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Breathe Better, Move Better
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I know, two posts in one week, let alone one month! It's like a record or something.
Anywho, a few days ago I pointed out that Eric Cressey had put up an awesome Upper Body Training Video. With his new resource, The High Performance Handbook, coming out next week he has even more to share. And as the guy who wrote the Nutrition Guide for it, I can tell you how phenomenal this resource really is. A few days ago Eric has put up another awesome video you should check out. And this one is on breathing.
Learning to breathe appropriately may seem like a strange topic, but in fact the more we learn about breathing, the more we realize how it impacts how well we move and perform. And it has an enormous impact on our posture, tissue quality, and injury risk. Breathing correctly can be used to help with relaxation (yoga, meditation), but also to brace the core to lift heavy weights.
If you have something that can help with two extremes like this, you know it can be "clutch" when it comes to making or breaking your fitness progress. Luckily, Eric's video today focuses on some of the breathing strategies he uses in terms of exercise selection and coaching cues. Check it out:
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On another note, I have been a part of some awesome content over at precisionnnutrition.com lately. While I don't post as much on my site like I used to, its because I work hard on creating top-notch content for PN, so check out some of these articles below:
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Circuit breaker
Singapore established fresh standards of organisational innovation in 2008 by hosting the first formula one race to be held after dark, under floodlights. By and large it was judged a huge success. A remarkable venue for the race and the accompanying circus, both around and beyond the circuit itself.
Place in history
On last year's showing, already assured beyond question. The spectacle of the start was enough to guarantee a lasting memory and the sight of the cars going over the Anderson Bridge was equally eye-popping.
Engineering victory
Good braking and effective traction out of the many slow corners are the two main requisites for the Marina Bay circuit. Unyielding walls are every bit as close to the edge of the track as at Monaco, so there is no room for the slightest slip-up.
Bernie in or out?
100% Bernie in. He was one of the most supportive forces behind this new fixture on the calendar and championed the cause of racing after dark in the interests of European TV scheduling.
Heroes and villains
Felipe Massa was the hero - for being more concerned for his injured mechanic at the bungled Ferrari pit stop last year rather than the fact it lost him a likely victory.
The knowledge
Among other seemingly pointless milestones that certain Singaporeans seem set on breaking, the Great Singapore Duck Race, an annual event that raises funds for charity, set a world record in 2002 when more than 123,000 toy ducks took to the Singapore River.
Celebrity spots
Celebrity Big Brother's Shilpa Shetty and assorted Bollywood royalty get a tour of the Force India garage ... the Faithless frontman Maxi Jazz relaxes at Red Bull's beach party on Sentosa Island.
Expert view: Nico Rosberg
Staying focused
The biggest challenge is to keep your body clock working on European time so that it compensates for the fact that the race takes place late in the evening, local time. That means staying up into the small hours and trying to sleep in until lunchtime. Some crews use it as an excuse to go out and party.
Road to success
You've got to keep away from the walls which claimed several of my rivals last year. Also getting out on to the straights as cleanly as possible.
When the lights go out
Well, of course the lights never go out during this evening race. Last year was a huge success when it was staged for the first time. Every inch of the circuit was extremely demanding and very well laid out, even though I understand there are some modifications which will hopefully make it even better in 2009.
Grandstand or total pits
A terrific venue, really good, and the organisers do a great job. It has a lot of corners which come at you in quick sequence, so you hardly have time to catch your breath. Picking out the braking point into the sharpest hairpin is particularly challenging.
The night race looks rather bright from the cockpit of the winner Fernando Alonso's car. But boy, those walls are close.


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I ran to my room and flung myself on the bed, my eyes wet. Why did I fall in to that trap? I actually thought I liked him. I heard the door open.
"Go away!"
I heard the door close and shifted, another sob breaking from my mouth. Then I felt a hand stroking my hair, and jumped. I turned to see Orlando looking down at me.
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"Let me explain."
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I sat up and beat my fists against his chest, the pain in my broken wrist searing. He grabbed my arms and held me steady.
"Stop it Alzena, stop it right now." I stopped, struggling, tears running down my face at the pain in my wrist. "Right, you're not going to hit me again are you?"Gulping, I shook my head.
He let go of my uninjured arm and reached in to his pocket, pulling out a long bandage. "You can never be too prepared." he said as he wrapped it securely around my broken wrist. Already I could feel it healing, and it would probably be ok in a matter of minutes.
