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There are some basic principles to anthropological research that should factor into any project or business problem, whether you're an anthropologist, a marketer or the CFO. Frequently, they are somewhat difficult to get comfortable with, particularly if an anthropological approach hasn't been used in the past. But if the hurdles of getting past the accepted research comfort zone can be overcome, the benefits to your brand are tremendous.
First, cast a wide net. Recognize that everything is potentially data. You know your business and, like your competitors, you know what the numbers are telling you. But, do you know in advance what aspect of your core target's culture will be most important to your business issues? We often find it's easy to assume why your numbers are coming out the way they are. We also find that these assumptions are often incorrect or only part of the picture. So, begin by observing everything and worry less about getting answers immediately.
The next step, learn the difference between observation and interviewing. And then learn how to let your subjects lead this effort for you.
Observation: take time to observe people, processes, conversations, behaviors. Many questions you wouldn't even think to ask, but which may be of tremendous importance, emerge during this phase so don't be afraid of quite time. Sit back and be a part of what is around you. Many people feel threatened by this, as if they are wasting time. But real insights and understanding come from living and working alongside your population of interest. Insights and understanding emerge from participating in their activities and gaining first-hand knowledge of how they see and act in their world.
Interviewing: even though your job is to ask questions, learn to be silent and let those around you guide the interview. Ultimately you are in control of the direction of the interview and that is the danger. It's hard to listen and learn if you're talking. You may feel that you know the solution to the problems of your participants, but you run the risk of inserting meaning and explanations that may not be accurate. Let your participants educate you, don't interrogate them.
Finally, pay as much attention to what people do as to what they what they say they do. It isn't that people lie, it's that they have idealized understandings of how they think things should be done.


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2018 Toyota Yaris Release Date, Redesign, Specs and PriceCategory : Toyota
2018 Toyota Yaris Release Date, Redesign, Specs and Price – After a long awaited finally Toyota will release a new car. We of Bestautorelease.com will share the latest information about the release of the car 2018 Toyota Yaris times as detailed as possible. Toyota car is one brand that is famous all over the world, every car that was released has always brought great changes and awesome. This car will be released in 2018, we will also review about the price, interior, exterior and engine 2018 Toyota Yaris. So happy reading, and enjoy it.
In terms of styling, the 2017 Yaris has been refreshed on the outside with tweaks intended to make the car look sportier and wider. At the front, it gets an evolved, sharper face with new headlights, a new front grille plus a simpler nose, while the door mouldings down the side are placed lower.
Toyota will launch a new hotted-up Yaris at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show to coincide with the brand's return to the World Rally Championship. This 210hp supermini will go toe to toe with the likes of the Ford Fiesta ST and Vauxhall Corsa VXR when it hits UK roads before 2018.
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Introduced for the 2015 model year, the current-generation Toyota Yaris is one of the most popular hatchbacks in its class and is already considered one of the most reliable and cost-friendly options on the market. However, Toyota has received a lot of heat for not offering a higher-performance version to go against the likes of the Ford Fiesta ST and Volkswagen Polo GTi. Well, it seems that the Japanese automaker listened, as it announced a sportier, more powerful Yaris for the 2017 Geneva Motor Show.
2018 Toyota Yaris Redesign
Each and every Yaris-even the standard L-built with a chauffeur's seat height may be readjusted with the individual's issue, divided up foldable back again seats, and also the Sound Air conditioning unit with 6.1-inch touchscreen, HD Radio, in addition to 6 audio speakers, USB port, an additional center, speech acknowledgment air conditioning unit, as correctly as Bluetooth internet streaming audio-full the Bluetooth hands-free phoning to hyperlink to your cell phone although traveling. The moving is presently a dealer of option or port put in, nonetheless take into account that the design of Yaris fails to supply the Entune Software Assortment of connection that is at present identified in a whole lot of several other Toyota models.
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Below we have summarized some of the reviews about the features of the car exterior and interior 2018 Toyota Yaris. The car is expected to be a comfortable car for the ride by the community.
Every Yaris-even the standard L-equipped with a chauffeur's seat elevation could be readjusted with the individual's problem, divided folding back seats, and also the Sound Air conditioner with 6.1-inch touchscreen, HD Radio, along with 6 audio speakers, USB port, an added input, voice acknowledgment air conditioner, as well as Bluetooth streaming audio-complete the Bluetooth hands-free calling to link to your mobile phone while driving. The navigating is currently a supplier of choice-or port-installed, however keep in mind that the design of Yaris does not provide the Entune Application Collection of connection that is presently discovered in a lot of various other Toyota models.
The headlamps appear to be identical as far as shape and size go, but the main lights under the cover are bigger, while the LED strips above them are slimmer and more subtle. The front fascia design is rounded off by red and black stripes on the engine hood and lower bumper.
2018 Toyota Yaris is going to be a three-door or a five-door hatchback, like it's ancestries. Both body styles (a 3-door or a 5-door) comes exclusively with a 1.5-liter inline-four that produces 106 horsepower and 103 lb-ft of torque at 4,200 rpm. Toyota will release the new Yaris in few different equipment packages with , L, LE and SE. L will be the cheapest one, while the SE will be the most expensive model, with 16-inch painted and machine-finished alloy wheels.
The changes continue around the back with new horizontal taillights, a revised tailgate as well as a new rear bumper. Buyers will be able to spec their cars with new three new alloy wheel designs, alongside two new paint colour options. LED daytime running headlights plus LED taillights make the options list.
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2018 Toyota Yaris Engine
In terms of engines, Toyota has revealed that a new 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol is one of the powerplants making its way into the 2017 Yaris. With this new larger engine, Toyota promises more power, torque and performance, but crucially improved fuel economy and lower CO2 emissions. It develops 110bhp and 136Nm of torque with Toyota claiming the new 1.5-litre will be 0.8 seconds quicker to 62mph than the current 1.3-litre car, taking 11 seconds flat.
Power and torque will be delivered to the 2019 Toyota Yaris by way of a four-cylinder power unit using the displacement of 1.5 liters DOHC. This powertrain gives the new vehicle the primary power and angle of 106 horsepower. As usual, the engine is going to be mated to a 4-speed automatic gearbox or using a five-velocity manual gearbox. Relating to fuel economy, the latest model Yaris provides the city, highway and merged mileage of 30 mpg, 37 mpg, and 32 mpg correspondingly with an automatic gearbox.
