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annoyingkoalawinner · 4 years

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English Dogs Metalmorphosis

English Dogs, culminating with the 'Metalmorphosis ' 12' and 'Where Legend Began' album through Under One Flag in 1986. In Spring of that year the Dogs toured the USA to sold out shows at the LA Olympic auditorium, Fenders Ballroom, San Diego, San Francisco, Baltimore, New York, Chicago, in fact all over the East and West coast.

English Dogs discography (all) They Only Come Out at Night (1985) Metalmorphosis (1986) Where Legend Began English Dogs. Type: Full-length Release date: 1986.

View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 1986 Vinyl release of Metalmorphosis on Discogs. Label: Under One Flag - 12 FLAG 101. Format: Vinyl 12 English Dogs - Metalmorphosis (1986, Vinyl) Discogs.

English Dogs are a British hardcore punk band that began life in the early eighties. Two versions of the band exist,the Punk/Metal Crossover band featuring original drummer Andrew 'Pinch' Pinching and second era members Graham 'Gizz' Butt and Adie Bailey and a punk-based one featuring original vocalist Pete 'Wakey' Wakefield.

History

English Dogs formed in October 1981 in Grantham and produced two demos during 1982 entitled 'Show No Mercy' and 'Free To Kill'. The band toured as support to fellow punk band Charged GBH in Germany during early 1983 and followed this with a British tour supporting Discharge. In 1983 they signed to Clay Records and released a 6 track EP titled 'Mad Punx And English Dogs' July 1983. English Dogs' first full-length album, 'Invasion of the Porky Men', emerged a year later. Personnel changes ensued after the debut album emerged with vocalist Wakey departing to be replaced by ex-Ultraviolent singer Ade Bailey. At this juncture the band also decided to augment their live and recorded sound by adding ex-Destructors guitarist Graham 'Gizz' Butt who added Metal riffing, guitar leads and contributed to the English Dogs songwriting.

This change saw them leave Clay records to sign with Rot Records and release the decidedly metal tinged 'To The Ends Of The Earth' EP in September 1984. The metal leanings increased with Forward into Battle. English Dogs, culminating with the 'Metalmorphosis ' 12' and 'Where Legend Began' album through Under One Flag in 1986. In Spring of that year the Dogs toured the USA to sold out shows at the LA Olympic auditorium, Fenders Ballroom, San Diego, San Francisco, Baltimore, New York, Chicago, in fact all over the East and West coast. Upon their return to the UK Jon Murray left the band.The group appeared on the legendary Shades promoted Thrash bill at Camden's Electric Ballroom with Possessed and Voivod later in 1986. Pinch also left the band around Winter '86. The band carried on with Adie, Gizz and Wattie playing with other musicians until calling it a day in the fall of that year. In 1993 Pinch and Gizz Butt reformed English Dogs with 'Mad Punx' vocalist Wakey and Future Damned Bassist Stuart West, signed to German label 'Impact records' and released 'Bow To None', Wakey left shortly after with him being replaced by Stuart 'Stu-Pid' Jones (Also of Police Bastard, Sensa Yuma and ex Contempt) for the 1995 five track EP 'What A Wonderful Feeling... ...To Be Fucked By Everyone' on Retch Records .

Eventually English Dogs became a 3 piece with the line up of Gizz Butt - Lead Vocals and guitars, Pinch - Drums and backing vocals and Shop - Bass guitar and Backing vocals . They released the 16 track crossover album 'All The World's A Rage' also on Impact records and toured UK, Germany, Austria and Switzerland many times. in 1996 the English Dogs played their last shows as Pinch, Gizz and Shop were soon to re-emerge as Janus Stark. An English Dogs / GBH union resulted in Wakey and Pinch creating The Wernt with GBH members guitarist Jock Blyth and bassist Ross Lomas for a 1997 album 'Wreckin' Temples'. Gizz Butt replaced Jim Davies of Pitchshifter as the live guitarist for The Prodigy, which in turn revitalized interest in English Dogs and prompted a re-release of Where Legend Began. Gizz also announced the formation of a new act Janus Stark the same year recording with (3 Colours Red producer)Terry Thomas acting as producer. 1999's 'I've Got A Gun' was recorded live in Finland in 1994 when Pid was on vocals . By 2000 Pinch had joined The Damned. Gizz Butt returned in 2002 with The More I See.

In May 2007, English Dogs reformed with the original line-up with the exception of Pinch, who is drumming for The Damned. He was replaced by Stuart Meadows, who played for Resistance 77. They mainly play throughout Europe, but they do not play their crossover material. English Dogs released an EP called 'Tales of the Asylum' in November 2008. English Dogs had another line-up change in 2009, then afterwards a hiatus . At one point the only original member being bassist Wattie .After months of leaving, Wakefield reformed the band with him being the only member to have featured on any official release. In 2011 three original members of the 1984 Crossover line up announced they were going to reform to perform the 'Forward Into Battle' and 'To The Ends Of The Earth' releases in their entirety . This led to a sell out tour which received great reviews. After the tour the lads announced they were to write new material in the vein of the Crossover material and plan more touring. The new English Dogs album, entitled The Thing With Two Heads, will be released on Candlelight records in July 2014. Drummer Pinch says 'We got back together because we felt like we had unfinished business. Tons of people ended up turning up to the gigs. We started to think maybe we are worth a fuck after all. We started writing and recording and it clicked immediately.' The Thing With Two Heads, he continues, 'is the missing link between To the Ends Of the Earth and Forward Into Battle. It’s classic English Dogs punk metal. It doesn’t sound like anyone else, because it wasn’t inspired by anyone else.' The Crossover line up are now back out on tour with long time friend and associate Spike T Smith on drums (who played in the Dogs way back in '87 when Pinch had to step out back then) who stepped into the drummer position in August 2014 as Pinch was unable to commit time to the Dogs due to his role in The Damned.

