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It's Time To Stop Playing The Relationship Slot Machine
I was reading an article about pattern breaking this morning and the author Chris explained how use of social media like Facebook and Twitter are similar to the dynamics of playing the slot machines. "Hit with even a small win every once in a blue moon, and you'll reinstate that pattern incessantly", which is basically how casinos make their money basically bleeding you dry.
When you're inclined to talk about 'good points' and 'good times', or you chase a 'feeling', you are someone feeding their energy, emotions, and esteem into your Relationship Slot Machine. The tendency to talk about 'points', times' and those feelings is highly indicative of an non-mutual relationship, which you'll notice that like an actual slot machine, it's one-way traffic.
I've heard from countless readers who will invest everything including their dignity into a relationship, while leaving a scorch mark and dust where their life and identity used to exist, even thought the object of their affections is actually only putting out crumbs.
Experiencing a 'win' in these 'relationships' is mind effery though because:
1) Over-giving magnifies and distorts what's actually going on. If I'd been pumping everything into someone who was giving back minimal returns, I'd make a big deal out of something that in a normal context, I wouldn't see it as such as big deal. You also have to recognise that when you're in the territory where you're actually neglecting yourself in pursuit of the 'win', then really, them giving you a minuscule amount of attention is going to make crumbs look like a golden loaf, as contextually, you're not giving you very much either.
2) A 'win' suggests that there is the capacity and likelihood for more to be experienced. If your imagination and hopes go into overdrive, you're also likely to forecast and expect that the subsequent wins will be bigger and better. In your excitement at experiencing these occasional 'wins', you may fail to realise that the win is the same or even less than before, especially when you factor in the amount of time, energy, emotion etc that you've been pumping in.
3) You don't realise how bonkers the whole thing is. You focus on the reward, the feeling of the win, the buzz of the mission, and in truth, you also prefer thinking about and pursuing all of these things than dealing with your fear of rejection, or what you'd have to do with your time otherwise, or even some uncomfortable truths. It's bonkers though, that you would have to gamble for someone's affections and invest so disproportionately in the first place.
4) The 'house' always wins – what you 'spend' along the way may mean that when you 'win', you end up losing because you've cost yourself you in the process, often doing things that at best leave you feeling embarrassed and at their worst, humiliated.
Ever watched that episode of Friends when Phoebe is in Vegas and there's a lurker hanging around that swoops in and nabs the jackpot each time she moves away from her slot machine?
Well the reason why you'll be reluctant to walk away is that aside from the whole coming so far and investing so much that it seems too big to turn back, it's actually the perennial fear, that someone else will come along and your Relationship Slot Machine will decide to spit out a committed relationship and change of character jackpot. And let's be real – you may even be aware of the lurker that's waiting to swoop in.
But really, how long will you hang around keeping an eye on your shady investment on the off chance that it will give you a big enough win that will secure you 'permanency'? Do you really want to live your life being afraid that the moment you walk away that they'll spontaneously combust into a better person in a better relationship? It doesn't matter what they might or could be in your imagination and based on your fears of what you think you've done to 'make' them this way (trust me, it's not about you) – what matters is what's happening right now and before, which gives strong indications of what comes next.
Going back to the idea of sticking with an incessant pattern, it's also important to recognise why it's called a pattern – even the spitting out good times, or good points, or highs is part of the repetition, but it's not about to do it all the time, which means that you're never going to win in the way that you want to:
- an all round person instead of 'good points' person
- a steady relationship
- intimacy and just being instead of chasing and trying to recapture a feeling
It's better to be with someone whose pattern is to be consistent in character, action, and 'meeting' you in the middle of a mutual relationship. Do you want to be 'high' on a once in a blue moon win while battering your self-esteem in the meantime, or do you want to be in a mutual relationship with love, care, trust, respect, and shared values in it?
I've never had much to show for any of my shady investments besides a very distorted view of myself and love, less money, some clear heeled hooker shoes, a fat headache, and plenty of "What the eff was I thinking?" memories.
Relationships aren't about gambling in the sense of you attaching yourself to someone and a situation that represents 'winning' love against the odds and basically getting them to make you the exception to their rule of behaviour. Relationships do require a certain amount of healthy risk, but it's two-way because they're copiloted and if it's not mutual, rather than bankrupt yourself, it's better to know your limit and your value and walk. Leave the unhealthy relationship casino – there's a fabulous you that already exists within you plus a better relationship, to discover outside of it.
Your thoughts?
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211 Responses to It's Time To Stop Playing The Relationship Slot Machine
Spinster says:
Just finished reading something that goes quite well with this post – destructive faults in ways of thinking. One of them brought (relationship & other) gambling, as well as failed business ventures, to mind:
"10. Trying to diminish losses by continuing to pursue a previous failure. – Sometimes called the sunk cost fallacy, this is a thinking fault that motivates us to continue to support a previously unsuccessful endeavor. We justify our decision to continue investing in this failed endeavor based on our cumulative prior investment, despite new evidence suggesting that the cost, starting today, of continuing to pursue it outweighs the expected benefit. The logical thing to do would be for us to cut our losses and change our course of action. However, due to the sunk costs we have already invested, we feel committed to the endeavor, so we invest even more time, money and energy into it, hoping that our additional investment will reverse the outcome. But it never will."