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A tropical fungus that thrives in the heat and humidity of Manaus is responsible for the poor standard of the pitch for England's opening match against Italy, a local governor has said.
The state of the turf for Saturday's World Cup game was called into question after photos emerged that appeared to show dry and patchy grass at one end of the Arena da Amazonia in Manaus.
The grass seemed to be particularly bare around the goals (Reuters)
Groundsmen later admitted the playing surface was in "bad shape" and was unlikely to be fixed in time for kick-off, but that the team had an "emergency plan" to rectify the problem.
It is now believed urgent treatment has begun to rid the pitch of fungus that has spread onto the pitch.
Govenor of the Amazonas, Jose Melo, told a newspaper in Brazil: "I was informed this was a type of fungus that lives in extremely humid regions and is absolutely natural.
"But we have a technical team resolving all of this and obviously, it will in no way affect the game."
A Fifa source added: "It doesn't look good but we've talked to the groundsman, who says it will be fine for the game."
The revelations come after the head groundsman for Royal Verd, the company which is responsible for the turf at Manaus, conceded the surface will not be fixed in time for England's opening Group D game.
He said his groundsmen were carrying out emergency measures to try to improve the heavily-sanded pitch, and blamed the remote location of the host city for the problems.
"Frankly, Manaus is in bad shape," Carlos Botella said.
"We've started to implement an emergency plan to try to save the field and improve it as much as possible, but I don't think it'll be in good condition by the weekend."
"Yesterday we put fertiliser, and we'll increase the fertilising process with biostimulants and seeds to try to get the most out of the grass."
A greenkeeper works on the pitch at the Arena Amazonia in Manaus (EPA)
A representative from the Football Association (FA) had been expected to inspect the pitch but it was unclear whether this would take place before kick-off on Saturday.
An England team official is due to inspect the pitch on Thursday afternoon.
Meanwhile, England fans arriving in the flood-hit city have said they are praying the rain continues because they believe it will help Roy Hodgson's team beat Italy.
Some 34 districts of the state of Amazonas, including its capital Manaus, are in a state of emergency because of flooding caused by tropical rainstorms.
Jim Barwick, 42, from Essex, said the rain had got his passport damp but said it was a "result" for the players to have cooler temperatures.
Average June temperatures in Manaus are around 30C and humidity can be 100 per cent, meaning sweat does not evaporate so it is difficult to cool down.
Roger Page, 58, from Leicester, travelled with his friend Darren Smyth and said: "This beats anything else, it's great. The locals are really friendly."
But the rain added to the misery of locals who are already suffering flooding.
A spokesman for the World Cup management department in Manaus said the rain would not impact operations at the stadium.
The England team is expected to arrive in Manaus today, going straight to the Blue Tree Premium Hotel in the city centre before training at the stadium on Friday.


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September 8The Luce Scholars Program is a nationally competitive fellowship program. It was launched by the Henry Luce Foundation in 1974 to enhance the understanding of Asia among potential leaders in American society.
September 6The Udall Foundation awards scholarships to college sophomores and juniors for leadership, public service, and commitment to issues related to Native American nations or to the environment.
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The William J. Clinton Fellowship for Service in India is an immersive, 10-month volunteer service program matching young professionals with development organizations. Fellows work on scalable and sustainable development projects in the fields of education, livelihoods, technology and innovation, and public health.
September 22Health for America (HFA) at MedStar Health is building a cadre of young innovators—with actionable skills and knowledge in health, design, entrepreneurship, and leadership—who create novel, sustainable, and scalable health solutions.
September 18Echoing Green seeks social entrepreneurs who exhibit fearlessness in defending their ideas, an unwavering belief that all individuals have the potential to contribute meaningfully to society, and a powerful passion for developing new solutions to some of society's most challenging problems.
September 18Since 1982, Families USA has worked to promote high-quality, affordable health care for all Americans.
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C is for Crafting Our Lives
Craft is both a noun and a verb. The noun craft means, among other things, a skill or ability, especially in handwork. The verb craft means, among other things, to make or fashion with skill.
In college while working on my BFA, majoring in metalsmithing and minoring in sculpture, I had a tenuous and stressful relationship with the notion of "craft." In the academic context, "craft" was second tier due to the utilitarian implications of a craft, such as jewelry making, ceramics, fabric arts, etc. It seemed the only way to legitimize that kind of handwork was to turn it on its head. Even then, irony reigned supreme when dealing with "crafts." On the other hand, my sculpture professor railed about the lack of craftsmanship in some of my peers work. Craft has forever been a word loaded with meaning for me.
Today, I have allowed myself a little more freedom and take a little more comfort in using the word craft. I think I prefer craft as a verb and the definition of "to make something with skill." Arguably, not everything I do is with the skill of an expert, some may say none of what I do is expert.
Here are some of the thins I have been crafting this week. not all of them were perfect, but they were done with love and a sincere commitment to doing the best I could at the time.
This is a wall organizer I hacked for my husband. Henry looses his keys, his wallet and his phone on a daily basis. I decided that he needed a place to charge his phone, stash his wallet, camera and keys that could live at the front door. I knew I wanted it to hang on the wall so it was not more clutter on the table. So, I found these Real Simple wall pouches. I really liked them other than the bland canvas. I jazzed them up a bit with some Anna Marie Horner fabric http://store.annamariahorner.com/ . (Nashvillan, by the way) The little pocket is for his cell phone and enables him to plug it in for charging and hang it! He really likes it and i am really happy I have crafted up some piece for me and him…now I don't have to nag and he doesn't have to stomp around looking for his phone!
These are lotion bars I crafted with my friend Aziza. We are trying to get a little cottage business started. we are currently focusing on finding the best organic ingredients, perfecting our methods and packaging these little jewels. They are beeswax, cocoa butter and shea butter. They smell so good and have no fragrance at all. Our little lotion bars are more than just lotion bars, they are the product of a couple of women crafting a friendship.