Discography

Albums

Invasion of the Porky Men (Clay Records, 1984)

Forward Into Battle (Rot Records ASS20, 1985)

Where Legend Began (Under One Flag Records FLAG4, 1987)

Bow to None (Impact Records, 1994)

All the World's a Rage (Impact Records, 1995)

I've Got A Gun! Live In Helsinki (Retch Records, 1999)

This Is Not A War (Retch Records, 2002)

'We Did, We Do, We Always Fucking Will' (2014)

The Thing With Two Heads (Candlelight Records, 2014)

Singles and EPs

Demo '82 tape (1982)

Mad Punx and English Dogs 12' (Clay Records, 1983)

To the Ends of the Earth 12' (Rot Records, 1984)

Metalmorphosis 12' (Under One Flag Records 12FLAG101, 1986)

Sei Was Du Bist (Impact 1995)

What a Wonderful Feeling to Be F**ked By Everyone (Retch Records, 1995)

Tales From The Asylum (Retch Records 2008)

Get Off My F***ing Moon (2011)

Dog Sick Split with Sick On The Bus (2012)

Clockwork Boys / English Dogs - Lusitanian Punk Rock - Punk Fucking Rock ‎(7')Chaosphere Recordings, Raw 'N' Roll Rex, Dog City Records, V.D.C. RecordsCHAOSV009, RAW002, DCR004, VDC 0062013

Compilation albums

Have a Rotten Christmas Vol. 2 LP (Rot, 1985)

Driven to Death LP (Clay, 1990)

Angry Songs and Bitter Words CD (Ruptured Ambitions, 2003)

Members

First line-up

Pete 'Wakey' Wakefield - Vocals

Jon Murray - Guitar

Mark 'Wattie' Watson - Bass

Andrew 'Pinch' Pinching – Drums

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'Forward Into Battle' line-up

Adie Bailey - Vocals

Graham 'Gizz' Butt - Lead Guitar

Jon Murray - Guitar

Mark 'Wattie' Watson - Bass

Andrew 'Pinch' Pinching – Drums

Present UK line-up

Pete 'Wakey' Wakefield - Vocals

Nick Wynch - Guitar

Michael *Tat* Tatler - Bass

Richard *Grizz* Grizzwell - Drums

Present Crossover line-up

Adie Bailey - Vocals

Graham 'Gizz' Butt - Lead Guitar

Ryan Christy- Rhythm Guitar

Craig Christy - Bass

Andrew 'Pinch' Pinching – Drums

Spike T. Smith - Drums (since July 2014)

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English Dogs evolved from being a punk band to a crossover band to a power metal band. The Metalmorphosis EP is from the more punkish crossover time. While evolving so much, and changing style so much, they obviously produced albums of different quality. Metalmorphosis is not one of the better releases. The production is very good, considering the EP was made in the late eighties. The guitars are clearly punk-influenced yet sounding like they were inspired of technical thrash. The paradox is total. Drumming are pretty metal, without the double bass and Wakey screams his vocals in a punk/hardcore way. His voice cracks at times, but most of the time he does just fine. All this results in a sonic chaos. Although behind the chaos there is a hidden complexity, which is the key reason, I love this band’s later releases. In the end of Nightmare of Reality there is a psychedelic drumbeat, building up a real nice atmosphere. The members of English Dogs are skilled musicians even though they are punks. They can do what they want, but I’m not sure that they knew what they wanted on this one. This release isn’t bad, but a better overlooked part of their discography.

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achrafchachi · 4 years

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Vacation Ideas For Couples: 39 Awesome Places To Visit With Your Partner

1Seoul, Korea

Seoul is not only a perfect destination for the couple that’s all about city life—within city limits there are green spaces and mountains, offering hiking, outdoor sports (the couple that sweats together, stays together), and perfect picnic spots.

But back to the more urban aspects. Seoul is known for its nightlife

. And what better way to bond than over late night karaoke or getting adventurous with some delicious street food?

Best of all, Seoul can be enjoyed on the cheap, though you might want to avoid the more upscale Cheongdam-dong and Gangnam if you’re trying to save your pennies.

2Prague, Czech Republic

Prague snags a spot on the list because of its dream-like surroundings. This is a city to walk hand-in-hand with someone you love and just soak it all in: the bridges, the old churches…it’s like being in a living, breathing fairy tale (for more storybook charm, see #29).

If classical music moves you, go take in some Mozart with your girl and cap off the evening with some local beer—Prague is thought to have some of the best brews in Europe.

3Portland, Oregon (USA)

For couples looking for something a little bit more laid back and offbeat, I want to throw Portland into the mix.

The city has some great food—both high-end dining and incredible food truck options—with an emphasis on local ingredients. (And if you’re anything like me, the way to my heart is through my stomach.)

In addition to a burgeoning culinary scene, I’d recommend taking advantage of the amazing people-watching opportunities here. It’s built-in conversation all around you. Grab a cup of coffee (Portland has some of the best in the country) and browse through books and records with your new lady friend (or fellow), while keeping your eyes on the quirky folks in their natural habitat.

4Paris, France

This is a more familiar entry for those of you feeling a little skeptical about the romantic potential of Portland or Prague.

I don’t think I really need to do much by way of explaining why Paris would make a great destination for romance, but in a nutshell: small, winding streets; sidewalk cafes; good wine; candlelight.

Paris sort of sells itself here.

5Buenos Aires, Argentina

Travel down South America way to Buenos Aires, home of the tango, the forbidden dance.

In appearance, the city is rather European, but the flavor is totally South American. Buenos Aires is a passionate place—it’s sexy, bright, and always going. This is a place to give in to pleasure. There is food from all over the world (in addition to the famous, juicy Argentinian grilled steaks) and the city never sleeps.

So, eat, dance, drink—really live it up—while you’re here.

6New England, USA

Rent a car and drive around the northeastern part of the United States with your sweetie.

Save this excursion for the fall months: for whatever reason, leaves are really romantic. As can be hiking, some light antiquing, eating real maple syrup drizzled all over some freshly-made pancakes, and staying in a quaint bed & breakfast.

This is also a really good opportunity to wear flannel (see #7 on the list).

7Venice, Italy

There is something so desperately romantic about a city fated to drown…

That, and the food, the masks, the fog; the grandeur. Venice is all about fantasy and opulence. Between the prosecco and the secret passageways dotting the Gothic palaces, this mysterious city is ripe with sex appeal.

8Kyoto, Japan

Kyoto is a perfect place for a spring getaway. At this time of year, the cherry blossoms frame the classic Japanese architecture and distant mountains. There is a beautiful serenity and sense of tradition in this former capital city.

If you and your SO need to hit the reset button from the stresses of work and cramped city living, peace is only a plane ride away.

Bonus: Kyoto has become a foodie destination. Both haute cuisine and classical Japanese faire shine here.

9San Sebastian, Spain

With the mountains of the Basque region in the background, this beach town in the Bay of Biscay sort of has everything. By day, you and bae can surf, play in the sand, or meander around the charming town.

When the sun goes down, things get sultry. The city has a very lively nightlife and also seems to be a magnet for Michelin stars. (Go to town on food here—from pinxtos (tapas) to fine dining, any extra pounds you two put on will be worth it.)

10Montreal, Quebec (Canada)

Set on an island in the St. Lawrence River in Québec, Canada, Montréal has become a go-to North American destination for culture—be it art, food, architecture, music, or cinema.

While you’re there, go to a museum or simply take in the street art, and be sure to go to a concert. There are about a billion music festivals that take place in the city—there’s always some type of live music to see, whatever your taste. There is something really special about experiencing new music or art with someone you’re into.

