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The sun sets and with the light of day goes the heat. I wander into the laundry room to catch up on some of the work I put off because of the humidity today. Clad only in my white panties, I recall a conversation I had with one of my friends long ago. My friend stated that the vibrations from the spin cycle were enough to make her orgasm. As my mind runs with the fantasy of straddling this very machine, my fingers drift up over my creamy breasts. Feeling a small jolt of pleasure course throughout my body, I press my thighs together and give my nipple a rough pinch. A throaty gasp escapes my throat as I decide I need to try out this little experiment.
I quickly place my load of clothing into the machine and turn it on. Boosting myself up, I kneel on top of the machine and press my cotton clad pussy against the cold metal. While teasing my nipples pebble hard, I slowly grind against the hard appliance. My eyes close as a wicked fantasy fills my head, the movements of the machine causing my panties to dampen and I begin to move my hips faster to the sensation as my cries get louder. All of a sudden, I hear a throat clear and I open my eyes. He stands before me in only his boxer briefs with a wiry grin on his face before his rough hands move over my soft skin. Threading his fingers through my hair, he pulls my mouth towards his in a passionate kiss. "Need a little help?", he asks before adjusting the machine's settings and starting the cycle over.
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Specialty: Infectious Disease Medicine
Goshen Hospital
200 High Park Ave., Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 364-1000
Daniel A. Nafziger, MD, MS, is a board certified infectious disease physician who has been practicing as an infectious disease consultant in the community since 2002. In his previous roles, he served as health officer for the Elkhart County Health Department; medical director at Everence (formerly Mennonite Mutual Aid), Goshen; and medical director of hospital epidemiology at Henry Ford Hospital and later of patient safety in the Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, MI. Dr. Nafziger has delivered numerous presentations on infectious diseases and written extensively for books, journals and abstracts. As Hospital Chief Medical Officer for Goshen Health, Dr. Nafziger serves as a liaison between the medical staff and executive leadership, monitors patient safety and facilitates the delivery of high-quality care. He also supports the credentialing process, works with other medical staff leaders and provides expertise in the prevention of infections.
Specialty: Family Medicine
Goshen Physicians Family Medicine and Urgent Care
2824 Elkhart Road, Goshen, IN 46526
Alicia Navarro, MSN-FNP, is a board certified family nurse practitioner at Goshen Physicians Family Medicine & Urgent Care. With more than 15 years of experience as a registered nurse, Alicia has handled patient assessments, administered medication, provided wound care and post-surgical care. She has experience working with critically ill patients as well. At her previous role at Sturgis Hospital, Alicia developed and implemented a hospital wide evidencebased skin care and wound prevention program and worked on a team to organize and implement an opioid risk assessment tool. She received the 2014 Sturgis Hospital Nursing Excellence Award. Alicia is fluent in English and Spanish.
Alicia is deeply committed to providing culturally sensitive care to all patients from all walks of life. Her goal is to build relationships that engage patients in participating in improving their health through primary prevention.
Family practice and urgent care are the perfect fit for Alicia's wide range of interests. She is interested in suturing; women's health; illnesses relating to the ear, nose and throat; injuries; asthma; mental health, including anxiety and depression; diabetes; and hypertension.
Specialty: Neurology
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NeuroCare Center Goshen Physicians
2832 Elkhart Rd, Goshen, IN 46526
Jody Neer, MD, is a board certified neurologist who treats patients with disorders of the nervous system. Dr. Neer has extensive experience in caring for patients with movement disorders and cognitive conditions that affect the brain, spinal cord and nerves. Away from his practice, Dr. Neer enjoys traveling and spending time with his wife and four children.
Dr. Neer knows that a diagnosis of a neurological disorder can be overwhelming and life changing. He takes a warm and compassionate approach to help patients and their families understand and cope with their condition. His disease management counseling also helps patients learn how to lead productive and healthy daily lives.
As part of his advanced training, Dr. Neer has maintained a special interest in treating patients who have had strokes or conditions that affect movement including multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease and epilepsy. He regularly presents lectures for stroke and multiple sclerosis support groups throughout the region.
Dr. Neer has participated in more than 30 clinical trials that have advanced the field of neurology.
Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine
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Goshen Physicians Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
1824 Dorchester Ct, Goshen, IN 46526
Goshen Surgery Center
1605 Winsted Dr, Goshen, IN 46526
Lindsay Neff is a certified orthopedic nurse practitioner at Goshen Physicians Orthopedics & Sports Medicine. Before joining the team, Lindsay spent several years as a nurse who focused primarily on orthopedic and spinal care, in addition to treating other surgical and general medical patients. As a registered nurse at Goshen Hospital, she served six months on a committee assembled to assess and, ultimately, redevelop the nursing model for the hospital.
Lindsay earned her Master's of Science in Nursing from Ball State University in Muncie, IN. In 2009, she received a Patient Choice Award at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN, in recognition of her outstanding dedication to patient care. Since then, she has been selected to join the Honor Society at Ball State University, as well as Phi Kappa Phi, one of the nation's premier honor societies for academic excellence.
Lindsay cares for her patients as if they were her own family. Her goal is to provide the same quality of care she would provide her own family if they were her patients. She is passionate about orthopedics because of the variety of things she sees on a daily basis. She recognizes the unique needs of each patient, taking the time to listen to their needs and wants so she can provide the best care.
Lindsay enjoys treating all aspects of orthopedics and sports medicine including osteoarthritis, acute and chronic injuries or problems, joint replacements and working with surgeons to coordinate and assist with care. She helped create the Total Joint Replacement Seminar for patients at Goshen Health and continues to teach the seminar. She also enjoys one-on-one patient education. She loves sports medicine and has worked with high school athletes in the training room. She hopes to devote her career to orthopedics.
Specialty: Family Medicine
Welcoming new patients
Goshen Physicians Family Medicine - Middlebury
226 West US 20, Middlebury, IN 46540
Deborah Nethercutt is a board certified nurse practitioner with Goshen Physicians Family Medicine in Middlebury. She provides care for patients across their lifespan, from newborns to the elderly. An advocate for preventive care, Deb provides wellness exams and routine preventive treatment, including immunizations and vaccinations. She also helps patients with chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, high cholesterol and high blood pressure manage their conditions. Deb has more than two decades of nursing experience caring for patients in hospital medical units and outpatient surgery centers, including endoscopy and a chronic pain center.
Compassion, honesty and transparency guide Deb's approach to care. She focuses on building active partnerships with patients to provide the best outcomes. Deb encourages patients to take control of their health care and develop goals in a holistic manner.
Disease prevention and health promotion throughout the transitions of life interest Deb. She continually improves her approach to engaging patients in their health care and educating them on how to avoid illnesses and disease.
Deb has collaborated with cohorts to publish an article in the Journal of Practical Nursing. She also has participated in rapid improvement activities that use lean principles to reduce waste and enhance efficiencies.
Specialty: Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine
Sultan Niazi, MD, is a board certified intensivist who specializes in caring for critically ill patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) or progressive care unit (PCU) at Goshen Hospital. He takes a comprehensive approach to caring for patients with complex conditions and coordinates treatment and services provided by a medical team of specialists. With advanced training in pulmonary medicine, critical care and sleep medicine, Dr. Niazi provides vital medications, procedures and monitoring for patients in the hospital with life-threatening illnesses or conditions.