This little picture is terribly hard to see, I know. But, trust me, it is one of my most favorite things I am currently crafting at the moment. This is an apron for one of Mycah's teachers. Another mom, my friend Camille, is making one just like it for the other teacher in the class. Mycah is in a mixed age kindergarten. They are 4, 5 and 6 year olds. We had them write their own names on a piece of paper and then laid them out in a pleasing composition and transferred them tot he aprons. We are now embroidering each child's name. Each little name I embroider causes me to think of that little person. The handwriting even looks like each child. Mycah's teachers are amazing women and I hope that the little imprint each child left on this apron will remind them of the love those children feel for them. Camille adapted this idea from Amanda Soule's book, the Creative Family. http://www.soulemama.com/ Amanda embroidered her children's drawings onto linen for simple, beautiful bookmarks. I thought this was a great adaptation that Camille thought up and cannot wait to finish it so the teachers can enjoy them.
The last set of pictures is from my most important and ongoing project…my family. Henry and I spend a good deal of time crafting our lives and those of our girls'. Growing a family is a craft, a skill on is not born with and one that no one tells you how to do. This was Saturday night a tour first neighborhood movie in the park night. We walked the 2ish blocks to the park dragging our trusty and dilapidated red wagon filled with a blanket, bug spray, glow sticks and snacks. The movie of the night was The Goonies. It was an amazing night, one well worth the effort, just like any fine craft!
Whoops…forgot my little ironic song……….. http://youtu.be/hbjOEnxTF8c
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So busy and so many lovely and unusual things. As long as it's giving joy to you and others, which it obviously is, then I wouldn't worry about what it's called.
May 24, 2011 at 2:40 pm
I love you definition of what is a craft, especially crafting a family. It just feels like such a lovely way to look at it. And I think the apron for the teacher is such a special and appropriate gift, I'm sure that she will treasure it.
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The smart fitting booth has existed for a while and has now its own exhibition in Tel Aviv during the fashion tech festival.
Managers of start-ups and designers meet there to share their experiences and also their projects. Those start-ups prove to anyone that with the new technology, we can change the way people are consuming fashion, online and offline. For example Infime, a start-up that sells lingerie, works on an application to help their clients fitting directly in their goods.
The body is scanned in 3D and the person can visualize herself or himself directly on the screen just by putting the measurements. After that, you can visualize the product on your own model either in store or on your Smartphone. In store, there is a QR code in each pieces of the brand, so that you can scan it and have the product in your model directly on your smartphone.
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One down, two to go - police hunt for replica helicopters stolen from elderly widower's Gravesend garage
PUBLISHED: 09:48 20 February 2017 | UPDATED: 09:50 20 February 2017
All three were stolen at some point last week
A widower has had three model helicopters worth thousands of pounds stolen, just weeks after the death of his wife.
The scale model replicas, are reportedly worth thousands of pounds, and were stolen from the garage of a property in Cedar Avenue, at some point between February 13 and February 17.
Thieves also damaged the garage door during the break-in.
On Saturday, a keen-eyed officer spotted one of the model helicopters, a JR500, dumped in a bush down an alleyway close to the property.
Now Kent Police is looking for the remaining models - a Red Bull BO105 and a Tomahawk.
Sgt Alan Willett from Kent Police said: "The owner of these helicopters is a 74-year-old man whose wife sadly passed away earlier this month.
"The victim, who has been building and flying such models since the 1970s, made these replicas from scratch, so we would very much like to reunite him with all of the stolen items.
"I'm pleased an officer has been able to recover one of these helicopters, but two of the replicas are still outstanding so I would encourage everyone to keep an eye out and especially check their gardens and alleyways in case the suspect has discarded the other two which were stolen."
Anyone with information can call Kent Police appeals line on 01474 366149 quoting reference XY/7374/17. Alternatively call Kent Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
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Applications: Interested and eligible applicants will submit an application through our online process and upload or have a teacher and/or counselor upload required supporting documents and recommendations in the fall of the applicant's senior year. The application includes questions and requests statements that will permit the Board of the Foundation to assess each applicant's qualifications according to the selection criteria. See What's New for 2020-2021 for important information.
Review and Selection: The Board will review the applications and conduct in-person interviews of the finalists. The recipient(s) will be announced following the interviews.
Scholarship Agreement: The scholarship recipient will be required to sign a written agreement setting forth the terms and conditions of the scholarship, including: (i) the specific purpose of the scholarship; (ii) its amount and duration; (iii) conditions and procedures for renewal; (iv) the institution to which it will be paid; (v) requirements for reports, if any, including the due dates for such reports; and (vi) any other expectations of the recipient during the scholarship period.
Payment of Scholarship: Upon deciding which college he or she will attend, the scholarship recipient will notify the Foundation of his or her college choice, and the Foundation will make arrangements to forward a check for payment of the scholarship award to the scholarship recipient's institution.
Renewal: Scholarship recipients must submit transcripts at the end of each quarter/semester for renewal of the scholarship.
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- Applicants are Notified of Board's Decisions on Finalists: Monday, February 15, 2021
- Finalist Interviews: Sunday, March 7, 2021
- Finalists Informed of Board's Decisions on Recipients and Alternates: Monday, March 15, 2021
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The oldest and most famous jazz bar in Berlin, complete with an illustrious history and solid reputation, Quasimodo opened in the 1920s. In its heyday in the '50s and '60s, it enjoyed such acts as Dizzy Giuseppe and Chet Baker, who would come through on their European tours. Today, the venue plays anything from soul, funk, blues, Latin, and, of course, jazz.
Quasimodo, Kantstraße 12a, Berlin, Germany, +49 (0)30 31804560
Housed on the site of a former supermarket since 1992, the A-Trane is noteworthy for its stunning acoustics and is revered by music lovers and musicians alike. Witness international stars jam next to local talent at the late-night Saturday sessions, but beware, it gets busy, so booking ahead is recommended.
A-Trane, Pestalozzistraße 105, Berlin, Germany, +49 (0)30 3132550
Jazzcafé Grolman is a beautiful restaurant serving gourmet food on white tablecloths with surprisingly reasonable prices. There is no live music here; however, its location and relationship with the A-Trane across the road means many locals come here as a warm up spot. There is no shortage of good cocktails and classic jazz in the background.
Jazzcafé Grolman, Grolmanstraße 53, Berlin, Germany, +49 (0)30 31803780
Set under the train tracks inside a brick-walled arch, this jazz spot is bustling with atmosphere. The Hat Bar has no cover charge, reasonably priced drinks, and a crowd of all ages who come to hear the sweet sounds of jazz and blues. This place is small, friendly, and even open on Sundays while the rest of the city sleeps.
