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Considering his music stable includes Necrofier and Night Cobra‚ and he’s the mastermind behind Houston‚ Texas’s premier metal event‚ Hell’s Heroes‚ few hit harder and are as busy as Christian Larson. Always writing music and continuously carrying the torch for all things metal might seem burdensome for some‚ but not Larson‚ who was born to thrash‚ mosh‚ and hold his Devil’s horns high and proud. Indeed‚ Larson wears his love for heavy metal like a badge of honor‚ and he should‚ given all that he’s accomplished as a songwriter‚ guitarist‚ and organizer of hyper-giant festivals devoted to what he’s spent The post An Interview With Christian Larson Of Night Cobra &; Necrofier appeared first on ClassicRockHistory.com.

A routine planning application in Britain ended up uncovering the remains of an ancient British blacksmith’s workshop that has so far yielded 10‚000 artifacts demonstrating the breadth of ironworking ongoing during Pre-Roman England. Located in Wittenham Clumps‚ Oxfordshire‚ the workshop‚ or smithy‚ was likely the abode of a master of the craft‚ as evidence shows […] The post Archaeologists Discover a ‘Master Blacksmith’s’ Workshop Dating to the Very Dawn of the Iron Age in Britain appeared first on Good News Network.

The post The 6 Common Reasons Why Your Cat Guards Your Door by Nicole Cosgrove appeared first on Catster. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it‚ but all of these articles were assigned‚ contracted and paid for‚ so they aren't considered public domain. However‚ we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article‚ then linking out to the rest of the piece on Catster.com. Cats come with all kinds of cute quirks‚ including their guarding behaviors. As aloof or indifferent as our cats can often appear‚ it’s always amusing to find them standing sentry at our bathroom or bedroom door. But why do cats guard our doors? Are they protective‚ possessive‚ or uncertain of what’s on the other side? We’ll help you understand your cat’s behavior with this look at six reasons your cat stands guard around your doorways. The 6 Common Reasons Why Your Cat Guards Your Door 1. Your Cat Wants Your Attention Although it may look like your cat is guarding the door‚ their persistent presence is often a simple call for attention. If your cat is meowing loudly or pawing at the opposite side of the door‚ it’s safe to assume they want you. Image Credit: DextairPhotography‚ Shutterstock 2. Your Cat Is Curious Cats are naturally inquisitive‚ a trait that helps them thrive in the wild. By understanding more about their world‚ they can take better stock of their resources‚ assess threats and safe spots‚ and feel certain in their space. Closed doors are a mystery worth investigating. If your cat is trying to become acquainted with the room‚ they might linger outside a door until they can gain access. Outdoor cats‚ in particular‚ may have a stronger urge to explore when inside and could show more stress behaviors when they can’t get relief. 3. Your Cat Is Protecting You Cats are often considered solitary creatures‚ but they’re perfectly willing and capable of cooperating with others when mutually beneficial. As part of a cohesive group‚ you have particular value to cats that they need to preserve. Many owners feel their cats are protective‚ using their vocalizations as the primary sign of them being on the alert for intruders and other threats. Guarding your door could be your cat’s attempt at keeping you safe and maintaining their group of trusted companions. Image Credit: stock1000‚ Shutterstock 4. It’s a Habit If your cat sits there long enough‚ they may grow accustomed to guarding your door. Using the bathroom at the same time every day or going to bed with the same ritual every night could cause your cat to develop a habit of staying outside the door. Once it’s part of the routine‚ they’ll keep with it because they enjoy the familiarity and predictability. 5. Your Cat Is Attached to You As with dogs‚ cats may develop affectional bonds with owners. Their attachment offers security and comfort. We often compare these relationships to an infant and its mother. The caregiver is a haven in times of danger and a secure base that allows their dependents to explore their world healthily. A central facet of attachment styles is proximity‚ the desire to be close to the owner. As studies have shown‚ cat-owner relationships can be complex and somewhat dissimilar to dog-owner dynamics. Depending on the owner’s emotional investment in the cat and the environment‚ cats may show more or less need to be close to their owner‚ which might explain why some tend to guard the door more than others. Image Credit: Nils Jacobi‚ Shutterstock Although individual differences exist at a high level between cats‚ those with highly emotionally invested owners have a greater need to stay close to them and are less accepting of others. Relationships like these are generally co-dependent and involve less outdoor time and fewer individuals in the home. As with dogs‚ cats could be less likely to stay close or show separation-related stress if they don’t view their person as a secure base. Their owner may be aloof or inconsistent in how they interact with their cat‚ causing the cat to either distrust them or not rely on them as a dependable source of comfort. Thankfully‚ this doesn’t imply that your cat doesn’t trust you because they aren’t pining for you at the bedroom door every night. Cats with less need for proximity may also have “friendship” attachments to owners. They often have more cats and people in the house with whom they can interact‚ and their owners‚ though present‚ aren’t engaged with them as often‚ particularly during play and feeding time. Cats in these situations can have positive relationships with their owners while still enjoying enough independence to shirk constant contact. 