Cherry says:
Hi Guys,
Well, im just over a month split with my ex, and haven't been able to retain NC as he makes it so bloody difficult, knowing im still vulnerable, turning up at my house, being nice, being nasty, trying every way possible to either convince me that he loves me 'more than anything' or that it was all my fault and I need to take a good look in the mirror at myself and resolve my own issues. Although I havent kept NC I am starting to feel a lot better about everything and committing myself to NC for good. He asked me to go get naked and take pictures with other guys and if I did that our relationship would be good and it would right all the wrongs from the past!? WTF… He then gets angry at me for telling people his business and says that he feels betrayed, hurt and rejected and that ive made him feel like a sicko / paedo and that he is perfectly normal. He thinks because he has attended counselling sessions 3 times (this is his sixth attempt – he never stays in it longer than 3 months) that he has the right to lecture me about change, saying that he doesnt think that I am ready for it!!! I have told him he cannot give me what I want, that he says is because I want too much apparently. He just wants someone easy going – AKA puts up with all of his crap, his abusive behaviour, his blowing hot & cold, his rejection, his demands. I am slowly, but surely, after nearly 4 years of being in the relationship from hell and worrying that he will change for someone else, getting nearer to thinking that my life will be better, that I will meet someone better, and that for short term pain I will achieve long term happiness. I am not afraid of being alone so much anymore. I am 26 years old. It is now time for me to do all of the things I want to do, to relinquish the passion I had for things, and to give the love that I gave to him to me. Thank you BR for just being there.
Big Love.
cc says:
good, break free from this guy. (taking naked pictures with another guy will make your relationship better?? wha…? o.O?? in what universe? no!!!)he's awful, and you're at an age where, if you learn these lessons now, you willl absolutely change the course of your entire life for the better.
and if i may:
- NC means not discussing his business with other people, certainly not anyone who will repeat it to him. have your confidantes, but be otherwise completely aboveboard with impeccable behavior. he doesn't deserve any notice, so he should not be able to detect that he is even a topic of conversation. do not feed the drama in any way.
- NC means you don't argue with him about … well, anything. NC means NC. period.
- and don't worry, you won't be alone, you will find someone, but you must learn NOW to choose better. you want a guy who is straightforward, respectful, decent, honest, clear about what he wants, and consistently good to you. at first this guy will seem boring, but trust me, you'll be glad you chose wisely when you're able to have, eventually a good, healthy marriage + kids with a guy who fits this description.good for you for breaking free of this.
Snowboard says:
Hey Cherry,
I'm so happy to hear you're still fighting for yourself and telling this dictator-posing-as-boyfriend HELL NO!! This guy really terrifies me; he is NEVER going to go away so I would recommend making a plan for escaping him (e.g., move if possible, and then when you do, get a new phone number, get a new e-mail address).
As for him saying 'you need to look in the mirror,' that is classic turn-the-tables mind-eff-ery. He's going to pull out every stop, and you just have to turn yourself cold against him.
I have a question: where are you friends in this situation? They may not know how much you need them right now, so you have to tell them, so they can get behind you. My mom, sister, and best friend have been calling me regularly to make sure I'm holding strong on not getting back with the new AC; I'm not sure I could do it without them.
Picture yourself in a long hurdle race. You have to jump over these hurdles, but at the end lies happiness – and probably even a super-cute sweet guy! You're so young, girl. Live it up.
Wishing you strength xx
snowboard says:
P.S. Cherry, if you haven't yet, you and other readers of this blog might want to read books like Robert Greene's The Art of Seduction, Neil Strauss's The Game: Penetrating the Secret Society of Pick-up Artists, and Mystery's The Mystery Method: How to Get Beautiful Women in Bed. I hear guys (even the good ones, who are my friends)) referencing these books all the time, so I know that they have been more than a little influential on today's dating scene. Anyway, while these books aren't 100% evil, they rely on a fundamental principle that a man who wants a woman needs to bring down her self esteem, so that she'll turn to the guy for reassurance, allowing him to get easy sex and (if he doesn't want to leave it there) dominate her throughout the relationship. In this dating climate, women should probably arm themselves with this information, to better recognize what is going on.
It's funny; I was incredibly attracted to my new AC during the first week, in this really intense gut way that I couldn't understand. He admitted later he was using tricks from those books, including "negging," "kino," even doing magic tricks When I went to look into these books, I found that they had influenced him in other ways, and a lot of the whining-to-get-what-he-wants, turning-the-tables crap that he would pull on me is detailed in these books as well.
Fearless says:
I have heard of these books. What strikes me – and disappoints me – is that all the women's books on dating are basically about 'how to get the relationship you want' / 'how to get a man to commit' (not that I am recommending these) while the 'dating' books for men are simply tips and tricks about 'how to get an easy shag'.
happy beginning says:
Snowboard, I am warned. Can't believe those ACs are making a living out of it and spreading their AC ways.
Teddie says:
There is a whole PUA industry out there, they offer seminars and trainings, just google PUA and see for yourself how many forums there are and what they discuss and read. I was on a female happiness forum once, then checked out the male side, offered by the same person, well, they really study how to induce trance-like states and suggestibility by gazing, sending and similar techniques to pierce through the natural defense mechanisms of a woman.
happy beginning says:
I had a quick look and convinces me that if I ever decide to do online dating, will meet them VERY soon so they can't build up a fake image and hook me (and then I might be slow to face the truth when I meet them). I tend to assume that people are decent until proven otherwise, especially if we have things in common, like someone is instantly alright because we can talk about music for half an hour. (not that I'm a Bridget fan but-) Note to Self: the next time you meet a man, the jury is out until their actions show who they really are.
Broadsided says:
@Snowboard – good heads-up to learn the game from the other side.
I know my last guy did things which I assumed meant he cared right from the get so – behaving oh-so-like a gentleman, opening doors, and if we met somewhere, always waiting on the porch to walk me in….incredible, lingering hugs and deep gazing into my eyes during slow dances…..writing cards full of simple endearments….various things like that which made me feel special and as though he liked/loved me as much as he claimed (plus, of course, good conversation, fun times, ah yes regular hops in the sack, etc.). When he was finished with me, he quickly dumped me and moved on like a meal he was finished with, and was hitting the singles bars again within a week to run his plays again. I now wonder if he read books like this, and they were all just plays he ran – clearly they did not come from his heart. It's all a form of future faking….faking period….which totally sucks.