Die kleine Weltlaterne is an excellent German restaurant that features live jazz two to three times a week and also has occasional comedy nights. While it's mostly popular with an older crowd who have a preference for dining on high-quality food over drinking excessively, the vibe is friendly and warm and its interior is adorned with pictures of local regulars from years gone by and acts that have performed.
Die kleine Weltlaterne, Nestorstraße 22, Berlin, Germany, +49 (0)30 8926585


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Architecture History Grad Student Receives Carter Manny Award
Ph.D. candidate Sophie Hochhäusl (M.A. HAUD '10) is the recipient of a 2013 Carter Manny Award, presented by the Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts. The award recognizes outstanding doctoral-level work on architectural topics, and provides funding for dissertation writing and research. Hochhäusl received a $15,000 prize.
"This award is simultaneously well deserved and unsurprising, " says Medina Lasansky, associate professor of architecture and HAUD coordinator. "One of the many great things about Sophie is the way she identifies historical questions and goes about answering them. She is open minded, creative, and rigorous — the best qualities for undertaking great architectural history."
Hochhäusl's thesis, Modern by Nature: Architecture, Politics, and Socio-Technical Systems in Austrian Settlements and Allotment Gardens between Reform and the Welfare State, 1903–1953, was selected after a review of 44 applications from doctoral students enrolled in schools in the U.S. and Canada. The review panel for the 2013 Carter Manny Award included Romi Crawford, associate professor, Visual and Critical Studies and Africana Studies, School of the Art Institute of Chicago; Timothy Hyde, associate professor of architecture, Harvard GSD; and Mark Linder, associate professor, Chancellor's Fellow in the Humanities, Syracuse University School of Architecture.
"Advising Sophie on her M.A. and now Ph.D. has been such a gratifying and intellectually rewarding experience, " says Mark Morris, visiting associate professor of architecture and a member of Hochhäusl's committee. "She is a serious scholar who moves comfortably between history and design, urbanism, and landscape. "
Mark Cruvellier, Nathaniel and Margaret Owings Professor and chair of the architecture department, adds, "This prestigious award is obviously a great achievement for Sophie, and is also a fitting tribute to the remarkable quality of our HAUD graduate program, its faculty, and its students — especially in this year of losing [longtime HAUD professor] Chris Otto, who was one of Sophie's thesis advisers."
Hochhäusl's thesis committee also included Alys George, Department of German, NYU; William Goldsmith, professor emeritus, CRP; Sara Pritchard, Department of Science and Technology Studies, College of Arts and Sciences; and Felicity Scott, Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation, Columbia University. Hochhäusl also received support and guidance on the Carter Manny Award process from Mary Woods, architecture; and Mary McLeod, Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation, Columbia University.


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The Iron Lady
The film ends with the first Prelude from Bach's 'Well-Tempered Klavier'. The piece is superlative, it is also an example of Bach's mastery of discord.
Foremost, it needs to be said that the characterization and costumes were quite fantastic, most notably the way in which Streep nailed Thatcher's expressions and vocal production; and the charming portrayal of all the pin-stripped Tories. Streep, in taking on this role, has made a gladly accepted contribution to the practice of actors playing characters, rather than actors playing themselves.
The structure of the film follows the Reservoir Dogs, Forest Gump format, in which the film begins near to the end, and the audience is told the story through references to previous events. I enjoy this format, but my favorite is the Pulp Fiction format, beginning and ending in the middle. The film regards Thatcher as she lives with dementia, demonstrating a condensed version of her biography as she visits her memories.
This may be because I'm a politics fiend, nevertheless, I thought that the film should have included far more by way of narrative with Thatcher approaching and occupying office, rather than her in her dwelling suffering her unfortunate condition. I may go so far as to say that the latter is superfluous. The viewers are treated to a portrait of Thatcher, having dinner parties and forgetting people's names and hallucinating about her deceased husband, Denis. I don't think that it would be a breach of taste if I were to say that I am not interested Thatcher's condition, I can offer her kind thoughts as I would anyone whose experiences are unpleasant, I'll gladly donate to a dementia charity, but devoting a great deal of film time for Thatcher with dementia seems poor form. The whole point of Thatcher is that she was a very important Prime Minister, not that she has dementia.
Not only were the scenes with Thatcher in old-age irritating, the film was cut in a way in which the frequent and difficult transitions made me seasick. It was, I assume, assigned a certain length and no more, so due to the indulgence on the 'Thatcher with dementia' theme, the 'Thatcher's career in politics' was stripped to a skeleton which was nearly non-functioning.
The rest of the film was very well constructed, especially the parliamentary debates and Michael Foot. The camera work, particularly when the Tories challenged Thatcher over the spending cuts or when she had an audience with the generals, was superb.
I would say, despite this, that the soundtrack was a little sloppy. We received the stirring music which gives the impression of movement during Thatcher's 'training' or some such, which was a little crass. I think that I can retain my political objectivity while I say that a politician who identified the enemy within should not be given a Rocky-style montage during their assent to primacy. At one point, when old-age Thatcher was having trouble with the hallucination, she turned on the radio, so that we heard the finale of the 1812 Overture — did this mean anything? It didn't, if one is going to choose a piece with that level of popularity, there needs to be a relevant connection.
I think that the presentation of Thatcher over the Falklands was fantastic, especially the obsession which she had; 'Sink it' being one of the most effective lines in the film.
The film was divisive in that what I enjoyed of it, I did so greatly, but what I didn't enjoy was really very tiresome. By my normal metric, it counts as a 'good film'. Can I expect some kind of director's cut with more politics and nothing else?
So as the film terminated, Thatcher had chucked out Denis' clothes and Denis had walked into the light, and the prelude ended with a major chord.
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Release date: August 7th, 2015 at the Ramona Mainstage in Ramona, California
This hot atheist band refuses to let any deity have the best tunes! After delivering some heavy sounds to San Diego's first Godless Gala, Monster on Sunday is set to take their message of no longer looking in the clouds for divine intervention, but seeing our feet on the ground, living life through reason and facts—guaranteed to frighten the clergy!
The album begins with roasting feedback from Steve Cass' Stratocaster, leading into the hot sounds of lead singer Tally Cass in "Baby Eater," reflecting the album's name and evocative artwork. Their heavy sounds are supported with power and precision from Brian Baker on the drums and seriously-hot riffs delivered by bassist James Cass on a Spekter. The hard-hitting electricity doesn't let up throughout the song, keeping the listener plugged-in for every electrifying second.
