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The title says it all. All of you Tales fans out there can feel free to put down your torches and pitchforks until Tales of Xillia becomes overdue for a Western release.
The title says it all. All of you Tales fans out there can feel free to put down your torches and pitchforks until Tales of Xillia becomes overdue for a Western release.
This is indeed awesome news! I was a tad worried since ports and remakes of Tales games almost never leave Japan, but I guess it's hard to pass up when it's going to be one of the first RPGs on the 3DS, and most of the translation and voice-acting has been done already.
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I saw a few tweets today but didn't want to get my hopes up, but now that I see it here I can be excited. Yay. I know a majority like Vesperia or Symphonia, but this is still my favorite in the series.
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This is my favorite RPG ^_^ The character development that goes on with Luke and Asch and all the rest of the cast is just phenomenal. The overall story is awesome, gameplay rocks, and Jade is the best character ever created. Insta win!
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This announcement actually does make me want to raise my pitchfork, though. My greatest fear with Graces (and now this) is that they won't sell to expectation, and poor Xillia will receive the backlash for it. Furthermore, we already got Abyss. I don't mean to hate, but I'd much rather Hearts, Rebirth, Destiny Remake, or Destiny 2 over a port of anything.
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I second that. I personally didn't like Abyss. I can't stand idiot heroes like Luke. It breaks my suspension of disbelief. Jade's sarcasm is the only reason I made it through the game.
I'd rather see new localizations. I certainly won't buy this.
Damn...now I have a good reason to buy a 3DS. Personally, I think Jade was my favorite character out of that entire game, and was tied with Guy.
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No enough for me to re-buy but for all the people who haven't played this game yet this is the definitive version that you should get instead of the PS2 version unless you need to play on a TV.
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Hearts, Rebirth, Destiny Remake, and Destiny 2 are ancient history at this point, why even bring them up? I don't think I've ever seen another fan base get angry at games being localized. It's coming over to tie in with the manga/anime. It will do fine, being the only big JRPG on the system. It will do fine, and even if it doesn't, sales of a 3DS game will not hurt Xillia's chances one way or another. Relax. Let the Abyss fans enjoy this.
You guys are seriously killing my love of this series
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I'm fine with not getting a second version of Vesperia. ToV was fine without a loli-pirate. Actually, it would've been fine without Karol too - there's little need for inexplicably young characters in these games. Twelve-year-old in a war-zone? Rita's at about the threshold for that sort of thing.
I'm not much for the idiot-hero bit either. I liked Abyss alright, as I also liked Symphonia, but they tend to be games I like in spite of the grating stupidity of the male lead.
I prefer new releases to remakes, but a decent portable RPG is typically a good thing. I'd prefer to see the newer Tales games come over than a port of Rebirth, etc.
Wait wait wait, people think LUKE was a stupid hero? Hardly, he was actually fairly intelligent for a Tales lead. You have to keep in mind that he was also only seven years old and lived a sheltered life with no contact with the real world. His "stupidity" was ignorance. If you want stupid Tales heroes, look at Lloyd, Stahn, and Reid.
Honestly, this is a shocking announcement. I thought we had no chance of seeing this game, especially since Abyss didn't even do all that well in the US the first time it came around. But I'll take what I can gets. Hopefully they make engine improvements and it runs smoother. Maybe they'll even add voicework for the skits? Here's hoping.
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I'm willing to bet most European gamers will be missing out on this great game a second time. Sigh.
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If they add voices to the skits I'd seriously think about picking it up even though I already own the PS2 version. It's been a while since I played it.
Of course, I'd need to buy a 3DS first...hmm.
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Disintegration of the family is the real root cause of violent crime.
SOCIAL SCIENTISTS, criminologists, and many other observers at long last are coming to recognize the connection between the breakdown of families and various social problems that have plagued American society. In the debate over welfare reform, for instance, it now is a widely accepted premise that children born into single-parent families are much more likely than those in intact families to fall into poverty and welfare dependency.
While the link between the family and chronic welfare dependency is understood much better these days, there is another link--between the family and crime--that deserves more attention. Entire communities, particularly in urban areas, are being torn apart by crime. We desperately need to uncover the real root cause of criminal behavior and learn how criminals are formed in order to be able to fight this situation.
There is a wealth of evidence in the professional literature of criminology and sociology to suggest that the breakdown of family is the real root cause of crime in the U.S. Yet, the orthodox thinking in official Washington assumes that it is caused by material conditions, such as poor employment opportunities and a shortage of adequately funded state and Federal social programs.
The Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, supported by the Clinton Administration, perfectly embodies Washington's view of crime. It provides for billions of dollars in new spending, adding 15 social programs on top of a welfare system that has cost taxpayers five trillion dollars since the War on Poverty was declared in 1965. There is no reason to suppose that increased spending and new programs will have any significant positive impact. Since 1965, welfare spending has grown 800% in real terms, while the number of major felonies per capita today is roughly three times the rate prior to 1960. As Sen. Phil Gramm (R.-Tex.) rightly observes, "If social spending stopped crime, America would be the safest country in the world."
Still, Federal bureaucrats and lawmakers persist in arguing that poverty is the primary cause of crime. In its simplest form, this contention is absurd; if it were true, there would have been more crime in the past, when more people were poorer. Moreover, in less-developed nations, the crime rates would be higher than in the U.S. History defies the assumption that deteriorating economic circumstances breed crime and improving conditions reduce it. America's crime rate actually rose during the long period of economic growth in the early 20th century. As the Great Depression set in and incomes dropped, the crime rate also fell. It went up again between 1965 and 1974, when incomes rose. Most recently, during the recession of 1982, there was a slight dip in crime, not an increase.