Looking back, it seems that he just likes the game and the challenge itself. He's a popular, attractive guy and man can he go through the women. He told me I was "different", and indeed, I lasted a whole three months with him!!!
Johanna says:
@ Broadsided & @ snowboard –
Are you sure we didn't date the same guy? Popular, attractive, has a beautiful 10 year old daughter, very successful at his job, displays his persona of perfect dad/family oriented/honest…but behind the scenes he's a fake.
He did the same to me…ran these "plays" while he was running plays with tons of other women all the while trying to get back with his ex gf of three years. Then I found out he was on Adult Friend Finder, Ashley Madison, Craigslist, etc….trolling for god know what.
He displays this outward appearance of perfection but it a totally different person behind closed doors. And nobody knows. It baffles me. He has put on a show for everyone. I don't understand how he does it. One must have this amazing ability to compartmentalize their life to carry on like that for so long.
I'm angry and hurt and obsessed about he might go find someone better than me and have a good relationship with them. I'm angry that nobody knows the real him except me. Its infuriating. I'm also pissed at myself that I care so much.
Harriet Bond says:
Relationship addiction is a classic amongst many women! It is just as destructive to the self as an actual physical addiction, and can leave you emotionally bankrupt. It is really hard to break, and in my job I see so many women who would rather spend money following their partners and finding out what they're doing, than just walk away. After so much time and energy invested into the 'relationship' (and I use the term loosely here), how can they just throw in the towel? Unfortunately, it takes a few wet towels thrown back in their faces before they give up and wake up. Makes you wonder if it might just be better to be single for a while until someone decent comes along… but many women feel they can't face being on their own, and that crushing feeling: 'Oh my gosh, what if I am on my own forever?' Well, I think I would rather that than have my self-esteem steam-rollered every day, waiting like a hungry dog campaigning for scraps. It doesn't sound like much fun to me.
lisa says:
oh dear ..been there done that..why did i not know any of this stuff as a young woman..oh well ONWARDS !! UPWARDS!!
cc says:
even more holy crap. the art of seduction is online, here: http://www.seductionbook.com/
just glance through it – it says flat out that no perfectly satisfied, secure person can be seduced. you have to target a victim (VICTIM!) that is insecure or you can make insecure. that's pretty evil, and is all the more reason why we all need to jack, JACK, *JACK* up our self-esteem.
happy beginning says:
cc, that's creepy. someone suggested before that maybe my ex-eum had read one of these books – i thought it was a crazy idea but now am not so sure. it's important to flag it for us. these books are really popular, they seep into culture even for those who don't read them, and it creeps me out that the readers clearly don't like women, want their friendship, respect them, see them as equals. none of the men i now know would do anything but ridicule it, there are so many decent ones out there, but it's really helpful to know that this and similar books are a kind of mainstream and plenty of the 'normal' ones think like this. ugh!
yoghurt says:
D'you know what's depressing, thoughbut? They don't WANT a person with low self-esteem cos that won't make them feel any better about themselves – which is the whole point of the exercise in the first place. So what's the point?
It's like: Hey, drag someone down to your level and then maybe you'll feel better about being at your level! Eh? No!
Bleg, sick taste in mouth.
teachable says:
Lessons Learned,
Re Being 26 & 'still having plenty of time'. Please do some research into female fertility. At 30 your reproductive potential begins to declines rapidly. Many women are already unable to have a child naturally by this age. Unfortunately, the feminist movement left out the small matter of fertility when it sold us the lie that we could 'have it all' ie family, education, kids, the big career etc. If you want children, (presuming yr not done with that yet), I imagine you would want to spend at least a few years really getting to know the man you'd consider being the father of your children. So actually, you may not have anywhere near as much time as you think. Just something to consider.
Kind regards. T.
grace says:
my sister got accidentally pregnant in her mid 40s – how we laughed! On the one hand she's giving her 16yo daughter sex education, on the other …
For those who want children, I wouldn't rely on this well-known phenomenon ( my youngest brother was a surprise baby too) but 26 IS still plenty of time PROVIDED the next five years or so aren't spent in crap relationships. There have been a lot of babies at work recently, all to women in their 30s and 40s.
If you're 26 and worried about it – you can get a fertility scan. Though they might tell you to save your money for sexy lingerie.
I'm not saying ignore the fact that fertility declines with age, but putting ourselves under pressure (must have a baby, must get engaged, must get married) can have the counterproductive effect of keeping us at the slot machine. "I gotta do it, I gotta do it, I gotta do it. I already spent to much!".
And even if we don't want children or to get married, we're not spared from the need to have our wits about us and flushing the no-hopers as early as possible. None of us – whether we're 15 or 45 or 75 – can spare the time to have our self-esteem kicked about the place.-
Lessons learned? says:
Great advice Grace. I've bought the ebook, and it certainly makes a strong case for not getting back together with him.
He told me last weekend that he still loves me, and was saying "Wow it's six years since we first started dating, we've been in eachothers' lives for so long now! We know eachother so well!
I'm not falling for it this time!!