Dr. Niazi treats patients like family. He believes compassion and kindness are vital in caring for critically ill patients. Many patients in the ICU are in unstable conditions caused by disorders such as cardiac arrest, respiratory failure, strokes or severe trauma. Dr. Niazi acts as the medical team leader and takes primary responsibility to coordinate a multispecialty group of specialists to provide complete care for the patient. The collaborative approach helps improve the quality of patient care, reduce complications, shorten lengths of stay in ICU and enhance safety.
Dr. Niazi focuses his interests in pulmonary medicine and treatment of lung disease that affects a patient's ability to breathe and get enough oxygen into the bloodstream. He is also interested in methods to effectively treat antibiotic resistant organisms, obstructive sleep apnea and narcolepsy in critically ill patients.
Dr. Niazi has participated in multiple research projects that range from treatment of infectious diseases to molecular biology of cancerous cells and treatment of persistent asthma.
Goshen Physicians Family Medicine - Keystone
2024 Dorchester Ct, Goshen, IN 46526
Timothy Nush, MD, practices family medicine including obstetrics at Goshen Physicians Family Medicine Pro Park. As a board certified family physician, he cares for patients through all stages of life, from newborn to senior citizen. Dr. Nush treats a wide variety of health issues including everyday colds and flu, circumcisions, minor wounds, fractures and skin disorders. He also provides routine exams, vaccinations and immunizations and helps patients manage chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and high blood pressure. Dr. Nush is specially trained in obstetric care for pregnant women including vaginal births after a cesarean. He also treats a range of women's health concerns from adolescence through menopause. In his free time, Dr. Nush enjoys spending time with his family and playing ice hockey.
For Dr. Nush, patients are like family. He treats everyone with the same compassionate care and concern as he would his own relatives. Dr. Nush takes a holistic approach to care and looks for ways to treat patients without medications when possible. He also places a high priority on education to help patients better understand how to modify lifestyles and manage their conditions.
Obstetrics and women's health issues during pregnancy have always interested Dr. Nush. He also takes a special interest in sports medicine and musculoskeletal issues as well as diabetic management.
Specialty: Urology
Urology Associates Goshen
1302 College Ave, Goshen, IN 46526
Urology Associates Elkhart
105 N Nappanee St, Elkhart, IN 46514
Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Maple City Health Care Center
213 Middlebury Street, Goshen, IN 46528
Specialty: Emergency Medicine
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Yesterday Barney and I had a little festive break away at a spa, and it was simply wonderful and just what we needed. We packed the car up and travelled to the Hilton Hotel in Bracknell.
At 2 pm we sat down and had afternoon tea which was simply delicious. The selection was filled with sandwiches, cakes and my favourite, scones!
3 pm came, and we checked into our room and it was beautiful. The bed was huge, and I was looking forward to snuggling into that later. We changed into our swimwear and complimentary robe and slippers and made our way to the Spa. We started with a couples back massage which was incredible. Our masseuse literally got every knot out of us and within minutes we were totally relaxed. I didn't realise how bad my back was until this. It's something I'd like to have every other month.
After our massage, we made our way to the pool and swam a few lengths. We also spent time in the jacuzzi and sauna, my favourite part. This spa was the perfect place to relax before the madness of Christmas begins.
After we were finished in the spa, we headed back to our hotel and I lit a candle (Yankee Candle – Spiced Orange) and ran a bath. I bought some products with me to make it extra festive. I used The Magic of Christmas Bubble Wand from Lush and Deck the Baubles bubble bath from ZoellaBeauty which made my bath have masses of bubbles and smell like gingerbread, cloves and cinnamon. The wand also turned my bath orange for that extra festive touch! I then topped the bath off with the So White bath bomb from Lush, amazing bath! To wash, I used Sugar Plum Fairy from Philosophy which is a nice sweet and festive smell.
After what seemed like hours in the bath, I got out and used Ginger Cream body lotion from ZoellaBeauty. I literally smell like a walking gingerbread cookie when I wear this.
To cleanse I used Liz Earle's Limited-Edition Winter Collection which smells of oranges and cloves. This leaves my skin feeling super soft and smooth.
We then chilled in the room for a bit, watched some tv and had a little nap. We then got ready and went downstairs for dinner. It was a buffet style which meant I ate far too much but got to try a variety of food.
Around 10 pm we rolled (literally) upstairs and had the deepest longest sleep I'd had in a long time. It was AMAZING. I think the spa made us so relaxed and tired that a night of good sleep was inevitable.
The next morning I woke up feeling so refreshed and went down to the spa for another quick swim. This was lovely to do, and I wish I had the motivation to do this most mornings. I went back up to the room, had a shower and got dressed. We made our way down to breakfast around 10 am and again I ate far too much, pastries, fruit, yoghurt, sausages …
We went back to the room and packed our little suitcases and checked out. It was a lovely short break and the perfect way to unwind from the stress of our jobs. It's so lovely to have two weeks off from now!
Let me know if you've ever been to this spa and what you like doing to unwind!
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Blogmas Day 23 | Festive Spa Break
Yesterday Barney and I had a little festive break away at a spa, and it was simply wonderful and just what we needed. We packed the car up and travelled to the Hilton Hotel in Bracknell.


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BRANDON, Florida - The Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce will host the "Local Impacts of Regional Tourism" luncheon on Thursday, Jan. 20, 2011, at noon.
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Ryder Cup: Tiger Woods Partners Patrick Reed On Return, Thomas Bjorn Trusts Europe's Rookies
Fourteen-time major champion, Tiger Woods will draw much of the attention as he plays his first Ryder Cup since 2012.
Rory McIlroy will take Danish rookie Thorbjorn Olesen under his wing
Poulter, Garcia and Stenson will all sit out on Friday morning
Woods earlier sealed his first win in five years with tour Championship
Tiger Woods will partner Patrick Reed on his Ryder Cup return for the United States on Friday, facing Europe's Francesco Molinari and Tommy Fleetwood in the fourballs. American Jim Furyk has opted for three-time major champion Brooks Koepka and Tony Finau to kick off proceedings in the opening match at 0610 GMT in France -- a mouthwatering encounter against Justin Rose and Jon Rahm. European skipper Thomas Bjorn selected just one of his four wildcard picks, Paul Casey, for the first session, with the 41-year-old taking on Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas alongside his fellow Englishman Tyrrell Hatton.
Seasoned Ryder Cup veterans Ian Poulter, Sergio Garcia and Henrik Stenson will all sit out on Friday morning.
"They are all difficult to leave out, especially guys that have played in so many," said Bjorn. "I'm quite sure that you'll see them on the golf course at some stage before Sunday."
Rory McIlroy will take Danish rookie Thorbjorn Olesen under his wing in the second match of the day against world number one Dustin Johnson and Rickie Fowler.
But 14-time major champion, Tiger Woods will draw much of the attention as he plays his first Ryder Cup since 2012 in the fourth match to hit the Albatros course at 0655 GMT.
The 42-year-old will renew his rivalry with Molinari, after the two faced off in the singles at both the 2010 and 2012 events, before the Italian won the British Open in July while playing alongside Woods, who had led with eight holes to go.
Woods will have 'Captain America' Reed for company, and the Masters champion lived up to his moniker by responding to jeers at Thursday's opening ceremony at Le Golf National by cupping his ear.