Washington also believes that race is the second most important cause of crime. The large disparity in crime rates between whites and blacks often is cited as proof. However, a closer look at the data shows that the real variable is not race, but family structure and all that it implies in terms of commitment and love between adults and children.
A 1988 study of 11,000 individuals found that "the percentage of single-parent households with children between the ages of 12 and 20 is significantly associated with rates of violent crime and burglary." The same study makes it clear that the popular assumption that there is an association between race and crime is false. Illegitimacy, not race, is the key factor. It is the absence of marriage and the failure to form and maintain intact families that explains the incidence of crime among whites as well as blacks.
There is a strong, well-documented pattern of circumstances and social evolution in the life of a future violent criminal. The pattern may be summarized in five basic stages:
Stage one: Parental neglect and abandonment of the child in early home life. When the future violent criminal is born, his father already has abandoned the mother. If his parents are married, they are likely to divorce by the third year of his life. He is raised in a neighborhood with a high concentration of single-parent families. He does not become securely attached to his mother during the critical early years. His child care frequently changes.
The adults in his life often quarrel and vent their frustrations physically. He, or a member of his family, may suffer one or more forms of abuse, including sexual. There is much harshness in his home, and he is deprived of affection.
He becomes hostile, anxious, and hyperactive. He is difficult to manage at age three and is labeled a "behavior problem." Lacking his father's presence and attention, he becomes increasingly aggressive.
Stage two: The embryonic gang becomes a place for him to belong. His behavior continues to deteriorate at a rapid rate. He satisfies his needs by exploiting others. At age five or six, he hits his mother. In first grade, his aggressive behavior causes problems for other children. He is difficult for school officials to handle.
He is rejected socially at school by "normal" children. He searches for and finds acceptance among similarly aggressive and hostile youngsters. He and his friends are slower at school. They fail at verbal tasks that demand abstract thinking and at learning social and moral concepts. His reading scores trail behind the rest of his class. He has lessening interest in school, teachers, and learning.
By now, he and his friends have low educational and life expectations for themselves. These are reinforced by teachers and family members. Poor supervision at home continues. His father, or father substitute, still is absent. His life primarily is characterized by aggressive behavior by himself and his peers and a hostile home life.
Stage three: He joins a delinquent gang. At age 11, his bad habits and attitudes are well-established. By age 15, he engages in criminal behavior. The earlier he commits his first delinquent act, the longer he will be likely to lead a life of crime.
His companions are the main source of his personal identity and his sense of belonging. Life with his delinquent friends is hidden from adults. The number of delinquent acts increases in the year before he and his friends drop out of school.
His delinquent girlfriends have poor relationships with their mothers, as well as with "normal" girls in school. A number of his peers use drugs. Many, especially the girls, run away from home or just drift away.
Stage four: he commits violent crime and the full-fledged criminal gang emerges. High violence grows in his community with the increase in the number of single-parent families. He purchases a gun, at first mainly for self-defense. He and his peers begin to use violence for exploitation. The violent young men in his delinquent peer group are arrested more than the nonviolent criminals, but most of them do not get caught at all.
Gradually, different friends specialize in different types of crime--violence or theft. Some are more versatile than others. The girls are involved in prostitution, while he and the other boys are members of criminal gangs.
Stage five: A new child--and a new generation of criminals--is born. His 16-year-old girlfriend is pregnant. He has no thought of marrying her; among his peers this simply isn't done. They stay together for awhile until the shouting and hitting start. He leaves her and does not see the baby anymore.
One or two of his criminal friends are experts in their field. Only a few members of the group to which he now belongs--career criminals--are caught. They commit hundreds of crimes per year. Most of those he and his friends commit are in their own neighborhood.
For the future violent criminal, each of these five stages is characterized by the absence of the love, affection, and dedication of his parents. The ordinary tasks of growing up are a series of perverse exercises, frustrating his needs, stunting his capacity for empathy as well as his ability to belong, and increasing the risk of his becoming a twisted young adult. This experience is in stark contrast to the investment of love and dedication by two parents normally needed to make compassionate, competent adults out of their offspring.
The impact of violent crime
When one considers some of the alarming statistics that make headlines today, the future of our society appears bleak. In the mid 1980s, the chancellor of the New York City school system warned: "We are in a situation now where 12,000 of our 60,000 kindergartners have mothers who are still in their teenage years and where 40% of our students come from single-parent households."
Today, this crisis is not confined to New York; it afflicts even small, rural communities. Worse yet, the national illegitimacy rate is predicted to reach 50% within the next 12-20 years. As a result, violence in school is becoming worse. The Centers for Disease Control recently reported that more than four percent of high school students surveyed had brought a firearm at least once to school. Many of them, in fact, were regular gun carriers.
The old injunction clearly is true--violence begets violence. Violent families are producing violent youths, and violent youths are producing violent communities. The future violent criminal is likely to have witnessed numerous conflicts between his parents. He may have been physically or sexually abused. His parents, brothers, and sisters also may be criminals, and thus his family may have a disproportionate negative impact on the community. Moreover, British and American studies show that fewer than five percent of all criminals account for 50% of all criminal convictions. Over all, there has been an extraordinary increase in community violence in most major American cities.
