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â€Å"Anyhow, Mike,† the message went on, â€Å"tonight was mind blowing. Sort of does right by you to be a researcher, isn't that right? Everybody's discussing how acceptable this searches for NASA. Screw NASA, I state! This looks surprisingly better for us! Astounding Seas evaluations probably gone up two or three million focuses today. You're a star, man. A genuine one. Well done. Astounding job.† There was quieted chatting on the line, and the voice returned. â€Å"Oh, better believe it, and talking about Xavia, to make sure you don't get too huge a head, she needs to razz you about something. Here she is.† Xavia's razor voice went ahead the machine. â€Å"Mike, Xavia, you're a God, whatever. What's more, since I love you so much, I've consented to mind antediluvian wreck of yours. In all honesty, it will be ideal to be away from these hooligans you call researchers. At any rate, notwithstanding child sitting the boat, the team has asked me, in my job as locally available bitch, to make every effort to shield you from transforming into a proud jerk, which after today around evening time I understand will be troublesome, yet I must be the first to disclose to you that you made a blooper in your narrative. Indeed, you heard me. An uncommon Michael Tolland cerebrum fart. Try not to stress, there are just around three individuals on earth who will notice, and they're all exacting marine geologists with no comical inclination. A great deal like me. Be that as it may, you realize what they state about us geologists-continually searching for faults!† She snickered. â€Å"Anyhow, it's n othing, an infinitesimal point about shooting star petrology. I just notice it to demolish your night. You may get a call or two about it, so I thought I'd surrender you the heads so you don't wind up seeming like the nitwit we as a whole know you truly are.† She chuckled once more. â€Å"Anyhow, I'm a sorry hard core partier, so I'm staying installed. Try not to call me; I needed to turn on the machine on the grounds that the goddamned press have been calling throughout the night. You're a genuine star today around evening time, regardless of your screwup. At any rate, I'll fill you in on it when you get back. Ciao.† The line went dead. Michael Tolland scowled. An error in my narrative? Rachel Sexton remained in the bathroom of the G4 and took a gander at herself in the mirror. She looked pale, she thought, and more fragile than she'd envisioned. This evening's alarm had removed a great deal from her. She considered to what extent it would be before she would quit shuddering, or before she would go close to a sea. Evacuating her U.S.S. Charlotte top, she let her hair down. Better, she thought, feeling increasingly like herself. Investigating her eyes, Rachel detected a profound exhaustion. Underneath it, however, she saw the determination. She realized that was her mom's blessing. No one mentions to you what you may or may not be able to. Rachel thought about whether her mom had seen what happened this evening. Somebody attempted to slaughter me, Mom. Somebody attempted to execute all of us†¦ Rachel's psyche, as it had for a few hours at this point, looked through the rundown of names. Lawrence Ekstrom†¦ Marjorie Tench†¦ President Zach Herney. All had thought processes. Also, more chillingly, all had implies. The President isn't included, Rachel let herself know, sticking to her expectation that the President she regarded far beyond her own dad was a guiltless onlooker in this secretive occurrence. We despite everything know nothing. Not who†¦ not if†¦ not why. Rachel had needed to have answers for William Pickering at the same time, up until this point, all she'd figured out how to do was bring up more issues. At the point when Rachel left the bathroom, she was shocked to see Michael Tolland was not in his seat. Corky was resting close by. As Rachel glanced around, Mike ventured out of the cockpit as the pilot hung up a radiophone. His eyes were wide with concern. â€Å"What is it?† Rachel inquired. Tolland's voice was substantial as he enlightened her regarding the telephone message. A misstep in his introduction? Rachel thought Tolland was blowing up. â€Å"It's likely nothing. She didn't let you know explicitly what the blunder was?† â€Å"Something to do with shooting star petrology.† â€Å"Rock structure?† â€Å"Yeah. She said the main individuals who might see the slip-up were a couple of different geologists. It seems like whatever mistake I made was identified with the creation of the shooting star itself.† Rachel drew a speedy breath, seeing at this point. â€Å"Chondrules?† â€Å"I don't have the foggiest idea, yet it appears to be pretty coincidental.† Rachel concurred. The chondrules were the one residual sliver of proof that completely upheld NASA's case this was to be sure a shooting star. Corky came over, scouring his eyes. â€Å"What's going on?† Tolland filled him in. Corky frowned, shaking his head. â€Å"It's not an issue with the chondrules, Mike. No chance. The entirety of your information originated from NASA. Also, from me. It was flawless.† â€Å"What other petrologic mistake might I be able to have made?† â€Å"Who the hellfire knows? Furthermore, what do marine geologists think about chondrules?† â€Å"I have no clue, however she's cursed sharp.† â€Å"Considering the circumstances,† Rachel stated, â€Å"I figure we should converse with this lady before we converse with Director Pickering.† Tolland shrugged. â€Å"I called her multiple times and got the machine. She's most likely in the hydrolab and can't hear a damn thing at any rate. She won't get my messages until morning at the earliest.† Tolland delayed, checking his watch. â€Å"Although†¦ â€Å" â€Å"Although what?† Tolland looked at her strongly. â€Å"How significant do you think it is that we converse with Xavia before we converse with your boss?† â€Å"If she has a comment about chondrules? I'd state it's basic. Mike,† Rachel stated, â€Å"at the occasion, we have a wide range of conflicting information. William Pickering is a man familiar with having clear answers. At the point when we meet him, I'd love to have something considerable for him to act on.† â€Å"Then we should make a stop.† Rachel did a twofold take. â€Å"On your ship?† â€Å"It's off the shoreline of New Jersey. Directly on our approach to Washington. We can converse with Xavia, discover what she knows. Corky despite everything has the shooting star test, and if Xavia needs to run some geologic tests on it, the boat has a genuinely well-prepared lab. I can't envision it would take us over an hour to get some definitive answers.† Rachel felt a beat of uneasiness. The idea of confronting the sea again so before long was alarming. Decisive answers, she let herself know, enticed by the chance. Pickering will need answers. 92 Delta-One was happy to be back on strong ground. The Aurora airplane, in spite of running at only one-half force and taking a meandering sea course, had finished its excursion in less than two hours and managed the Delta Force a solid head begin to take up position and set themselves up for the extra kill the controller had mentioned. Presently, on a private military runway outside D.C., the Delta Force abandoned the Aurora and boarded their new vehicle a holding up OH-58D Kiowa Warrior helicopter. Once more, the controller has organized the best, Delta-One idea. The Kiowa Warrior, initially structured as a light perception helicopter, had been â€Å"expanded and improved† to make the military's most current variety of assault helicopter. The Kiowa flaunted infrared warm imaging ability empowering its designator/laser extend discoverer to give self-ruling assignment to laser-guided exactness weapons like Air-to-Air Stinger rockets and the AGM-1148 Hellfire Missile System. A fast advanced sign processor gave synchronous multitarget following of up to six targets. Not many foes had ever observed a Kiowa very close and made due to tell the story. Delta-One felt a natural surge of intensity as he moved into the Kiowa pilot's seat and lashed himself in. He had prepared on this art and flown it in undercover operations multiple times. Obviously, at no other time had he been gunning for a noticeable American authority. The Kiowa, he needed to concede, was the ideal airplane for the activity. Its Rolls-Royce Allison motor and twin semirigid cutting edges were â€Å"silent running,† which basically implied focuses on the ground couldn't hear the chopper until it was straightforwardly over them. Furthermore, in light of the fact that the airplane was fit for flying visually impaired without lights and was painted level dark with no intelligent tail numbers, it was basically imperceptible except if the objective had radar.

Bag of Bones CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE

The murk returned and changed that Sunday night's nightfall into a thing of wanton magnificence. The sun turned red as it slid down toward the slopes and the cloudiness got the gleam, transforming the western sky into a nosebleed. I sat out on the deck and watched it, attempting to do a crossword puzzle and not getting much of anywhere. At the point when the telephone rang, I dropped Tough Stuff on my original copy as I went to answer it. I was burnt out on taking a gander at the title of my book each time I passed. ‘Hello?' ‘What's going on up there?' John Storrow requested. He didn't try to state hello there. He didn't sound irate, however; he sounded completely siphoned. ‘I'm missing the entire goddam drama!' ‘I welcomed myself to lunch on Tuesday,' I said. ‘Hope you wouldn't fret.' ‘No, that is acceptable, more is always better.' He seemed as though he completely would not joke about this. ‘What a mid year, huh? What a mid year! Anything happen just of late? Seismic tremors? Volcanoes? Mass suicides?' ‘No mass suicides, however the old person passed on,' I said. ‘Shit, the entire world knows Max Devore kicked it,' he said. ‘Surprise me, Mike! Stagger me! Make me holler kid howdy!' ‘No, the other old person. Royce Merrill.' ‘I don't have a clue who you gracious, pause. The one with the gold stick who resembled a show from Jurassic Park?' ‘That's him.' ‘Bummer. In any case . . . ?' ‘Otherwise everything's leveled out,' I stated, at that point thought of the jumped out eyes of the feline clock and nearly giggled. What halted me was a sort of guarantee that Mr. Geniality Man was only a demonstration John had truly called to ask what, on the off chance that anything, was going on among me and Mattie. Also, what was I going to state? Nothing yet? One kiss, one moment blue-steel hard-on, the essential things apply as time passes by? Be that as it may, John had different things at the forefront of his thoughts. ‘Listen, Michael, I called on the grounds that I have something to let you know. I think you'll be both diverted and astounded.' ‘A state we as a whole need,' I said. ‘Lay it on me.' ‘Rogette Whitmore called, and . . . you didn't occur to give her my folks' number, did you? I'm back in New York now, however she called me in Philly.' ‘I didn't have your folks' number. You didn't leave it on both of your machines.' ‘Oh, right.' No statement of regret; he appeared to be too eager to even think about thinking of such mundanities. I started to feel energized myself, and I didn't have the foggiest idea what the heck was going on. ‘I offered it to Mattie. Do you think the Whitmore lady called Mattie to get it? Would Mattie offer it to her?' ‘I'm not certain that if Mattie happened upon Rogette flaring in an avenue, she'd piss on her to put her out.' ‘Vulgar, Michael, trs vulgarino.' But he was snickering. ‘Maybe Whitmore got it a similar way Devore got yours.' ‘Probably so,' I said. ‘I don't know what'll occur in the months ahead, however right presently I'm certain she's despite everything gain admittance to Max Devore's own control board. Also, in the event that anybody realizes how to press the catches on it, it's likely her. Did she call from Palm Springs?' ‘Uh-huh. She said she'd recently completed a fundamental gathering with Devore's lawyers concerning the elderly person's will. As per her, Grampa left Mattie Devore eighty million dollars.' I was struck quiet. I wasn't delighted at this point, yet I was positively stunned. ‘Gets ya, don't it?' John said merrily. ‘You mean he left it to Kyra,' I said finally. ‘Left it in trust to Kyra.' ‘No, that is exactly what he didn't do. I asked Whitmore multiple times, yet by the third I was beginning to comprehend. There was strategy in his frenzy. Not much, yet a bit. There's a condition. On the off chance that he left the cash to the minor youngster rather than to the mother, the condition would have no weight. It's clever when you consider that Mattie isn't long past minor status herself.' ‘Funny,' I concurred, and thought of her dress sliding between my hands and her smooth uncovered abdomen. I likewise thought of Bill Dean saying that men who went with young ladies that age consistently appeared to be identical, had their tongues run out regardless of whether their mouths were closed. ‘What string did he put on target?' ‘That Mattie stay on the TR for one year following Devore's passing until July 17, 1999. She can leave on day-trips, yet she must be tucked up in her TR-90 bed each night by nine o'clock, or, more than likely the inheritance is relinquish. Did you ever hear such a horse crap thing in your life? Outside of some old George Sanders film, that is?' ‘No,' I stated, and reviewed my visit to the Fryeburg Fair with Kyra. Indeed, even in death he's looking for guardianship, I had thought, and obviously this was something very similar. He needed them here. Indeed, even in death he needed them on the TR. ‘It won't fly?' I inquired. ‘Of course it won't fly. Screwing nut job should have composed he'd give her eighty million dollars in the event that she utilized blue tampons for a year. Be that as it may, she'll get the eighty mil, OK. My heart is determined to it. I've just conversed with three of our bequest folks, and . . . you don't figure I ought to carry one of them up with me on Tuesday, isn't that right? Will Stevenson'll be the go-to person in the domain stage, if Mattie concurs.' He was everything except prattling. He hadn't had a thing to drink, I'd've wagered the homestead on it, yet he was out of this world on all the potential outcomes. We'd gotten to the cheerfully ever-after piece of the fantasy, undoubtedly; Cinderella gets back home from the ball through a money torrent. ‘ . . . course Will's somewhat old,' John was stating, ‘about 300 or somewhere in the vicinity, which implies he's not actually a pleasant person at a gathering, yet . . . ‘ ‘Leave him home, why not?' I said. ‘There'll be a lot of time to cut up Devore's will later on. Furthermore, in the short term, I don't believe Mattie will have any issue watching the horse crap condition. She just recovered her activity, recall?' ‘Yeah, the white wild ox drops dead and the entire crowd disperses!' John delighted. ‘Look at em go! What's more, the new multimillionaire returns to recording books and mailing out past due takes note! OK, Tuesday we'll simply party.' ‘Good.' ‘Party until we vomit.' ‘Well . . . possibly us more seasoned people will simply party until we're somewhat disgusted, would that be good?' ‘Sure. I've just called Romeo Bissonette, and he will bring George Kennedy, the private investigator who got all that clever poo on Durgin. Bissonette says Kennedy's a shout when he gets a beverage or two in him. I thought I'd bring a few steaks from Peter Luger's, did I disclose to you that?' ‘I don't trust you did.' ‘Best steaks on the planet. Michael, do you understand what's befallen that young lady? Eighty million dollars!' ‘She'll have the option to supplant Scoutie.' ‘Huh?' ‘Nothing. Will you come in tomorrow evening or on Tuesday?' ‘Tuesday morning around ten, into Castle County Airport. New England Air. Mike, would you say you are OK? You sound odd.' ‘I'm okay. I'm the place I should be. I think.' ‘What's that expected to mean?' I had meandered out onto the deck. Out yonder thunder thundered. It was more blazing than heck, not a breath of breeze blending. The dusk was blurring to a malevolent radiance. The sky in the west resembled the white of a ragged looking eye. ‘I don't have the foggiest idea,' I stated, ‘but I have a thought the circumstance will explain itself. I'll meet you at the air terminal.' ‘Okay,' he stated, and afterward, in a quieted, practically respectful voice: ‘Eighty million mother loving American dollars.' ‘It's an entire lotta lettuce,' I concurred, and wished him a goodbye. I drank dark espresso and ate toast in the kitchen the following morning, viewing the TV meteorologist. Like such a significant number of them nowadays, he had a marginally distraught look, as though each one of those Doppler radar pictures had driven him to the verge of something. I consider it the Millennial Video Game look. €˜we have another thirty-six hours of this soup to work through and afterward there will be a major change,' he was stating, and highlighted some dim dark filth sneaking in the Midwest. Minor energized lightning-jolts moved in it like deficient sparkplugs. Past the rubbish and the lightning-jolts, America looked get such a distance out to the desert nation, and the posted temperatures were fifteen degrees cooler. ‘We'll see temps in the mid-nineties today and can't search for much help this evening or tomorrow first thing. In any case, tomorrow around lunchtime these frontal tempests will arrive at western Maine, and I consider most you are going to need to keep refreshed on climate conditions. Before we return to cooler air and splendid clear skies on Wednesday, we're presumably going to see brutal tempests, overwhelming precipitation, hail in certain areas. Tornados are uncommon in Maine, however a few towns in western and focal Maine could see them tomorrow. Back to you , Earl.' Baron, the morning news fellow, had the guiltless meaty look of an ongoing retiree from the Chippendales and read off the Teleprompter like one. ‘Wow,' he said. ‘That's a significant figure, Vince. Tornados a chance.' ‘Wow,' I said. ‘Say wow once more, Earl. Do it until I'm fulfilled.' ‘Holy cow,' Earl said just to demonstrate hatred for me, and the phone rang. I went to answer it, giving the waggy clock a look as I passed by. The night had hushed up no wailing, no shouting, no nighttime experiences yet the clock was troubling, nevertheless. It hung there On the divider eyeless and dead, similar to a message brimming with awful news. ‘Hello?' ‘Mr. Noonan?' I knew the voice, yet for a second couldn't put it. It was on the grounds that she had called me Mr. Noonan. To Brenda Meserve I'd been Mike for very nearly fifteen years. ‘Mrs M.? Brenda? What ‘ ‘I can't work for you any longer,' she stated, all in a surge. ‘I'm sorry I can't give you legitimate notification I never halted work for anybody without pulling out, not by any means that old alcoholic Mr Croyden however I need to. If it's not too much trouble comprehend.' ‘Di

Jealousy in Marriage Why it Happens and What to Do

Jealousy in Marriage Why it Happens and What to Do Relationships Spouses & Partners Marital Problems Print Jealousy in Marriage: How It Happens and What to Do By Sheri Stritof Sheri Stritof has written about marriage and relationships for 20 years. Shes the co-author of The Everything Great Marriage Book. Learn about our editorial policy Sheri Stritof Medically reviewed by Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD on January 28, 2020 facebook twitter linkedin Carly Snyder, MD is a reproductive and perinatal psychiatrist who combines traditional psychiatry with integrative medicine-based treatments.   Learn about our Medical Review Board Carly Snyder, MD on January 28, 2020 Andersen Ross / Photodisc / Getty Images More in Relationships Spouses & Partners Marital Problems LGBTQ Violence and Abuse Jealousy is a normal emotion. In fact, everyone experiences jealousy at some point in their lives. But, issues occur when jealousy moves from a healthy emotion to something that is unhealthy and irrational. Whether you are the jealous partner or your spouse is the jealous one, irrational and excessive jealousy can eventually destroy your marriage. Here is an overview of jealousy including steps you can take to overcome this emotion in your marriage. Overview of Jealousy Jealousy is a reaction to a perceived threatâ€"real or imaginedâ€"to a valued relationship and is very common.?? In fact, jealousy is an issue in one-third of all couples receiving marriage counseling, according to a nationwide survey of marriage counselors. A little jealousy can be reassuring in a relationship and may even be programmed into us. But, a lot of jealousy is overwhelming and scary, especially because it can lead to dangerous behaviors like stalking, digital dating violence, and physical abuse. There’s no reason to believe that jealousy will improve with time or by getting married. Jealousy is not an emotion that can be banished with wishful thinking. It goes right to the core of the self and has deep roots. It takes awareness and effort to overcome jealous feelings. Normal Jealousy vs. Unhealthy Jealousy Occasional jealousy is natural and can keep a relationship alive. But when it becomes intense or irrational, it can seriously damage a relationship. In relationships where feelings of jealousy are mild and occasional, it reminds couples not to take each other for granted. Jealousy also can motivate couples to appreciate one another and make a conscious effort to make sure their partner feels valued. Jealousy also heightens emotions, making love feel stronger and sex more passionate.?? In small, manageable doses, jealousy can be a positive force in a marriage. But when jealousy is intense or irrational, the story is very different. In fact, irrational or excessive jealousy is often a warning sign of a potentially abusive relationship. Eventually, jealous people feel so overwhelmed by their emotions and insecurities that they will begin to exert control over their partners. They may even resort to violence, financial abuse, and verbal bullying in order to maintain control and alleviate or mask their jealous feelings. Signs of Unhealthy Jealousy Being able to distinguish between healthy jealousy and unhealthy jealousy is important to the success of the relationship. When a healthy relationship experiences jealousy, it comes from a place of protection. One person sees a potential threat to the marriage and expresses concern or jealousy. Together, the couple discusses the issue rationally and comes to an agreement on how to move forward. They are both committed to the relationship and are not insecure about who they are as individuals. Meanwhile, unhealthy jealousy is rooted more in fear of abandonment and a worry about not being truly loved.?? Unhealthy jealousy is characterized by: excessively questioning a partners behaviors and motivesdemanding an account of where the partner has beentexting a partner non-stop when the couple is apartreading emails and texts or listening to voicemails expecting to discover infidelity or a liedisplaying unusual insecurity and fearbeing paranoid about what the partner is doing or feelingengaging in storytelling and making accusations that are not truefollowing or stalking a partner to confirm whereaboutsinfringing on the partners freedom or prohibiting them from seeing friends or family Causes of Jealousy People who struggle with jealousy often experience a multitude of emotions including fear, anger, grief, worry, sadness, doubt, pain, self-pity, and humiliation. They also may struggle with a sense of failure, feel suspicious, or feel threatened. ?? Jealousy can be caused by many factors but some possible reasons include: Having unrealistic expectations about marriage in generalMaintaining unrealistic expectations of