"Stardust" changes the mood of the album, slowing down to combine the serenity of a ballad with the steady, slow rhythms of a rock shuffle. The sultry sounds of Adele singing the theme for the James Bond film Skyfall can be heard in lead singer Tally Cass's lyrical reminder that we are created from stardust and that we are remade over again through Newtonian processes rather than a mythical rebirth in an afterlife.
"Make a Believer" invokes the memory of comedian George Carlin whose joke about the wrathful punishment of a god "…but he loves you" in the lyrics exposes theological inconsistencies of the "Jesus who loves me" despite a god who "is sending me to hell." The band angrily demands a reason to justify the existence of god by distilling belief in god as "a good hallucination."
"Just Like You" calls into question the hyprocrisy of those who are on the "right" when they accuse their god as being a "bloodthirsty hypocrite," "misogynistic homophobic racist" and a "malevolent bully." This echoes the condemnation of hyper-Calvinistic theology that lies at the heart of those who believe that they have the right to tell others they are "right." The rhythms create a sense of urgency to reflect on our current American society and its members who are often seen as filthy rags and depraved sinners by those who aren't afraid to judge "unless ye be judged."
"Pain" reverts back to the savvy mixture of a slow rock shuffle and ballad with juiced-up riffs to illustrate the pain of a person who prays to have pain and suffering taken from them, only to fall deeper into despair as they struggle with the classic theodicy question: "Why would bad things happen to good people?" The masterfully-executed riff compliments and defines the singer's painful recognition that her hurt is more real than the figment in which she had originally trusted.
"Christian Terrorist" injects the driving beats of a supercharged Iron Maiden to drive home the accusation of a message of love and acceptance that has been transformed into an organized religion where some fall into the trap of being theocratic zealots who condemn disagreement. Monster on Sunday highlights theocratic self-righteousness through exposing its unwilling adherents who persecute people who have evolved alongside progressive views of philosophy and science.
Other tracks included in the album are "Make a Believer," "Monster On Sunday," and "Believe In Yourself," as well as a salute to one of rock's greatest bands–Black Sabbath–with a cover of their song, "God Is Dead." Monster On Sunday's sounds sizzle from the 4×12 Marshall 1960 cabinet with vintage 75s that sends the sound of Steve's Stratocaster beyond the stratosphere when he's not playing a Gibson SG. Enough stompboxes were used to fill the back of a bus, making this album a must to listen to, crank up, and annoy your self-righteous friends and neighbors.
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The department has also devised six solutions for tourism businesses, organisations, and individuals to promote their use of environmentally friendly products, limit the use of nylon bags and other plastic products, in addition to reducing their overall plastic waste.
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The incorrect use of everyday as one word has become one of my pet peeves. I see it in print all the time. Because a spellchecker doesn't know how the word is used, it accepts everyday as one word all the time. This simple rule will help you determine when to use everyday as one word and when to use two words: every day.
Use one word when everyday is used an adjective, that is, when it comes right before a noun and answers the question, "What kind?"
These are my everyday shoes.
Running into people I know is an everyday happening for me.
Let's use the everyday tablecloth.
Use two words when every day is used as an adverb, that is, when it answers the question, "how often?" It often comes after the verb, but it can come at the beginning of a sentence too.
I walk to work every day.
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I wanted to follow up 'I failed my 2018 goals' with a more accurate review of my year. If you give it a read, you will find I bombed my goals but that doesn't mean 2018 was a flop.
In fact it was the opposite. I had an incredibly exciting year full of life achievements, theatre trips and travel plans. So here's a quick month by month account of 2018.
The opening month was a busy one as I returned to Amsterdam to celebrate a family birthday. It was FREEZING but my excitement to avoid the tourist attractions we saw first time around was enough to keep me going. Check out my top 10 places to visit in the city. I also saw five shows, yes FIVE. Elf the Musical, Five Encounters, Shrek, Toy Boy and Hamlet. It was entertaining, but exhausting and I'll chill out next January.
You'll never guess, but I actually visited Amsterdam AGAIN. I know, I know. But an opportunity came my way I couldn't refuse. The wonderful woman that is Jennie invited me on her press trip with Bonkers Bingo P&O cruises.
I attended the Giff Gaff blogger day, my first influencer event since moving to Manchester, and met a friend in Donna. I also caught four shows, Strangers on a train, Flashdance, Winter Solstice and Almighty Sometimes, the latter making my top 2018 theatre list.
This was a big month as Rob and I had an offer accepted on a flat. We officially started on the journey to becoming home owners! What's that ladder everyone talks about? We were on that. Are we adults now?
I popped along to the Gin festival at Victoria Baths with my fabulous friend Michelle. The venue is stunning and the gins were juicy. I also somehow made time for another four shows: Extraordinary Rendition, Fat Friends, Miss Saigon and Hairspray.
This month I had a blast exploring the Amalfi Coast in Italy. We stopped in Sorrento and took trips to Capri and Positano. I always love visiting Italy and this coastline is a picturesque as people say. Watch my vlogs of Capri, Amalfi and Pompeii
Donna and I were also invited on press trip, Glamping in South Wales! Now, I am not a camper but glamping seemed way more up my street. We had a jam packed itinerary and properly enjoyed the high quality accommodation. It was far from rough and ready. See what we got up to in my vlog. Such fun.
Secret Cinema kicked off the first weekend, my second time visiting but this time a very different film, Bladerunner. Dressed up in our boiler suits, ready for some sci-fi, it was the most immersive evening ever. Here's what I thought about Secret Cinema: Dirty Dancing
I saw Titanic the Musical as a treat for my mum's birthday as well as Blood Brothers and had a Eurovision sleepover at Jennie's. I also joined a netball team this month. Can I sleep now?
I had my first relaxing holiday in a very long time this month as we spent a week in Cyprus with Rob's family. It was hot hot hot. We took a few trips out but tried our best to chill. Crazy city breaks are our calling so this was surprisingly difficult.
Back home, we took a sunny seaside day trip to Llandudno in Wales to celebrate my dad's birthday and I also caught Legally Blonde and A Play Goes Wrong on stage, two hilarious productions.
My birthday month! Kept it low key with a family meal at Alberts Schloss and enjoyed Mamma Mia with my mama. Do you remember I joined that netball team? Well we won the league and I earned a medal. Unfortunately I can't continue due to health but they say leave at the top of your game right?