Government agencies are powerless to make men and women marry or stay wed. They are powerless to guarantee that parents will love and care for their children. They are powerless to persuade anyone to make and keep promises. In fact, government agencies often do more harm than good by enforcing policies that undermine stable families and by misdiagnosing the real root cause of such social problems as violent crime.
Nevertheless, ordinary American are not powerless. They know full well how to fight crime effectively. They do not need to survey the current social science literature to know that a family life of affection, cohesion, and parental involvement prevents delinquency. They instinctively realize that paternal and maternal affection and the father's presence in the home are among the critical elements in raising well-balanced children. They acknowledge that parents should encourage the moral development of their offspring--an act that best is accomplished within the context of religious belief and practice.
None of this is to say that fighting crime or rebuilding stable families and communities will be easy. What is easy is deciding what we must do at the outset. Begin by affirming four simple principles: First, marriage is vital. Second, parents must love and nurture their children in spiritual as well as physical ways. Third, children must be taught how to relate to and empathize with others. Finally, the backbone of strong neighborhoods and communities is friendship and cooperation among families.
These principles constitute the real root solution to the problem of violent crime. We should do everything in our power to apply them in our own lives and the life of the nation, not just for our sake, but for that of our children.
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Hotel MK Hong Kong3 Stars
11 Changsha Street Mongkok Kowloon Hong Kong
Located at the centre of Kowloon Peninsular-Mongkok, Hotel MK provides easy reach to shopping and entertainment areas. The city attractions that can be reached from this property include Tung Choi Street, Garden Street, Madame Tussauds and The Peak Galleria.
This 18-storey hotel features 108 well equipped rooms with facilities such as air conditioning, hairdryer and telephone.
The Hotel MK does not have restaurant facility. Several restaurants are available in the surroundings, where guests can relish a wide variety of local, regional and international cuisines.
Hotel MK Hong Kong offers high speed wireless internet service to stay connected with family and business colleague. This property has highly qualified reception staffs that are readily available to assist its guests throughout their stay. Guests at this property can visit city attractions such as Disneyland and Ocean Park.
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Hotel MK Hong Kong Guest Reviews (16)
Good for short stay. 5 mins walk to heart of Mong Kok. Toilet space cant get any smaller than I could have imagined.
CyberAlex wrote on October 17, 2012
The room was very small. once go in to the room, you virtuall jump into the bed. toilet and the shower room too small. cant shift my body easily. no place to hang clothes.
Mei Mei wrote on October 9, 2012
Never again would go to this mini tiny what you call (hotel) ??? Worst then a motel and cannot believe how they can stay in business. Don't go to HK if you need to stay here.
HHwestside wrote on April 17, 2012
Location is great, near shopping street.
Sompoch Tiemkeerakul wrote on September 26, 2011
1) the hotel price consider average. because the room quite small. but its clean. 2) location very gd its very near mongkok mtr station abt 5mins walking distance. around the hotel, easy to find local coffee shop, shopping mall n night market. 3) service wise gd also, they change the towel everyday n clean our room. the bed slightly hard fo me, but still ok. ask them to provide extra pillow, housekeeping very fast to send up. overrall i feel happy to stay here ..will visit it again
Amy Lim wrote on July 22, 2011
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3 out of 5
Good for short stay. 5 mins walk to heart of Mong Kok. Toilet space cant get any smaller than I could have imagined.Review by: CyberAlex
Date stayed October 17, 2012
2 out of 5
The room was very small. once go in to the room, you virtuall jump into the bed. toilet and the shower room too small. cant shift my body easily. no place to hang clothes.Review by: Mei Mei
Date stayed October 9, 2012
1 out of 5
Never again would go to this mini tiny what you call (hotel) ??? Worst then a motel and cannot believe how they can stay in business. Don't go to HK if you need to stay here.Review by: HHwestside
Date stayed April 17, 2012
4 out of 5
Location is great, near shopping street.Review by: Sompoch Tiemkeerakul
Date stayed September 26, 2011
4 out of 5
1) the hotel price consider average. because the room quite small. but its clean. 2) location very gd its very near mongkok mtr station abt 5mins walking distance. around the hotel, easy to find local coffee shop, shopping mall n night market. 3) service wise gd also, they change the towel everyday n clean our room. the bed slightly hard fo me, but still ok. ask them to provide extra pillow, housekeeping very fast to send up. overrall i feel happy to stay here ..will visit it againReview by: Amy Lim
Date stayed July 22, 2011
4 out of 5
Pretty good for a half self-service hotel. Location is pretty good, near the hottest area in Mong-kok. It is acceptable selection for anyone who want shopping near Nathan Road.Review by: Rayer Tung
Date stayed June 27, 2011
3.6 out of 5
The hotel building looks new but upon entering the room, the toilet proved to be otherwise. The room is rather small and the toilet is a narrow "walk-in" style. The cleanness of the room is good and the room's decorations is neat and simple. However the rooms have poor sound proofing. This will pose a problem if your neighbouring room comes back later than you. The sound of running water from the next room's toilet is loud and it is disruptive to sleep if the person keeps the water running for a period of time. Location wise it is near to Mong Kok MTR station with the busy ladies street, electronic stores (Sim City, Sino Centre, Broadway, Fortress) and also Langham Place shopping mall.Review by: Anonymous
Date stayed June 18, 2011
4.2 out of 5