Astrid says:
I found the hard thing not only facing that he didn't truly like me – and that he wasn't interested in a relationship with me – but that I had deceived myself! I couldn't even blame him because all the evidence was there – I just didn't want to know. I have only just broken it off and now that the missing him is wearing off I feel so much better – I even respect myself. But it is so embarrassing realising how many times I analysed what I had done, convinced myself he had issues it wasn't just that I didn't inspire him towards a relationship, that he was just an arse who would want me if he wasn't such a wanker, that he was inexperienced with women and would learn – that over time he would like me as he did in the beginning, that it wasn't working becuase it started when I was on the rebound, that he was immature etc etc. I believed, utterly, anything other than what was stareing me in the face – he didn't love me and he didn't like me enough to want a relationship with me. And somehow I thought that if he didn't no one would. I also believed him when he said he is such a nice man (he believes this utterly) but he isn't being nice to me so oh no even a nice man behaves badly around me becuase I just don't inspire men love and respect and men! But I realised that his standard for what is a nice man is too low for me – I expect a lot more of a nice man than his behaviour! He may think he is nice but I think he is disillusioned about himself and I do not think he is decent man – he is sometimes nice and sometimes dishonest and a user – not good enough frankly! I didn't realise that he genuinely thinks he is nice but if he doesn't love me and want a relationship with me it means I am not good enough so using me for sex if I agree to it is ok as I am too flawed for anything else anyway. Well actually, I disagree with him. He doesn't have to bloody like me for me to be a great person, he's not so special as to decide that cause he doesn't love a women she goes down in worthiness – he just has a job with authority and the power gone to his head. I brought what he thought – and he thought I don't want you therefore you aren't good enough for a relationship – I believed that was "a truth" – rather than just his opinion (and a dumb one at that given I am attractive, nice, intelligent and have friends and with good values -…
Fearless says:
A bit of curious googling has led me to a disturbing cyber planet called "the manosphere" (I don't recommend it!) If I was ever in any further danger of falling into the futility hole of the 'relationship casino' never mind play its 'slot machines', I am well cured!
I hope I am not out of line if I post here a shortened example of the 'diary' of one of these 'man' blogs. He's talking about one of his booty calls trying to have the 'relationship talk' with him:"Basically, she doesn't get [...] that if she is getting emotionally invested, it's her job to have The Talk early on, probably even before she starts having sex with a guy. She naively assumes that she can just f*ck a guy 25 times, fall in love with him, never discuss what he wants out of it, and then he will magically feel the same way as her.
[...] She is [...] frustrated that at this juncture, I don't want a relationship. She is trying to decide if she can keep going, keep seeing me and sleeping with me.
[...] the fact that she is clinging and acting like she is my girlfriend makes it all the worse. This might just be the final straw.
I don't really participate in the conversation much, just letting her talk, and saying "Uh huh" once in a while [....] I keep thinking that I would just tell her it's over and send her home if she wasn't so drunk [...]
Eventually she calms down and we have sex. The following morning [...]
I was glad to be rid of her [...] of course by that evening, she was already calling me again. I didn't answer.I really need to put some space between us right now. She's a nice girl and I don't want to hurt her, but her expectations are unrealistic. Here's what I wanted to say to her:
What do you value more: A relationship, or sex? If you value a relationship more, then you shouldn't be having sex until you're in one. You've been giving me free sex for almost two months, whenever I want it. Why would I want to sacrifice my freedom, my time, and my ability to b*ng many different women just to keep getting the same thing I already have?
For women today… giving away sex for free to any man who demonstrates some "alpha" cred, they will end up in de facto harems [...]"
This is an example of a typical 'slot machine'? Player beware!!
Teddie says:
Yes, typical and spot on topic-related.
I spent some time on a male forum, for a fly on the wall learning approach, it was very eye-opening.
Portia says:
I just realized I've been married to the "slot machine" for six years (second marriage for both of us, no kids together but kids from previous marriages). He's an emotionally constipated guy with chronically low self-esteem. What do I do now?
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Philadelphia bar and brewery Nodding Head, located in center city, is known for their impressive array of bobbleheads near the entrance to their second floor drinking establishment, but they are also known for naming a beer or two in honor of Philly sports. They regularly have a "700 Level Ale" (unrelated to this site) on tap, and after the Flyers' big series victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins, decided to name a beer in "honor" of one Sidney Crosby. They called it "Crosby Tears."
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Hazlehurst, Mississippi
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Location of Hazlehurst, Mississippi |
Coordinates: 31°51′54″N 90°23′29″W / 31.86500°N 90.39139°WCoordinates: 31°51′54″N 90°23′29″W / 31.86500°N 90.39139°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Mississippi |
County | Copiah |
Area | |
• Total | 4.4 sq mi (11.5 km2) |
• Land | 4.4 sq mi (11.3 km2) |
• Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
Elevation | 476 ft (145 m) |
Population (2000) | |
• Total | 4,400 |
• Density | 1,004.9/sq mi (388.0/km2) |
Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
• Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
ZIP code | 39083 |
Area code(s) | 601 |
FIPS code | 28-31220 |
GNIS feature ID | 0671047 |
Hazlehurst is a city in and the county seat of Copiah County, Mississippi, United States,[1] located about 30 miles south of the state capital Jackson along Interstate 55. The population was 4,400 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Jackson Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Hazlehurst originated as the town of Gallatin when two lawyers and brothers-in-law named Walters and Saunders arrived from Gallatin, Tennessee in 1819, and built their homes on the banks of the Bayou Pierre in the western part of Copiah County. Other settlers came with them and in 1829 the state legislature incorporated the town. The incorporation charter was repealed on January 18, 1862. Hazlehurst began with the building of the New Orleans, Jackson and Great Northern Railroad on November 3, 1865. The town was named for George Hazlehurst, an engineer for the new railroad. There is also a city in Georgia with George Hazlehurst's namesake (see Hazlehurst, Georgia.)
As Hazlehurst grew, Gallatin declined into a settlement at a crossroads. In April, 1872, the legislature ordered the county board of supervisors to hold an election to decide whether the county seat should be moved from Gallatin to Hazlehurst. A majority voted for the change and Gallatin's old brick courthouse was torn down and reassembled in Hazlehurst. Several years later, a new courthouse replaced this building after it was ravaged by fire. The courthouse has been destroyed and rebuilt over 15 times during the town's history.
Moses Marx was the first town merchant, and A. Mangold, who arrived as a newsboy on the first train, later opened a store that became one of the largest in the county. The Merchants and Planters Bank opened in 1882, with Major R. W. Millsaps as president and I. N. Ellis as first cashier.
