Avery Weltschmerz. The investment guru Jim Cramer used it in the same sentence as Schadenfreude, though I forget the context.

These are concepts that have (in a way) opposite meanings. "Schadenfreude" (literally "shameful joy") is the joy of someone else's failure. "Weltschmerz" ("pain of the world") is a set of moods and emotions such as: depression, sadness, apathy, melancholy resulting from thoughts about the imperfection of the world, or rather from the clash of the will to act and the inability to implement it, and the dissonance between the hero's sensitivity and his environment. In other words, romantic, sentimental pessimism.

      Andrew These are concepts that have (in a way) opposite meanings. "Schadenfreude" (literally "shameful joy") is the joy of someone else's failure. "Weltschmerz" ("pain of the world") is a set of moods and emotions such as: depression, sadness, apathy, melancholy resulting from thoughts about the imperfection of the world, or rather from the clash of the will to act and the inability to implement it, and the dissonance between the hero's sensitivity and his environment. In other words, romantic, sentimental pessimism.

      Yeh, all I can make out of what he was saying was if the market turned and went down from here, those in the market might experience Weltschmerz because their plans didn't work out, and those out of the market might experience Schadenfreude, happy that those invested were getting a comeuppance.

        Joh Sure, and who would enforce them?

        That we do have sanctions that the US can enforce (sometimes) is related to the odd setup of the banking systems somewhat centralized in US east coast, with a couple outliers in the EU/CH like Swift. If these cut you off, you (as a country) are in most cases in a deep hole, especially if your economy is much smaller than the USA/EU.

        Sanctions in other cases usually have the aspect that they hurt both sides, so if not all participants are fully committed, they will not participate openly, OR they will pretend only.

        See also the People Republics' of China and North Korea and the UN sanctions against North Korea.
        Somehow stuff that NK should not have is getting there, and NK has borders with SK (probably the best guarded border of the world), the Russian Federation and China. And China, which officially supports the sanctions, has been NK's sugar daddy for decades.

          13 days later

          Hi👋
          Getting likes for posts two years ago 😊 and I looked at some and the memories it reminds me - it's like surprising how long it's been and how my thoughts change

            Jen it's like surprising how long it's been and how my thoughts change

            yes, i realize that sometimes too, but people change. the most important thing is that you are happy in every phase of your life, no matter what you thought then or now. 🙂

              7 days later

              The New England Patriots American football team played their first pre-season (practice) game tonight 10/8. On the broadcast they spent a short time with Sebastian Vollmer and Markus Kuhn who were broadcasting the game back to Germany (would have been 1-4 AM, I guess). Vollmer played for the Patriots, Kuhn the New York Giants and was the first German born player to score a touchdown (on a fumble recovery) in the NFL (National Football League, the American pro league).

              It was fun listening to them. Lots of terms, e.g. cornerback, are said just as in English. They showed a pass interception and you could hear them say "ein pick", pick being American slang for the play. They showed pictures of the Frankfurt stadium where the Pats (Patriots) will play on Nov. 12.

                KarimM Yeah, it's an amazing bit of tech really. Makes me a better man while still being tolerable to wear.

                  a month later

                  Admittedly, many life challenge become easier if you've got it made. Whether caring for children and other people, maintaining meaningful activities, social connection, charity, working on one's mind and body, investing in health and beauty, etc. Also makes it far easier to stay attractive and interesting for each other and keep the relationship vivid or even to reinvent if necessary.

                  Still there are enough counter-examples that tell me even with lots of fame and money it's anything but granted. When I was younger, the Beckhams' glimmer and glitter wasn't my thing. Yet after so many years of surviving as a celebrity couple - and appearing quite credible in that - I really like to express my respect.

                    Owl many life challenge become easier if you've got it made.

                    Mom and I aren’t rich or wealthy by any means, but we’re well above what’s considered average.
                    And I kind of expected that as I got raises and promotions things would get easier. But I’ve noticed that in a lot of things the same problems are still there, the numbers just got bigger.
                    But buying the basic necessities has gotten much easier.
                    That being said, not much into the celebrity stuff, feels like stalking to me lol

                      @Avery Is your belt the "cable" style? I know you do not wear long time but is it comfortable enough that you could wear it for several days OK? I like the looks of the cable style belt but am concerned that if it is adjust tight enough to be secure, it might "dig in" and become uncomfortable.

                        bdsamm Yes, it is cable style. I have not had a comfort problem, but I don't wear it as tight as some might. I'm only concerned with preventing assault, not trying to prevent cheating, which might require a tighter fit.

                            Avery Thank you. And yes, she would try cheating I am pretty sure.

                                bdsamm And yes, she would try cheating I am pretty sure.

                                Gosh ...

                                  22 days later

                                  Hi all - not much to say just hi 👋. All the threads have hundreds unread I don't know where to join in anywhere

                                    Jen Hi @Jen
                                    how are you doing?
                                    Regarding so many posting, I think some are good for Reading other you can skip.

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                                        Jen I don't know where to join in anywhere

                                        Create a new topic 😃

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                                            Since I'm always talking about the BYU girls and their commitment to chastity and modest dress (cover shoulders and upper arms, skirts to the knee) I was pleased to find this photo of Anna Camp eschewing the dress guidelines to put it out there a little on national (US, that is) TV:

                                            https://www.deseret.com/2021/9/21/22686904/byu-female-student-athletes-could-earn-up-to-6k-each-a-year-in-landmark-nil-deal-with-provo-based