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Change your name change your life
And no I don't mean on CS although some of us did and there was a real difference 
How much does your name influence your life? When someone gives you a nickname, is it an annoyance or a relief? Lovers give each other pet names - a subconscious desire to change their loved one into a person who belongs only to them.
Slightly worrying when the new lover is called by the pet name given to the ex, mind. "Darling" is one thing, "Squooglemix" may be another.
If your name is, for example, Benjamin, you may introduce yourself as Benjamin, or Ben, or Benny, or Benjy, whichever is your 'happy' name.
When others add their own variations, especially when they've just met you, how irritating is that? It's like they don't even know you and already they're trying to change you. I don't even answer to the name Liz, not because I dislike the name, I simply assume the person is talking to someone else. It is absolutely not me.
I'd love to know if anyone has completely changed their name, even if only for a specific group of people, and noticed a real difference. Believers in numerology insist that changing your name - changing one letter can make the difference - can change your life. I have now been known in real life as Biff for over a year - I like it, and I have certainly changed in some ways, so it made me curious.
How much does your name influence your life? When someone gives you a nickname, is it an annoyance or a relief? Lovers give each other pet names - a subconscious desire to change their loved one into a person who belongs only to them.
Slightly worrying when the new lover is called by the pet name given to the ex, mind. "Darling" is one thing, "Squooglemix" may be another.
If your name is, for example, Benjamin, you may introduce yourself as Benjamin, or Ben, or Benny, or Benjy, whichever is your 'happy' name.
When others add their own variations, especially when they've just met you, how irritating is that? It's like they don't even know you and already they're trying to change you. I don't even answer to the name Liz, not because I dislike the name, I simply assume the person is talking to someone else. It is absolutely not me.
I'd love to know if anyone has completely changed their name, even if only for a specific group of people, and noticed a real difference. Believers in numerology insist that changing your name - changing one letter can make the difference - can change your life. I have now been known in real life as Biff for over a year - I like it, and I have certainly changed in some ways, so it made me curious.
come together, right now ... let's buy a place?
The link below leads you to an article on villages for sale in Spain. Yup, whole villages, and while few of us (any?) could afford one on our own, CS, this is our chance to turn our global on-line village into the real deal for returning to a simpler, happier life, or even just time-share holidays 
We could squabble in PERSON! 
For those who don't follow links, $230K (negotiable) will buy us 100 acres, 6 houses, 2 farms and even a stand-alone bread-making kitchen ... a nice little starter village, plenty of room to expand.
okay that's Northwest Spain, not many of our resident bloggers in that area (actually probably none) and even the article doesn't rave about the weather. Still knocks holes in Scottish weather, mind.
But it isn't the only village, probably just the cheapest. There are hundreds - even thousands - in lush fertile areas left abandoned as rural Spaniards move to the cities. We could be onto something amazing here.
In the first comment I will put the description of the village in question. Oh boy.
So that's today's Sunday dream.
We could squabble in PERSON! For those who don't follow links, $230K (negotiable) will buy us 100 acres, 6 houses, 2 farms and even a stand-alone bread-making kitchen ... a nice little starter village, plenty of room to expand.
okay that's Northwest Spain, not many of our resident bloggers in that area (actually probably none) and even the article doesn't rave about the weather. Still knocks holes in Scottish weather, mind.
But it isn't the only village, probably just the cheapest. There are hundreds - even thousands - in lush fertile areas left abandoned as rural Spaniards move to the cities. We could be onto something amazing here.
In the first comment I will put the description of the village in question. Oh boy.
So that's today's Sunday dream.
Jeffrey Epstein list
The first two batches of unsealed Jeffrey Epstein court documents reveal a number of high-profile individuals whose names appeared multiple times in various materials, including footnotes.
Among them are two former US presidents – Donald Trump and Bill Clinton – and Prince Andrew, all three of whom have been pictured with and known to associate with the disgraced financier in the past.
Other names include lawyer Alan Dershowitz and magician David Copperfield.
However, being identified through the court documents does not necessarily mean that the individual was involved in or aware of any wrongdoing by Epstein.
Unsurprisingly, Epstein’s partner in crime Ghislaine Maxwell is one of the names that appears the most - 208 times in the first tranche.
The British socialite’s name appears in full 20 times, due to the files being part of a 2015 US defamation case by Virginia Giuffre against her. The name “Maxwell” appears 849 times, though this is some times in reference to legal matters and footnotes.
References to Maxwell were made throughout the documents, with various other witnesses being asked about her involvement with Epstein in their separate testimonies.
The second tranche of documents contained the name Maxwell 352 times.
She is currently serving 20 years in prison, having been convicted sex-trafficking underage girls in June 2022.
Prince Andrew - 110
Prince Andrew has been named 110 times accross both sets of documents.
Bill Clinton - 83
Clinton’s name is mentioned 83 times in the documents so far. Both he and Andrew are known to have been associated with Epstein previously.
Part of the testimony from Ms Sjoberg alleges that Epstein once told her that Clinton “likes them young” – referring to girls.