Local businesses and economy[edit]
Today Hazlehurst is a thriving town. It has many restaurants and shopping centers including: Starks, a steakhouse that serves what are locally known as good hamburgers, and local variations of franchises including, KFC, Wendy's, Sonic Drive-In, Pizza Hut, Bumpers, and McDonalds.
In 2009 Hazlehurst welcomed a Walmart super center.
Notable natives and residents[edit]
- Alvin C. Cockrell, Jr. was awarded a Navy Cross in World War II.
- Benjamin Morgan Palmer, 19th century Presbyterian minister, made Hazlehurst his family's home in the summer of 1862 as he served as chaplain with the Washington Artillery of New Orleans.
- Mablean Ephriam, who presides over the syndicated daytime courtroom TV show Divorce Court, is a Hazlehurst native.
- John Epperson, actor and singer best known for his performance as Lypsinka, was born in Hazlehurst.
- Beth Henley, Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, although born in Jackson, spent much of her childhood in the town, where her father grew up. The play for which Henley won the Pulitzer, Crimes of the Heart, is set in Hazlehurst.
- Robert Johnson, the delta blues musician, was born in Hazlehurst; between the Copiah County courthouse and the Trustmark bank, there is a small monument in memory of his birth. Robert Johnson's birth home is also located near the courthouse and is currently tied up in litigation with the City of Hazlehurst to determine its future.
- Emmett Honeycutt, a fictional character from the TV show Queer as Folk.
- Rory Lee, pastor of Antioch Baptist Church in Hazlehurst from 1976 to 1994; president of two Southern Baptist colleges[2]
- James L. McCorkle, Jr., American agricultural historian, was born in Hazlehurst in 1935.
- Print Matthews, social reformer and African American rights advocate murdered in the act of voting after defying local white supremacists, was born near Hazlehurst.
Rail Transportation[edit]
Amtrak, the national passenger rail system, provides service to Hazlehurst. Amtrak Train 59, the southbound City of New Orleans, is scheduled to depart Hazlehurst at 11:55 am daily with service to Brookhaven, McComb, Hammond, and New Orleans. Amtrak Train 58, the northbound City of New Orleans, is scheduled to depart Hazlehurst at 4:17 pm daily with service to Jackson, Yazoo City, Greenwood, Memphis, Newbern-Dyersburg, Fulton, Carbondale, Centralia, Effingham, Mattoon, Champaign-Urbana, Kankakee, Homewood, and Chicago.
Hazlehurst is located at 31°51′54″N 90°23′29″W / 31.86500°N 90.39139°W (31.864910, -90.391353)[3].
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.4 square miles (11 km2), of which 4.4 square miles (11 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2) (0.90%) is water.
As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 4,400 people, 1,594 households, and 1,131 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,004.9 people per square mile (387.9/km²). There were 1,752 housing units at an average density of 400.2 per square mile (154.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 29.30% White, 68.59% African American, 0.02% Native American, 0.48% Asian, 0.59% from other races, and 1.02% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.05% of the population.
There were 1,594 households out of which 34.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.5% were married couples living together, 28.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.0% were non-families. 26.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.20.
In the city the population was spread out with 28.1% under the age of 18, 10.4% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 16.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 82.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 76.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $25,008, and the median income for a family was $26,081. Males had a median income of $27,066 versus $19,475 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,839. About 24.0% of families and 26.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 35.8% of those under age 18 and 26.7% of those age 65 or over.
The City of Hazlehurst is served by the Hazlehurst City School District.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
- ^ "Pastors Serving Antioch Church". barlowgenealogy.com. Retrieved July 30, 2013.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
External links[edit]
- Media related to Hazlehurst, Mississippi at Wikimedia Commons


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08:05 AM ET 11.07 | Believe it or not, the root of the Nets' transformational summer began with Gerald Wallace. He can guard three positions and anchor a small lineup. When the time comes, he will check LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony and Paul Pierce. He is the best hope the Nets have of becoming a respectable defensive team. If Deron Williams is the Nets' most indispensable player, Wallace is a close second. ... [Brooklyn's] first road game, Wednesday night in Miami, presents a fascinating gauge, especially if Wallace, who has a sprained ankle, is able to play. No one expects the Nets to challenge the Heat for the Eastern Conference crown, but they were built with the Heat in mind. Indeed, the Nets' lineup looks specifically designed to make Miami work.
Seriously.....did you say "No one expects the Nets to challenge the Heat for the Eastern Conference crown" and "then say the Nets' lineup looks specifically designed to make Miami work".....Nets would get sweep by the Heat in the playoffs. Stop it please.
they are a long way from beating the heat in a series-but I think they will have a real good year and could be dangerous
JGB....this idea of Wallace checking Lebron, Melo or even Pierce is complete madness. You'll come to find the Nets, as presently constructed, aren't going to challenge anyone, particularly the Heat. I'm not saying they won't win a game, but it'll be more like this, 1-4 against, the Heat, Knicks and Celtics. The Nets are a paper team and paper teams don't generally translate into victories for them.
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"New Nets built to beat the Heat" the wording of the title makes for pure comedy...
they are a long way from beating the heat in a series-but I think they will have a real good year and could be dangerous
they are a long way from beating the heat in a series-but I think they will have a real good year and could be dangerous
The East will come down to health. You look at the Nets and they're shaky with Lopez that's always hurt. D-Rose has bad ankles. Joe Johnson is up there in age. Knicks and Boston are so old it's almost guaranteed they will be missing major pieces come playoff time.
In that respect the Heat hold a slight advantage as their core players are in their primes. I do agree with you that Nets have a long way to go. They first have to develop chemistry and win consistently. They shdn't be looking at Miami right now... first things first...
Built to beat the Heat, but not the T-Wolves? I should say the T-Wolves without Love and Rubio. With them? Maybe.