"It's going to be fun for both of us. We've been looking forward to teaming up and doing something like this together," said Woods.
"We finally have our opportunity to go against two great competitors."
Reed added: "Any time you get to tee it up with 'Big Cat', it's always fun."
The US are bidding to win the trophy on European soil for the first time since 1993, and have been buoyed by the form of Woods, who claimed his first title in over five years at the Tour Championship last weekend.
However, the former world number one has only won once in his seven previous Ryder Cups, and has particularly struggled in the fourballs and foursomes.
But Furyk has no worries, saying that Woods' poor record has more to do with the teams he played on.
"The teams that Tiger played on, the teams weren't successful, so none of us as an individual had good records," he insisted. "I don't think we're really concerned on the record. He's been in good form of late... He's playing amazing golf."
Rose, Rahm lead way for Europe
Although the Americans have assembled a side featuring nine major champions, Europe also have one of their strongest-ever outfits, with Rose and Rahm looking like a potentially formidable pairing.
Koepka, who has won three times in his last six appearances at major tournaments, could have to shoulder the responsibility of hitting his team's first tee shot in front of an intimidating 6,900-capacity grandstand.
World number two Rose won the $10 million FedEx Cup prize last Sunday, while Rahm will be hoping to continue a proud tradition of Spanish heroes in the Ryder Cup, after the feats of Seve Ballesteros, Jose Maria Olazabal and Sergio Garcia in the past.
"We're going to figure out a way to win the match," Rose told Sky Sports.
Despite a relatively poor Ryder Cup record, with just two wins from 11 matches, Fowler is bullish about his chances with Johnson against four-time major champion McIlroy and Olesen.
"I feel like (I'm) getting matched up against Rory in a lot of the team matches, I've played against him plenty," said the 29-year-old, who is playing in his fourth Ryder Cup.
"I'm confident in my partner going head-to-head with those guys... It's going to be a hard-fought match."
Good friends Spieth and Thomas will be strong favourites against Casey and Hatton.
"Doesn't matter who you're playing. We have to play good golf," said Thomas.
Both captains have named four pairings that have been previously untested in Ryder Cups, with Bjorn notably choosing to blood four of his five rookies at the first opportunity.


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The C-100 control amplifier is part of PS Audio's Trio line of small-footprint electronics, which also includes the P-200 preamplifier and the A-100, a Class D amplifier that Barry Willis praised in Issue 170. A paragon of efficient, attractive packaging, the C-100 shares the narrow width and long depth of the Rowland Research Model 201, which as it turns out is also a Class D amp. Not exactly bad company to be keeping. The look of the front panel is open and friendly with a single input button and volume-control knob and should appeal to all but the most electrophobic users. However, don't call this amp "lifestyle." There's some serious engineering happening here. The dual-mono ICEpower output stage is supplied from independently regulated power supplies. On tap are 100 watts into 8 ohms and 200 watts into 4 ohms. On the back panel are three RCA inputs, and provisions for bi-amping. The C-100 is remote-controlled, but on the downside the remote's soft pad keyboard is hard to manipulate and ultimately annoying.
Importantly, the Trio family liberally shares key aspects of PS Audio's proprietary technology—most notably its Gain Cell technology. Not a typical volume control, the Gain Cell is an active stage whose gain is determined by the volume-control setting, rather than by adjuting the gain with a potentiometer that merely attenuates the signal. This eliminates a stage, says PS Audio, but further details are, as they say, proprietary.
Sonically, the C-100 is straightforward, honest, and tonally persuasive. It goes about its business, centering its sonics squarely in the middle range. Vocals are poised, relaxed, but not laid-back. If Norah Jones' "Sinking Fast" (Not Too Late [Blue Note]) doesn't sound like she's intimate with the microphone then it's either your amp or speakers or both. Only the big, loose barroom drum kit should soundstage well behind her vocal. Macro-dynamic information is lively, and thanks to the silence of the amp, tiny musical details emerge unescorted by comet tails of noise. On top there's a bit of shading, due in part to a treble region that slightly rounds off upper harmonics. Images are well-grounded on the soundstage, and forcefully struck piano fundamentals are authoritative. Bass extension is solid and defined, with a trace of midbass warmth, but as so frequently is the case with smaller amps, the amount of low-end authority that the C-100 brings to bear will depend on speaker-matching. More about that later.
The C-100 reproduces music with a strong sensation of the rhythm and drive in a recording. It's got the transient speed to light up Chris Thile's virtuoso mandolin excursions (This Side, Nickel Creek [Rounder]), revealing his elegant touch and the hidden micro-dynamics of his bluegrass instrument. He's a player who brings to the surface an expressive voice that the mandolin never shows with pedestrian players.
The C-100 is only mildly subtractive when it comes to hanging onto low-level harmonic information or charting every nook and cranny of a soundstage. On a typical acoustic recording the ceiling over a hall will lower a bit over the audience—an effect consonant with the softer, shaded treble of the amp. And sections of orchestral players possess a more convincing presence downstage than toward the back of the hall. You can hear this slight veiling during the spirited duels of fiddle player Mark O'Connor, cellist Yo Yo Ma, and bassist Edgar Meyer ("1A," Appalachian Journey [Sony]). Their interplay is intricate, like a musician's chess game, but only when some of the lowest-level machinations are consistently resolved, which wasn't always the case with the C-100.
At its limits with a loudspeaker of stellar transparency like the Revel Gem2, the C-100 will get a little short of breath on top and will begin to generalize dynamic information. These issues recall TAS's recent switching-amplifier survey where the subtle but persistent flattening of upper-octave micro-dynamics was the most common problem that TAS editors pointed out. With the C-100 this issue could arise during dynamic shifts in passages with multiple voices, like the chorale of Rutter's Requiem, or during explosive brass-ensemble passages. Timbre bleaches slightly, the air around the instrumentalists grows drier, and the result is a narrower window of energy on top.
Living with the C-100 reminded me all over again that when selecting a system it's all about context—the relationships and interdependency of the parts of the audio chain. Mating the C-100 with a speaker of low sensitivity or one with a reactive load wouldn't maximize its strengths. In this regard, assembling a system is much more challenging at the lower-priced levels than it is when you have the freedom to throw money at a problem. Selecting "affordable" gear means you have to use a little brainpower and do your research. The C-100 can't spark an MBL or ATC or Pioneer 2S-EX to life, nor should it be expected to. However, grab an efficiency expert like a PSB Alpha, or, better yet, a Synchrony Two B, or perhaps a Vienna Acoustics Haydn, or the new B&W 685, and suddenly a so-called budget system makes you feel as though you've won the lottery.
And as it turned I had on hand the raw elements for just this sort of system. At 88dB sensitivity the PSB Synchrony Two B ($1500/ pr.) seemed to fit right into the C-100's D-power wheelhouse, delivering the punch and drive that continue to surprise first-time listeners of this modest but carefully executed two-way compact. Also, in keeping with the small footprint of this system, the nearly invisible Crystal Cable Piccolo speaker ($1310/2m) and interconnect cables ($465/1m) may be trip-wire thin, but don't be fooled. They pass along a full-blooded signal to the lively little Two Bs, neither crimping their extension nor squeezing down their dynamics. This was the kind of system that not only reflected the space-saving nature of the C-100 but also embodied the systemmatching synergy that audiophiles of every stripe seek out.