"Alzena," he said, still holding my arm, "I want you to know I wasn't kissing her. She kissed me, I couldn't do anything."
"Yeah, I'm sure, that's like the oldest line in the book."
"Maybe, but at least I'm telling the truth."
"Yeah, sure." I pulled away and felt my arm. I was very aware of how close he was, and where we were. The wrist was completely healed, so I pulled the bandage off and gave it to him. He ignored it and pulled my arm so I fell on to his chest.
"Yes, I am sure." he said, and then reached down and kissed me. It felt like fire exploding on my lips. I gasped and pulled away. He looked at me apologetically. "I'm sorry, I've been wanting to do that for..." I pulled him to me and kissed him again, wrapping my arms around his neck and pulling him closer to me so our bodies molded together. His body responded. I felt him pulling me tighter, getting closer, his fingers entangling in to my hair. And then, we pulled apart, me gasping for air.
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|Reviews for Grand Theft Auto: Mark Marquetti's point of view
| FinalFantasyDude1 chapter 1 . 11/28/2003
The story was WAY too short. Make it longer and more interesting. Have the people talk like they are in the mob.
| Skater Dude 2002 chapter 1 . 6/4/2002
Short and snappy. Perhaps too short and not snappy enough.
I like the idea about a mafia boss wanted dead, but if you've ever played the game you will know that the Leone family are ONLY based in Portland, as the Yakuza are the Mafia-style gang in Staunton. That's why Asuka takews you there as there are no Mafia. There may be Mafia gang members in Staunton in the mission 'Under Surveillance' but they were just hitmen after you.
Like the idea though. Keep trying and it should improve.
| LilMan chapter 1 . 6/3/2002
it was good but you contradicted yourself. EX "Gaurds took out Mark's attacker" you then said later on that he lived and u wanted him dead. other than a few gramer and spelling mistakes as well as mispelling a name(CURLY)
| x-keelan-X chapter 1 . 3/21/2002
The story was way too short, and when I read it I could not actually picture the GTA3 characters at all... they just did not come alive. Keep practicing, write a little longer, and pretty soon you'll get it.
| DirtyMonk chapter 1 . 3/19/2002
Aaagh, my eyes! Break up and rewrite that first paragraph, and then I'll come back and read your story. There is too much telling and too little showing! Also, I agree with the reviewer above. The dialogue needs a little more fixing up. Make em talk like they do in the game-with swear words and angry attitudes. Make them talk like the Sopranos or characters from the Godfather.
Also...a G-Rated GTA3 fic? Unless it was a new animated feature by Disney, I don't think so.
| lukiss chapter 1 . 3/18/2002
Length is a key aspect of any story. This is pretty damn short. I would focus on describing the assasination attempt and the events surrounding it. It seems like it is supposed to be the focus of your story, yet it gets no real information devoted to it. Maybe you want that. Maybe not. The dialoge also seems to lack a real Mafia feel. That's not how I envision two Sicilians talking. Oh, and don't bother censoring curse words, that is foolish. If this is meant soley as an introduction, then its not bad, but the length kills it. Keep writing... and writing and writing. Then write some more. I wouldn't recomend a chapter under 1000 words.


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Im 15 and my areolas i think their called have been really large for a few years and i was wondering if i could pop or cut them myself without havin to have a surgery of some sort they'e really embarresing and i just want them gone. I havent gone to a pool or taken my shirt off since they've been like this and i just want them gone without anyone knowing.
Can I Reduce the Size of the Whole Area Around my Nipple Without Surgery? (Im a Boy)
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Do Not Perform Your Own Surgery
#Gynecomastia occurs in up to 2/3 of boys going through #puberty. In 90% of boys this goes away after about three years. If you are very concerned about the appearance of your #areolas and #nipples, "puffy nipple" surgery generally takes only an hour or two, and the recovery time is short; sometimes less than a week. There is minimal scarring and the success rate is excellent.
Please do not do anything foolish. Consult a #boardcertified #plasticsurgeon in person to determine the best options for your specific case.
Web reference: http://www.horowitzmd.com/male-plastic-surgery-newport-beach/gynecomastia/
Areolas Reduction without Surgery
Thanks for the post. To reduce the areolas requires surgery. There is absolutely no way this can or should be done in any other setting but an operating room by an experienced plastic surgeon. Significant, irreversible damage can be done, not to mention infection, bleeding, and possibly worse. This is something that can be corrected so I highly suggest you discuss this with a parent no matter how embarrassing it may be. Your parent then should make an appointment with a board-certified plastic surgeon to discuss if you are a candidate for surgery.