Tip: This is another great place to get your eat on: from rich French food, traditional Canadian faire (think: poutine), to pretty much every other international cuisine you can imagine, Montréal is doing it, and doing it well (extra points if you picked up on that L.L. Cool J. reference).

11Tulum, Mexico

Tulum is an eco-paradise on Mexico’s Caribbean coast, not far from its more famous sister city, Cancún. Unlike that perennial Spring Break party spot, Tulum is quieter, less crowded, less expensive, and is known for its commitment to holistic living and the environment.

Whether you choose to keep your feet planted in the white sand of the area’s beaches, enjoy a hammock nap together, dip into the water for some snorkeling, or venture into the jungle to check out ruins (or one of the late night jungle parties, complete with DJ), that’s up to you.

Whether the two of you prefer quiet and calm or something more active and social, or maybe a little bit of each, Tulum is flexible (just like the abundant yoga practitioners who flock to the area).

12Loire Valley, France

Bike rides, picnics, fresh fruit and cheese, castles, rolling hills and plush fields…that’s what we’re working with here. This region in Central France offers abundance and splendor in, well, abundance.

This is also wine country, so you can spend every day pleasantly tipsy while you get fresh air and take in the incredible scenery around you. You can even row a boat together along the river, although I’d recommend doing this before hitting the vineyards heavy—best not to drink and row.

13The Hebrides, Scotland

The general vibe of these islands off the west coast of Scotland is misty and romantic. Everything is rocky and green and full of history.

Cozy together in wool sweaters by night and, by day, pay a visit to some of the many distilleries all around these isles. The scotch, and of course the presence of your gal/beau, will help keep you warm.

14Hamilton Island, Australia

Does the fact Taylor Swift went here last winter turn you on or off?

If the latter, don’t let the pop princess sour you on this idyllic destination in the Whitsunday Islands in Queensland, Australia. If the two of you live for aquatic experiences (or trying new things), Hamilton is located at the edge of the Great Barrier Reef.

So, there’s plenty of diving, snorkeling, sailing, and making out in the water to be done.

15St. Lucia (Caribbean)

Decadence and geologic wonders collide in St. Lucia, located in the Eastern Caribbean.

Surrounding the luxurious resorts where you and your new girl/guy can get treated like royalty—room service, spa treatments, complimentary bathrobes—are some pretty delightful natural marvels.

St. Lucia boasts waterfalls, rainforests, volcanic spires, reefs, hot springs, and of course, pristine beaches and crystal-clear water.

If you’re like me and enjoy a little decadence punctuating your adventure, St. Lucia is a go. Nothing is better than a massage after tackling a mountain. Or volcano, for that matter.

16Stockholm, Sweden

You know how sometimes being around really attractive, stylish people can make you feel better looking yourself? Something about how “you are the company you keep”? That’s what happens here.

Being surrounded by cool people and design seems to raise your own cool factor. Especially in those early stages of dating, looking cool is all-important. If you’re feeling in a rut, eating on the couch while binging on Netflix, get back your edge with a week wandering the streets of Stockholm.

This is a city for couples interested in fashion, food, and art. Who love architecture. Couples who enjoy looking to the past, absorbing and learning about history, but also have an eye to the future; to the latest thing.

17Joshua Tree, CA (USA)

Switching gears from the historic cobblestone walkways of Stockholm to some more rugged terrain, #12 on this list is Joshua Tree, about 2.5-3 hours outside of Los Angeles.

So named for the Dr. Seuss-esque Joshua trees that line its landscape, this desert town is home to some funky shops, but most importantly a National Park that feels like visiting another planet. It’s a really cool place to explore with someone you like (or love), all the unusual flora and fauna and the views for miles.

I have to admit I’m slightly biased here: Joshua Tree was a stop on my honeymoon. I’d recommend renting one of the artsy offerings on AirBnB, hiking all day, and then cooking at night, eating by the fire, with all the stars above.

*Need extra reason to make your way to Joshua Tree with your honey? Visiting a desert took the #5 spot on our 28 Places Every Man Should Visit in His Lifetime list. Check and check.

18Berlin, Germany

Like Stockholm, Berlin has an abundance of “It” factor. The city has become a mecca for art and design and is undeniably, and achingly, cool. I think Lonely Planet captures Berlin best, describing its combination of “glamor and grit.”

While Berlin is perhaps a little intimidating in its spot on the cutting edge of basically everything, it’s also exceedingly laid back and unfussy. Though highly stylized, nothing is too precious—things are a little rough around the edges.

There is no judgment here. It’s equal parts welcoming and unpredictable, which is totally sexy.

If late nights invigorate you and your love, and being a part of the art-world inspires you, this is the place to visit.

19Fez, Morocco

One word best captures this Moroccan city: vibrant.

Being in Fez will have all of your senses mesmerized: from the smells of the teas, foods, and spices in the markets, to the mosaic tiles, textiles, and brightly colored everything, and all the different textures of the metalwork and rich leather.

There is something so sensual about it all—distant prayers sung out into the sky, the setting sun, dim lights, rich aromas, warm nights, ancient fortress walls…

20Croatia

While the Croatian coastline is populated by its fair share of yachts, this small European jewel is a mostly affordable option for couples looking for the bright blue waters and rocky coastlines typical of the Mediterranean.

Not only is it a natural wonder—waterfalls, peaks, and canyons abound—but so rich in history. Traveling through Croatia is like a history lesson on a vast variety of past empires, an intermingling of various architecture, art, and traditions.

There is an abundance to see here, and to talk about.

21Vienna, Austria

Featured in the quintessential ‘90s romance Before Sunrise, starring Julie Delpy and Ethan Hawke, it is hard not to equate this city with falling in love.

So make like these movies stars, and spend all day and all night exploring the city on foot, with some occasional stops to quiet cafes and maybe a boisterous bar or two. Get to really know each other as you pass along the cobblestone streets.

These beautiful surroundings, modern architecture juxtaposed against historic opera houses, make a perfect backdrop for intimate conversation.

22Istanbul, Turkey

While touring the markets and historic structures that line this city should make their way on to your Istanbul to-do list, make sure not to overlook the water.

Cruise on the Bosphorous at night (or walk along it by day), sip some Turkish coffee on the riverbank, and take in the incredible views of Hagia Sophia from the water.

There is something really special and mystical about this place, how it straddles two cultures and two continents. It is a very unique experience and definitely one to share with someone you love.

23Santa Fe, NM (USA)

Santa Fe is somewhere I’ve been visiting since I was little. So, it hasn’t always been a romantic destination for me, but it’s been a much-loved one for as long as I can remember.

