tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990338437877873686.post7395029745722022991..comments2024-03-29T05:33:43.878-04:00Comments on Murder is Everywhere: Bright Lights, Big City: Rural vs Urban CrimeOvidia Yuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05749549092493567689noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990338437877873686.post-23245972738859540522019-05-07T04:21:20.978-04:002019-05-07T04:21:20.978-04:00I agree, Caro. The biggest theft is that of the nu...I agree, Caro. The biggest theft is that of the number of victims, and that seems to be the worst crime of all.Zoë Sharphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14065427744062846167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990338437877873686.post-79142765937864032422019-05-07T04:20:39.338-04:002019-05-07T04:20:39.338-04:00I did read somewhere that the crime figures for th...I did read somewhere that the crime figures for three years in the UK were equivalent to three months in the States, or three weeks in South Africa, but I'm sure there must be some mistake...Zoë Sharphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14065427744062846167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990338437877873686.post-88234478686929418942019-05-07T04:19:46.565-04:002019-05-07T04:19:46.565-04:00The fear of being robbed or stolen from is kleptop...The fear of being robbed or stolen from is kleptophobia, EvKa, while the fear of burglary is scelerophobia. I love these words...Zoë Sharphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14065427744062846167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990338437877873686.post-45276042701953117362019-05-07T04:18:12.491-04:002019-05-07T04:18:12.491-04:00Hi Annamaria. My first visit to NYC was in the lat...Hi Annamaria. My first visit to NYC was in the late 80s', and it was a looking a little worse for wear back then. In fact, on the drive into the city I wondered why there were speed humps on the freeway and then realised it was simply the state of the roads!<br /><br />Now, whenever I visit, I stay up in Washington Heights and happily take the subway and then walk to the apartment I borrow, without any more than my usual precautions!Zoë Sharphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14065427744062846167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990338437877873686.post-85609524232450541942019-05-06T09:02:26.613-04:002019-05-06T09:02:26.613-04:00The crime figures in Scotland are tumbling, becaus...The crime figures in Scotland are tumbling, because 'Those in charge' have changed the way crimes are reported and counted. So that makes life a lot safer ….massaging stats!<br />Caro Ramsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08499318515241879831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990338437877873686.post-10931175239026217622019-05-05T15:33:59.528-04:002019-05-05T15:33:59.528-04:00I'm not used to such low figures, Zoë. I'm...I'm not used to such low figures, Zoë. I'm envious.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990338437877873686.post-1519868226765875922019-05-05T11:43:24.284-04:002019-05-05T11:43:24.284-04:00...as opposed to nickedophobia, the fear of being ......as opposed to nickedophobia, the fear of being stolen...Everett Kaserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12371555243187874414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990338437877873686.post-88736340917769171802019-05-05T10:40:00.814-04:002019-05-05T10:40:00.814-04:00Zoe, what a fun post! I know that feeling. your ...Zoe, what a fun post! I know that feeling. your description brought it back, Gooseflesh! BYW, It struck me that the word for being afraid of the dark states with NYC. It used to be scary here at night--40 years ago. Nowadays, when I leave the subway at midnight all by myself, the streets around me are well lit and filled with happy, safe people. Annamaria Alfierihttp://www.annamariaalfieri.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990338437877873686.post-84777366265146232972019-05-05T06:56:32.937-04:002019-05-05T06:56:32.937-04:00Hi Jeff. Not sure I'd know the overture to Roc...Hi Jeff. Not sure I'd know the overture to Rocky, although people who hear me sing have been known to flee with hands over ears, if that helps? Yes, looking forward to seeing you in Bristol!Zoë Sharphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14065427744062846167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990338437877873686.post-89023744919954503812019-05-05T00:18:43.786-04:002019-05-05T00:18:43.786-04:00Have you ever tried whistling the overture to Rock...Have you ever tried whistling the overture to Rocky while walking alone through dark city streets? It works for me every time. All within earshot flee, including Barbara. Can't wait to see you in Bristol!Jeffrey Sigerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00718317707555064653noreply@blogger.com