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Areolar reduction
Large areola can be embarresing, especially for a boy. There is no way for you to do this at home, please do not try anything foolish. Surgical options are very effective with minimal scarring.
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I understand your concerns. Unfortunately there is not any way you will be able to reduce the size without surgery. Perhaps you can discuss your situation with your parents and you could schedule a consultation with a Plastic surgeon.
Web reference: http://www.cosmeticsurgerybaltimore.com/
Gynecomastia Concerns…
I'm sorry to hear about the difficult time you had because of the concerns about the chest area. Hopefully, you are aware that this is not an uncommon problem and with time and/or treatment you can expect significant improvement.
You should absolutely not consider any type of intervention on yourself; instead, discuss your concerns with a parent or another adult that you feel comfortable with. One such person may be your family practitioner/pediatrician.
With some support, you will be able to find the help that you are looking for. Many of the changes you experience at your age will resolve with time or can be treated medically.
Best wishes.
Web reference: http://www.poustiplasticsurgery.com/Procedures/Procedure_gynecomastia.htm
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U.S. hog slaughter in Oct. surges to record high
Nov 23 (Reuters) - The U.S. hog slaughter last month surged to 10.86 million head in October to an all-time high, USDA data showed on Friday, as high feed costs drove producers to cull their herds.
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The neighborhood of Conde Orgaz - Piovera is one of the most prestigious and luxurious in Madrid. Its location in the city and close to all services makes it one of the most desired by those who want to enjoy the tranquility without giving up the proximity of a big city enclaves. The area houses several embassies and some of the best national and international schools (Lycée Français, Colegio Arturo Soria, Numont, San José del Parque, International School of Madrid, ESIC business school, etc.). The neighborhood boast shopping centers with the most prestigious brands (Arturo Soria Plaza, Ice Palace, Hipercor, etc), sports centers, parks and excellent restaurants that guarantee a wide range of services and high-quality entertainment. This neighborhood also has perfect communications, being close to the main ring roads of Madrid (M30 and M40) and the airport (via the M11 and A2) and have excellent connections to the public transport network (metro and bus) and also being an area of easy parking service no regulated parking (parking meters).
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322 January 13, 1983 THE STOCKHOLM TALKS m OPPORTUNITIES FOR -THE WEST INTRODUCTION When the Conference on Disarmament and Security-Building Measures (referred to as CDE) convenes on January 17 in Stockholm, it will receive a high level of public attention. F or one thing it will permit the first meeting between U.S. Secretary of State George Shultz and Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko since the two had a tense encounter in Madrid in September 1983 after the Soviet downing of Korean Airlines Flight 0
07. For another, it will be the only current forum at which East and West discuss arms control, since the Soviets have refused to continue three separate arms negotiations-the talks on strategic and interme diate-range nuclear systems and those .on convention al reductions.
With this new--and unexpected--importance, the CDE has become a high priority for U.S. policymakers a Promoted mainly by some Western European nations to demonstrate to their citizens that they are serious .about arms issues, and by the Sovi et Union as an opportunity to achieve some of its European security goals, the CDE was endorsed somewhat reluctantly by the U.S. government. Now forced to make the best of the situation Washington should work to ensure that Western positions at the CDE re flect the overall European security balance-a NATO force somewhat inferior conventionally to the Warsaw Pact, dependent upon U.S. resupply, and particularly vulnerable to a surprise attack.
The U.S. must counsel the Western nations to pursue limited Such c onfidence and security-building measures (CSBMs). Some of these may improve marginally the security of the West in Europe measures include pre-notification of troop movements above certain levels and unimpeded observation of .military maneuvers. The U.S. s hould insist upon adequate verification wherever required and seek to make any agreements binding under international law. At 2 the same time, the U.S beyond limited CSBMs or interests should work against proposals that go that would impair important secu rity If Washington conducts skillful diplomacy, it could emerge from CDE having demonstrated correctly that it is the Soviet Union that remains intransigent at the bargaining table and is the major obstacle to equitable arms limitations.
BACKGROUND There i s no generally accepted definition of a confidence and security-building measure At a minimum it is any action or measure that provides useful information about the military inten- tions, actions, or activities of a nation or a group of nations. The polit i cal purpose of CSBMs is to provide a barometer of peaceful intentions between nations and to reduce the possibility of unintended conflict; the security purpose is to provide signals of unusual military activity and, in particular, to reduce the possibili ty of a successful surprise attack. CSBMs either can be used as an adjunct to an arms control agreement or can stand alone.