The New Mexican landscape is so strange and beautiful. There are pine trees and cacti, red clay rock, snow, desert…it’s so diverse and unusual in that respect, which makes it an incredible place to be outdoors.

In addition to exploring the terrain together, it is the particular smells and particular lighting that make this a romantic city. After dark, particularly in the winter, luminarias (paper lanterns) cast a warm glow across town and the smell of piñon in the air is just completely enchanting.

24Portugal

Take in as much of this country as time permits. It’s affordable, scenic, and totally charming.

Fly into Lisbon first—the city is all quaint shops, cobblestone streets, vibrant neighborhoods, and gorgeous architecture. There are even vintage trams to help get you up the city’s sometimes-steep walkways. These afford incredible views and allow you take in many historic sites and other attractions.

Outside of Lisbon, check out Sintra, Évora, and Óbidos—all three are ancient and picturesque (and a little bit more off the beaten path when it comes to tourism). Everything is lush, green, and packed with interesting culture (and stories to tell).

Extra credit: Visit Madeira and/or the Azores (both islands) off the coast. Madeira is known for its great weather and sense of fun and the Azores, for its wildlife (whale watching!) and verdant grounds (pineapple plantations!). Both areas are remote and make for really enchanting, once-in-a-lifetime experiences.

25Florence, Italy

Maybe it was reading A Room With a View many years ago, but Florence is somewhere I always associate with love, adventure, and beauty.

Known as the birthplace of the Renaissance and renowned for its art and architecture, one of the most breathtaking and romantic aspects of the city is how sunlight dances across its rooftops. There is something so special and so gorgeous about the light here. (You’re going to look great in all your pictures together.)

26Bora Bora, French Polynesia

Situated near Tahiti in the South Pacific, Bora Bora is basically paradise (some have joked “it’s so nice, they named it twice”).

The water is perfect and clear, the beaches a pristine white. You can stay in deceptively luxurious thatched roof bungalows perched over that aforementioned crystal water. You can swim with turtles and exotic, brightly colored fish.

This tropical island is secluded and idyllic—it’s no coincidence it’s one of the most popular honeymoon destinations in the world. But don’t feel like you need to pop the question before booking accommodations—unwed pairs are equally welcome.

27Southern Spain

The vibe in this southern part of Spain is so relaxed and friendly and the weather is totally perfect—rent a car and cruise around for days.

I’d make sure to stop in Granada to see the spectacular Alhambra palace, in all its Moorish splendor. There is something really romantic about climbing up there to that fortress on high and walking around underneath the vaulted ceilings, patterned in stars, weaving in and out of the delicate columns, listening to the soothing sounds of the trickling of water from the fountains.

When in Andalucía, Seville should also be a top priority. Seville is warm and bright, both in terms of the sun’s rays shining down on you, and the vibrancy of its culture and people.

Drink lots of sangria, dine on tapas, and take in some flamenco. This spirited city will put you both in a great mood. And nothing is sexier than happiness.

28The Greek Isles

Ever since a good friend of mine selected the Cyclades for her honeymoon, visions of dining out on a whitewashed terrace on the Greek Isles with my own spouse have cycled through my head.

The setting of this island is postcard-perfect. The bright white, sun-soaked buildings contrast in such a wildly perfect way with the surrounding deep blue waters and rocky mountains.

Santorini is probably the most famous and sophisticated option. It’s also the most romantic. Don’t read too much into that descriptor of sophistication, however—Santorini is made for lazy days of soaking in the sun, slow strolls, and long meals. The vibe is 100 percent pleasure and relaxation.

29Bruges, Belgium

Switching gears completely from sun-drenched island life, we have Bruges, nestled in northwest Belgium.

With an old medieval city like this, you get all the canals, old churches, and small, winding streets out of your childhood storybooks. It’s like a fairy tale, Hans Christian Anderson-style, come to life (but fast-forwarded through the sad bits, straight to the happy ending).

It’s all so dreamy. This is a city that calls for a lot of hand-holding, kissing on old stone bridges, and long, conversation-filled dinners.

Tip: This is a really popular tourist spot in the summer. We’d recommend planning your visit for the spring (daffodil season) or the winter (when it is all chilly and cozy holiday charm) instead.

30Santa Barbara, CA (USA)

I’m going to be up front again about my bias with this one. Just like Joshua Tree (#17), Santa Barbara was a stop on my honeymoon trail (which was a road trip along America’s West Coast, with me, my husband, and our dog packed into a black Mustang).

But I’m not the only one who thinks Santa Barbara is one of the most romantic places on earth. JFK and Jackie handpicked this as their own honeymoon destination, a pair famous for their great taste (if not the best marriage).

Why Santa Barbara? In addition to the ocean, palm trees, mountains, and Spanish-style architecture, there is something really serene and special about this place. Hummingbirds flitter around and bright flowers bloom almost on cue.

It’s all really luxurious, but somehow in a really welcoming, low-key way. And can be done on whatever budget you need to adhere to—from celebrity-level spending to more modest accommodations, either will afford you a really lovely stay.

31Seychelles, East Africa

The Seychelles are just off East Africa, right in the Indian Ocean. For me, I would go just to see the rare giant tortoises, but maybe you might need more convincing? Or a sexier reason for your stay than some old reptiles?

So, let me start by describing how incredible the soft, powdery sand feels in between your toes and how the water is so clear and bright it almost looks like a swimming pool. The rocks and lushness of the flora and fauna are so incredible, they seem like something painted by a Surrealist.

Pretty much everything you eat has been grown on the island or caught in the water that surrounds it. It’s all fresh and delicious. Eating with your hands, with cool, fruit juices covering your fingers, all under the warm sun…it doesn’t get much more sensual than that.

32Cinque Terre, Italy

Ah, the Italian Riveria. Without me even writing anything else, your mind has probably already wandered to thoughts of glamorous people, delicious food, plentiful wine, bright colors, sunshine, and salty sea air.

This is romance, Italian-style, perched cliffside along the Mediterranean. Fill up on freshly caught seafood, local olives, cheese, and pesto, and toast your limoncello to love.

33Hunter Valley, NSW (Australia)

About two hours away from Sydney, is a gorgeous stretch of Australian wine country. Everything is lush and green, all rolling hills dappled in sunlight.

In addition to developing some of arguably the best red wines in the country, Hunter Valley has garnered a reputation for some high-quality eats. And you can be sure that all of those culinary delights will pair quite perfectly with all that delicious wine.

One of the best things about this area, though, besides its good food and vino, is how secluded it is. Everything feels really private and intimate, like you’re an escaping real life, which is an important thing for me if I’m looking for a romantic vacation.

Oh and did I mention you can take a champagne hot-air balloon ride? I mean, come on (insert mic drop here).