Pekovic absolutely destroyed Lopez BTW when they were on the court at the same time. It was a thing of beauty to witness.
lopez over bosh no advantage...williams over charmers but den james and wade too much for nets......however, its too early for nets, let them play together for a while....but i still think is miami thats going to finals..allen to replace miller, big upgrade..Allen burns u everytime, history!
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Why do we even entertain threads like this? Everyone is trying to design teams that can compete with the Heat. That's typically what happens when a team just won a title and is threatening to repeat.
Nets get owned by 30 to Miami....
D Will is the only real advantage and it's not that great when you consider both Wade & Battier can cross match on him...
JJ is the worst all star in the league....for a guy 6'7 he doesn't rebound or block enough.
He isn't a perimeter defender and if he is cold then he can't help you much, as shown in the playoffs where he shoots a whopping 30%...
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Rated 3 / 5 stars July 26, 2011
good game and all but...
this game is a little ok but needs a WHOLE lot more work. i got really annoyed by the major glitches but you should make 4th one but make it bigger and better
Rated 3.5 / 5 stars July 26, 2011
Fun game with a few flaws
Like the others the team damage on the AI's needs to be removed because they charge at the enemy's your shooting which makes them a meat shield for the enemy. Also the healing pistol seems like a good idea but it's a real nuisance because of the slow health regain and the map size's are really small so enemy's can catch up to you and finish you off.
Rated 3.5 / 5 stars July 26, 2011
Its OK
I liked it and my game experience has been pretty much glitch free but the fact that friendly fire is on and that your team-mates have a much lower AI than the opposition doesn't favour the player. On one match (the fight against the Ancient guardians ((Team death match to 10))) i got 9 kills and my 3 team-mates didn't even get one and the fact is that all they do is rush in block you from shooting, then dying. I even found myself killing all my team-mates and the opposition and getting a better score than letter them die. Overall the game play was good but could you please fix the friendly AI or at least turn of friendly fire, Thanks.
Rated 3.5 / 5 stars July 25, 2011
I drink red bull everytime i play this
Awesome game! Ive ben waiting for this after i reveiwed unreal flash 2007!
Rated 4 / 5 stars July 25, 2011
not as good as the others
after being a great fan of the last ones i was rather let down by this. it glitches in many cases uncontrollably. for instance, in "instagib" if you try to change your aim quickly then the gun aim lags quite a lot. it lags just enough to make you miss your opponent. sure, if you take your time then it doesnt lag too much but in a game based on reflex i dont want it to mess up. please fix this.
in another instance, the mouse scroll feature needs to be changed somehow. imagine you are moving forward and you have a full arsenal of weapons set up and you need to make the quick change from weapon number 9 to weapon 7 (or something like that). it would be to hard to reach for 7 on the number pad and if you use the scroll technique then it scrolls the page down too blocking the screen. neither of these ways works. i think you should have a different way of changing weapons. such as using the letters Q and E. have Q scroll left and E scroll to the right so all you need to do to change from weapon 9 to 7 would be to press Q twice.


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Beginning February, 2014, The History Center in Tompkins County will feature the exhibition Historic Coverlets Unwrapped. The History Center is home to over twenty coverlets. With this exhibition, The History Center will explore and document the coverlet collection, understand the historical significance of coverlets then and now, and create awareness of the collection within the community and beyond.
The History Center in Tompkins County will develop an exhibition and series of related programming interpreting the history of Bob Moog and Moog Synthesizers in Tompkins County. This exhibition will open in May, 2014, and will feature first-person accounts of Bob Moog from those who knew him and/or were influenced by his spirit of innovation.
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Life in the 1890'sExplore an interactive exhibit about people's daily life in the 1890's, with a 19th-century country store, an authentic cash register and a large-scale replica of the Eight Square Schoolhouse...
Woven Meanings: Exploring the Symbols of Woven Coverlets
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In the early 1900s radio, print, and film were the media used to propagandize war, political agenda, health initiatives, and religion.
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Thanks to the following people who responded to my recent query: Caren Brinckmann, Saarland University Federico Albano Leoni, Universita' di Napoli Kristie McCrary Giuliana Fiorentino, Universita' Roma Tre The AVIP (Archivio delle Variet? di Italiano Parlato) corpus, a joint project with the Laboratorio Linguistica of the Scuola Normale Superiore in Pisa and the Linguistics Department of the Universita' di Napoli Federico II has a collection of Italian map-task dialogues. 75 minutes of spontaneous speech are phonetically segmented and labelled. There is a short description on LINGUIST List: http://linguistlist.org/issues/13/13-611.html#2 And a description of the project is available at: http://www.cirass.unina.it/ricerca/studi%20parlato/raccolta%20corpora/raccoltacorpora.htm This corpus is freely available via ftp: http://ftp.cirass.unina.it/avip/ with documentation under http://ftp.cirass.unina.it/avip/doc_app/ (mostly in Italian). Another corpus, API (Archivio di Parlato Italiano), is available freely on DVD by contacting Paola Petrone, CIRASS, Universit? di Napoli, email@example.com via email. There is a query generator included on the DVD. From what I have understood, most of the phonetic transcriptions are done in SAMPA or X-SAMPA, and those files with transcriptions are chopped into speaker turns and so therefore need to be concatenated. This information has been extremely helpful, but I am still looking for an easy way to get phoneme frequencies for Standard Italian, so if anyone has further information, please let me know! Christina Villafana Department of Linguistics Georgetown University Washington DC email@example.com |
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Nov 16, 2012, 04:46 PM | #1 |
Taylor Swift's "RED"
....is stuck on replay on my iTunes, pod and phone.
Anyone else have a favorite album they have been listening to? |
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Nov 16, 2012, 10:07 PM | #2 |
I *love* RED.
But that may be because I'm a gigantic Swiftie.
MacRumors Scavenger Hunt score: 3 |
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Nov 16, 2012, 10:11 PM | #3 |
I love "I Knew You Were Trouble." and "22" those are my guilty pleasure songs.