6. Your Cat Is Territorial Cats are territorial creatures and exhibit aggressive behaviors when they feel threatened. Introducing new cats to the house can often trigger this‚ as they may create competition over resources. In these instances‚ your cat may block access to food bowls‚ sleeping spots‚ or litter boxes. If there’s a door separating your cats from something they want‚ one might take up a habit of guarding it to keep others out. Do I Need to Stop My Cat From Guarding My Door? Image Credit: Monika Wisniewska‚ Shutterstock If your cat isn’t hurting anyone or anything by guarding the door‚ there’s little reason to discourage the behavior. It may be part of the routine now‚ giving your cat comfort. When your cat is guarding the door because of separation stress‚ you can help them relax by providing cozy spots to rest and hide alongside a healthy assortment of toys and other enrichment devices. As long as you aren’t keeping them from anything else‚ your cat can decide to spend their time as they want. Scratching at the door and destruction aren’t allowed‚ and you don’t want to risk someone walking out of the room and accidentally stepping on them. Otherwise‚ hanging out next to the door might be a harmless habit of a healthy cat. A cat legitimately guarding the door to keep others away is one situation you’ll need to address. Resource guarding is damaging to the relationship between your pets and dangerous to the one that your cat is trying to keep out of the room. In these instances‚ providing plenty of additional litter boxes‚ cat trees‚ hiding spots‚ and other essential features around the home will help keep your cats from feeling territorial. Conclusion Door-guarding arises from several places‚ but a few situational cues can reveal why your cat posts up outside the room. There could be conflict between cats‚ or your cat might be wondering what’s going on in this unexplored area. You may also be fostering their closeness with your attachment style. Whatever the reason‚ a cat guarding the door is one of the many idiosyncrasies that make them fun to have in the home. Until it becomes problematic‚ you can embrace it as another reason to love your cat as an individual. Sources Animals Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery Current Biology   Featured Image Credit: PongsakA‚ Shutterstock The post The 6 Common Reasons Why Your Cat Guards Your Door by Nicole Cosgrove appeared first on Catster. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it‚ but all of these articles were assigned‚ contracted and paid for‚ so they aren't considered public domain. 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Featured Essays Fairy Tales Reclaiming Little Red Riding Hood: Five Fairy Tale Retellings Revisiting the classic tale‚ without all the victim blaming. By Rachel Ayers | Published on February 6‚ 2024 icon-comment 0 Share New Share Twitter Facebook Pinterest RSS Feed “Little Red Riding Hood”… I’ll be honest‚ y’all—this one has been tricky to write about! There’s a lot of really unfortunate versions of this story out there; historically‚ it’s been far too easy to blame the heroine for wearing red‚ for being curious‚ for leaving the path. But the truth is‚ Red HAS to leave the path. Not because there wouldn’t be a story otherwise‚ but because she can’t become who she is meant to be without venturing into the wider world. We all know the story. Right? Well‚ here’s my quick and snarky recap: The titular heroine of “Little Red Riding Hood” may or may not have a name‚ but she loves the beautiful red hooded cape that her grandmother made for her‚ so she wears it all the time and becomes nicknamed after her favorite fashion accessory. One day‚ Red’s mother sends her on an unchaperoned trip to deliver a basket of goodies to Granny‚ as the old lady isn’t feeling too well. Mother warns her not to leave the path in the forest‚ or all sorts of terrible things will happen (what those things are generally remains unclear: just—bad things‚ don’t ask any more questions!). Red sets off with good intentions‚ but before long she’s spotted by a wolf who thinks she looks delicious. The wolf stops to introduce himself‚ and Red gives him just enough relevant information that he plans to make a multicourse meal out of Granny and Red. First‚ the wolf convinces Red to leave the path‚ telling her about a meadow of wildflowers. Red decides a bouquet will make a nice addition for Granny’s care package and strays from the straight and narrow. The wolf makes a beeline for Granny’s house‚ pretends to be Red‚ and gobbles up Granny. Not far behind him‚ Red arrives at Granny’s with basket and bouquet‚ and the wolf bids her enter. Now we get into some drastic variants‚ depending on our intended audience. (Some variants include a strip tease as Wolf-Granny convinces Red to throw all her clothes on the fire as she won’t need them anymore. (Is the red hood included in this? Unclear‚ depends who you ask. (Okay now I’ve gotten way too far into the parenthetical woods‚ I’m way off the path.))) Now‚ we all know the call and response that ensues: “What big ears you have!” “The better to hear you with.” “What big eyes you have!” “The better to see you with‚ my dear!” “What big teeth you have!” “THE BETTER TO EAT YOU WITH!” And then the wolf gobbles Red up. The end. OR… And then the wolf gobbles Red up. BUT a crafty woodcutter has followed the wolf and Red‚ and slices open the wolf before you can say “deus ex machina.” Thus‚ Red and Granny are extricated from the wolf’s belly‚ while‚ for some reason‚ the wolf himself sleeps through a rather catastrophic surgery. Red‚ Granny‚ and Woodcutter then refill the wolf’s belly with rocks‚ so that he won’t know the difference I guess? Then he wakes up and goes for a swim and drowns‚ instead of just dying from being hastily cut open‚ but what can I say… fairy tales are deeply weird. Red is young‚ and she is curious; maybe she wants to explore the wider world. She’s kind‚ seeking out flowers to brighten Granny’s day. Maybe she just wants to leave a path that’s painful to walk upon (old versions tell of the path of pins and needles‚ ouch). I should note that there are many interpretations of this imagery‚ such as needlework traditionally being a woman’s task‚ or the painful path representing the pain of the menstrual cycle‚ etc. The symbolism tells girls and young women: your path is straightforward‚ uncomfortable‚ and if you question it or try to leave it‚ you will die. Here are some updates and retellings of the classic tale that transcend many of the traditionally problematic aspects of the story and find new paths for Red to explore. The Company of Wolves (1984) Written by Angela Carter and Neil Jordan‚ directed by Neil Jordan Based on Carter’s short story of the same title‚ this trippy dreamscape starts with young modern-day Rosalinda ignoring her family to take what turns out to be a nap from hell‚ apparently… the toys around her (is that the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man?) add to the atmosphere of her dream of dangerous men and sexual awakening. In the dream‚ her terrible nagging sister is dead‚ and she lives in an old village with her parents‚ but spends much of her time visiting her grandmother‚ played with delightful sass by Angela Lansbury‚ who tells her stories of werewolves and how to watch for the signs of their deception. Stories within stories add to the layers of Rosalinda’s dream‚ and it’s unclear if she ever wakes up or if the wolves find her in the waking world. Some of the practical effects hold up better than others to a modern eye‚ but if you are a fan of Little Red Riding Hood and haven’t seen this take‚ I do recommend a viewing. (And/or go read the story it’s based on!) Freeway (1996) Written and directed by Matthew Bright A stunning black comedy crime movie‚ this film stands on its own through its use of horror movie-style plotting‚ recontextualizing and retelling its version of our classic tale with nail-bitingly good pacing. The title sequence makes it clear from the start that we already know this story‚ using illustrations of Little Red Riding Hood to prime the viewer’s mind. Vanessa is nearly 18 when her mother is arrested‚ setting her on a quest to find her grandmother instead of being returned once more to foster care. A chance encounter with Bob Wolverton sends her careening off her intended path and changes her life forever. Cleverly written and superbly acted‚ the gorgeous visuals and various well-considered details remind us constantly of the source material without detracting from the phenomenal character work of young Reese Witherspoon as Vanessa and a slyly horrifying Kiefer Sutherland as Wolverton. The Girl in Red by Christina Henry Henry puts Red and her wolves into a post-apocalyptic setting in this suspenseful retelling. Red is‚ by nature‚ a planner (practically a prepper) with a scientific mind. When an airborne disease that starts with a cough and leads all too often to death spreads across the country (note: this book was published in June 2019‚ but this aspect hits much harder now)‚ Red and her family make plans to travel to her grandmother’s house in the country. With the narrative switching between Before and After timelines‚ Henry successfully leans away from many LRRH while still sticking to the path of the original. The apocalypse itself involves more than “the cough‚” as it’s known‚ but Red’s perspective remains ambiguous enough that it never becomes the point of the story. Rather‚ Red’s decisions and determination remain at the center of the novel‚ reminding us that our choices matter‚ and that it’s as important to be kind as it is to be careful. “Little Red” by Jane Yolen and Adam Stemple From Cursed‚ edited by Marie O’Regan and Paul Kane This gut-wrenching contemporary retelling takes place in a psychiatric ward‚ where our young protagonist‚ Little Red‚ turns inward‚ desperately seeking to escape the abusive horrors of the facility. Wolves and grandmothers are equal threats‚ and as Red journeys further into her own mind‚ she finds a wolf at the core of her being…and this wolf is on her side. Told in Yolen’s masterful prose‚ with imagery and symbolism drawn from the oldest known versions of the story‚ this one will haunt you. “Lupe” by Kathe Koja From Swan Sister: Fairy Tales Retold edited by Ellen Datlow and Terri Windling In this retelling‚ the grandmother in the woods isn’t Red’s grandma; rather she is Old Blanca‚ known to be a witch‚ and Red is Lupe‚ a young woman whose family is struggling to bear the loss of her little brother Teodoro. Her mother withdraws into grief‚ and Lupe finds solace in the forest‚ where she can sit for hours and watch the animals play‚ avoiding her older brother and her parents’ heavy silence. When her mother bids her go to Old Blanca‚ Lupe accepts that challenge‚ no longer frightened by the forest‚ and although she does meet a kind of wolf as part of this challenge‚ Old Blanca is pleased by her courage and persistence‚ and grants their family a healing boon. The encounter changes Lupe and although she sheds some of her childhood innocence along the way‚ she also grows into a smarter and kinder woman because of her experience. Bonus: “Red Writing Hood” by Lesh Karan This luscious poem‚ which you can read over at Strange Horizons‚ is as much about the act of writing and embodying a character as it is a retelling‚ yet still succeeds in capturing the essence of our tale by forging its own unique path. What are your favorite versions of Little Red Riding Hood’s story? Please share in the comments! [end-mark] The post Reclaiming Little Red Riding Hood: Five Fairy Tale Retellings appeared first on Reactor.