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Adam Sharp, co-founder at CleverTouch commented, "An increasing number of large enterprises are using Marketo as an integral part of their digital and email strategy. Momentum is designed to make the email build process as easy, efficient, and effective as possible. By reducing email build time, Momentum's technology allows marketers to focus on their core marketing strategy instead."
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By Ezrin MN on March 28, 2018
Coral reefs are important to the planet range of ecosystems because they provide habitat to a good portion of the life that we know in our oceans. Coral reefs, even though in total they represent less than one percent of the ocean floor, are responsible for 25 to 40 percent of the world's fisheries. The function is similar to the oasis in the middle of a desert. If you were to ask "What good is the oasis?", the answer lies in the fact that the oasis is the place where animals go to feed, breed, hide and inhabit. Similar to an underwater oasis, coral reefs is where many types of marine life like various types of fishes, shellfishes, molluscs, clams, oysters, and more congregate to feed, breed and inhabit.
Besides, coral reefs are also critical to the world's tropical regions because they help to build up a new ocean floor because corals can utilise calcium from seawater to build reefs that protect the shorelines from cataclysm such as hurricane wave, tsunami and tidal surge. The coral reefs also possess important economic value, not just for the fishing industry, but also for tourism. And one of the places in Malaysia where the public can witness the great contribution made by coral reefs towards tourism is Tioman, an island off coast Pahang, Peninsular Malaysia's largest state.
I was lucky to be invited by Care Luxury Hotels & Resorts to cover a coral reef restoration programme from 24 until 26 April 2017 that is part of the first ever "Keep The Coral Floral" Project, a 9-month coral reef restoration scheme at Tunamaya Beach & Spa Resort – Tioman Island. This programme, led by Care Luxury Hotels & Resorts (Care Luxury CARES Project), involves many parties such as the Department of Marine Park Malaysia, Reef Check Malaysia and National Dive League (NDL).
The three day coral reef restoration programme aimed to protect and conserve the coral reefs around Tunamaya Beach & Spa Resort – Tioman Island using the newly designed Coral Frame Structures donated by the Department of Marine Park Malaysia. "As the ocean conditions may damage the coral reefs from time to time, we started looking for a sustainable solution to allow them to thrive faster under adverse conditions and that is what made us kick-off this initiative to ensure the 'Coral Floral' is preserved and protected for many future generations to enjoy its natural beauty," mentioned Care Luxury CARES Project Leader Mohd Yahya Hamsain.
In line with such initiative, Norliza Jailani, the Director of Operations Tunamaya Beach & Spa Resort Tioman Island, hopes that Tunamaya Beach & Spa Resort – Tioman Island inspires awareness on the need to preserve the coral reefs, ultimately creating a sustainable eco-tourism industry while protecting the island's natural heritage. "Our main effort is aiming at restoration and rehabilitating the coral reefs, at the same time educating our guests in what we can do towards helping to protect our diverse marine ecosystem," she explains.
NDL Head Diver and Instructor John Low Teng Boon explained how the coral frame structures work. "Once the frames are planted, we will monitor the growth of our corals. This is a very crucial process to ensure a healthy growth of our house coral reefs. Although coral reefs are known to be resilient, they still need our help especially in critical areas. This is why we at NDL and Care Luxury Hotels & Resorts (Care Luxury CARES) work together to plant these frames to prevent further damage on the corals here."
"There are more than 400 species of corals and over 500 species of fish here (in Tioman). However, human activities such as overfishing, coastal development, climate change and pollution are causing serious threats to our coral reefs and other marine life," he added.
Meanwhile, Department of Marine Park Malaysia Officer Shahabudin and Reef Check Malaysia Program Manager Alvin Chelliah mentioned about the importance of coral reefs for our future generations. They also shared that coral reefs are like rainforests of the seas and they are key to the continuity of life in the sea, thus it is everyone's responsibility to keep the 'coral floral' and maintain its beauty for next generations to come.
A total of 40 divers from Tunamaya Beach & Spa Resort – Tioman Island, National Dive League, and media partners formed the Care Luxury Hotels & Resorts (Care Luxury CARES) Volunteer Team. They participated in the coral reef clean-up during the three day programme, among them safely removing the Crown of Thorns Starfish that prey on coral reefs. "The Crown of Thorns and climate change are behind the destruction of coral reefs," said Shahabudin.
All in all, the coral reef restoration programme was a indeed a refreshing and meaningful experience for the Care Luxury Hotels & Resorts (Care Luxury CARES) Volunteer Team and their partners. The chance to be part of a movement that helps to care and preserve the environment, especially at a place that is as beautiful as the Tioman Island, was indeed gratifying and enriching. The programme reinforces Care Luxury Hotels & Resorts commitment towards supporting social causes that have a positive impact on the environment and society in the locations it operates in, further cementing its crucial role as protector and preserver of the natural surroundings so that future generations can continue to enjoy their beauty, in this case the underwater life of Tioman Island.


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NEENAH � A new Mormon church wants to locate on the city�s south side on land that has been planned for single-family homes.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints intends to construct a 24,400-square-foot building on four acres immediately north of the intersection of Castle Oak Drive and Bishops Lane.
The Common Council on Wednesday considered a special-use permit needed for the church to locate in a residential area but referred it back to committee for more study after neighbors raised objections regarding traffic, noise and aesthetics.
�Our dream is being ruined here by this business being plopped into the middle of a residential area,� said Denise Elmer, 2500 Bishops Lane.
Ald. John Ahles suggested that the project be moved 300 feet east to another parcel that abuts S. Commercial Street.
That property, however, is not for sale to the church, according to Tim Wrase, the developer who owns the land.
Locating on the more heavily traveled S. Commercial also is not desired by the church.
�When we look for properties, we do like to nestle them in a residential area,� said Steve Christiansen, the church�s stake president.
Project manager Diane Hellmann-Sainterme said the one-story building, called the Neenah Stake Center, would cost about $3 million. She said the start of construction would be dependent upon the growth of the church and �probably is one or two years away.�
Christiansen said area members currently attend church at facilities in Appleton or Oshkosh.
The Neenah Stake Center would feature a worship area, classrooms, a stage and a cultural hall that can accommodate basketball and volleyball. The site would include an open-air pavilion for picnics and outdoor activities and a 280-stall parking lot.
Hellmann-Sainterme said the building is designed for use by three wards (congregations) with a maximum attendance of 395 people each. The wards would meet on Sundays on a staggered schedule.
�The building will never be expanded, so when it reaches full capacity, another building will be built in a neighboring community,� she said.
City Planner Chris Haese said the location chosen by the church isolates the residential land to the east along S. Commercial, making it unsuitable for single-family homes. He said the property would be marketable only for commercial or multifamily development.
�The conversion of this land from residential to commercial is not problematic� with proper city oversight, Haese said.
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Exposing Falsehoods and Revealing Truths
20. Insider involvement with alleged 9/11 hijackers as possible protection of 'patsies' creating an 'evidence trail' to support the official narrative
"If the real authorship of state-sponsored terrorism is to be successfully concealed, then a collection of scapegoats is the first ingredient required. These may be defined as the patsies, or alternatively as fall-guys [or 'lone-wolf'] ... Because the patsies are usually such low grade subjects they require comprehensive support ... [they] will assume a distinct ideological or religious coloration and will advertise it, and that will become the key to the process of creating or reinforcing the enemy image desired by the terrorist controllers after the terrorist action has been successfully carried out ...
They must attract lots of attention ... They need to get into fights with passersby, as Mohammed Atta is said to have done concerning a parking space
at the airport in Maine early in the morning on September 11. Even if they are presumed dead they must remain prominent, as in the case of Atta's passport, which is alleged by the FBI to have survived the fiery collapse of the World Trade Center towers to be found undamaged and unsinged on a nearby street. Even when presumed dead they must be eloquent about themselves and their activities, as they accused 9/11 hijackers when they left behind a copy of the Koran, airline schedules, terrorist literature and videotapes, and Atta's crudely forged last will and testament in a car and in luggage.
Despite the need to be noticed as much as possible, the patsies have to stay out of jail. If they are all in jail, the planned terror action cannot take place. This is not because the patsies are needed to carry it out, but rather because they must be on hand in order to be blamed for it, whether they are on the scene or far away ... To keep the patsies out of jail so they can serve their vital purpose is the job of the moles [inside agents] ...
[After the terror event has occurred] The patsies must be hunted down and, preferably, liquidated on the spot ... Their faces and stories will be demonized as the latest manifestation of absolute evil. The nationality, philosophy, or religion which the media portray them as representing will become the target of raving vilification, arrest, economic sanctions, cruise missile retaliation, and armed invasion, as the case may be."
'9/11 Synthetic Terror: Made in USA', Webster Griffin Tarpley, Progressive Press, 2011 21. 'Someone would have talked'
"Another popular argument is that in any 'vast conspiracy...there's the likelihood that someone along the chain would squeal.' Even this administration - (defenders of the official story argue) - 'could never have acquiesced in so much human slaughter and kept it a secret. Especially when so many people would have to have been involved.' Although this argument may seem strong at first glance, it becomes less impressive under examination.
"This argument is, for one thing, based partly on the belief that it is impossible for big government operations to be kept secret very long. However, the Manhattan Project to create an atomic bomb, which involved some 100,000 people, was kept secret for several years. Also, the United States provoked and
participated in a civil war in Indonesia in 1957 that resulted in some 40,000 deaths, but this illegal war was kept secret from the American people until a book about it appeared in 1995. It also must be remembered that if the government has kept several other big operations hidden, we by definition do
not know about them. We cannot claim to know, in any case, that the government could not keep a big and ugly operation secret for a long time.
"A second reason to question this a priori objection is that the details of the 9/11 operation would have been known by only a few individuals in key planning positions. Also, they would have been people with a proven ability to keep their mouths shut. Everyone directly complicit in the operation, moreover, would be highly motivated to avoid public disgrace and the death penalty. The claim that one of these people would have come forward by now is irrational.
"When people suggest that whistleblowers would have come forward, of course, they usually have in mind people who, without being complicit in the operation, came to know about it afterward, perhaps realizing that some order they had carried out played a part in the overall operation. Many such people could be kept silent merely by the order to do so, along with the knowledge that if they disobeyed the order, they would be sent to prison or at least lose their jobs. (see Kevin Ryan as an example of this) For people for whom that would be insufficient intimidation, there can be threats to their families. How many people who have expressed certainty about whistleblowers would, if they or their families or their jobs would be endangered by coming forward with inside information, do so?
"In any case, the assumption that 'someone would have talked,' being simply an assumption, cannot provide a rational basis for refusing to look directly at the evidence."
'Debunking 9/11 Debunking', Prof. David Ray Griffin, Olive Branch Press, 2007
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Multiple facts indicate that the official investigations cannot be considered credible. (see Part 1)
Multiple credible facts indicate the official conspiracy theory (Al Qaeda conspiring to attack America) is false. Therefore it is not known what the truth is. Therefore a proper, independent investigation is required to determine the truth. (see Part 2)
An assessment of these facts without prejudice indicates that the possibility of an alternate conspiracy theory (an 'inside faction' was involved in the attacks) is supported by these facts. (see Part 2)
There is an historical context that also supports the alternate conspiracy theory.
Why do we often resist this information?
Part 4 - The Cultural and Psychological Aspect Why do we often resist this information?
1. Conspiracy denial in the US media
"Many American journalists appear to be locked into a peculiar way of thinking that makes them blind to signs of political criminality in high office ... They categorize all such suspicions as "conspiracy theories," which they assume are not only untrue, but wacky and paranoid ... most run-of-the-mill reporters have embraced conspiracy denial, and for them it has become an emotionally charged, self-reinforcing belief system. The mindset is self-reinforcing in the sense that it engenders feelings of superiority and is dismissive of evidence. Ironically, conspiracy deniers think they are protecting civility and reason in
public discourse, when in fact, by ridiculing reasonable concerns and appealing to elite prejudices, they are doing just the opposite."
'Conspiracy Denial in the U.S. Media', Dr. Lance deHaven-Smith, Florida State University, Journal of 9/11 Studies, Letters, March 2013
Conspiracy to Tell the Truth - Interview with Dr. Lance deHaven-Smith (10:02) 2. CIA foundations of 'conspiracy theory' as a weaponized term
"[I]t was the Central Intelligence Agency that likely played the greatest role in effectively "weaponizing" the ["conspiracy theory"] term. In the groundswell of public skepticism toward the Warren Commission's findings on the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, the CIA sent a detailed directive to all of its bureaus. Titled "Countering Criticism of the Warren Commission Report," the dispatch played a definitive role in making the "conspiracy theory" term a weapon to be wielded against almost any individual or group calling the government's increasingly clandestine programs and activities into question."
'"Conspiracy Theory": Foundations of a Weaponized Term', Prof. James Tracy, 2017
3. Blinded by belief and government manipulation
"Protecting democracy requires that the general public be educated on how people can be manipulated by government and media into forfeiting their civil liberties and duties ... cognitive constructs that can prevent people from processing information that challenges pre-existing assumptions about government ... how pre-existing beliefs can interfere with people's examination of evidence for state crimes against democracy (SCADs), specifically in relation to the events of September 11, 2001, and the war on terror in Afghanistan
and Iraq. Reform strategies are proposed to motivate citizens toward increased social responsibility in a post-9/11 culture of propagandized fear, imperialism, and war."
'In Denial of Democracy: Social and Psychological Implications for Public Discourse on State Crimes Against Democracy Post-9/11', Laurie Manwell, University of Guelph, Ontario,
Canada, American Behavioral Scientist, 53: 795-825, Feb 2010
The Toronto Hearings on 9/11 Uncut - Laurie Manwell (1:00:36)
4. Psychology experts answer "Why is the 9/11 evidence difficult for some to accept?"
Licensed clinical psychologist Robert Hopper, Ph.D. "9/11 Truth challenges some of our most fundamental beliefs about our government and about our country. When beliefs are challenged or when two beliefs are inconsistent, cognitive dissonance is created. 9/11 Truth challenges [our] beliefs that our country protects and keeps us safe and that America is the 'good guy.' When this happens, fear and anxiety are created. In response, our psychological defenses kick in [to] protect us from these emotions. Denial, which is probably the most primitive psychological defense, is the one most likely to kick in when our beliefs
are challenged."