Donald Trump - 4
Clinton is not the only former commander-in-chief to appear in the documents. Donald Trump was named in the first batch, though only four times.
In part of Ms Sjoberg’s testimony, she claimed Epstein once “called up” the former president and visited one of his casinos after his private plane was diverted to Atlantic City in New Jersey.
Elsewhere, Ms Sjoberg was asked if she ever gave Mr Trump a massage, to which she replied “no”.
Magician David Copperfield - 6
US magician David Copperfield was named six times in the first set of documents, having reportedly had dined with Epstein on occasion.
Copperfield’s relationship with Epstein has previously been noted, including in a 2019 article from The New York Times, which described Maxwell’s role in acquiring young girls for the disgraced financier.
Hollywood stars
Other big Hollywood names have also appeared in the documents, though mostly just once or twice during Ms Sjoberg’s testimony.
She is asked about meeting guests at Epstein’s residence, including Star Wars creator George Lucas – who is mentioned once – and actor Kevin Spacey, who is mentioned twice. Ms Sjoberg says she does not remember meeting either man.
She also does not remember meeting British supermodel Naomi Campbell, who is named once in the documents.
Late King of Pop Michael Jackson is also named twice, after Ms Sjolberg is asked if she met “anybody famous” while with Epstein. She said she did meet Jackson.
Alan Dershowitz - 166
Epstein’s lawyer Alan Dershowitz is also named over 100 times, though in some places this is simply in footnotes referring to legal matters.
Sharon Churcher - 324
British journalist Sharon Churcher has made over 300 appearances in the second tranche of documents, released on Thursday.
Ms Churcher was the sole source of regarding the original Epstein story from Giuffre, according to the response filing. Maxwell also claimed she helped Virginia Giuffre “concoct” s*xual assault allegations against the Duke of York.
Link: www. Independent.co.uk
Among them are two former US presidents – Donald Trump and Bill Clinton – and Prince Andrew, all three of whom have been pictured with and known to associate with the disgraced financier in the past.
Other names include lawyer Alan Dershowitz and magician David Copperfield.
However, being identified through the court documents does not necessarily mean that the individual was involved in or aware of any wrongdoing by Epstein.
Unsurprisingly, Epstein’s partner in crime Ghislaine Maxwell is one of the names that appears the most - 208 times in the first tranche.
The British socialite’s name appears in full 20 times, due to the files being part of a 2015 US defamation case by Virginia Giuffre against her. The name “Maxwell” appears 849 times, though this is some times in reference to legal matters and footnotes.
References to Maxwell were made throughout the documents, with various other witnesses being asked about her involvement with Epstein in their separate testimonies.
The second tranche of documents contained the name Maxwell 352 times.
She is currently serving 20 years in prison, having been convicted sex-trafficking underage girls in June 2022.
Prince Andrew - 110
Prince Andrew has been named 110 times accross both sets of documents.
Bill Clinton - 83
Clinton’s name is mentioned 83 times in the documents so far. Both he and Andrew are known to have been associated with Epstein previously.
Part of the testimony from Ms Sjoberg alleges that Epstein once told her that Clinton “likes them young” – referring to girls.
Donald Trump - 4
Clinton is not the only former commander-in-chief to appear in the documents. Donald Trump was named in the first batch, though only four times.
In part of Ms Sjoberg’s testimony, she claimed Epstein once “called up” the former president and visited one of his casinos after his private plane was diverted to Atlantic City in New Jersey.
Elsewhere, Ms Sjoberg was asked if she ever gave Mr Trump a massage, to which she replied “no”.
Magician David Copperfield - 6
US magician David Copperfield was named six times in the first set of documents, having reportedly had dined with Epstein on occasion.
Copperfield’s relationship with Epstein has previously been noted, including in a 2019 article from The New York Times, which described Maxwell’s role in acquiring young girls for the disgraced financier.
Hollywood stars
Other big Hollywood names have also appeared in the documents, though mostly just once or twice during Ms Sjoberg’s testimony.
She is asked about meeting guests at Epstein’s residence, including Star Wars creator George Lucas – who is mentioned once – and actor Kevin Spacey, who is mentioned twice. Ms Sjoberg says she does not remember meeting either man.
She also does not remember meeting British supermodel Naomi Campbell, who is named once in the documents.
Late King of Pop Michael Jackson is also named twice, after Ms Sjolberg is asked if she met “anybody famous” while with Epstein. She said she did meet Jackson.
Alan Dershowitz - 166
Epstein’s lawyer Alan Dershowitz is also named over 100 times, though in some places this is simply in footnotes referring to legal matters.
Sharon Churcher - 324
British journalist Sharon Churcher has made over 300 appearances in the second tranche of documents, released on Thursday.
Ms Churcher was the sole source of regarding the original Epstein story from Giuffre, according to the response filing. Maxwell also claimed she helped Virginia Giuffre “concoct” s*xual assault allegations against the Duke of York.
Link: www. Independent.co.uk
online today!
Am I seeing things wrongly?
Is it me, or are all the personal attacks on people here on the blogs reducing the blog activity by people? If so, what a great way of trying to make a meaningful connection with somebody....encourage them not to return. 
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