The main components of CSBMs are 1) notification measures that require governments to publicize in advance their plans for specified military activity and 2) inspection measures that call for non-national observers to be present at specified military activities at agreed times or on request by the foreign nati0ns.l Measures that today might be termed CSBMs have been agreed to in the p a st, but the development of a conceptual framework for CSBMs did not begin until the late 1960s itself in a variety of international forums, including the Final Act agreed to by the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe (usually called the Helsi n ki Accord proposals made at the Mutual Reduction of Force and Armaments and Associated Measures in Central Europe conference (referred to in the West as the Mutual Balanced Force Reduction [MBFR] talks) in Vienna; the CDE conference under review here; and various others It now manifests The Helsinki process mainly focused on human rights issues and the de facto ratification of post-World War I1 European borders, but also included non-legally binding2 CSBMs. These were 1) notification to be given at least 2 1 days in advance of military maneuvers including over 25,000 troops 2) voluntary For background on CSBMs, see Jonathan Alford, "The Future of Arms Control Part I11 Confidence-Building Measures," Adelphi Paper No. 149 Interna tional Institute for Strategic Studies, London, 1979; and Johan Jorgen Holst and Karen Alette Melander European Security and Confidence-Building Measures," Survival, July-August 1977, pp. 146-154.
Also known as "politically binding I 3 notification of maneuvers and military movements i nvolving under 25,000 troops; and (3) Helsinki signatory nations voluntarily to invite each other to send observers to military maneuver At the Vienna talks to reduce arms levels in Europe, which began in 1973, Western proposals at first focused almost ex c lu- sively on methods of counting current military force levels and specific force reduction proposals. But in 1979, the West tabled a group of "associated measures. These contained elements that could "build confidence,Il although they were designed prim a rily to ensure verification of any force reductions (if and when such reductions were im~lemented The Vienna talks' CSBMs were 1) pre-notificati~n~ of out-of-garrison activity 2) exchange of observers at out-of- garrison activities 3) pre-notification of m ajor movements by ground forces of direct MBFR participants 4) right of inspec- tions up to 18 times per year 5) permanent entry and exit points to observe force movements 6) exchange of information on relative forces 7) non-interference with Ibational te c hnical means i.e non on-site) of verification. While some of these proposals were intended to cover specific areas where force reductions had taken place, the principles involved were clearly applicable to CSBMs. At the MBFR talks, CSBMs are an integral p art of actual force reduction issues. real progress on these issues, there has therefore been no signi- ficant movement on the CSBM question.
The CDE talks now will provide another forum for discussion of CSBMs. Meeting in Stockholm are 35 nations, includi ng all the NATO states, the Soviet bloc plus eleven of Europe's neutral and smaller nations. They are convening as the result of a number of factors 1) the longstanding Soviet drive for a European security conference which led to active support for CDE be g inning in 1979 2) the Soviet interest in diverting attention from the Helsinki process, which has emphasized human rights issues 3) the French proposal of 1978, made under pressure from French leftists, for France to participate in some kind of arms contr o l forum 4) a feeling by Western European governments that another arms control parley would allay some of the popular fears concerning deployment of the Pershing I1 and cruise missiles; and (5) a genuine feeling in the West and perhaps by the Soviets that some specific CSBM measure might not be harmful to, and possibly beneficial to, their security interests Since there has been no At the Belgrade follow-up to Helsinki, some limited CSBMs were tabled but nothing was agreed to.
For further discussion, see Lothar Rudel MBFR: Lessons and Problems,"
Adelphi Paper No. 176, International Institute for Strategic Studies London 1982 That is, notice prior to the initiation of the military activities 4 The Western nations in December 1980, after extensive consul tat ion, presented a proposal for a CDE conference at the Madrid review conference follow-up of the Helsinki process. Last Sep tember, this proposal was accepted,6 after the U.S. yielded somewhat on the earlier effort to tightly link improvement in the Soviet human rights performance to a CDE meeting.
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MBFR AND CDE The prime differences between the Mutual and Balanced Force Reduction talks in Vienna and the CDE discussion (which is part of the Helsinki process) include subject matter, geography, and legality. The MBFR talks cover reduction in conventional forces while the CDE, at least in its first phase, is supposed to focus on non-force reduction, confidence-building measures. Geographical ly, the PBFR covers mainly Central Europe, not including Hungary while CDE covers Europe from the Western coastline to the Ural Mountains (ten times farther than the Helsinki coverage) and adjacent sea and air. The French are in CDE but not in MBFR.
