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Winnipeg Free Press
03-06-2025
- General
- Winnipeg Free Press
Procuring coveted item can call for some charm
Opinion DEAR MISS LONELYHEARTS: I told my wife I went all last summer wanting a hanging basket 'cove' chair, but didn't buy one. Why? Because she (the almighty dictator) said $1,495 was too much for my 'spacecraft designed' chair that makes you feel like you're floating in the clouds. I would go try one out in a store after a bad day and start nodding off in minutes. Do marriage partners have the right to deny you an expensive item you really want? — So Annoyed, East Kildonan Dear Annoyed: Do what my dear old dad, Bill Scurfield did in this kind of situation. Make it a treat and bring it home proudly. Having paid for it on your own, you quickly bring it in and install it. For instance, my dad's mint-and-emerald-green '57 Chevrolet Bel Air sedan comes to mind — sitting out in the driveway in Manitou. That beautiful car suddenly appeared and dad was proudly taking everybody for rides in it for the next week. I seriously doubt my conservative mom Cynthia would have chosen a flashy car to go with the already bright greenhouse. On second thought, dad's decisive car choice may have inspired his wife to suddenly choose the charcoal-and-pink bedroom drapes that went up a week later, and the powder-pink bathroom to go with it. Dear Miss Lonelyhearts: I met a girl alone, running the same trail near the zoo as I usually do. I asked her if she wanted to run with me for company. We had a nice time and sat down at the end to talk a bit. I thought she was very attractive — and she wasn't wearing a ring either. At the end, I asked her for her name and phone number, and she gave it to me, no hesitation! But, then she said, 'That's the home phone, so be careful. My husband might pick it up!' What the heck was that supposed to mean, and why didn't she give me her cellphone number, if her husband is a jealous guy? Then she just waved and jogged off to her car. Was she flirting with me? What happened there? — Don't Understand Her Moves, The Park Dear Don't Understand: This woman made a point of mentioning her husband, so perhaps she just enjoyed your company, but wanted you to know that's all she's after. Still, it's annoying of her to warn you of her husband. So, don't bother calling her to initiate meetings for more runs. If you run into her again, and you run with her again for a little company, don't ask her personal questions. Runs definitely go more quickly with someone along for company, and it's safer for a woman to run with a companion in the woods. It could possibly work out for both of you, if you can just keep it light. Please send your questions and comments to lovecoach@ or Miss Lonelyhearts c/o the Winnipeg Free Press, 1355 Mountain Ave., Winnipeg, MB, R2X 3B6. Maureen ScurfieldAdvice columnist Maureen Scurfield writes the Miss Lonelyhearts advice column. Read full biography Our newsroom depends on a growing audience of readers to power our journalism. If you are not a paid reader, please consider becoming a subscriber. Our newsroom depends on its audience of readers to power our journalism. Thank you for your support.
Yahoo
27-01-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Are Old Cars Unsafe? This Test Video Will Shock You!
⚡️ Read the full article on Motorious Every so often, a video is released by a safety organization somewhere in the world showing the crash test results of a new car versus something far older. It makes for great journalistic fodder, which is why you see these stories splashed across news sites and social media. Headlines insinuating or outright calling classic cars death traps are featured prominently, while the articles themselves are loaded with ominous language about how much better off we are with modern safety technology. Watch the latest Motorious Podcast here. Just watch the video accompanying this post to get a sampling of some of these crash tests. They're definitely eye-popping since each one clearly demonstrates that the older cars don't hold up as well in a collision, putting the driver and passengers at risk. But does that mean newer cars are safer? Safety is mostly a relative term. This is why government agencies come up with safety standards which shift, sometimes from one year to the next. Having said that, likely everyone can agree that a good accident is one you can walk away from. While there's no debating whether the newer vehicles in these videos hold up better in the videos, there are some factors everyone needs to be aware of. For starters, many modern cars are far heavier. We could start analyzing each matchup in the video but don't have the space for that here – maybe another time. Just keep in mind the vintage autos could weigh quit a bit less, and the mass of an accelerating car versus the mass of a vehicle going the opposite direction is absolutely a factor in collision damage. Another point to consider is that we don't know for sure the state of these cars. Sure, that 1959 Chevrolet Bel Air has shiny paint and chrome, but there's no telling if the frame, chassis, etc. are like. Oftentimes if they're original the metal is about as brittle as a graham cracker. A full inspection of the older cars would provide more context for these crash tests, since we don't know all the details. Finally, there's the distraction factor. The safest thing to do on the road is to pay attention instead of driving distracted. After all, if you're focusing on your surroundings and what you're doing, it's less likely you'll be in an accident. Sure, someone could still hit you even if you do everything right, but it lowers the risk. In modern cars there can be many distractions, from touchscreen controls to constant chiming and alerts (and yes, some of those are supposed to warn you about potential dangers). What this comes down to is an apples-to-oranges comparison. We're definitely grateful for modern automotive safety innovations, but when you see crash tests like these you need to keep the full picture in mind, because there's more going on than just two cars running head-on into each other.