Friends Fest with my twin was nostalgia at it's best. We recreated all of the most famous scenes and relived the best TV show of all time. I also met up with Michelle for some dino golf. Yes you heard me. And enjoyed yet another year at the Pride Parade. Have a look at my 2017 parade vlog.
Matilda the Musical finally arrived in Manchester and blew me away with its magic and creativity. Miss Trunchbull stole the show. I also met up with Donna for a trip to the Peak District made up of charity shopping and cake eating. A quieter month overall as work got real busy and serves as a good reminder that this is a hobby. I have a full time job to prioritise.
I attended my sixth Leeds Light Night, which is a city wide take over full of light installations and performances. My vlog from 2017 will give you a flavour. And only one theatre trip this month with a Halloween (trick or) treat to Seance. An immersive audio experience. We also completed our sale so officially became home owners. Hello mortgage, goodbye rent!
Ok, we're ramping it back up this month as I took Rob to Switzerland for his 30th birthday. We interrailed from Geneva to Montreux, Interlaken and back, with a few more stops in between, in only four days. It was intense but incredible. My favourite European trip of all time actually. I posted a twitter thread and will soon have blogs and vlogs.
Kinky Boots strutted its way to Manchester for the first time and slayed. I organised a blogger brunch with my favourite Leeds ladies and felt super christmassy at Dunham Massey Light Trail. I saw Jessie J in concert, caught the Drag Race tour, laughed my head off at Ross Noble and even had a weekend hen do. Phew! And breathe.
I turned Ozian for the third time with Wicked the Musical, found the funny in Cinderella the Panto and saw Robs favourite Christmas movie of all time, Die Hard, at an immersive screening. Also took my family's annual Christmas trip, which was in Dublin this year, where we had 36 hours to see the city. I didn't fall in love but I did enjoy exploring. I'm sure I'll pull out a blog post soon.
So yeah. 2018 was pretty bluddy fantastic and 2019 has a lot to live up to. Cheers to a healthy, happy and adventurous year. Well life. What were your highlights of 2018? Let me know below.


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A relevant course, real concepts and fields I have never heared about. I advise this course.
The point that maybe be optimized : the videos about the same subject could be longer and brought together. (Not necessarily).
por Mohammad Y K•
Oct 04, 2019
Thanks alott coursera for providing me with this course for free.
My favorite teacher is Peter sir, He is brilliant in teaching and understands the vulnerabilities of student ,learning :D
Thankkkkkkkkk you!!!!!!!!!!!!
por Manuel V F•
May 02, 2020
Very useful course, specially the Criptography part and the Week 5 contents related to the model of IT and Security. I recommmend to enroll to every IT that is focused and interested in Cybersecurity.
por Assuah P F•
Jul 09, 2020
Through Coursera, I can now become a cyber physical security expert. With their online course, I have had basic knowledge in information security. I encourage others to join their online program.
por Rodrigo M•
Jul 31, 2019
Realmente es muy bueno y se aprende mucho en poco tiempo. Faltaría complementarlo con una versión práctica del mismo. Felicitaciones porque dan acceso a muchas personas a un curso excelente!
por Gerardo A O C•
Jun 26, 2020
It was a good way to introduce my self to a new world that i barerly know for my job and my degree, i highly recommended for anyone who is looking for to learn about security information.
por Devdatta D•
Feb 03, 2020
Good insights into concepts and methodologies involved in establishing a secure Information Management System based on the CIA model with Intrusion detection and prevention protocols.
por Kerem U•
Mar 23, 2020
Certification gives what it has offered from the beginning. I really appreciate the efforts and thank the lecturer for all the IS introduction contents. It was high quality content.
por Fabio M O•
May 24, 2019
It was a excellent course where i could put in practice and remember a lot of things about Information Security. All material is so complete and you understand without any problem.
por Giovanni M•
May 05, 2020
Well-developed course. It allows to gain a general idea about many aspects of the information security world. This course is great for starting interfacing with these topics.


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Former Holland international Tim Krul is closing in on a switch to Norwich City, with the Dutchman believed to be in Norfolk to undergo a medical and finalise personal terms.
Dutch football journalist, Mike Verweij, from respected daily paper De Telegraaf tweeted later on Tuesday afternoon Krul has passed his medical and agreed a two year deal.
City have identified the ex-Newcastle United stopper as the experienced replacement for Angus Gunn, with Krul a free agent following his release from Premier League Brighton.
The Dutchman's representatives had been in discussions with Championship rivals Reading and Bristol City earlier this month but City stepped up their interest during the club's pre-season tour of Germany.
Head coach Daniel Farke made it clear it was essential the Canaries lined up a top drawer replacement for the departed Gunn, while Remi Matthews and Michael McGovern scrapped it out to convince Farke they could be his number one for the league kick-off.
Krul spent 12 years on Tyneside and is keen to remain in England despite serious interest from abroad.
Barring any late complications, Krul's arrival will be confirmed in the next 24 hours, leaving the 30-year-old free to make his debut potentially at Luton Town on Wednesday.
"In general, you can say you need a really outstanding goalkeeper to be successful," said Farke, speaking at hte end of the club's German tour.
"You can be very happy with your squad but without this element you have no chance to be successful.
"That is the same in each and every league and competition.
"It is quite important. Look at the facts last season. Michael McGovern was our number two. Remi Matthews was our number three and for that we decided to send him on loan to get some minutes and our number one Angus Gunn has left.
"I trust them both and I would have no problem if one of them would be between the posts when the real stuff starts.
"I trust my keepers but without any pressure we can watch the market.
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Many writers felt the spark of story in them when they were very young. But many never found the support they needed to develop and hone their skills at a young age.
When I visit schools for my books I often encounter one or two children out of hundreds who are hungry for more interaction than a school visit is designed to offer. Nine years ago I formed the League of Exceptional Writers a free mentoring workshop for young readers ages 8-18.
Because I'm a member of the SCBWI in Oregon, I approached them about providing a small honorarium for the authors and illustrators who were mentors to the League each month. I approached Powells Bookstore about hosting the events and providing promotional materials. Here's an example of what they made for the last. year. Every month from October to May eager young writers pull up chairs at the bookshop and dig into the nitty gritty of making books with published authors, professional illustrators and other folks who work in the book industry, designers, editors, agents, audio book producers, etc. The League has seen its members grow from shy beginners in 3rd or 4th grade to active writers at their high school newspaper to editors of college literary journals. One has even gone on to work as a designer at a publishing house in Boston.
