A Dutch Tragedy Thank you for the article on the assassination of Dutch political leader Pim Fortuyn, who has now become an icon for many Europeans (“Sudden Death,” Europe, May 20). In the context of your May 6 “Europe Turns to the Right” package, the reaction is a reflection of pent-up anger with the political culture that the EU imposes on its member states. A significant result of this culture is that Europe has become a shelter and a hotbed for Islamic groups that can foment their evil plots in the comfort of lush welfare systems and under protection of the democratic institutions they hate so much....

The New Sexual Revolution As the mother of teenagers I found your articles on abstinence most enlightening if not a bit too optimistic for today’s kids (Special Report, Dec. 9, 2002). If the current administration really wants to instill family values among teenagers they would do better by putting more pressure on the media. How can kids expect to remain virgins if they are constantly bombarded by overtly explicit images everywhere they turn, whether it be on television or in movies, magazines or billboards?...

Readers appeared to take the anonymous father’s side—and his stance is more or less backed by experts in the wedding industry. However, many felt he could have handled the situation more gracefully. The man, known only by the username u/papabearaita, explained that his youngest daughter, 19-year-old “Jill,” lives at home with him and his wife while she attends college locally. Last weekend, the trio was invited to a relative’s wedding—specifically, the bride was Jill’s cousin and the man’s niece....

A post describing the uncomfortable situation has gone viral in Reddit’s “Am I the A**hole” forum, amassing 12,000 upvotes and 4,100 comments at the time of writing. According to the anonymous man, known only as u/chasingyourvision, his wife-to-be wants him to lie to her friends and family about how they met —a demand that makes the Redditor uncomfortable, especially considering that the lie itself makes him sound like “a total creep....

Readers were quick to offer the anonymous woman their support—which she told Newsweek provided “validation” that she “shouldn’t be obligated” to endure an unwanted holiday gathering. Redditor u/Specialist-Page9589 began her post by explaining that she and her husband, “Rob,” “married later in life.” Each has an adult daughter from a previous relationship. According to the Redditor, Rob’s daughter, “Maggie,” is a “spoiled brat.” “To be 100 [percent] honest, I would not have even considered marrying Rob if Maggie had been underage....

Posting to Reddit’s “Am I The A**hole” forum on Sunday under the username u/throwingstars03r5, the woman shared that she plans to propose to her girlfriend during the special trip. Already, the post, found here, has received nearly 16,000 votes and more than 1,900 comments. “My sister knows I’m proposing as she helped me pick out the ring and she was very supportive until she found out where I was planning to propose,” the Redditor wrote....

The anonymous woman, known only as u/Throwawayfamily976, posted about her situation to Reddit’s popular “Am I The A**hole” forum where it received more than 17,800 upvotes and 4,440 comments from concerned users. If putting together a wedding isn’t stressful enough, experts say dealing with parents and family members who dislike a significant other can put a strain on not only the romantic relationship but also can cross several boundaries....

Greensboro Science Center, an “aquarium, museum, and zoo” in Greensboro, North Carolina, recently shared a clip of one of its residents, Rizzo, to their TikTok account. “Clips of our armadillos that are guaranteed to boost your serotonin levels,” the on-screen caption read. The clip showed Rizzo scurrying along the floor, but what surprised people is that she did it on her claws, with a gait mimicking someone wearing stilettos....

In a viral Reddit post shared on the Am I The A**hole group, which can be seen here, user u/diabetstashaiththrow explained his wife, 27, was diabetic and needed sweet snacks to keep her blood sugar up. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2018 there were some 34.2 million people in the U.S., roughly 10.5 percent of the population, who had diabetes. The user added that his 32-year-old brother had stayed with them as he looked for another job, but was expressly told not to eat the snacks that were saved for his wife....