Walking distance from Mongkok MTR, Nathan Road and Ladies Market. For Muslims, there is a Halal restaurant right behind Hotel MK. Staff can speak English, efficient but unfriendly. For small-size ppl, the room is 'just nice' for them to sleep in. No wardrobe, fridge, safe box and barely space to put your luggage. Chinese shows mainly on the TV but at night, there are American shows/news. The available WiFi in the room was very poor. The best place where WiFi was good was at the hotel lobby. Do not assume that double-single bed will make one queen-sized bed. The double-single bed looks like a super single, but shorter bed. The toilet is super-small it is clean though it looks old. Our room is the first from the lift. We can hear noisy neighbours passing by our room. If you need a budget room and simply a place to sleep safely yet accessible to everywhere and everything, I would recommend this hotel.Review by: KHAIRULAH BIN MISWAN
Date stayed May 19, 2011
3.6 out of 5
Location is excellent, the staff is really friendly and helpful, Convenience for food and shopping. Room is very clean but small, luckly I manage to get a street view room so it wasn't feel that bad. I have to put my Luggage under the bed in order for me to move around. Many review said the wifi only available at lobby but i think they have upgraded it, because i can access wifi from my room (3rd floor).Review by: Chen Wai Yin
Date stayed April 4, 2011
3.6 out of 5
A normal rooms are small, have space only for the bad and 2 luggages, and a bathroom are also small. But, the location is ideal for transfer passengers in HKG, in the center of vibrant chinese district (one block from the main shopping street, 3 min walk from metro stations), only 35 minutes public bus ride from the airport. Bus station is one block from the hotel - ask the receptionist. Finally, the price is cheap, the hotel is clean and they offering free wifi. Absolutely recommended for one or 2 nights stay.Review by: GABOR VARGA
Date stayed January 28, 2011
3.2 out of 5
The room is too small, specially the bathroom. Location compensate the size of the room. Its clean and i think this hotel just finished their renovation. A good budget hotel.Review by: danilo concepcion
Date stayed December 1, 2010
4.6 out of 5
A hotel that shows true hospitality. Thanks to the kind receptionist who took the trouble to show me the way back from the airport bus. Its location is really strategic, especially it's so easy to catch an airport bus.Review by: Anonymous
Date stayed November 6, 2010
2.6 out of 5
The room is very small. I've been to many budget hotels in HK and I understand the balance between room size and price but this hotel stands at having the smallest room. There is no space to accomodate your luggage and you in the room at the same time. Hope this helps.Review by: Him Yick Ng
Date stayed November 1, 2010
4.2 out of 5
The room that we had was small but clean. Towels were changed everyday, and 2 bottles of bottled water were also provided everyday. The room was also fixed and cleaned everyday. Service was very good, staff were accommodating, though there was the usual communication problem due to the language barrier, at least most of their staff can understand and can speak basic English. The location was also perfect for us, very near the Mongkok MTR station, as well as the bus stop for the Airport buses.Review by: Fermirelyn Cruz
Date stayed September 28, 2010
3.6 out of 5
small room, but reasonable priceReview by: Anonymous
Date stayed September 23, 2010
3.2 out of 5
The room is very very small even for a single traveller. There is no fridge and the wardrobe is very small. The bed is right next to the door and TV. No place to place luggage. The bathroom is barely enough for a standing shower.Review by: Anonymous
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We've all met this type of mom before. It's 2330, her 8 year old daughter is struggling to breathe, and you know for a fact you saw them two weeks ago for the same thing. You also know for a fact you gave her a prescription for... Read More
- 3Dec 26, '13 by boogalinaQuote from steven007The OP posted a bit further back in this thread that the little girl in the story was her, and the woman was her mother.If you were a nurse in Canada than you just wrote a complete post about your professional negligence. At any time domestic violence is suspected and a child is involved, it is the MDs, RNs, NPs, RPNs and/or LPNs DUTY to report this to child services and authorities. Failure to do so can result in a loss of license. And I may be missing something because everyone seems to see things for your perspective but all I am seeing from this post is a nurse judging a woman she knows absolutely nothing about. You do not know her circumstances or the context that this is happening in. Maybe she has no one else? Maybe she has no money? Maybe she has to make the decision to stay and risk being beaten or live on the street with her child, unable to feed him/her? I am slightly disturbed by the amount of judgement and hatred I feel when reading this towards a woman that already experiences so much hate. How about instead of hating and judging, you do what a nurse is suppose to and empathize and try to view things from her point of view.
However, the point is well taken that we must all be careful about making judgments, and we must report known or suspected abuse as required in the jurisdiction in which we practice.
- 2Dec 26, '13 by LadyFree28Quote from nurse.lisa1968^THIS THIS THIS THIS!!!!!From someone who has been in an abusive relationship, I pray to God that you are never in one, and have no one to give you emotional support. I used to say the same thing until I was there myself. Now, I see how easily a manipulative person can work anyone, strong or weak. Remember, it could happen to you. No matter what you say. I had all the family and financial support in the world. An abuser learns how to shut you off from that. And as far as the felony part, you can't line up services until you are gone from the situation, and not everyone has the finances to leave and wait for the services to kick in. And there aren't shelters in every area. And trust me, not all shelters are safe, if they do exist......It's easy to say "just leave", but 20 years later, I still 'hide' from him.......
I have been very candid in posts about my survival from DV. Some aspects of society have VERY high incidents of DV in addition to poverty.