I mention this not to self-congratulate but rather to offer a model that could be easily replicated elsewhere. The SCBWI is a gently aging organization. Their survival depends on drawing in new young members year after year. What better way to promote the organization than to start mentoring young writers now. Most independent bookstores would be receptive to the idea of hosting a writing club for kids. So please consider starting a League of your own in your home town.
Many cities and states have writing enrichment programs in place such as the Writers in the Schools program sponsored by Oregon Literary Arts. Consider volunteering or donating money to these programs.
And finally if you have a young writer in your life, here's a book they might enjoy. BRAVE THE PAGE: a young writer's guide to telling epic stories by Rebecca Stern and Grant Faulkner is a kid friendly guide to writing a boo,k taking the NANOWRIMO model. The tone is peppy and practical. The text answers most of the questions even an adult writer has about the process of writing and the focus is solidly on the writing process rather than selling a manuscript. I think it will work well for avid writers as young as 9 and as old as 14 or 15. Brave the Page is on sale in August of 2019 and is available in audio.


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I must say, Mark does point out a certain irony: People like me (to be self-referential) were anti-McCain before anti-McCain was cool. That is, we opposed him when he faced off against George W. Bush et al. And a lot of people now dumping on us were — Moosers, McCainiacs. And now people like me are the last defenders of the McCain candidacy? That is so very weird.
I'm supporting McCain because I think he's on balance admirable and right-thinking. (And by "right," I don't mean right-wing, for sure.) I also think he'd make a far, far superior president to Obama, who I believe would do considerable harm. I will vote for McCain and Palin enthusiastically on that Tuesday morning.
But then: What do I know, being a hick who doesn't read books . . .?
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5 ways, 4 of us can help each other, while 3 work fulltime, 2 can be managers under 1
I got your attention now didn't I? This card, I have been sending around now to all my networks. It is interesting to see if this will really work for me to get a full time job. One friend printed this card and put it on the wall of her office.
The funny thing about being jobless is that, you can stay home and do lots of things like clean the house, cook food, and catch-up on your reading. The downside is that while your household is working you are home alone, keep this up and you will become idle some how. Me? I started to read my 1984 Collier's Encyclopedia. What I like is that there are no email links, but compiled information from other books into each volume, how cool is that! My grandmother still has her 1970's era Collier's with the distinct red border near the base. With that edition came two books: The Furniture Doctor by George Grotz, and ironically, The-You-Don't-Need-A-Man-To-Fix-It Book by Jim Webb and Bart Houseman with intro by Erma Bombeck. Remarkable, I tell you. The latter book has illustrations of tools that are, frankly quite primitive, but efficient. I still say technology is good. There is even a whole section on plumbing! Women and plumbing? I think that given the time period this book is great! The Furniture Doc book is very helpful and I hope to utilize some of its hints. So what books have you been reading?
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Well hello there LightCupcake!
Raiding, especially on mythic, is something that you need to learn a lot of things for. There are basic skills which you can practice in other games or perhaps MMO's specifically. But generally, it takes practice, time and effort. In mythic, any gap in your skill set will be magnified and have impact on the group's performance. I guess wat I want to say is.. don't feel defeated if you won't be chosen over the druid. All your efforts aside, it is possible that you end up in over your head. There's a large amount of guilds out there, each with their own goals and performing in their own bracket. When you're a new player, help from others (and also the info on this site) will help you go through the learning curve a lot quicker then you would on your own. But practice is vital – get every single bit of experience healing raids that you can. Please don't feel like you're letting anyone down if it seems like you're not quite there yet. Making the effort is what should make them proud – not your actual performance.
That aside, I'll poke our log guru Keehn to see if he can spare some time to run through your logs. In the meantime, make yourself at home on our website. There should be plenty of info hidden away for you to give food for thought. Check the UI section perhaps – it might give you some ideas. New player UI's can get a little bit buggy and can get in their way sometimes.


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Interview: Mohammadin Bin Haji Ketapi, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture
In 2018, Malaysia received a total of 25.8 million international tourists. We asked Mohammadin Bin Haji Ketapi, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture for Malaysia, what the target is for the coming years.
With the Visit Malaysia 2020 campaign in the works, we look forward to seeing our arrival gures grow to 30-million and tourist receipts reach RM100bn (eds: €21.66bn) by the year 2020. The tourism Industry continued its significant contribution to Malaysia's economy with a share of 14.9% in 2017 as compared to 10.4% in 2005. In 2017, the direct contribution of tourism to GDP recorded 6.1% with a value of RM82.6bn (eds: €17.89bn), growing from RM76.6bn (eds: €16.59bn) in 2016. The number of employees involved in Malaysia's tourism sector has risen to 3.4 million in 2017 from 1.5 million in 2005. Employment in the tourism industry contributed 23.2% to total employment in 2017 (2005:15%). Most of the jobs in tourism industry were in the retail trade industry (33.7%) and food & beverage serving services (32.3%) respectively. Tourism is also important to Malaysia as it helps to empower the local community economically. Taking the Malaysia Homestay Programme as an example, it offers the local village-folk to take part in offering authentic homestay experiences to tourists. In 2017, the revenue generated from the programme reached RM27.6 million (eds: €5.98m). Statistics show that in 2018, a total of 372,475 tourists (local and foreign) participated in the homestay programme across the nation. Within this period, a total number of 218 villages with 4,070 homes took part in the programme. These villages are spread throughout the nation, including popular tourist destinations such as Sabah, Sarawak, Selangor, Melaka, Johor, Penang, Langkawi.
What do you hope to achieve through being official partner country of ITB Berlin 2019?