With respect to legality, MBFR would resu lt in a legally binding treaty, whereas CDE is a part of the non-binding Helsinki process. 7 SOVIET INTERESTS AND CDE MOSCOW~S interest in CDE reflects the Soviets' general inter est in European security, the Soviet record with respect to the MBFR and Ifa s sociated measures,Il and the Soviet record on Helsinki's confidence-building measures.8 Soviet general. European security goals include 1) maintenance of the European military balance in favor of the Soviets 2) maintenance and strengthening of Soviet cont r ol of Eastern Europe 3) Soviet political dominance in Western Europe 4) recognition of (l 2) and (3) by the West 5) lowering of Western military efforts 6) diminishing or 'breaking U.S.-Western European ties; and (7) making Soviet-style lIdetentell irreve rsible.
At the MBFR talks, the Soviet response to Western "associated measurell initiatives has been tepid. While the Soviets have agreed that "associated measurest1 are a subject for discussion For the text, see "The Madrid CSCE Review Meeting Washington, D.C Commission on Security and Cooperation, 1983), pp. 74-75.
The interntional legal dimensir..ts of the Helsinki Final Act are discussed in Oscar Schachter The Twilight Existence of Non-binding International Agreements American Journal of International Law, April 1977, pp 296-304.
The Eastern European nations are, of course, a part of the CDE process but while they may occasionally offer a variation on Soviet proposals they are not independent actors.
For further discussion of Soviet goals in Europe, s ee John Erickson European Security Winter 1976, pp. 37-43 Soviet Preferences and Priorities," Strategic Review 5 there is little evidence of serious Soviet interest in useful associated measures The Soviets at times also have argued that Itassociated meas urest1 are merely a pretext for the West to obtain military data.
Soviet record on compliance nonetheless indicates the Soviet ap proach toward CSBM. While generally following the letter of the agreements MOSCOW'S observance of the spirit has been question able. For example, the Soviets have hampered Western observers in various ways, such as giving them defective binoculars. West ern observers have been carefully restricted, made to stay in prepared stands, and permitted to watch set piece maneuvers only.
Most important, some of the Soviet large-scale maneuvers during the Polish crisis of 1980-1981 were made without the proper notification as required by the Helsinki CSBMs including those most analogous to CSBMs Although the Helsinki CSBMs are not legally binding, the WESTERN INTERESTS AND CDE Western interests must first be viewed within the context of current security factors in Europe.ll Most relevant are 1) the conventional military balance tilts in favor of the Warsaw Pact over NATO 2) the Soviet bloc fighting doctrine, training, and force capabilities are oriented toward offensive rather than defensive posture 3) for primarily political reasons, NATO doctrine spreads out forces along the West German border with the East, thus making the West particula rly vulnerable to a surprise attack 4) a successful Western defense absolutely requires a rapid deployment of U.S. forces to Europe.
Western nations have observed the spirit as well as the letter of the Helsinki CSBMs. Further, Western CSBM proposals at the MBFR talks have not been accepted by the East.
CDE AGENDA The CDE will involve all of the states that are part of the Helsinki process and will occur in two stages. In the first stage, beginning on January 17, the main focus is to be on limited CSBMs. H owever, there is nothing to prevent other issues related to arms control from being raised. The CDE mandate specifies that any CSBM measures must be tlpoliticallyll binding, militarily lo In its June 1983 MBFR proposals, the Soviet Union did appear to sli ghtly modify its rigid opposition to all on-site inspection, but its position was that any particular inspection could be rejected, thus negating the purpose of inspections.
For a general review of U.S.'policy and CSBMs, see: U.S. Department of State Secur ity and Arms Control Washington, D.C Office, 1983 pp. 4350 l1 Government Printing 6 significant, Itprovided with adequate forms of verification which corresponds to their content I' and applicable throughout Europe to the Urals.
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86. If all parties. agree,;a second stage of the CDE will begin, which will have an official mandate to deal directly with arms control issues. The U.S has not committed itself to a second stage.