Instead of showing distain to anyone; best to remain objective, ask questions and provide support; sometimes WE, as nurses, are the ONLY support system to our pt population...no matter what their "behavior" may appear...the elephant in the room may be ABUSE...and trust and BELIEVE, I wouldn't wish what I had endured on anyone...violence, especially domestic violence is one of those "diseases" that is incurable; the side effects are damaging; I have PTSD from the survival; I battle having PTSD as hard as I endured escaping from mental, physical, and sexual abuse, and eventually, gun violence from leaving.
Every day is a battlefield; I worked hard to return to this business. It will be six years January 29th-an anniversary that I cannot and will not forget-It has made me stronger, yet bittersweet.
One mentor of mine told me, situations such as the OP and many of us who KNOW DV and such hardships make better nurses; we share so the collective YOU won't have to endure.
I share my story in my community; I will not stop until people UNDERSTAND and approach not with hostility
I am fortunate that domestic violence was covered heavily in my nursing program; from elder abuse, child abuse and DV; how to screen appropriately and the resources needs; and how to handle debriefing...being the light for people to come out and let one know can be very taxing as well.
Very powerful OP in sharing your story.Last edit by LadyFree28 on Dec 26, '13
- 0Dec 26, '13 by brandy1017My previous reply focused on the need for national healthcare so everyone, especially children have the medicine they need. I didn't know this was a real situation, but I still think there is a difference between being an adult and staying in an abusive relationship vs being a child and literally trapped in a dangerous, abusive situation. There are many people who have been victims of abuse in their lives. But children are in an especially dangerous predicament because they cannot fight back or protect themselves, whereas an adult actually can choose to get out and be safe. I do get angry when I see children trapped in an abusive relationship because their mothers won't leave an abusive man. It is not fair to the children!
But growing up in an abusive environment, one can choose not to let history repeat itself. I'm sure there are plenty of people out there who have been abused in the past, but made it a priority to not let it happen again! Women need to be strong for themselves, but especially for their children. As nurses we are blessed to have a job that pays a living wage and allows one to raise a family, we don't literally need a man financially and we are lucky to live in a country where a woman can make it on their own. There are many women throughout the world that don't have the options we have! It is sad that so many women remain chained to an abusive relationship because they don't want to be alone! I would rather be alone and safe than mistreated or in danger!Last edit by brandy1017 on Dec 26, '13
- 2Dec 26, '13 by cardiacfreakQuote from SionainnRNEven though I disagreed with one of your prior posts, I would never, never, never wish or pray or hope that anyone would be placed in that situation just "to see what it was like".You know nothing of my life and my experiences. Aren't you being as horribly judge mental as the nurse in the article you praise so highly?
That was a very mean thing that was posted to you and Canigrad.Last edit by Esme12 on Dec 27, '13 : Reason: edited quote
- 5Dec 26, '13 by Spidey's mom, ADN, BSN, RN GuideQuote from cardiacfreakEven though I disagreed with one of your prior posts, I would never, never, never wish or pray or hope that anyone would be placed in that situation just "to see what it was like".
That was a very mean thing that was posted to you and Canigrad.
Thanks for posting this.
I happen to agree with SionainnRN and Canigrad - once a child is involved, there is no excuse for staying in an abusive relationship.
The mom (or dad) who hangs around in a place where their kids are abused is MORE culpable than the abuser in my opinion.
I think we should judge the situation but also help.
We are mandated reporters and I've had to report child abuse many times.
I also had a father who abused my mother (but not us) and I saw violence in my home many times before I turned 12 and my mom finally left.
To say that those of us who think women should GET THE HELL OUT of an abusive situation have never ever experienced it . . to say that we should experience it so we'd understand . . is very judgmental.
- 3Dec 27, '13 by SionainnRNQuote from cardiacfreakThank you. I have no problem disagreeing with people or their views. But wishing physical harm on someone is just over the top!Even though I disagreed with one of your prior posts, I would never, never, never wish or pray or hope that anyone would be placed in that situation just "to see what it was like". That was a very mean thing that was posted to you and Canigrad.
- 2Dec 27, '13 by Esme12, BSN, RN Senior ModeratorMODERATOR NOTE:
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- 3Dec 27, '13 by imintroubleA fearful childhood, developed me into a fearful adult. I'm quiet. Reserved. I observe exits, and usually find a seat in the back by the door. I make myself "small" and try to be as unnoticeable as possible. My whole life.
The one exception is when it involved my children.
I said things, did things, behaved in ways totally out of character to ensure the safety and welfare of my kids. I morphed into tiger mom and became someone I wouldn't become for myself. It's how it's supposed to be.
I became the mother my mother wasn't.
I am in the minority as I have little use for a woman who won't protect her babies. I can reserve judgement and still not like who they are.Last edit by imintrouble on Dec 27, '13
- 3Dec 27, '13 by BlueDevil,DNPI don't care for "blame the victim" mentality. Most unbecoming coming from a nurse IMO.
I read a piece years ago about females (males as well I suppose, as males in abusive relationships are highly under reported but not uncommon) are known to seek opiod pain killers in EDs under false pretenses in advance, in order to have some on hand for the next beating. That "back pain" or "abdominal pain" patient with no obvious pathology may well be full of bull hockey, as you suspect, but may be looking to obtain some medication for an entirely different reason. Possibly something to consider with regard to your frequent flyer seekers.
- 7Dec 27, '13 by CountryMomma, ADNI'm sorry it has been so long since I responded.