Malaysia being partner country of ITB Berlin 2019 means a big focus on the country and a big visibility worldwide, especially now that we are promoting Visit Malaysia 2020. But our focus will be to push not only the partner country 2019 of ITB but to make sure, that throughout the year 2019, Malaysia is seen and recognised as the wonderful destination it is. I believe Malaysia's cultural uniqueness is a big draw for the European market. As you may know, Malaysia is a melting pot of cultures with influences from Malay, Chinese and Indian ethnicities, as well as from Europe, Arab and the Malay Archipelago. This has resulted in a mixed yet harmonious legacy that manifests itself in Malaysia's architecture, clothing, language, cuisine and other aspects. As such, the highlight of our presence at ITB this year will be the cultural aspects that we bring to the show. Visitors to the trade show will have the opportunity to experience Malaysia's architecture, local food and cultural performances. We will be bringing in the national cultural troupe to showcase about an hour-long performance during the Opening Gala that re ects the beauty and diversity of Malaysian culture and heritage. Visitors to the Malaysia Pavilion can also get to know the Ring Ladies of Sarawak, so named because of their beauty ritual of wearing copper coiled rings on the forearms and calves respectively. This symbol of beauty is fast disappearing and ITB visitors will be lucky to catch the last remaining Ring Ladies of Sarawak this year. Malaysia will also bring a special exhibition of Sarawak scarves called "keringkam." These are hand- embroidered scarves made using gold thread and is an important part of Sarawak heirloom legacy. Visitors will get to see these treasured headgear and other ornaments that have rarely been exhibited. The Malaysia Pavilion at Hall 26A, Stand 117, will also display architectural forms adapted from ancient Malay architecture. Besides being the venue for networking and meetings, it will also hold regular cultural performances throughout the exhibition. Delicious Malaysian cuisine, renowned for its generous use of medicinal spices and herbs, will also be made available for the public to sample.
What is the overall policy of the new administration concerning tourism? What are your Ministry's key aims in the coming months and years?
The Tourism Malaysia Integrated Promotional Plan 2018 – 2020 was formulated and implemented to tackle existing challenges and improve Malaysia's tourism performance, with the following strategies in mind:
• Optimising the usage of latest information technology for promotion, publicity and advertising;
• Leveraging upcoming major events in Malaysia, especially business events, 5th World Tourism Conference from 26 to 28 August 2019 in KL, and the Malaysia-China Cooperation Year in 2019-2020, 8th World Summit on Arts and Culture, KL (11-14 March 2019); CHOGM, APEC meeting, etc.;
• Synergising efforts with the development of mega-projects such as Impression City Melaka and Desaru Coast, etc.;
• Enhancing NKEA initiatives (collaboration with airlines & tour operators, charter ights, high yield segment);
• Maximising integrated marketing campaigns by partnering with Government agencies; • Promoting Malaysia as a lming destination.
Please tell us a little more about yourself and why you believe you were chosen for the portfolios of Tourism and Culture.
Coming from Sabah, a state with multicultural and religious backgrounds together with diverse tourism attractions, I believe with my vast experience and deep interest in art, culture and heritage, I am able to contribute towards enhancing and promoting the art, culture and heritage industry as one of the prominent socio-economy drivers of the nation. In addition, under the new government's manifestos, the tourism industry will continue to be strengthened and supported to attract more visitors to see and experience Malaysian cultural and heritage diversity plus abundance of natural wonders.
What are your biggest challenges in the next years?
The main challenge is to get more involvement from the non- governmental bodies and societies to cooperate and organise any programmes, events and activities relating to national art, culture and heritage. The Ministry has several incentives such as tax reduction and exemptions for private companies that are willing to fund such art, cultural and heritage programmes. I would like to remind again that the effort in empowering and sustaining our art, culture and heritage not only falls on the government's shoulder but importantly, on the collaborative efforts with other individuals, private sectors and NGOs.
What sets this country apart from the rest – especially in Southeast Asia?
The "Malaysia, Truly Asia" tagline has worked wonders to position our destination's diversity. It gets the message across that Malaysia is a kaleidoscope of customs, religions, traditions, festivals, heritage, arts and crafts, and cuisines of Malays, Chinese, Indians, and various ethnic group that continues to fascinate visitors from all over the world. Malaysia has also premised itself as a diverse tourism destination that offers world-class attractions, including nature, shopping, adventure, islands and beaches, as well as many international events, offering visitors a plethora of interesting choices. Besides that, the country is also a major destination for health tourism and MICE events. This "Malaysia, Truly Asia" branding continues till today to position Malaysia's uniqueness. Upcoming developments such as Desaru Coast in Johor, Impression City Melaka and 20th Century Fox World Theme Park in Genting Highlands, once completed, will bring renewed interest in Malaysia. We are also seeing the industry invigorated by the opening of renowned hotel property brands here. Several established hotel brands have ventured into Malaysia for the first time recently, while some of them are poised to enter the market in the near future. We are pleased that brands such as Double Tree, Hilton, Marriot, Anantara, Westin, Mercure, Sheraton, W, St. Regis, Four Seasons, Hyatt and others see the value of Malaysia for their business expansion and investments. Malaysian food is probably one of its best attractions to visitors as dining in the country is truly a gastronomy experience. Being a multi-cultural country, Malaysia offers a great variety of local cuisines. Visitors will definitely be amazed by the incredible range of food, desserts and fruits found throughout the country.
Penang Assam Laksa Ranked no.7 on CNN's World's 50 Best Foods in 2018. Ipoh has been named as one of the top three best coffee spots in Asia by the world's largest travel- guide publisher, Lonely Planet this year. Besides, citing Southeast Asia as the best region to try local cuisine, Booking.com named two places in Malaysia in its list of Top 10 destinations to taste local food – Ipoh and Johor Bahru. Kuala Lumpur was voted by global news network CNN as the world's 4th Best Shopping City, after New York, Tokyo and London, and ahead of Paris, Hong Kong and Dubai, for two consecutive years – 2012 and 2013. Some of our renowned shopping outlets include Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, Midvalley Megamall, KLCC and etc. We now have several premium outlet malls – Johor Premium Outlet, Mitsui Outlet Park, Freeport Melaka, Design Village Outlet Mall in Penang and Genting Premium Outlet – to give shoppers better value for money.
Beautiful beaches and islands are in abundance in Malaysia. Langkawi, Malaysia was on the Conde Nast Traveler list of The Best Islands in the World 2018. Some top choices of beautiful beaches and islands include Sipadan island, Sabah; Pangkor Island, Perak; Batu Feringhi Beach, Penang; Perhentian island, Terengganu.
Malaysia's tropical rainforests, said to be over 130 million years old, are also a unique feature of Malaysia. Some of the renowned rainforests in Malaysia include Taman Negara Pahang, Endau-Rompin, Gunung Mulu National Park, Kuala Selangor Nature Park, and Kinabalu Park.
Photo: Mohammadin Bin Haji Ketapi Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture