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The term has recently been employed to explain the behaviour of contestants on The Bachelor Australia, Monica Lewinksy’s experiences with the media post-Bill Clinton, and the words of US President Donald Trump. But what, exactly, does it mean? Where did it come from? And why is it experiencing a resurgence today? Gaslighting takes its name from the 1944 film Gaslight, starring Ingrid Bergman and Charles Boyer (itself based on the 1938 play Gas Light). In the film, Paula (Bergman) is deliberately and gradually manipulated by her husband, Gregory (Boyer), into believing she is insane. Paula’s late aunt’s priceless jewels are hidden in their house: if Paula is declared insane and committed to an asylum, Gregory can search for the jewels in peace. One of his main tactics in convincing Paula she is losing her mind is his manipulation of the gaslights in their home. Whenever he sneaks off to the attic to search for the jewels, he switches on the lights in that part of the … [Read more...] about What is gaslighting?: Unpacking the definition through pop-culture, the #MeToo movement and Donald Trump

        President Donald Trump’s top envoy to North Korea countered Kim Jong Un’s threat of a Christmas provocation with a call for more nuclear talks to usher in a “season of peace.”U.S. Special Representative for North Korea Stephen Biegun on Monday urged Kim to return to negotiations, noting that the coming holiday holiday was “one of the most sacred days on our calendar.” Biegun made the remarks during his first visit to Seoul since North Korea threatened to give Trump a “Christmas gift” to show its frustration with the U.S.“We are fully aware of the strong potential for North Korea to conduct a major provocation in the days ahead,” Biegun told reporters. “Such action will be most unhelpful in achieving a lasting peace on the Korean Peninsula.”Biegun’s comments came on the heels of North Korea’s claims of a second “crucial test” Saturday that it said had boosted … [Read more...] about US seeks Christmas peace with North Korea as deadline looms

Rising expectations that China and the United States will soon reach an interim trade deal provided fresh impetus to Asian markets on Wednesday, with Donald Trump saying the talks were "in the final throes". However, observers said that while the broad consensus is that the two will tie up something soon, there is an underlying unease at the lack of detail that is causing uncertainty. "We're getting to the point where they need to show us the money," said Michael Reynolds, investment strategy officer at Glenmede Trust Co. "Talk is one thing but an actual deal on paper, pen to paper, is what is going to dramatically change the market narrative." Regional investors were given another record-breaking lead from Wall Street, with comments from Beijing and Washington adding to the confident mood on trading floors. Trump said on Tuesday: "We're in the final throes of a very important deal, I guess you could say one of the most important deals in trade ever." He also raised the issue of … [Read more...] about Asian markets lifted by growing trade optimism

Email ABC Radio Adelaide Updated November 20, 2017 15:03:11 Photo: The Sex Industry Network tweeted this image of sexualised Christmas decorations. (Twitter: @sexindustrynetw) Related Story: Push to decriminalise sex work in South Australia a step closer as bill goes to Legislative Council Related Story: 'We're not talking Mercedes-Benz here': Sex worker advocate slams raids Related Story: Brothels raided in 'heavy handed' attack on Adelaide's sex industry Map: SA SA Greens MP Tammy Franks has spoken out against a "toxic culture" in State Parliament, after a sex industry tweet was forwarded to her by Speaker Michael Atkinson who said he objected to its content.Mr Atkinson has since apologised for tagging Ms Franks and Liberal MP Michelle Lensink in his reply to the Sex Industry Network (SIN) tweet, which features Christmas decorations inspired by female genitalia and the phrase "This Christmas, Vaginas For Everyone!"Mr Atkinson said the tweet was "calculated to be … [Read more...] about Greens critical of ‘toxic culture’ within SA Parliament after Christmas sex tweet row

Video PlayerClose SEOUL, Dec. 16 (Xinhua) -- Stephen Biegun, U.S. special representative for the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) affairs, said here Monday that the United States was unwavering in its efforts to denuclearize the Korean Peninsula via dialogue and diplomacy. Biegun made the remarks during his meeting with South Korean President Moon Jae-in at the presidential complex, according to the Blue House of South Korea. Moon assessed Biegun's efforts to denuclearize the peninsula and build a permanent peace regime on the peninsula, asking the U.S. nuclear envoy to continue the efforts for progress in the Korean Peninsula peace process. Biegun said the United States was unwavering in its position to achieve a historic task of denuclearizing the peninsula and building peace through "dialogue and diplomacy," noting that his country will not give up on it and will make best efforts for it. After the 35-minute meeting, the U.S. diplomat held talks with Chung Eui-yong, … [Read more...] about U.S. unwavering in denuclearizing Korean Peninsula via dialogue: U.S. nuke envoy