34Puerto Rico (Caribbean)

I love the bright colors and sunny disposition of this Caribbean island. And that it is equal parts tropical rain forest and sandy beaches as it is full of architecture and interesting history.

Walk around Old San Juan together, learning about the city (and island’s) past, visiting the old churches and stopping to enjoy a couple of beers with the locals, all to the beat of music from the streets and storefronts.

Take things up a notch by exploring caves and spotting rainforest wildlife. Try out surfing or investigating the coral reefs. Or just be beach bums together and catch up on reading (or sleep) on the sand. Choose your own adventure here, be it stirring or sleepy.

35The Cotswolds, England

I’m a lifelong Anglophile. My dream real estate purchase is a house on the English countryside and I am pretty much a sucker for everything the BBC exports our way. I could go on. But instead, let’s focus on you and your romance.

Take your love to the Cotswolds. This area sits northwest of London, and is an expanse of charming thatched roof cottages, rolling green hills, old stone manses and churches, small shops (shoppes?), and grazing animals.

It’s quiet, peaceful, and a perfect spot for time outside—hiking, horseback riding, rambling, and cycling—and evenings indoors in front of glowing fireplaces. Sip some tea and just take it easy.

36South African Winelands

Let’s talk a little bit more about wine. On this list, we’ve visited Australian wine country, and just about every other destination I’ve recommended drinking lots of it. I sure hope you like wine.

While there is nothing sexy about red wine mouth, this region in South Africa most definitely is. The cuisine and the area’s beverages are fantastic and the scenery is totally spectacular. Everywhere you look there are fields of green dotted by grand mountains. It’s just so vast and endless and amazing.

Rent a car and drive around from winery to winery, or you can choose to cycle. There are even some lovely old trams that take you through the vineyards. If you get wined out, so to speak, there is also mountain-biking, horseback riding, golf, fly-fishing, and chocolate-eating (South Africa is doing some great things with cocoa).

Get tipsy, get active. Though maybe not in that order.

37Cartagena, Colombia

Some of you might be throwing a surprised glance my way upon seeing this city of ill repute here. But isn’t a hint of danger titillating?

In all seriousness, the walled city is actually totally safe for travelers today. Long gone are the days of Escobar (though, please feel free to relive them on Netflix with Narcos).

This city is another on the list that straddles two cultures—the European influence is apparent (more of those cobbled streets I love), but the colors and sensuality of the Caribbean and South America are also there in full force. Even the humidity is sensual there.

This city is equal parts alive/boisterous/active and quiet. So enjoy some sleepy strolls and get your taste of Cartagena’s lively social life, too.

38Andaman Islands, India

Located in the Bay of Bengal, these islands—popular honeymoon picks in India—are covered in beaches and rainforests, and surrounded by reefs packed with marine life.

The Andamans are extremely remote: if privacy is what you two want, you got it. These islands are so secluded and so precious, only about a dozen of the total 300 are open to tourists. So, this is a really special destination.

While you’re there, traverse through the jungles, give diving a try, eat exotic things, look for rare wildlife, weave in and out of the mangroves…really make the most out of your time together in paradise.

39Chiang Mai, Thailand

Last, but not least (again, there’s neither order nor hierarchy on this list) is Chiang Mai, Thailand.

First off, let me mention we’re ending on a really affordable note. Bangkok can get crowded and pricey—Chiang Mai is a refreshing alternative.

The city is calm and unpolluted (speaking equally about the traffic and the air) and easily walkable. There is some incredible classic cuisine available from street vendors that sit alongside newer restaurants and art galleries. Old meets new here in a fantastically uncomplicated, easy way.

While you’re here, take some classes together, check out new and different foods in the markets, and then be sure to explore the countryside. Just a few beats away from city life, you’ll find pulsing green jungles, waterfalls cascading down mountains, hot springs, ancient villages, temples, shrines, monks, and elephant sanctuaries.

There is so much to see, do, and try, minus the overwhelming sounds and crowds of similarly active and exciting locales.

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Coffee Shop: How do you take your coffee?

I don’t. I generally can’t stand bitter drinks (coffee and beer), the only ones I settle for occasionally are white mocha, vanilla ice coffee and cappucino - Italian holidays special.

Train Station: Where do you want to travel?

I wanna return to Ireland someday, Russia, USA. I also really really wanna visit North Korea once the regime ends and, uhh, Chernobyl once the radiation drops? It’s weird but those places frozen in time seem fascinating to me. But I would go literally anywhere, even to the mall on the other side of the city if there’s nothing else available.

Picnic in the Park: Do you enjoy people watching?

But people watching me or me watching people? First: I’m in this dead spot between loving goofing around in public and being deadass scared of someone calling me out. Second: My mom scolds me for peeking into flats on ground floor on a daily basis, so, yeah.

Kiss Under the Rain: What sounds help you sleep?

Silence. Heavy rain or street noises are also appreciated.

Butterflies: What unique thing would you/do you enjoy in a partner?

I don’t know why, but I get really uncomfortable when someone next to me sings a capella or along with the recording, no matter what they sing or what their voice is like. So, if there’s this one and only guy in the world who sings really well and wouldn’t send me into berserk mode with it, that’s fair.

Snow Angels: What's your favorite kind of weather?

Cloudy and/or rainy. The heavier and darker clouds, the better.

Bed & Breakfast: What do you like to do on Tuesdays?

I have fitness class every Tuesday and I enjoy it, nothing else happens to me specifically on Tuesdays

Kiss at the Door: When you hold hands, do you interlock fingers? Swing your arms?

Holding hands? Take this R-rated crap off my dash.

Bowling: Do you laugh loudly or giggle more?

I laugh really, really loud (it’s horrible when the thing shouldn’t appear funny to any decent human being or I need to be serious bc I can’t enjoy the humor discretly, everyone and their grandma gotta know that I just saw a good meme while browsing during class)

Chocolates: What's your favorite kind of sweet thing?

Jelly and chocolate.

Roses: Do you blush easily?

Interesting, I don’t actually know. Nobody ever told me about that, also my face is always red because of sun or frost, so it would be barely visible.

Cheesy Pick-Up Lines: Are you more of a comic or a romantic?

Comic all the way.

Candlelight: What romantic cliché do you wish for most?

Night walks in the city, making playlists, or dancing in a huge ballroom in a long ass flared gown sweeping all the haters off the Earth’s surface

Thanks!

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Al-Anon: Facts line (479) 441-9705.

• eight p.m. Monday, Midland Heights United Methodist Church, 3500 N. Sixth St., Fort Smith.

• 6 p.m. Tuesday, Neighborhood Bible Church, 9201 Dallas St., Fort Smith.

• Risk-free Landing, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Trinity United Methodist Church of Muldrow and Roland, 1601 E. Shantel Smith Blvd., Muldrow.