'Psychology Experts Speak Out: "Why is the 9/11 Evidence Difficult for Some to Accept?"', July 2012
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'Seeking Understanding - Experts Speak Out' (12:18) Architects and Engineers for 9/11 Truth
5. Psychology expert answers 'Why do good people become silent - or worse - about 9/11?'
"[We have] human tendencies toward denial in order to avoid the discomfort of cognitive dissonance. Indeed, resistance to information that substantially challenges our worldview is the rule rather than the exception ... This is so because fear is the emotion that underlies most of the negative reactions toward 9/11 skeptics' information ... [there are] many types of fear that are involved, and how they tie into the "sacred myth" of American exceptionalism."
'Why Do Good People Become Silent—or Worse—About 9/11?', 20-Part Series, Nov 2013
Multiple facts indicate that the official investigations cannot be considered credible. (see Part 1)
Multiple credible facts indicate the official conspiracy theory (Al Qaeda conspiring to attack America) is false. Therefore it is not known what the truth is. Therefore a proper, independent investigation is required to determine the truth. (see Part 2)
An assessment of these facts without prejudice indicates that the possibility of an alternate conspiracy theory (an 'inside faction' was involved in the attacks) is supported by these facts. (see Part 2)
There is an historical context that also supports the alternate conspiracy theory. (see Part 3)
Cultural and psychological mechanisms exist that help to explain our resistance to this information.
Are there further credible people speaking out about this?
Part 5 - Statements by Credible People (in addition to all statements contained in Parts 1-4)
In 2011, the 'International Hearings on the Events of September 11 2001' were held over 4 days in Toronto, Canada. Research was presented by only credentialed experts that included scientists, engineers, architects, university professors, academics and government officials. Statements by the hearing judges include:
Ferdinando Imposimato - Honorary President of the Supreme Court of Italy, former Senior Judge and Grand Officer of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Italy
"The 9/11 attacks were a global [western] state terror operation permitted by the administration of the USA, which had foreknowledge of the operation yet remained intentionally unresponsive in order to make war against Afghanistan and Iraq. To put it briefly, the 9/11 events were an instance of the strategy of tension enacted by political and economic powers in the USA to seek advantages for the oil and arms industries."
Journal of 9/11 Studies, Letter, Sept 2012
Herb Jenkins PhD - Professor Emeritus, McMaster University
"These [Hearing] papers present the strongest evidence against the official account, and the strongest circumstantial evidence for believing the US government had a hand in 9/11.
The first accomplishment has been to present a convincing case that the previous investigations of 9/11 – those by FEMA, the 9/11 Commission, and by NIST – all failed to confront important facts that challenge the official account ... those investigations were designed not to understand what actually happened, but rather to defend the official account, which they did by selective omissions and distortions of the evidence.
[The Hearing] has produced so many converging lines of evidence,
that in my view, controlled demolition is now the strongest hypothesis for how [WTC 1, 2 and 7] were brought to the ground."
'The 9/11 Toronto Report - International Hearings on the Events of September 11, 2001', 2012 Richard B. Lee - Professor Emeritus, University of Toronto
"The Hearings have been extraordinarily effective in presenting carefully compiled scientific evidence that casts serious doubt on the veracity of the official story. The overwhelming burden of that evidence leads to the conclusion that the official story is based on false premises, and succeeds only by ignoring or distorting masses of contrary evidence.
Sadly science has taken a beating in the last ten years; in the dubious conclusions reached by NIST researchers about WTC 1 and 2 building collapses and the many other anomalies and contradictions in the official story. However, the basic laws of physics form a bedrock of truth that even the most sophisticated political propaganda cannot ignore or sidestep.
Therefore we support the call for a full and independent public inquiry into 9/11 with subpoena powers."
'The 9/11 Toronto Report - International Hearings on the Events of September 11, 2001', 2012 V5.1 36
David A. Johnson, Ph.D., FAICP - Professor Emeritus, University of Tennessee
"The aggregate weight of the facts and deductions offered should give any thoughtful person reason to question the validity of the official version of events offered by the 9/11 Commission and the National Institutes of Standards and Technology (NIST).
The analyses of David Chandler showing free-fall movements in the
collapses of the twin towers and WTC 7 are strong evidence of
controlled demolition ... and the identification of unignited nano-
thermite residues in the dust by Niels Harrit provide sufficient
grounds to demand an independent review of the conclusion that
explosives were used to bring down the three WTC buildings ...
Richard Gage's analysis of the building destruction noted numerous phenomena that appeared to be incompatible with the official version of how the buildings failed.
At the conclusion of the Hearings, the only reasonable conclusion one could come to is that the official reports have failed to provide a satisfactory explication of the events of 9/11/01.
... A third scenario that might be found would be where American authorities secretly farmed out to third parties the planning and logistics of carrying out the attacks and building collapses, but keeping enough distance to maintain deniability. These third parties could be foreign intelligence services, or pseudo-business corporations formed specifically for the task, or a combination of the two. Such enterprises have been used in the past to carry out covert activities."
'The 9/11 Toronto Report - International Hearings on the Events of September 11, 2001', 2012
Dr. Paul Craig Roberts - former Assistant Secretary of the US Treasury and former Associate Editor of
the Wall Street Journal - an article describing the Toronto 9/11 Hearings:
"I was impressed that the extremely high level of intelligence and scientific competence of the witnesses was matched by a high level of integrity, a quality rare in US politics and totally absent in the American media ... I pay attention when the fact-based community finds problems with the official propaganda.
A nano-chemist from the University of Copenhagen, who together with a scientific team spent 18 months investigating the chemical and physical properties of dust from the towers, found evidence of nano- termite in the dust and quantities of particles not naturally formed by office or normal building fires that indicate another explosive was also present.
These findings explain the extreme high temperatures that produced
the molten steel for which indisputable evidence exists. In the orchestrated cover-up, NIST denies that molten steel is present as its presence is inconsistent with the low temperatures that NIST acknowledges building fires can produce.
Witnesses at the Toronto Hearings proved that building 7 was a standard controlled demolition and that incendiaries and explosives brought down the twin towers. There is no doubt whatsoever about this. Anyone who declares the contrary has no scientific basis upon which to stand. Those who defend the official story believe in miracles that defy the laws of physics."
'Does 9/11 Truth Have A Chance?', Dr. Paul Craig Roberts, Sept 2011
Dr. Tun Mahathir Mohamad - former Prime Minister of Malaysia, keynote speaker at the '9/11 Revisited: Seeking the Truth' conference by the Global Peace Foundation, Kuala Lumpur, Nov 2012
"The purpose of this forum is nothing less than the search for truth on an event that has serious consequences for us all. The Perdana Global Peace Foundation is doing the "unthinkable." It is going to seek the truth about the destruction of the three World Trade Center buildings in New York on 9/11. The official explanation for the destruction of the twin towers is still about an attack by suicidal Muslim extremists. But even among Americans this explanation is beginning to wear thin and is to be questioned."
'AE911Truth Presents WTC Evidence to Malaysian War Crimes Conference', AE911Truth, Dec 2012
Bill Christison - former senior CIA National Intelligence Officer and the Director of the CIA's Office of Regional and Political Analysis
"I spent the first four and a half years since September 11 utterly unwilling to consider seriously the conspiracy theories surrounding the attacks of that day ... [I]n the last half year and after considerable agony, I've changed my mind ... [The evidence] strongly suggest that some unnamed persons or groups either inside or with ties to the government were actively creating a 'Pearl Harbor' event, most likely to gain public support for the aggressive foreign policies that followed — policies that would, first, 'transform' the entire Middle East, and second, expand U.S. global domination."
