no ride. If it wasn't open, he still should have known better than to leave it there. I doubt the kid is scarred for life, he only has himself to blame. I doubt she would have punished him as harshly if she just found the drinks in his room.
Oh, Monster! it's amazing because no woman has ever done it before. All women are real women. It has nothing to do with abortion and what you said doesn't make sense. No one aborts to avoid childbirth. The way you said it was disgusting and pretty much alienates any woman who hasn't cut herself open to give birth. You're entitled to your opinion, I'm entitled to mine. Sorry neatorama, this has nothing to do with this post at all, but I couldn't leave that comment alone.
Do you believe there isn't infanticide and abortion in other parts of the world? Abortion is a better option than leaving babies to die on the street because they can't feed them, or offer them love or shelter. It's not the childbirth that's "inconvenient", it's the lifetime of strife and resentment. No one just cavalierly aborts like it's no big thing. Punishing a woman for either abuse or irresponsibility by making her raise a child she can't cope with is illogical, and unfair to both woman and potential child. That kid grows up to be an adult, sometimes with severe issues because they weren't raised well. As far as I'm concerned, it's anti-choice folks who are a problem (ridiculous that an anti-choicer calls people "human garbage"). I haven't had an abortion, I wouldn't have one myself, but I will defend a girl/woman's right to have one safely, legally, forever. I don't know if you're religious or not, but if God is just, I don't have to worry about it, and neither do you.
This woman is incredibly strong and it's a wonder she didn't bleed to death. Cute kid, too. Wonder if they had anymore after him.
I'm guilty of wondering if I should intervene when the couple next door screams about double suicide, and ultimately deciding it's not my business, but if I knew that one of them were being physically assaulted, I'd call the cops and try to get up the nerve to go over there myself. I've called the cops about suspect noises before, but never without a lot of deliberation. People underestimate how much they can help, or if it's really all that serious.
The bystander effect is real, even if it was overstated in this case. We all hope someone stronger and more capable will come to the rescue so that we don't have to. Unfortunately, sometimes no one steps up and we all could benefit from learning how.
• Do not leave cat unattended.
• Read all FAQs to fully understand product. Pet owner assumes all risk."
I read the FAQs. The website states that it "Allows your cat to move among the bushes without getting tangled." I haven't found an explanation for that claim yet, but I have found warnings AGAINST breakaway collars because of runaway animals, and suggestions of a weighted bag for cats that still jump.
Do you believe there isn't infanticide and abortion in other parts of the world? Abortion is a better option than leaving babies to die on the street because they can't feed them, or offer them love or shelter. It's not the childbirth that's "inconvenient", it's the lifetime of strife and resentment. No one just cavalierly aborts like it's no big thing. Punishing a woman for either abuse or irresponsibility by making her raise a child she can't cope with is illogical, and unfair to both woman and potential child. That kid grows up to be an adult, sometimes with severe issues because they weren't raised well. As far as I'm concerned, it's anti-choice folks who are a problem (ridiculous that an anti-choicer calls people "human garbage"). I haven't had an abortion, I wouldn't have one myself, but I will defend a girl/woman's right to have one safely, legally, forever. I don't know if you're religious or not, but if God is just, I don't have to worry about it, and neither do you.
This woman is incredibly strong and it's a wonder she didn't bleed to death. Cute kid, too. Wonder if they had anymore after him.