My mother did get out. It wasn't right away. She had family, but it was dysfunctional and they truly wouldn't or couldn't help. She had no friends left that could help. He had made sure they all faded away. We when eventually made our way out of that hell, it was in a minivan packed full of our stuff, in the middle of the night, to a place two states away. I didn't tell anyone we were leaving. We had to start all over in a new place.
Restraining orders are a joke. They aren't bulletproof. By the time a cop knows a TRO has been violated, it is because they've come to clean up the mess of a woman who had one.
Everyone who holds judgment against the woman for having a child and not immediately rising up in some mythical Mama-Bear like rage and braining the cretin who did this...well, let me tell you. Try falling in love with a sweet talker who treats you right for the first time in your life. He takes in your daughter as his own. And as the months and years go by, he gets a little meaner, a little scarier, he systematically takes your life and narrows it down into a laser-like focus on him. No friends. No money. No car unless he fixes it. All the while, he tells you, sadly almost, that if you weren't such a useless twit, he wouldn't have to treat you like this. That if you would just get your head together, you could almost pass as normal.
Now try doing anything that involves free thought after many years.
But she did. I don't know what triggered the final broken shackle in her head. They say a woman will try and leave, or plan to leave, seven times before she does for good. If she does. Will you be the fourth or fifth nurse that, instead of instilling a little hope and faith in the world's goodness, you reinforce her self-image of being a broken, useless waste of space?
Sure, you say you will hold her in judgment, but still treat the child. You think you will be neutral. But you won't. Your disgust and hate for her weakness will radiate off of you like a fever. Your eyes will be hard, your smile cold, and she will die a little more inside, because he was right and everyone knows how horrible she is. I mean, even a nurse, who is often associated with mothering and is the most trusted healthcare professional out there, hates her.
Someone said you cannot be a victim unless someone makes you one. I say nonsense. If that was the case, there would be no muggings, rapes, or domestic violence. I can understand the urge to simplify DV, to make it a black and white easy issue that will be solved with magical self-esteem. It isn't. It is multi-factorial, spanning socio-economic, global, gender boundaries. Instead of blaming the victim (because, really, isn't that what the saying is? Is it really different than saying "If women would just not dress so sexy, there would be a lot less raping going on!" ?) how about we focus on saying "It is never acceptable to hit, no matter your gender or age," and "I know you feel trapped. Always know that there are people waiting to help you when you are ready."
I do not think more violence is the answer to the cold steel of judgment and apathy in some hearts.
I am always glad to see that there are warm souls and kind hands willing to help. I always thought it was what nurses were called to do. Perhaps I have not been jaded enough yet. I hope I never reach that point.
It is interesting that some here think it is perfectly acceptable to lash into a woman they do not know for actions they do not understand, but get upset when people think less than highly of them. Perhaps glass houses and all that.
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To an American nurse, it seems like an upside-down system of Policies and Procedures that fails to fall within any framework of prior hospital experiences. This is a place where the patients tell you when it is time for an... Read More
- 1Jun 25, '10 by 43RN20sad to say, the world is full of envy, greed, & pride, among many other evils. as members of the human family, we could all use an extra dose of generosity & humility.
- 2Sep 27, '10 by RashaHello,
I was reading what you wrote about working in saudi Arabia and some of the things you said about the people are not nice. I'm a saudi nurse my self and NOT ALL SAUDI NURSES ARE LAZY. that was offensive and unacceptable. you cant generalize that all saudi nurses are lazy. just because you seen a sample of them doesn't mean all are the same. those nurses may have bigger responsibilities at home remember you came to Saudi to work and some may have left their families back home. so all you have on mind is work and save money. you should be grateful that you can work, get a good salary and save it all because you dont have to pay for anything. I'm in the USA now studying my masters so dont say all saudi nurses dont have motivation to learn and nooooooo i dont just eat and sleep. I wish you dont make saudi sound so bad. there are the good and the bad in every country. I do acknowledge that my people have faulty and can be challenging when dealing with them but isn't that in every culture.try to see the good in you experience in saudi and take the best of it back with you. Im doing the same here in the USA believe me.
- 0Sep 28, '10 by himilayaneyes, MSN, APRNVery interesting. Saudi Arabia is never going to be on my list for potential travel assignments or vacation or anything. I like having rights. God Bless America.
- 0Sep 29, '10 by FaeriewandIt's interesting but the more I read about Saudi Arabia and more I want to go. Thank you Rasha for your comments!
- 4Oct 19, '10 by Rashayour are most welcome you guys have great advantage of going to Saudi to work. our health care system needs nurses and specially APNs. what im trying to say is that you will have better salaries than other nationality nurses.Do you know that they put nurses from USA, England, Ireland, Australia.. in level A that means they get the highest salaries. Saudis are at level B so you will get even more salary than me... the best part is no tax and that is what i always hear from many foreign nurses in Saudi. I have had many nurses that i worked with say that they have enjoyed their stay in Saudi and that the don't regret going in the first place. Its a different experience specially with the big culture difference between the states and Saudi but its worth a try.
this is not to say whose country is better , its not a competition. So try not to compare any country to your country because each country has its culture and differences. you may see that we don't have rights but let me tell you i love my country and i would not trade it if i was paid. we have many advantages and im proud.Last edit by Rasha on Oct 19, '10
- 0Dec 4, '10 by UmmIbrahimsalaam and hello
well I'm an American Muslim and just last year my family was in Saudi for a year-My husband taught at a Univ there. I am not a nurse-yet...but en'shallah will be soon! (I'm studying for the nursing exams right now)...its not all bad working/living in Saudi. Yes its not easy-like compared to life in the USA but if your salary is good and your compound is good, its not too bad. Some things do take adjustment but most foreigners go there with the intention of earning money, saving and going back home after a few years. Also, while yes some members of society are indeed lazy, some are hard working-just like anywhere else so one cant necessarily generalize, many Saudi's are extremely interested in working hard and improving their lives...not every Saudi is rich. There are many which are living hand-to-mouth and both husband and wife work hard to provide for their families. If your a little open minded you will learn a LOT and often make Saudi friends who want to show u their culture.