• seven:30 p.m. Tuesday, Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 2100 Cavanaugh Street, Fort Smith.

• twelve:10 p.m. Wednesday and Friday, St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 5401 Totally free Ferry Street, Fort Smith.

• Women’s Team, seven p.m. Thursday, Very first Christian Church, 3501 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith.

• twelve:10 p.m. Friday, St. Luke’s Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, 5401 Totally free Ferry Street, Fort Smith.

• ODAT, seven p.m. Friday, St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, 2701 Previous Greenwood Street, Fort Smith.

• eight p.m. Saturday, Methodist Wesley Property, 10 W. Denver St., Greenwood.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Everyday meetings 24-hour cellular phone, (479) 783-0123 or go to www.aafsig.org.

• eight p.m. Tuesday, Rena Street Baptist Church, 512 Rena Street in Van Buren.

Alzheimer’s:

• Caregiver assist: 2 p.m. Tuesday at Calvary Baptist Church, 2301 Midland Blvd., Fort Smith. Phone (800) 272.3900.

• 6 p.m. Tuesday at River Valley Wellbeing and Rehab, 5301 Wheeler Ave., Fort Smith. Phone (479) 646-3454.

• 1 p.m. Thursday at Ozark Senior Exercise Heart, 324 N. Fifth St., Ozark. Phone (479) 783-2022.

• 2 p.m. Thursday at Memory Lane at Legacy Heights, 1012 Fayetteville Street, Van Buren. Phone (479) 474-7233.

Battling Addictions By means of the Lord (B.A.T.T.L.): Religion-primarily based twelve-action recovery group satisfies at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Eastside Freewill Baptist Church, 615 S.E. Fourth St., Muldrow. Phone Robert at (479) 719-5102.

Bereaved Mothers and fathers of the Usa: Western Arkansas Chapter satisfies at 6 p.m. Thursday at Donald W. Reynolds Most cancers Guidance Property, 3324 S. M St., Fort Smith. Phone Toni Holohan at (479) 420-9634.

Bordertown Intercourse Addicts Anonymous: Team satisfies in Fort Smith. Phone (479) 441-6202 for times and locations.

Most cancers Guidance: Guidance and applications for small children and adults, which includes assist groups, exercise, arts, crafts, education and learning, nourishment and a lot more at Donald W. Reynolds Most cancers Guidance Property, 3324 S. M St., Fort Smith. Phone (479) 782-6302 for times and registration. Some of the groups include:

• Breast cancer group, five p.m. Monday and 6 p.m. Tuesday.

• Resourceful, Conditioning and Pampering groups and classes. Phone to sign-up.

• Young children Kicking Most cancers, 6 p.m. Monday.

• Knitting group, 9:30 a.m. Monday.

• Therapeutic massage therapy, appointments expected.

• Men’s group, four p.m. Monday.

• Mothers Kicking Most cancers, 6 p.m. Monday.

• A single-on-one particular mentorships. Phone for details.

• Quilting group, 1:30 p.m. Thursday.

• Tai-chi, simply call for details.

• Women’s group, five:30 p.m. Monday and five p.m. Tuesday.

Rejoice Recovery: Christ-centered twelve-action program. Phone (479) 452-9201.

• 6 p.m. Monday at West Ark Church of Christ, 900 N. Waldron Street, Fort Smith.

• 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the EDGE, 19 N. Adair St., Greenwood.

• 6 p.m. Thursday at Neighborhood Bible Church, 9201 Dallas St., Fort Smith.

Christians in Recovery: Religion-primarily based assist group satisfies at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Rye Hill Baptist Church, 11512 Previous U.S. seventy one South, Fort Smith. Phone (479) 646-1044.

Study course in Miracles: Guidance group satisfies at five:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, 2701 Previous Greenwood Street, Fort Smith. Phone (479) 561-2222.

Diabetes: Team satisfies at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Summit Clinical Heart Cafeteria, East Primary and South twentieth Road, Van Buren. Phone (479) 471-4345.

DivorceCare: Team satisfies at seven p.m. Wednesday at Alma Assembly of God, 220 Rudy Street, Alma. Phone (479) 632-3201.

Domestic Violence Intervention and Sexual Assault applications: Donald W. Reynolds Crisis Intervention Heart, 5603 S. 14th St., Fort Smith. Phone 782-1821 or (800) 359-0056. Weekly assist groups offered for victims of verbal, physical and/or sexual abuse. Lifestyle Beyond Abuse classes provided. Phone to preregister. All companies no cost and confidential.

Drug and Alcoholic beverages Addictions: Phone (479) 782-9121.

• Recovery Open Meeting at seven pm Thursday at Evangel Temple. (Corner of Towson and Dodson in Fort Smith).

• Recovery Stage Study satisfies at 10 am Sunday at Evangel Temple. (Corner of Towson and Dodson in Fort Smith).

Fort Smith Epilepsy Guidance Team: Meets at five:30 p.m. Monday at Mercy Fort Smith — Sicard Space, 7301 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. Enter via the labor/shipping and delivery entrance and switch appropriate the space will be on the still left. Check out the group’s Fb page for details.

Fort Smith Fights AIDS: Meets at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Anonymous screening for HIV and AIDS counseling. Phone (479) 452-1616 for locale.

Gamblers Anonymous: Team satisfies at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Fort Smith Public Library — Miller Department, 8701 S. 28th St., Fort Smith.

Gluten-Totally free Guidance Team: Meets at seven p.m. Thursday at 1923 Primary St. in Van Buren (479) 221-0001.

GriefShare assist sequence: Meets at 6 p.m. Tuesdays at Goddard United Methodist Church, 1922 Dodson Ave., Fort Smith. Call (479)785-1415.

Harbor Recovery Techniques: Operates applications to fight substance abuse and behavioral well being difficulties. Phone (479) 785-4083.

Highway to Healing: twelve-action group satisfies at seven p.m. Friday at 2200 N. O St., Fort Smith. Phone (479) 494-1804.

Huntington’s Disease: Meets at 6 p.m. Thursday at Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. Phone Sandee Farley at (479) 474-2221.

Preserve it Basic Recovery Team: Meets at 4903 Midland Blvd. in Fort Smith:

• Monday: Open discussion at seven a.m., midday, 2:30 p.m. and five:30 p.m. Closed veterans meeting at eight p.m.

• Tuesday: twelve Actions at seven a.m., midday, 2:30 p.m. and five:30 p.m. Candlelight meeting at eight p.m.

• Wednesday: Open discussion at seven a.m., midday, 2:30 p.m. and five:30 p.m. Open twelve-action NA study at at eight p.m.

• Thursday: twelve Actions at seven a.m., 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Closed veterans meeting at midday. Open twelve Stage AA study at eight p.m.