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Nov 16, 2012, 11:06 PM | #4 |
I used to like Taylor Swift. But, I will not be buying this album, because I find it to be like Adele's album about losing love. Will never buy another Swift album. Probably will buy another Adele album, because she actually has talent/a voice.
But, I'll play along. Jason Aldean's "Night Train" is the only album I've been listening to since it was released. But, I'm a sports talk radio type of guy on my commute. |
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Nov 17, 2012, 01:39 AM | #5 |
It's a tie for me, "Holy Ground" and "All to Well" are my #1 and 2. The whole CD is art really. Her songwriting is just WORLDS above anyone else right now. Ultra talented.
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Nov 17, 2012, 02:21 AM | #6 |
I think it's harsh to say that T-Swizzle doesn't have actual talent or a voice. She performs her songs live well and great compared to other artists today.
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Nov 20, 2012, 12:15 PM | #8 |
I wasn't very impressed. I listened to it a couple times and just couldn't get into it.
I always end up really liking her songs that I hear on the radio. I think she's really talented and i've always said that whoever manages her career is a pretty smart person. I see her cleanly transitioning and growing with her fans and continuing to make albums well into her 30's and 40's if that's what she wants to do. All these women that sell the sexual aspect are basically ensuring that they are not relevant once that sex factor goes away. |
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Nov 20, 2012, 12:18 PM | #9 |
'Battle Born' by The Killers.
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Again I don't know if you are male or female. One of the problems with the internet at times. Sorry if I stepped over my boundary and I'm the only guy commenting here.
Steve Jobs would have never let this happen, Tim Cook would have let this happen. |
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Nov 21, 2012, 07:36 AM | #11 | |
I wasn't even really aware that people cared about genres anymore. I don't even use genres in my iTunes anymore. Most of these people don't really write their own songs. Kelly Clarkson? Love her, but no.. a lot of her songs are written by others. As is the same with most other "pop" artists. I don't think that T. Swift is even close to being a great songwriter, BUT you can't deny that her songs are really catchy. And in her style of music, that's mostly what matters. |
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Nov 21, 2012, 11:37 PM | #13 |
I'm a 26 year old male. I admit I like all kinds of music, pop mostly, but as far as country as well. I suppose Taylor strikes a chord with me since I compare her to the likes of Shania Twain, same type. People say Taylor's too pop, but so is Shania, and people love Shania endlessly.
I elaborate more on her songwriting, I mean even the opening lines of the title track are "Loving him is like driving a new maserati down a dead end street." I don't care what anyone says, that's brilliant songwriting. There's a song called Treacherous where she writes "I'd be smart to walk away, but your quicksand." Another amazing line in "All to Well" she says "you call me up again to break me like a promise so casually cruel in the name of being honest." I dont know about everyone, but I totally appreciate these overlooked lines and see the beauty in amazing writing. Even on her old CD "Speak Now" on the song "Mine", she says 'you made a rebel of a careless mans careful daughter'. Most people her age write about....well...what does Justin Bieber write about? Fire and fondue? There's such a difference. |
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Spas can help get you in shape for poolside lounging and evenings out.
Photo: (Siena Hotel, Spa, and Casino — Reno)
Clubbing attire takes on a whole new meaning when the fun is moved poolside. We're talking shorts, swimsuits, and slinky summer outfits that reveal plenty of skin—from head to toe.
Instead of fretting over every little flaw of that beautiful birthday suit, relax. In fact, go to a spa where salon services include everything from spray-on tans to hair extensions and pampering treatments such as body scrubs that leave the skin smooth and radiant.
Most spas even have fitness programs for those Type As who would rather see their results from breaking a sweat. Whatever the method, "lounging" around the pool has never looked so good.
Wet: The Spa at TI
It only seems fitting that a hotel fronted by a mock ocean and pirate ships should re-christen its spa "Wet" in 2006 and bathe the décor in sea greens and pale blues. Wet also is in tune with the body clocks of today's late-night partiers. The spa is open until 10 p.m. from Thursday to Saturday, offering a full range of services for those who are just getting the night started and want to hit the poolside clubs looking their best.
"We are definitely seeing people coming in at night, and the word is getting out that we're open later," notes TI's spa manager Kesia Rios.
The nighttime "Wet p.m." menu is dripping with names such as Happy Hour, a body scrub with "a scented lotion chaser," and an airbrush tan called the Bronze Bombshell. A treatment called The Heiress includes a body scrub laced with gold and a final dusting of, yes, real gold dust, Rios says. A cellulite treatment, hair extensions, and pedicures with Swarovski crystals also are among the choices. (3300 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. wetspati.com, 702-894-7474)
The Spa at Red Rock
For those who see outdoor adventure as the optimal way to stay in shape for a summer of club-hopping, one of the best places to start is The Spa at Red Rock, located inside the Red Rock Casino, Resort, and Spa.
Perhaps because of its location at the edge of the majestic Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, this spa has created some of the best adventure packages around. Incorporating the idea that a healthy mind, body, and spirit translates into real beauty, the spa offers packages for hiking, rock climbing, horseback riding, mountain biking, even river rafting on the Colorado and kayaking on Lake Mead.
"It's mentally and physically good for the body," says spa director Arzu Delp. "You work different muscle groups and [you're] able to clear your mind, get rid of any negative energy."
Of course there are plenty of opportunities to relax and be pampered. You can mountain bike in the morning, then in the afternoon have a Champagne Pedicures and Caviar Creams treatment-you sip champagne while your tootsies are slathered with a nutrient-rich caviar lotion. The spa even utilizes pipeless hydrotherapy systems in its whirlpools, ensuring a cleaner bathing experience.