Just keep this in mind...also if your Muslim and coming from the west, the perk is ready access to Makkah and Medinah.
After I finish up my nursing degree (God willing) we are discussing going back for another year or two so I can work there for awhile.
- 0Mar 7, '11 by angelo24Quote from SaifudinDear Sir, With good intention, may I know if you still hiring male nurse in that specialty ward your working? I am a Filipino with less experience here in the Philippines. I once work in the psychiatric home in Connecticut for one month just for the experience. here in the Philippines I work as a nurse trainee in a government hospital. thank you.I am from the states and a DON in an addiction/mental health facility in Dammam. We have about 250 nurses with approximately 210 male staff. My nurses come from Egypt, Tunisia, Philippines, India, Sudan and over the past 2 years, Saudi. The trend now is to hire Saudi staff.
A serious issue is the level of training. Most, if not all who have posted from Saudi work in the higher grade hospitals and these hospitals generally do not hire the level of staff I have. Many of my staff, particularly the Egyptians did nursing training as a technical high school and in Saudi they are classed as 'technicians' by the Saudi Council for Health Specialties. Professional nurses are western (dip, ADN, BSN and up), other countries at the BSN level. Egypt has BSN and grad level nurses but that is just now opening for men. Sudan and India have the same level of nurses with BSN and higher also in India.
Technical nurses are considered by the ICN and WHO as similar to the LPN level but frankly, some of my staff are not close to that.
A problem now in saudi are the many private nursing insitutes that are spewing out 2 year diploma nurses. In my experience no one fails. I do pre-employment exams allowing for a 60% pass rate and some fail that but passed their programs. These nurses are having difficult times finding employment which is not surprising.
In this mix I have some very good nurses. Character means alot to me. A person can lack skills but have a beautiful character, be motivated, sincere with integrity. These people want to excell and one of my responsibilities is to help them to do so and they do with the proper attention, training and encouragement.
I have also had some very difficult individuals that tried their best to apply their 'own rules' but we have prevailed to date because first we behave professionally and don't use underhanded tactics and second because I have excellent support from the hospital director and administration. We have managed to set a few individuals 'straight' but with quite a bit energy expended in doing so but it was worth it.
A problem in the system itself is what I believe is a sense of entitlement that creates two classes in the work place; Saudi and non-Saudi. For example, in the MOH Saudis get paid time of for CE, foreign staff do not. This can create moral problems and a two tiered system leaving some nurses feeling less than enthusiatic about their work. Another area I concentrate on in my leadership position is narrowing this gap and in some ways not allowing a gap to exist at all.
In the end, it is true, there are good and bad in all groups of people. The system needs a great of nurturing and their are many factors that one must understand and deal with in order to successfully navigate as a leader and anyone working here long enough will understand what I mean.
While nursing training in the States is some of the best in the world, I find it interesting to read issues presented on Allnurses and the ANA nurses network regarding serious issues with nursing managers and other behavior anonmolies that reveal that character and personality issues occur in every place making for undesirable working conditions.
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May 22, 2014
(by Brooke Burgess)
Long time, no post! But rest assured, dear friends…I've been busy, albeit quiet.
And quiet is the operative term.
After receiving some helpful (and surprisingly glowing) beta reader feedback on my first novel, I completed a round of draft revisions in April and the work is currently under agent and publisher review. Then, struggling to exercise the patience of the proverbial saints, I felt the call for another adventure in Silence.
I don't think it's much of a coincidence that a strong first draft of a 230-page children's fantasy novel was completed in less that ten weeks. I give a newfound commitment to meditative practice the lion's share of the credit. So, with pre-publishing edits on the first book looming, the second book in the Shadowland Saga fully outlined (title TBA soon!), and following a slow recovery from some tropical nastiness (dengue fever and Giardia parasites = good times!), the twin batteries of intuition and mindfulness were in desperate need of a recharge.
The last meditation retreat in September stirred up some long-buried emotions. But it also rewarded me with renewed clarity, increased mental fortitude, and a powerful set of tools to apply to life and to the creative process. And with another block of 17hr days filled with deep sits, contemplative footsteps, and radiant Metta, it quickly became clear how many parallels there are between meditation and writing.
Off the top of my (currently empty) head, here are 10 that stand out:
January 2, 2014
A Serious Question: Can Children's Novels Explore Extreme Emotion?
December 27, 2013
Hello friends, and happy impending 2014!
With the new year fast approaching, I find another journey is on the verge of ending; I'm about to complete the first draft of my debut novel. For better or worse, I'm trying to see the accomplishment for what it is, and release any and all expectations surrounding it. And with that? Well, I'd be lying if I said that I wasn't getting a smidgen excited. But just a smidgen…or two. ;)
I've been tweeting and Facebook'ing a string today about children's stories – specifically 'mid-grade' novels (for 8-12 year-olds ie: Potter, Narnia, Dark Materials, Percy Jackson, etc) – and whether it's possible for these to contain intense emotional arcs.