• Friday: Open discussion at seven a.m., 2:30 p.m. and five:30 p.m. twelve-Actions workbook at midday. Closed veterans meeting at eight p.m.

• Saturday: Thoroughly clean-up at seven a.m. twelve-Actions potluck at midday, 2:30 p.m. and five:30 p.m. twelve-action guest speaker at eight p.m.

• Sunday: Open discussion at midday and five:30 p.m. twelve-Stage open up veterans meeting at 2:30 p.m.

LifeRing Secular Recovery: Meets at 6 p.m. Monday at Harbor Property, 4500 Kelley Hwy., Fort Smith. Phone (479) 434-6285.

Mainline Ministries: twelve-action recovery group satisfies at seven p.m. Tuesday at Astounding Grace Fellowship, 2020 Rena Street, Van Buren. Phone (479) 459-0576.

Nar-Anon: Guidance group for household and friends of addicts. Phone (800) 477-6291 or go to www.nar-anon.org.

• eight p.m. Sunday and Thursday at Robert Jack VFW Put up 1322, 23 N. twentieth St., Van Buren. Phone Karen at (479) 474-4349.

• seven p.m. Thursday at Central Presbyterian Church, 2901 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith (west entrance). Phone John at 783-0739.

Narconon: Phone 1-800-431-1754 or go to www.narcononnewliferetreat.org to master a lot more about drug intervention and therapy solutions.

Narcotics Anonymous: Conferences day-to-day in Fort Smith and surrounding areas. Phone (800) 338-8750 or go to www.na.org.

National Alliance on Psychological Sickness:

• NAMI Connection — River Valley chapter satisfies at 1 p.m. Saturday at Fort Smith Public Library — Miller Department, 8701 S. 28th St., Fort Smith.

• NAMI Family members assist group satisfies at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith.

National Federation of the Blind: Team satisfies at 1 p.m. Saturday in the meeting space at Gorman Towers, 5800 Grand Ave., Fort Smith. Phone Gary Hall at (479) 478-1069.

No Woman Left Driving: Religion-primarily based assist group for women of all ages satisfies at seven p.m. Thursday at Freedom Church, 923 S. Louisville, Fort Smith. Phone (479) 646-3733.

Overeaters Anonymous:

• Alpha Team, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Central Presbyterian Church — Parlor Space, 2901 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. Phone (479) 474-9606.

• New Hope Team, 1 p.m. Wednesday, Fort Smith Public Library — Miller Department, 8701 S. 28th St., Fort Smith.

• Team, 6 p.m. Thursday, Central Presbyterian Church, 2901 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith.

• Mena, seven p.m., Thursday, Mena United Methodist Church, 501 Ninth St., Mena. Phone (479) 394-4240.

Parenting classes: Meets 10 a.m. to midday Thursday at Boy or girl Care Mindful of River Valley, 7200 Mahogany Ave., Fort Smith. Also delivers no cost classes for youngster treatment companies 6:fifteen-eight:fifteen p.m. Mondays. Pre-registration is inspired, registration is no cost. Phone (479) 222-6930.

Pregnancy Screening: Totally free screening, counseling and assist groups at Coronary heart to Coronary heart Pregnancy Guidance Heart, 417 S. sixteenth St., Fort Smith. Phone (479) 452-2260.

Refuge Recovery: Buddhist-primarily based recovery program satisfies at seven p.m. Monday at Yogaterrium, 2712 Grand Ave., Fort Smith.

River Valley Amputee Guidance: Team satisfies at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Full Rehabilitation, 5905 Remington Circle, Fort Smith.

River Valley Bariatric: Guidance group satisfies at 6 p.m. Thursday at Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. Phone Lisa at (479) 784-6654.

Riverview Hope Campus: Homeless companies include 3 meals a working day, laundry services, showers, housing solutions and a shelter. Positioned at 301 S. E St. in Fort Smith. (479) 668-4764.

Set Totally free: Anger and violence answer group satisfies 6:30-eight p.m. Tuesday at Forefront Church, 10300 Jenny Lind Street, Fort Smith. Supper is supplied. Phone David Williams at (479) 629-3895 to reserve a spot.

Spiritual Healing: Meets 10-eleven a.m. Monday and Tuesday at Riverview Hope Campus, 301 S. E St., Fort Smith. Phone (479) 668-4764.

Actions Inc.: Certified parenting, anger administration and daily life expertise classes offered 9 a.m. to five p.m. Monday-Saturday at 708 Garrison Ave. Extra classes and subjects offered on request. Phone (479) 782-7837.

Suicide Reduction Guidance: Angel Wings Suicide Reduction Guidance Team satisfies 2:30-four:30 p.m. Saturday at Ralph D. Graf Mulberry Library, 220 N. Primary St., Mulberry. Phone Betty at (760) 382-0805 or Sherrell Taylor at (479) 222-2242.

TOPS:

• Arkansas Chapter 86, five:30 p.m. Monday at Robert Jack Veterans of International Wars Put up 1322, 23 N. twentieth St., Van Buren.

• Chapter five, four:forty five p.m. Monday at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 5401 Totally free Ferry Street, Fort Smith.

• 9 a.m. Tuesday at Rena Street Baptist Church, 512 Rena Street in Van Buren.

• Chapter a hundred thirty, 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Wesley United Methodist Church, 2200 Phoenix Ave., Fort Smith. Phone (479) 459-7340.

The Guidance notes calendar operates Sundays in the Times Document the week every group will meet. Things need to be submitted in composing five doing the job times ahead of publication to Guidance Notes, P.O. Box 1359, Fort Smith, AR 72902. E-mail submissions to [email protected].

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A School Nurse Is on a Mission to Count the Women Killed by Men

PLANO, Texas—In February 2017, a school nurse in this Dallas suburb began counting women murdered by men.

Seated at her desk, beside shelves of cookbooks, novels, and books on violence against women, Dawn Wilcox, 54, scours the internet for news stories of women killed by men in the United States.

For dozens of hours each week, she digs through online news reports and obituaries to tell the stories of women killed by lovers, strangers, fathers, sons, stepbrothers, neighbors, and tenants.

[Read: Nearly half of all murdered women are killed by romantic partners ]

“I’m trying to get the message [across] that women matter, and that these women’s lives mattered, and that this is not acceptable in the greatest country in the world,” Wilcox says.

Her spreadsheet, a publicly available resource she calls Women Count USA, is a catalog of lives lost: names, dates, ages, where they lived, pictures of victims and their alleged killers, and the details that can’t be captured by numbers.

For Wilcox, these women are more than statistics.

She wants you to know Nicole Duckson, a 34-year-old Columbus, Ohio, woman whose friends “remembered her as a prayerful person and a loving mother.”