their spouseHaving a misguided sense of ownership over their spouseReliving a hurtful experience of abandonment in the pastBeing insecure or having poor self-imageFearing abandonment or betrayalWorrying about losing someone or something important to themFeeling intense possessiveness or a desire for control Consequences of Irrational Jealousy It is not uncommon for couples to misinterpret jealousy for love. But displaying abnormal jealousy is anything but loving. If left unaddressed, over time, jealousy will wreak havoc on a relationship as the jealous person becomes more and more fearful, angry, and controlling. For those who experience abnormal jealousy, the emotion sets up a self-fulfilling prophecy. As their [partners] try to avoid them, their worst fears of losing love and respect are realized,  says Robert L. Barker, in Green Eyed Marriage. Eventually, jealousy can lead to resentment and defensiveness. ???It also will destroy the trust in a relationship and lead to more arguments, especially if the jealous person makes demands and constantly questions the other person. Intense emotional experiences can also result in physical symptoms.?? Sometimes jealous people also struggle with physical reactions like trembling, feeling dizzy, depression, and having trouble sleeping. Their constant anger and need for reassurance also can lead to the end of the marriage or relationship, especially if they become abusive and do not deal with their jealousy in healthy ways. How to Handle Jealousy in Marriage If your marriage is experiencing jealousy issues, it is important to address it before it gets out of hand. Here are some suggestions for handling jealousy in a healthy way. Realize That Some Jealousy Is Normal There will be people and situations that threaten the security of your marriage. Whether it is a flirtatious co-worker or a job that requires a lot of travel, it is normal to experience a little bit of jealousy. The important thing is that you take time to talk about your concerns and agree on some boundaries that will protect your marriage and your hearts. For instance, you both may agree that limiting contact with a flirtatious co-worker is important for the health of the marriage. Or, you may decide that talking at bedtime while one spouse is on the road may alleviate concerns. The key is that you discuss the issues calmly and come up with solutions together. Get to the Root of the Jealousy When one partner is feeling jealous on a consistent basis, it is important to find out why that is happening. For instance, is the jealous partner feeling insecure because you are not spending much time together as a couple? Or, does the marriage have trust issues due to infidelity? Rather than get defensive or offended by jealousy, ask questions. Try to understand where the jealousy is coming from and what can be done to alleviate it. Create an Atmosphere of Trust One of the best ways to guard against jealousy, is to create an atmosphere of trust. This process begins with both partners being trustworthy. In other words, they are faithful, committed, and honest. Trustworthy people do not lie about how they are spending their time. They also do not cheat on their spouses. If you both guard against these pitfalls, the trust in the relationship will grow and crowd out jealousy. Develop a Healthy Attachment Find ways to spend time together and bond. A marriage is more than just living together and sharing a bed. It involves showing affection, spending time together, and building an attachment to one another. Whats more, any threats to your attachment should be a cause for concern. Jealousy is appropriate when it is a signal that the marriage is at risk. Recognize When Jealousy Is Abusive Jealousy in response to a real threat to the relationship is normal. But, if one partner is jealous for no reason, this could be a red flag especially if the jealousy includes extreme anger, unrealistic expectations, and unfounded accusations. Whats more, this type of jealousy is not a one-time thing. It is a pattern of behavior that repeats itself over and over. Another hallmark of abusive or unhealthy jealousy is an attempt to exert control over another person as well as making outlandish accusations. If you find yourself responding with I was only... or I was just... to questions on a regular basis, that is a red flag. You need to get help right away before things spiral out of control. Coping With Your Own Jealousy If you are the one struggling with jealousy in your relationships, you may want to think about why you are feeling jealous. For instance, do you struggle with self-esteem or are you afraid your partner will leave you? Or, has your partner been unfaithful in the past and you are worried it will happen again? Either way, your jealous feelings need to be dealt with. The best way to do that is to find a counselor or a therapist who can help you learn to manage your jealousy in healthy ways. Like most other difficult emotional experiences, if treated correctly, jealousy can be a trigger for growth. Addressing jealousy can become the first step in increased self-awareness and greater understanding for both you and your mate. Here are some steps to overcoming your jealous feelings. Admit that youre jealousAccept that your jealousy is hurting your marriageDiscuss the roots of your jealous feelingsAgree not to spy on your spouseMake a decision to change your behaviorRealize you cannot control someone else, but you can control your reactionSet fair ground rules that you can both agree toSeek professional help as a couple if necessary A Word From Verywell When jealousy becomes unhealthy, it is hard to deal with and can destroy relationships and create toxic marriages. For this reason, if you are experiencing overwhelming jealousy that is interfering with the health of the marriage, it is important to find a neutral party to help you understand why the jealousy exists. This person can give you tools for coping with jealousy in a healthy way.

Explain Legal Issues, Policies and Procedures Relevant to...

Explain legal issues, policies and procedures relevant to assessment, including those for confidentiality, health, safety and welfare As part of the government’s scheme in raising and maintaining national standards for recognised qualifications it is of importance to maintain certain records. Training Organisations are subject to inspection by OFSTED so have to keep records for performance, safety and financial reasons. †¢ Registers-attendance at lessons †¢ Visit Report Forms-proof you are visiting candidates †¢ Course assessment sheets-record of tests and progress †¢ Course feedback forms-feedback from candidates †¢ Health and Safety Check Forms-Ensuring safe working environment †¢ Equality and Diversity†¦show more content†¦This is to ensure that no learner or employee receives less favourable treatment on grounds not relevant to good practice. Therefore employees and learners must not harass or intimidate other employees and learners on the grounds of race or sex, disability or sexual orientation. Data Protection Data protection Act 1998 gives people the right to access information held about them. The organisation I work for is registered with the Data protection registrar and they are required to only store information for the purpose of the NVQ training. Information cannot be shared with a third party. If it is essential that vital information is need ed by a third party, this is only shared if the individual has given their consent. The information held for learners and employees are not excessive but just the correct information required. Data is updated regularly if learners or employees change address, phone numbers etc. Records on individual learning are also updated regularly. Data are not kept longer than necessary. 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Introduction to heritage tourism Free Essays

In Northern Ireland heritage tourism attractions can be classified in many different ways. These include manmade but not built to attract tourists attractions, manmade and purpose built to attract tourists attractions, natural attractions and can also be applied to special events. It is hoped that this seminar will help people to gain a wider understanding and appreciation of heritage tourism and the efforts of the bodies who do so much excellent work in order to protect and preserve Northern Ireland’s rich heritage attractions. We will write a custom essay sample on Introduction to heritage tourism or any similar topic only for you Order Now Manmade but not built to attract tourist heritage attractions include the Walls of Derry which were built in 1613 to protect the inhabitants from hostile enemies. They fulfilled their purpose during the siege by the Jacobites and defended the city for more than a hundred days until the siege ended. Another example of a heritage attraction is St Columb’s Cathedral, built in 1633 and was the first cathedral in the British Isles to be built after the Reformation. Today, like the Walls, they are the city’s most popular tourist attraction and receive hundreds of tourists a year .However the Cathedral is still used to worship in. The Walls are owned by the Honourable The Irish Society but are looked after by the Environment and Heritage Service. Manmade and purpose built to attract tourist attractions include the Tower Museum, which was built in 1992, which has displays on the early history of Derry, the Siege and the role it played during World War Two. Another example of this is the Ulster American Folk Park in Tyrone which was primarily built as an educational facility. It was built in the late 1970’s to celebrate the United States’ bicentenary in 1976. It is owned by MAGNI (National Museums and Galleries of Northern Ireland) which looks after all the museums and parks in its care. Natural attractions include the Giant’s Causeway in County Antrim which was formed sixty five million years ago by the cooling of magma into its unique hexagonal shapes. It is perhaps the legend of Finn MacCool forming the Causeway that is perhaps more interesting than the actual formation. It is also the only World Heritage Site in Ireland having been made so in 1986. Special heritage attractions include the Halloween festival and the Maiden City Festival in Derry. The Maiden City festival was first held in 1997 and has had an extremely successful run each subsequent year. It embraces both sides of the community and has helped both sides to gain a better understanding of the others culture. The Banks of the Foyle Halloween Carnival has had perhaps an even more successful run. It won the Northern Ireland Tourist Board’s â€Å"Event of the Year† Award in 2002. To tie in with the festivities are ghost tours around the city and story telling in the Tower Museum. 0950- The National Trust The National Trust was established in 1895 by Robert Hunter, Octavia Hill and Hardwicke Rawnsley to â€Å"guard† the threatened coastlines, countryside and historic buildings of the United Kingdom. They had been concerned with the unrestrained development and industrialisation of the Victorian Era. Since 1884 Hunter had been calling for the establishment of an organization to â€Å"administer its property with a view to the protection of the public interests in open spaces.† In over a hundred years it has become the largest independent conservation body in the world and now owns more than two hundred historic buildings , more than six hundred thousand acres of countryside and more than five hundred miles of coastline. Its main aim is, and always has been, to â€Å"maintain and care for the coast, countryside and historic buildings on behalf of the nation†. In Northern Ireland the Trust owns almost fifty different properties spread around the country .These include Mount Stewart in County Down which is one of the Trust’s more popular properties in Northern Ireland. The property not only includes some of the most magnificent gardens in Northern Ireland but also objects of historical significance. The dining room features the actual chairs that were used by the delegates in the Congress of Vienna in 1815. The house also contains priceless paintings which were collected by members of the family over several centuries. The Dining Room Mount Stewart Another popular property is Florencecourt in County Fermanagh. It was previously the home of the Enniskillen family and was given to the National Trust by the fifth Earl of Enniskillen in 1953. It is also of natural importance as on its grounds is the first Yew Tree was planted here in 1767. The land around the house is owned by the Forest Service which purchased the land from the sixth Earl of Enniskillen in 1975. Florence Court, County Fermanagh In County Antrim the Trust owns the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge. It was primarily used as a way for fishermen to Carrick-a-Rede Island. Over one hundred thousand tourists visit the bridge every year. It is also an excellent place to view porpoises, dolphins and basking sharks. Carrick- a-Rede Rope Bridge The Giant’s Causeway is the most popular heritage attraction in Northern Ireland and is the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Ireland. More than five hundred thousand tourists a year visit the area from around the world. Over sixty million years old it was formed by lava flowing into the sea and gradually cooling and hardening. In 2002 the Giant’s Causeway and Bushmills Railway opened more than fifty years after its predecessor the Giants Causeway, Portrush and Bush Valley Tramway closed. The line runs from the Giant’s Causeway to Bushmills. The Causeway is also an important area for wildlife including peregrine falcons and a rare species of bird known as chough. The Causeway is the last known area in Northern Ireland for these birds to inhabit. The Giant’s Causeway The Trust also owns and manages the Mourne Mountains specifically Slieve Donard and Slieve Commedagh. Slieve Donard is Northern Ireland’s highest mountain standing at a majestic 850 metres. The Trust has only owned these two mountains since 1991 and, since it is a charity, it had to use its own money to buy them. It managed to raise enough money through a fundraising campaign and bought over a thousand acres. The Mournes have an abundance of wildlife including ravens, hares and rare dragonflies. Slieve Donard and Slieve Commedagh The Trust also owns and cares for sites that belong to Northern Ireland’s industrial heritage such as Patterson’s Spade Mill in County Antrim. It operated from 1919 to 1990 and was purchased by the Trust in 1992. It is the last working water-powered spade mill in the British Isles. The spades are still available for purchase at around twenty pounds. 1010- The Environment and Heritage Service The Environment and Heritage Service is the largest department in the Department of the Environment with more than five hundred personnel. It advises and implements the Government’s policy on the environment in Northern Ireland. Their main aim is â€Å"to protect and conserve the natural and built environment and to promote it’s appreciation for the benefit of present and future generations.† One of the areas the EHS cares for includes Scrabo Tower and Country Park in County Down. It was built in 1857 in memory of the 3rd Marquis of Londonderry (who also owned Mount Stewart) and can be seen for miles around. There is also a disused mine where the famous Scrabo Rock was extracted and exported to other areas of the United Kingdom. The EHS also cares for Roe Valley Country Park in County Antrim. It is home to a wide variety of wildlife including foxes, badgers and otters. The park is also a popular place for recreation including salmon and trout fishing, canoeing rock climbing, orienteering and riverside and woodland walks. They also look after Dunluce Castle in County Antrim which was built in the late 16th century. The incident in 1639 in which the kitchen fell into the sea is what the Castle is most renowned for. Carrickfergus Castle, Bellaghy Bawn, Ballycopeland Windmill, Dundrum Castle, Inch abbey, Grey Abbey and Hillsborough Courthouse. Other country parks and countryside centres the EHS cares for include Portrush, Countryside Centre, Castle Archdale County Park, Ervey Wood and Ness Wood. Scrabo Tower and Country Park Dunluce Castle Greenpeace Greenpeace had it’s beginnings in 1971 when several people protested at the USA detonating underground nuclear bombs in a area used by rare otters near Alaska. It has grown in the last thirty years and has over 2.8 million supporters around the world. It operates in more than forty countries and has its headquarters in Amsterdam. Greenpeace’s latest triumph has been in putting pressure on the World Heritage Committee to add Lake Baikal (the largest fresh water lake in the world) and the Volcanoes of Kamchatka in Russia to the list of World Heritage sites. More than twelve million hectares will now be preserved. Greenpeace also successfully put pressure on the WHC to declare the Komi Virgin Forests in the Urals a World Heritage Site. 1100-The Wildlife Trust It is the United Kingdom’s largest conservation charity devoted to wildlife. No member of the trust is paid as all of its members volunteer to help the Trust. The Trust cares for more than two thousand nature reserves. There were four hundred thousand voluntary members of the Trust in 2002 and the member is still growing. Membership costs à ¯Ã‚ ¿Ã‚ ½24 a year for one person and à ¯Ã‚ ¿Ã‚ ½36 per annum for a family membership. They have 47 local trusts and a trust for children known as the Wildlife Watch who work together to protect wildlife in different areas from cities to the countryside especially in national and country parks. The local trust in Northern Ireland is the Ulster Wildlife Trust and was founded in 1978. In Northern Ireland there are more than 2000 members of the Trust. Their main aim is to â€Å"help people recognise that a healthy environment, rich in wildlife and managed on sustainable principles, is essential for continued human existence.† WWF The World Wide Fund for Nature’s main aims are to protect and conserve endangered species and to address global threats to wildlife. However it only works to protect animals in the wild and has â€Å"no experience or expertise to deal with issues relating to animals in captivity. Whereas the larger organisation works on international issues relating to animals the UK organisation work to look after the countries wild animals. It can be involved in many matters affecting wildlife such as challenging the government on the destruction of the countryside. It also puts forward the effects of tourism in wildlife. Unlike other heritage organisations it owns no property and therefore has more money to spend. How to cite Introduction to heritage tourism, Papers

Muslims Politics Essays - Abrahamic Religions, Arab Nationalists

Muslims Politics For decades, the situation in Palestine has been promoted as an "Arab" issue, or a "Palestinian" issue, and Muslims have, by and large, gone along with this charade. Such a belief gas proven fatal as the Zionists have succeeded in further dividing the opposition to their occupation of Palestine, with the inevitable weaknesses that implies. And yet, paradoxically, with the latest "peace treaties", between themselves and Jordan, and with the Palestinians of Yasser Arafat's Palestine National Authority (sic), the Zionists have brought into the open what should have been obvious all along. Palestine is an Islamic Issue, and Muslims all over the world have a duty to care about what is going on. Failure to do so, to dismiss it as yet another nationalistic or regional flash point best left alone, is tantamount to surrendering the land of Al-Isra wal Mi'raj to Zionist control. Why? Consider the evidence. Who are now promoted as the demons of the case, the "enemies of peace" as they have been dubbed by the world's politicians and media? The Muslims. Under whose rule did peace actually exist in the Holy land, with Muslims, Christians and Jews alike sharing the land in harmony? The Muslims'. Who are persecuted mercilessly by those self-same "peace-loving" regimes? The Muslims! How much more evidence do we need before we wake up to what is really happening? We have heard how King Hussein of Jordan has been "guaranteed his right" to be the guardian of Al-Aqsa, usurping Arafat's tenuous and preposterous claim to that honour. And yet what sort of guardian allows his ward to be occupied and desecrated by hostile forces? Politics is a dirty business, especially in the international arena. It is one of the worst-kept secrets that King Hussein has been a regular visitor to Israel over the years for talks with the Israeli government. He has also met Israeli leaders in London and other world capitals on many occasions. It would be interesting to know, therefore, exactly what deals have been agreed behind closed doors leading to the treaty between Israel and Jordan. When it is remembered that neither Arafat nor Mubarak were inveted to the signing ceremony two points emerge for consideration. One, any remain- ing notion of Arab unity is exposed as a myth, since the three musketeers- Hussein, Arafat and Mubarak now follow the motto "all for none and one for one" Second, the Israelis are mastering the art of divide and conquer, and it is not too difficult to see who is doing both the dividing and the ruling. Ever since the late King Faisal of Saudi Arabia declared "Jihad" against the Zionists, saying that Muslims should only travel to Al-Aqsa with the intention of liberating it, the third holiest place of Islam has been virtually abandoned by the Muslims. Occasional visits by Muslims from South Africa (who have never needed visas to visit "Israel", the apartheid and now post apartheid regime being almost indistinguishable from the Zionists), and some from Europe and the USA, hardly demonstrate much enthusiasm for the Prophet's advice (upon whom be blessing and peace): "Muslims should only undergo the hardships of a journey to visit three mosques - the Haram Sharif in Makkah, Madinah and Masjid Al-Aqsa." This has played right into the hands of the Zionists whose aim is to destroy Al-Aqsa and build their temple in its place. Anyone who doubts this should study the recent history of attacks on the site, and the excavations carried out by the Israelis in the name of "archaeology" but which are in reality intended to destabilize ancient buildings. So the fewer Muslims there the better as far as they are concerned. While Muslims from outside Palestine stay away voluntarily, the Muslims of Palestine are prevented by force from attending to their daily prayers at the mosque. How can the worldwide Ummah accept this? How can we sit back and watch while western lackeys like Hussein and his kind bargain away the first Qiblah? How can we prepare to face Allah and His Messenger (upon whom be blessings and peace) on the Day of Judgement, Knowing that we did nothing to protect the site of his miraculous night journey and ascension? We have already seen the annexation of Muslim land and mosques; places of work - ship have been turned into night clubs, bars and police stations. Not content with partitioning the land, the Zionists have done the same to Masjid Ibrahimi in Al-Khalil; most of the mosque is now a synagogue. Even the media has played its