Foreign Policy Journal, June 2010
Dr. David Ray Griffin - Professor Emeritus of Philosophy of Religion and Theology and Co-director of the Center for Process Studies at the Claremont School of Theology, Nobel Peace Prize Nominee 2008 and 2009, and ranked #41 among "The 50 People Who Matter Today" by The New Statesman, 2009
"As [Bill] Christison and hundreds of other professionals have illustrated, once people actually examine the evidence, the fact that 9/11 was an inside job becomes pretty obvious."
'The New Pearl Harbour Revisited – 9/11, The Cover-Up, and the Expose', Prof. David Ray Griffin, Olive Branch Press, 2008
"There are literally dozens of problems in the official account of 9/11
sufficiently serious to show the official story to be false. But the clearest proof is provided by the video of the World Trade Center building # 7 coming straight down in absolute free fall. Even though this proof has existed in plain sight for all these years, the fact that 9/11 was an inside job, and hence a State Crime Against Democracy, has remained a hidden fact."
'Building What? How SCADs Can Be Hidden in Plain Sight', Prof. David Ray Griffin, May 2010
Peter Dale Scott – former Canadian diplomat and Professor at the University of California, Berkeley
"9/11 was not only the largest and least investigated homicide in American history but perhaps also the largest hoax, with extremely fateful consequences for human civilization as a whole."
'9/11 and American Empire - Intellectuals Speak Out', Griffin, Scott, 2007
A catalogue of more than 1000 public statements by credible people challenging the official 9/11 story
Including two particular articles:
'41 U.S. Counter-Terrorism and Intelligence Agency Veterans Challenge the Official Account of 9/11', May 2009
'Twenty-five U.S. Military Officers Challenge Official Account of 9/11', Jan 2008
Advocacy groups whose memberships include further credible people
Architects and Engineers for 9/11 Truth (2800+ members) Scientists for 9/11 Truth
Firefighters for 9/11 Truth
Pilots for 9/11 Truth
Intelligence Officers for 9/11 Truth Medical Professionals for 9/11 Truth Military Officers for 9/11 Truth Veterans for 9/11 Truth
Lawyers for 9/11 Truth Political Leaders for 9/11 Truth Scholars for 9/11 Truth
Many further statements by credible experts can be found in the following two publications
'The 9/11 Toronto Report, International Hearings on the Events of September 11, 2001', 2012
'9/11 and American Empire - Intellectuals Speak Out', Griffin, Scott, 2007 Amazon
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Multiple facts indicate that the official investigations cannot be considered credible. (see Part 1)
Multiple credible facts indicate the official conspiracy theory (Al Qaeda conspiring to attack America) is false. Therefore it is not known what the truth is. Therefore a proper, independent investigation is required to determine the truth. (see Part 2)
An assessment of these facts without prejudice indicates that the possibility of an alternate conspiracy theory (an 'inside faction' was involved in the attacks) is supported by these facts. (see Part 2)
There is an historical context that also supports the alternate conspiracy theory. (see Part 3)
Cultural and psychological mechanisms exist that help to explain our resistance to this information. (see Part 4) Therearenumerouscrediblepeoplewhoarepubliclystatingtheir agreement with the above points.
To learn more, a collection of evidence-based research is listed in Part 6
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Tube carriages remained packed this morning, despite a number of key workers pleading with Sadiq Khan to stagger service levels.
Pictures have flooded the internet of tightly packed tubes, with commuters having to stand close together, with no space to social distance.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has claimed there is 'no good reason' why timetables have been cut to the extent that they have.
But Sadiq Khan's spokesman insisted ministers were told 'countless times' that Tube frequencies reflect high levels of staff sickness and self-isolation.
Several key workers have taken to Twitter to address their outrage on service times.
Danny, a senior nurse said: "Another busy tube.
"Can we not stagger people's start times so we aren't all squashed on the same tube.
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"We need more people to stay at home and more trains running in morning and evening peak."
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said: "Transport for London should have the Tube running in full so that people travelling on the Tube are spaced out and can be further apart.
"There is no good reason in the information that I have seen that the current levels of Tube provision should be as low as they are.
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In response, Sadiq Khan's spokesman said nearly a third of staff are absent, which means there aren't enough drivers and control staff to run a full service.
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Elliot Brennan is a Research Fellow at the Institute for Security and Development Policy (Sweden) and a Non-Resident Fellow at the Pacific Forum-Center for Strategic and International Studies (US).
Late last month, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with his Vietnamese counterpart, Pham Binh Minh. His message was for a full-scale improvement of relations between the two countries. Of course, it would make sense that two of the world's last remaining socialist countries would have strong relations.
Yet the two countries share more than just ideology.
Both are struggling to temper social tensions and curb the impact of social media, as well as longer-term battles such as stable economic growth, market reform, land disputes, and international pressure over human rights issues. Indeed, China could learn a lot from social tensions in Vietnam.
There is heated debate within the Vietnamese Communist Party and a very public debate taking place in coffee shops and on social media. The main battle is over the direction of the country — between those who are for strengthening the Party system and those who want a more democratic and pluralist system. The health of the economy is at the heart of the debate.
Vietnam's economy has stagnated, struggling to compete with low-wage labour markets such as Bangladesh and the promise of Myanmar, but it has also been stung by ham-handed reform. In October last year, Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung apologised for his government's 'weakness' in managing the economy. And in June, the embattled prime minister, who is locked in a power battle with President Truong Tan Sang, survived a vote of no confidence in the National Assembly. Dung's battered credibility took another hit but the man who bears the brunt of the blame for the country's economic malaise remained in office.
Dung had great ambitions for Vietnam's economy, looking to South Korea's economic reforms as a guide. Yet he failed, very publicly, in his ambition to set state-owned enterprises (SOEs) along the trajectory of South Korea's private conglomerates. Instead, Vietnam's SOEs expanded into areas where they had little expertise, which has led to them shouldering huge debt. As a result, banks that loaned out money to SOEs now sit atop bad loans that estimates in May put at up to 15% of total lending. This malaise is magnified by a stagnant economy and a worsening corruption problem, which together leaves Vietnam unattractive for investment and vulnerable to social unrest.
The frequency of protests has increased in recent years. More worryingly, so has the tendency for protests to turn violent. Both sides, security forces and protesters, have upped the ante with the use of more aggressive tactics. As 20-year land lease contracts, granted by the government in 1993, have expired this year, land acquisitions have become common and evictions have been loud and violent. Home-made mines and firearms have been used by farmers against security forces. Meanwhile, the incarceration of protesters and dissidents has also increased.
Bloggers, journalists and activists continue to be locked up. Reporters Without Borders, in its annual index of press freedom, ranked Vietnam 172 out of 179 jurisdictions in 2013, slipping 7 places from 2010 — just one place above China. Yet despite the crackdown and continued censorship, a barrage of dissenting voices continue to emerge online.
The catch cry on social media has been 'Petition 72', named after a constitutional reform petition signed by 72 academics and lawyers and presented to the government in February 2013.
The petition urges the government to open a forum for public discussion on the constitution, abolish Article Four (which asserts the supremacy of the Party) and make changes towards private ownership of land. In effect, it calls for a multi-party system. The spread of the petition through blogs and social media, in an otherwise state-controlled media environment, no doubt precipitated the recent government decree against information sharing.