Then there's the couple's package which includes a private suite, massages, and chocolate-covered strawberries—a nice way to spend the evening before heading out on the town. (11011 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas. redrocklasvegas.com, 702-797-7878)
The Spa at Siena
This cozy spa inside one of Reno's boutique hotels, the Siena Hotel, Spa, and Casino, is not only a tranquil place to unwind, it also offers a full menu of services.
The all-service spa offers sunless tanning applications, waxing, pedicures, manicures, and special spa packages with names such as Bliss and Zen for hours of head-to-toe treatments. There's also the Gentlemen's Choice, which includes a facial, a detoxifying infrared sauna, and a deep-tissue massage.
You can pamper yourself and prepare for the evening ahead with the Chocolate Mint Body Polish with its chocolate exfoliate, chocolate shea butter cream, and complimentary chocolate martini—for drinking, that is.
The spa also has a fitness center with resistance and cardio equipment and an outdoor lap pool.
With its hardwood floors, overstuffed chairs, and Italian archways, The Spa at Siena is a feast for the eyes, and rumor has it the tranquility room, where guests unwind before and after treatments, is so peaceful some don't want to leave.
"You get a quaint, personal feeling here. It's a real one-to-one experience," says Lori Zupancic, the spa's manager. (One S. Lake St., Reno. sienareno.com, 775-321-5868)
David Walley's Resort Hot Springs
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Before hitting the dance floor, spend the day rejuvenating at this resort nestled in the Sierra Nevada foothills. The detoxifying seaweed wrap or salt glow body scrub leaves the skin smooth and radiant.
2001 Foothill Road, Genoa. davidwalleys.com, 775-782-8155
Stillwater Spa
Show off those fingers and toes after a Native Stone Pedicure and Manicure, which includes herbal soak, exfoliation, and a therapeutic massage using stones from nearby Lake Tahoe. The Blackberry Balm massage is specifically designed for tire text-messaging hands.
Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort and Spa, 111 Country Club Drive, Incline Village. laketahoe.hyatt.com, 775-832-1234
Utopia Day Spa
From the two-hour, head-to-toe "Love the Skin You're In" treatment that includes a sea salt body polish, hydrotherapy bath and facial to salon services such as eyebrow tints and eyelash extensions, this local spa offers plenty of ways to prepare for an evening out.
3888 Mayberry Drive, Suite B, Reno. utopiadayspa.com, 775-787-3223
Spa Helios
An all-around beauty spa and salon with an extensive menu that includes waxing, spray-on tanning, manicures, hair extensions, and body treatments, such as a Honey Sugar Butter Body Polish and a Green Tea and Ginger Sea Enzyme Body Wrap.
2340 S. Carson St., Carson City. 775-885-9095
Ritz-Carlton, Lake Las Vegas
Start off with one of the yoga, pilates, or tranquility classes inside the fitness center, then create a day of pampering with choices that include an aromatherapy massage, reflexology treatment, or a Four Hands Swedish Massage—yes, that's two therapists—for the ultimate in pampering.
1610 Lake Las Vegas Pkwy., Henderson. ritzcarlton.com, 702-567-4700
Spa at the Oasis
About one hour's drive from Las Vegas, this little gem is an escape from the fast lane yet still provides big-city treatments including an oxygen facial, refining eye and lip treatments with elastin, collagen, and chamomile extracts, and a vitamin C facial that brightens the complexion while fighting the effects of sun exposure.
897 Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite. oasisresort.com, 800-21-OASIS
Harrah's Laughlin
The Chocolate Champagne Body Wrap sounds too good to pass up at this casino spa on the banks of the Colorado River, but perhaps the best bet is the impressive menu of beauty services including 12 waxing treatments and extensive hair, pedicure, and manicure services.
2900 South Casino Dr., Laughlin. harrahslaughlin.com, 702-298-4600
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Impressive Awesome Spacious Powerful Comfortable — Very powerful, well built and solid. Good mileage considering the size and weight of the car. Seats are really comfortable in comparison to the sub-standard Japanese cars. SYNC and Sound system are just awesome. Quality of sound is better than home theater systems. Primary Use: Commuting to work |
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2013 Ford Taurus Reviews
Awesome Sho By Brad
The 2013 SHO is a very capable car, it has plenty of power, and it is very comfortable to drive. while it is not a sports car it has enough power to play with most of them... all while the kids a la... Read More
2012 Ford Taurus Reviews
Great Car, I Really Like It By Bill49855
This is my second Taurus, the other was a 2010. Ford has done a great job with style, comfort. I had always been a Chevy guy but would highly reccomend this car to anyone with a big family, does all... Read More
2011 Ford Taurus Reviews
Power, Style And Features By dirksj1980
This car has all the features you would want (I love cooled seats) and amazing power. I have a friend that has owned a number of Audi vehicles. He made the comment, if only owners of European cars n... Read More
Fun Ride By jester272000
I have had car since October. Car grabs peoples attention and I am always asked about it. Very nice styling from Ford. Does have issues w/ blind spots when backing. Also feel a little incapsulated... Read More
2009 Ford Taurus Reviews
Ford Tough Don't Have To Be A Truck. By Steven
seat is great. Paint never rust. Interior like new. Basic maintance on car. No major failures yet. 320K + and still drives great. Cold air and simple to operate. 6 CD changer in the trunk. Love this ... Read More
Great Car By Toddnet100
My commute to work was too far to be practical. otherwise this car would have been a keeper. I loved the heated seats on a cold winter morning. I also enjoyed the SYNC system. This car is a great car!... Read More
2008 Ford Taurus Reviews
The Best Car I Have Ever Owned By Caolan
This car has been so great to me. I have never owned such a reliable, comfortable car. I am proud to drive it and it has surely increased my opinion of Ford and US cars in general. There is so many pl... Read More
Great Grocery Getter By Firehawg5
I have no problems with this car except I'm more into speed and trucks, I'd definitely look at this car in the future when the family comes along, but right now its just not me. As for the cost and re... Read More
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