And Duckson’s 4-year-old daughter, Christina, who was stabbed to death alongside her mother, “a polite, happy little girl.”

And Claire Elizabeth VanLandingham, 27, a Navy dentist fatally shot by her ex-boyfriend. She had appeared in a video for Take Back the Night, the organization known for fighting dating violence, sexual violence, and domestic violence on college campuses nationally. Her mother said, “Her heart was kind; her spirit generous; her soul wise. She gave her smile to everyone who needed it; to everyone who hadn’t even realized they did.”

Those are just a few of the nearly 2,500 women listed in Wilcox’s album during the past two years.

“Where is the outrage? Where are the marches, the speeches? I know where the silence is. It is everywhere, and it is deafening,” Wilcox says.

Her crusade, she says, was spurred in part by the media frenzy about the shooting death of a gorilla, Harambe, at the Cincinnati Zoo and the uproar over the killing of Cecil the lion, shot by a Minnesota dentist as a trophy.

As an animal lover, she was horrified by those killings. But as she saw the social-media fury and the online petitions spread, she asked herself: What about women?

“Women are people and they deserve to have their lives valued,” she posted on Facebook in 2016, after Harambe’s death. “They deserve our voices speaking out on their behalf. And when they are abused, assaulted, murdered and erased they deserve our attention and our outrage.”

The FBI releases crime data every year, including the number of women who have been killed by men, but local police are not required to file reports to the federal agency, so some state figures are missing.

Florida, for example, has not provided its data to the FBI since 1996, according to reports by the Violence Policy Center, a nonprofit organization that advocates to stop gun violence. Numbers from Alabama and Illinois have also been unavailable or limited in certain years.

Since 1996, 1,613 to 2,129 women have been murdered by men each year in the United States, FBI data show. In 2017, the latest year for which data are available, the FBI counted 1,733 women. An overwhelming majority of those women were killed by a man they knew.

“If you just go by the raw numbers, it is undoubtedly an undercount of domestic-violence homicides,” says April Zeoli, an associate professor of criminal justice at Michigan State University and an expert on domestic-violence homicides and gun laws. Still, she adds, “it’s the most accurate picture we have.”

Wilcox, however, is doing something the FBI does not: putting faces to the cases. Recording the correct number of women murdered isn’t her only goal. Her work is about searching for their stories, finding their photos, trying to learn who they were, so that these women aren’t forgotten.

Wilcox is no stranger to violence against women.

When she was 21, she began dating a man she met in a bar in Dallas. She’ll never forget the first time he hurt her.

On a night out at a dance club, Wilcox’s boyfriend stepped into the restroom. When he came back, she said, he sprayed cologne into her face, which burned her eyes as she groped her way to the bathroom to rinse it out. It was an accident, she says he told her. But Wilcox knew it was an attempt to humiliate her.

The violence escalated, Wilcox said, culminating in a night that left a deep scar on the inside of her arm and a memory of abuse that echoes the stories of the lost women for whom she searches.

It was hot and the power had gone out, leaving her with no air-conditioning as she read a book by candlelight in her apartment. Her boyfriend began kissing her leg, she said, but soon she felt his teeth digging into her as he bit her. She told him to stop, but he put his hand at the base of her throat, pushed her down on the bed, and, after telling her he wanted to taste her blood, bit into the crook of her arm, tearing out skin, she says.

Wilcox went to a local hospital emergency room and then fled to her mother’s home. She eventually ended the relationship with the man.

Wilcox considers herself lucky. “I could’ve easily ended up one of the women on my own list.”

[Read: On the trail of missing American Indian women]

Today, she is married to a man who says his wife’s work has opened his eyes to the pervasiveness of violence against women.

“She’s inspired me,” says Mike Nosenzo, who married Wilcox in 2018. “The amount of time that she spends on it, the dedication that she puts into it—I don’t see how I could feel any other way.”

As her project nears the two-year mark, Wilcox wants to dig deeper to find more details on the lives of these women before their deaths: How many of the women had a protective order against their assailant? And how many cases involved a prior history of domestic violence?

She is here, she said, not only to remember these women, but to make people care about their fate, with the hope of raising awareness to save others.

“I feel like these women were completely failed by all of us, really,” Wilcox says. “A lot of these women did everything you’re supposed to do to keep themselves safe. They told people, they went to the police, they got protective orders, and it still was not enough.”

This post appears courtesy of Kaiser Health News.

from Health News And Updates https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2019/02/building-public-database-murdered-women/582769/?utm_source=feed

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ionecoffman · 6 years

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A School Nurse Is on a Mission to Count the Women Killed by Men

PLANO, Texas—In February 2017, a school nurse in this Dallas suburb began counting women murdered by men.

Seated at her desk, beside shelves of cookbooks, novels, and books on violence against women, Dawn Wilcox, 54, scours the internet for news stories of women killed by men in the United States.

For dozens of hours each week, she digs through online news reports and obituaries to tell the stories of women killed by lovers, strangers, fathers, sons, stepbrothers, neighbors, and tenants.

[Read: Nearly half of all murdered women are killed by romantic partners ]

“I’m trying to get the message [across] that women matter, and that these women’s lives mattered, and that this is not acceptable in the greatest country in the world,” Wilcox says.

For Wilcox, these women are more than statistics.

She wants you to know Nicole Duckson, a 34-year-old Columbus, Ohio, woman whose friends “remembered her as a prayerful person and a loving mother.”

And Duckson’s 4-year-old daughter, Christina, who was stabbed to death alongside her mother, “a polite, happy little girl.”

Those are just a few of the nearly 2,500 women listed in Wilcox’s album during the past two years.

“Where is the outrage? Where are the marches, the speeches? I know where the silence is. It is everywhere, and it is deafening,” Wilcox says.

As an animal lover, she was horrified by those killings. But as she saw the social-media fury and the online petitions spread, she asked herself: What about women?

Wilcox is no stranger to violence against women.

When she was 21, she began dating a man she met in a bar in Dallas. She’ll never forget the first time he hurt her.

The violence escalated, Wilcox said, culminating in a night that left a deep scar on the inside of her arm and a memory of abuse that echoes the stories of the lost women for whom she searches.

Wilcox went to a local hospital emergency room and then fled to her mother’s home. She eventually ended the relationship with the man.

Wilcox considers herself lucky. “I could’ve easily ended up one of the women on my own list.”

[Read: On the trail of missing American Indian women]

Today, she is married to a man who says his wife’s work has opened his eyes to the pervasiveness of violence against women.

She is here, she said, not only to remember these women, but to make people care about their fate, with the hope of raising awareness to save others.

This post appears courtesy of Kaiser Health News.

Article source here:The Atlantic

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