On 1 September, as a result of continued public protest led largely by blogs and social media, the government introduced Decree 72, which stipulates that social media websites and blogs should only be used for personal information and not used to share news articles. The vaguely worded decree has attracted the scorn of rights groups, and it will no doubt be used against bloggers and social media users. The question is how effective it will be in quieting them; given past experience, it's likely to have the opposite effect.
The key to arresting social tensions is in broader political reform and strengthening economic liberalisation, something Vietnam is trying to address through an amendment to its 1992 constitution. The amendment aims to allow changes to the economy that will provide greater benefits from Vietnam's shift from Soviet-style central planning to a market-oriented economy. Along with the long winded debate on land reforms, the constitutional reform offers some hope for economic liberalisation.
Yet in opening this debate, the government seems to have opened a pandora's box. The government's plan for piecemeal reform has led to public calls for an upheaval of the one-party system. Despite measures by the government to appease the masses — such as a three month public consultation period on the constitution — public outcry continues to swell.
The similarities between China and Vietnam aren't hard to find. Both are struggling with restive populations and an interminable battle between growth and stability. As both countries are increasingly aware, those are not mutually exclusive concerns.
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As your little one's getting older, the parent-child interaction develops and could be manifested in various forms. The quality and quantity of parent-child interaction is one way to maximize brain development. The early years (0-6 years) is a period where environmental factor greatly influences the growth and development of the brain and central nervous system. Theferore, supports from the environment must be taken into account.
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Prince Charming, the debut EP from The Earl Of Grey debuted at Number 2 on the iTunes Country Charts and rose to be the number 1 country music album on iTunes shortly after release. The single 'Hollow' from the EP received more than 3000 Spotify streams in it's first few weeks rounding out an extremely strong freshman release for this new entrant into the Alternative Country Music scene in Australia.
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I proudly introduce a British cavalry regiment: the 13th Light Dragoons!
Yes, I've finally completed the third offering in my 2015 Napoleonic cavalry project. They've been a good few weeks in development because I got distracted by the wonderful Chasseurs a Cheval.
It's another Italeri offering, and the sculpted figures are of their usual very high standard. They don't quite have the elegance of the French hussars but have real energy and character, nonetheless. Like the Chasseurs a Cheval, the figures 'didn't fit perfectly' on the horses, but generous glue application just about did the trick. Light dragoons before 1812 wore a dark blue, braided, dolman jacket and a leather Tarleton helmet with a bearskin crest. After the uniform changes of 1812, all light dragoons wore dark blue jackets with short tails and a bell-topped shako, as depicted in these figures.
I've previously written a detailed post on the history of the 13th Light Dragoons so, aside from the now usual regimental 'biography' below, more detail on the regiment can be found there.
Bring on the photos and "Drive them back, 13th!"
Biography: 13th Light Dragoons (Great Britain)
Formed in 1715 initially as heavy dragoons, the regiment was led by Colonel Richard Munden. They took part in the suppression of the 1745 rebellion and the battle of Prestonpans. After time in Ireland, they were redesignated Light Dragoons and served in the Caribbean before being recalled as the threat of French invasion grew.
Sent to the Peninsular in 1810, their campaign started with the capture of a party of French Dragoons at Ladoera. At Campo Mayor in 1811, the 13th LD famously charged and routed a significantly superior French cavalry force. Despite their very great success, the Duke of Wellington received a inadequate report of the action and severely reprimanded the 13th (calling them "a rabble"!) for their excessive pursuit. He seems to have eventually relented and recognised his error some time afterwards. They faught many actions in the campaign, especially the battles of Busaco, Albuhera, Orthez and Vittoria, prior to the invasion of France and battle of Toulouse.
At Waterloo, they numbered 455 sabres and formed part of Grant's 5th Cavalry Brigade having been detached from the 7th. The 13th LD was commanded by by Lt-Colonel Boyse (who replaced Lt-Colonel Patrick Doherty – ill in Brussels with 'West Indies fever'). Boyse was wounded in the battle and also replaced by a Major Lawrence.
Initially the regiment saw little action at Waterloo, but eventually were involved in repeated counter-attacks against the French Cavalry attacking the Allied squares. Their final and successful charge of the day was directed against the wavering French Imperial Guard. Lord Hill (and not Wellington as I indicated in an earlier post…) ordered the charge with the words – "Drive them back, 13th!"
In total, the 13th Light Dragoons at Waterloo suffered 111 casualties (24%), mostly incurred in their repeated actions against the French cavalry.
Battle Honours: Albuhera, Vittoria, Orthes, Toulouse, Peninsula and Waterloo.


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Ok, here goes. Either I'm totally finished with the obi or I'm almost finished. I just have to decide whether or not I'm going to add a few more details to the design. Other than that, the design is finished… Oh, I just remembered that I need to add the designs to the bows. *sigh* So either way I'm almost done. *sigh* Well the design won't take that long, and I already have the braiding attached to the obi and hibiscus. *^_^* It's kind of funny. The fabric store hasn't had the right color of braiding for almost half a year so I bought 3 1/2 yds. of white/cream braid and painted it the right color. *^_^* That was fun as well as tiresome. I also found the beads I've been looking, they're for the ties on the sleeves. So, I'm nearly done with the costume. School is starting to pile up again, and it just started, so my sewing time will be near extinction, but it's worth it. I'm still trying to get the Yuna costume done by the end of Janurary. I know it's doable and every spare moment is going toward my sewing. I'm really excited to start my Aerith costume soon! And my Violet costume will, hopefully, begin by the end of February. Then I might start on Rouge or another video game character! *^_^* Maybe I'll make Garnet's traveling outfit then!
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Hi! I was excited to find your blog. I'm working on my first cosplay right now and I'm doing Yuna too. ^_^ *waves*Over Christmas my Mum helped me (a lot hehe) with the pleated skirt, and I'm just starting work on the obi and sleeves. Very excited, because I've wanted to do cosplay for years.Anyway, best of luck! It's helpful to hear how you are doing things, and I loved seeing the photos of your obi. What kind of paint did you use?~ Cyrennia ^_^
*waves* Hi! I'm glad you like my blog. For the design of my obi, I used regular nonwashable acrylic paint. It worked really well. I'm really pleased with the way it turned out too. *^_^*
It does look really nice! I bought fabric paints to do my skirt and obi, but I've heard lots of people use acrylic and it does look nice… ^_^I have another question, though! Did you transfer/free-hand the pattern on first and then trace with the paint? I'm trying to decide whether to make a stencil or just eye-ball it. :/Would love to know what you decided. Thanks!
I freehanded it mainly because I wanted a more varied design instead of the ever present methodical one. I'm really striving to incorporate my own personality and style into my Yuna costume since she is a frequently cosplayed character. I also love to be original in everything I make.
I would say eyeball it. It's a lot more fun but it takes more work. It's also twice as rewarding. Stencils are great too, especially if you are paying attention to details. But either works just as great as the other. I like free handing because it gives me a bit more control over the outcome. Oh, make sure you draw the design out on the obi BEFORE you paint. It'll be easier to compensate for mistakes that way. They will happen. It took me three tries to get the design just the way I wanted it. Just don't give up, that's the key cosplay. ^-^