I've been reading a lot lately, and find that many of the established series limit their protagonist's emotional range and 'stakes' (at least until later instalments), while choosing instead to focus on 'world-building', large character rosters, and causal plot triggers.
So here's my question: do you think that issues like self-worth, abandonment, betrayal, extreme doubt/terror, and the like are exclusively an 'adult' domain? I ask because, with the end in sight, I'm seeing that my tale is pretty darn dense with complex emotions already — things I personally experienced as a child — and the feeling I have now is that this dynamic has entrenched itself as the bedrock of the greater (ie: 5 volume) narrative.
Without high stakes and real struggle, isn't a story merely 'stuff happening in an interesting place, with random people'???
An Early Present
December 17, 2013
Seasons Greetings, friends and followers — I truly hope the season finds you happy, healthy, and sharing/basking in goodwill with all!
It's been quiet in this space for a few months, and there's a reason for that. As some of you already know, I'm working on something new. Honest. Not a sequel (to this), or a one-shot (like this), or even another screenplay. This labour of love is the first in a five-book fantasy series for 'middle grade' readers (8-12yrs) — think Narnia or Potter, but more contemporary. With (appropriate) horror. And pirates. And lots and lots of cats.
My First Guru Had Four Feet
October 15, 2013
(the following is reposted from a submission of mine that was featured on Tiny Buddha last month, and again on Life As a Widower. It's a true story from my childhood, though my folks would probably say I was leaning into 'literary license' territory. ;) That said, this is the unedited version of the tale, which includes a pictorial peek at my old stomping grounds. More importantly, I want to commemorate the completion of the outline for a long-in-development series of four children's books, directly inspired by the events recounted below. For all of you taking part in this year's NaNoWriMo…know that I'm there in the literary trenches with you – BB)
I've always been a 'cat guy'. This was long before my Buddhist friends told me stories of how cats are true earthly masters, here on earth to show us the Way. Or, to demonstrate the meditative perfection of the feline purr. Or, how the life of a cat is seen in some traditions as reward for 'good Karma'.
When I lived in rural Nova Scotia, the house was blessed with two cats named Midge and Mooch: tabby mixes, who would come and go as they pleased, and were kind enough…if not overly affectionate. I kept asking for a cat of my own, and my folks eventually buckled. For my seventh birthday, I received a black and white kitten with golden eyes and a salmon-pink nose. He took to me instantly. Love at first meow.
September 30, 2013
As featured in this project post, my friends and collaborators at Hulo Films in Vancouver have been working with acclaimed producer/director Barnet Bain (What Dreams May Come) and celebrated spiritual author Eckhart Tolle (The Power of Now) to bring the inspirational children's book Milton's Secret to life as a live-action feature.
I was honoured to be brought in during the early phases to help shape their transmedia strategy, contribute to branding ('When life gets heavy, find a better way to carry it'), and offer story notes. Now, with the script receiving kudos from all corners, the project securing support from the Harold Greenberg Fund, and Hollywood legend Peter Fonda signing on to star, the next phase can now be revealed.
In a little over a week, the official INDIEGOGO CAMPAIGN for Milton's Secret has already raised in excess of $100,000! The goal in the next 30 days is to raise the $1M necessary to match gov't and tax credit contributions, allowing this special work to be completely independent of the studio system.
Check out the following short for the straight skinny from Barnet Bain, Hulo producer Stephen Huszar, and Eckhart himself.
There are heaps of great incentives for all levels of contribution — limited edition scripts and videos, mindfulness tools, and even red carpet events — so please consider 'kicking something into the kitty' to help bring this inspirational story to eyes and minds around the world!
Of Endings and Enlightenment (RIP)
September 10, 2013
This hurts.
You only need to know that it's real…
It seemed like a grand idea at the time. Self-discovery! Personal improvement! Spiritual progression! Ten days at a remote Buddhist retreat in southeast Thailand. Eighteen hours each day to focus on 'mindfulness', in whatever task was assigned.
The wake-up bell at 4AM. Using candlelight to wash and dress oneself. Bare feet on cold, wet grass. Orion's jewelled belt pointing the way through the jungle from a sky made of black velvet.
The sexes sit on opposite sides of the sand-floored sala. This divide persists for the duration. Separate dorms. Dining areas. Walking paths. Eye contact is discouraged. A deeper, deafening silence.
And then the day truly begins…
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In the sleepy town of Appleton, a young loner follows a cat onto the road and is struck by a car. A leg is shattered, a summer is ruined, and the troubled life of Billy Brahm goes from bad…to cursed. When the mysterious cat appears at his bedside, Billy is haunted by strange and prophetic dreams — the creatures in them speak of Watchers, and Shadows, and the Enemy that Awakens. Does this impossible realm hold the key to healing the broken boy? Is the golden-eyed cat there to help him…or to make the nightmares come true? Too frightened to share the truth with his strict adoptive parents, Billy realizes that the only ones he can turn to are the local vet's daughter, the town's 'crazy cat lady'…and the mystical tiger from his dreams.
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This is an interesting collection of views and predictions regarding the future of journalism in the year 2015, I personally feel that 2015 will see the rise of what is called as, 'Citizen Journalism'. Opinions on social networking sites will affect journalism to a great degree. I hope, also that 2015 will see a more responsible reportage, and an avoidance of sensationalism that seeks to drive readership ratings.
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