The gel comes from the central part of the aloe leaf, known as the “inner fillet. " It contains larger complex sugars than aloe juice does. These complex sugars are thought to be responsible for the benefits of aloe. [4] X Research source [5] X Research source Hart LA, Nibbering PH, van den Barselaar MT, van Dijk H, van den Burg AJ, Labadie RP. Effects of low molecular constituents from aloe vera gel on oxidative metabolism and cytotoxic and bactericidal activities of human neutrophils....

If you are writing something where you are “talking” directly to your reader, you may use contractions. Writing a casual email or letter to a friend or someone you know well on a personal level would be an appropriate time to use contractions to keep your language from sounding stuffy or too formal. Contractions often create a friendly and casual tone when used in writing. If you are writing dialogue in a play or a novel, you may use contractions to show how a certain character speaks to other characters....

Add half a teaspoon (about 2. 5ml) of MSG to your sauces and marinades to help their natural flavor better absorb into the meat. [2] X Research source Try using MSG as part of a dry rub to season chicken, skirt steaks, or fish filets. MSG can cut acidity and up sweetness in vinaigrettes and vegetables to offer a smoother, less aggressive flavor to your salad, while spotlighting the natural flavors of your veggies....

A Perler pegboard An iron Parchment paper (or Baking paper) Perler Beads If you have a larger design in mind, you could use large, interlocking Perler pegboards. These can be clipped together, giving you room to create. The shape of Perler beads will give the image you are trying to make a pixelated look. This makes Perler beads perfect for imitating old school video games. Many of these patterns can be found for free online....

Use it instead of buttermilk in cornbread. Add to pancake batter. Add to bread dough baked in the bread machine or made by hand. Line a colander with a cheesecloth (cotton or muslin work fine too). Pour in the curdled milk. If you want the cheese to be flavored, add some chopped herbs, or some spices, or chopped fruit or vegetables at this stage, and mix in. Pick up the sides of the cloth and gather it into a bundle....

There are always certain players who will be considered locks to land on an All-Star roster, but considering the amount of talent throughout the league, there should also be plenty of debates. Which guards will emerge from the Western Conference? Which forwards will get the starting nods in the Eastern Conference? Here’s how you can participate in the All-Star voting process. SIGN UP TO WATCH EVERY GAME ON NBA LEAGUE PASS: U....

The best technique to achieve this is to look, listen, and pay attention to details. Are you in a place or with people that you tend only to see in dreams? Does something not fit? Are you being chased by a monster or having a conversation with a long-dead relative? These are signs that you are dreaming. [2] X Research source Always follow your reality check with the question, “Am I dreaming?...

Look for harnesses, which go around your rabbit’s chest and torso, in the rabbit or cat aisles of your local pet store. You want something that is lightweight and no more than 6 feet. [3] X Research source Remember that your rabbit will technically be walking you. The harness and lead is simply to give your rabbit a gentle tug if he is going into danger, and to give you a feeling of being in control....

Get a fixed TV mount that sits flat against your wall if you don’t want it to move or tilt. Fixed mounts are usually around $20–30 USD. Use a tilting mount that lets you swivel your TV up and down to adjust the viewing angle. Tilting mounts tend to cost around $30–45 USD. Buy an articulated mount that has a full range of motion if you want to be able to adjust the position of the TV after you attach it to your wall....

You may also prefer to hand wash your Pillow Pet if you are only washing a specific area. Add ½ cup (90 g) of baking soda to the solution if your Pillow Pet smells bad. [5] X Research source Choose a scentless detergent when washing Sweet-Scented Pillow Pets. Use a towel to pat down your Pillow Pet after you have squeezed out the water to prevent excess dripping. Hair dryers can also mat your Pillow Pet’s fur....

The New York Yankees and Chicago White Sox will match against each other before an expected 8,000 fans at the corn field in Dyersville, Iowa. Thursday night will be the first time a Major League Baseball will be played at this field. The game will begin at 7:15 p.m. ET on Fox, with a 1-hour pregame show starting at 6 p.m. ET. The corn field was the setting for the 1989 movie “Field of Dreams....