The specific issues to be raised at CDE concern 1 trans parency" measures, such as the pre-notification of exercises, exchange of military data, improved communications, and inspec- tion/observation 2) restrictive measures, or limitations, such as limits o n aspects of military maneuvers and'nuclear free zones; and 3) declaratory measures, a favorite of the Soviets such as pledges of nonaggression and of no first-use of nuclear weapons. Western proposals.wil1 focus on information, notifica- tion, verificati o n and.communication CSBMs.12 CDE: PROBLEMS AND POLICIES Participation in CDE raises some problems for the West, the U.S. in particular. These should be taken into consideration as the U.S. reviews CDE usefulness. These problems are o The CDE will draw att e ntion away from one of the most vulnerable Soviet points-human rights issues. Soviets consistently have sought to weaken the human rights dimension of the Helsinki process. of the CDE, segregated from human rights issues, which are supposed to be an integ r al part of the Helsinki process, will divert public attention from a major Soviet vulnerability--its extensive human rights violations The The convening o The CDE may serve as a propaganda forum for Soviet propo- sals intended primarily to persuade the We s tern European public that Moscow has peaceful intentions.13 Certain to l2 On January 11, 1984, the NATO members stated that the Western proposals at CDE will include and exercises 2) regular exchanges of military information 3) rights of observation of mi l itary activities; and 4) improved communications on military matters On January 10, 1984, the Soviets proposed a ban on chemical weapons in Europe, but did not include any verification measures be the opening round of the Soviet CDE propaganda effort. On chemical weapons, see Manfred Hamm Deterring Chemical War The Reagan Formula,"
Heritage Backgrounder No. 272; and Hamm, "Chemical Weapons and Europe forthcoming from the Institute for European Defense and Strategic Studies London 1) obligatory advance noti ce of troop movements l3 This could well 7 have a superficial appeal are such proposals as 'Ino first use of nuclear weapons and nuclear free zones.I' Careful and detailed analysis demonstrates the negative impact of many of.these proposals on Western sec u rity, but this is a laborious and repetitive process while the Soviets have only to offer the ideas in order to create a positive image with some sectors of European opinion. Western governments are vulnerable to public opinion while the Soviets are not. o The CDE could exacerbate tensions between the Western zones, and by repeated condemnation of the continuing allies-a prime Soviet goal--by offering superficially appealing Ildeclaratory measures, such as nuclear free Intermediate-Range Nuclear Force (INF ) deployment. Pres sure could increase for a full European return to a 1970s type detente with the Soviets and some governments could fall even further behind in meeting the NATO commitment of 3 percent real defense budget growth per year.' Not only could t here be differences between the U.S. and its NATO allies, there could well emerge tensions among the Europeans themselves over such issues as nuclear free zones 14 0 The Soviets may seek to utilize the CDE as a forum for unrelated issues such as the INF o r even the Strategic Arms Reduction (START) issues. Because of the great number of nations attending, this could add an unnecessary layer of complexity to the already muddled arms control situation. Further it could at least implicitly involve the European s directly in START talk issues, which are relevant principally to U.S. security o CDE could remove whatever modest pressure currently exists on the Soviets in the now-suspended Vienna MBFR talks for actual conventional force reductions in Europe.
Improved warning time is use'ful (although it can be ignored), but actual force reductions could be more significant o Locating the conference in Stockholm means that the Swedish government of Olof Palme, known for his strong criticism of U.S. policies, may tilt m atters slightly against the U.S. and Western interests, although perhaps the recent Swedish experience with intruding Soviet sub marines has been a chastening cannot determine the outcome, it often plays the role of a conciliator, as Spain did with the Ma d rid follow-up to the Helsinki accord While the host government l4 This process already may have started announced that it would seek a Balkans nuclear-free zone despite U.S and NATO opposition On January 10, 1984, Greece 8 o As with all Helsinki Act confe r ences, any CSBMs must be unanimously agreed to by all 35 participating states, which often means that the least objectionable, least meaningful measures will be accepted, rather than those that could be truly effective CSBMs As the U.S. pursues its intere s ts at CDE, Washington should consider the following policy guidelines o ItTransparencyif measures consistent with U. S security interests include 1) lowering of the threshold number for notification of maneuvers from 25,000 to a substan- tially lower numb e r 10,000-15,000) troops;15 (2) requir- ing notification of maneuvers earlier than the 21-day notice called for in the current Helsinki CSBMs 3 exchanges of information, which should be verifiable, on. military force structures and budgets 4) improved com- munications; and 5) real verification measures, such as on-site inspections (ground and aerial) and'a right to unscheduled inspections o The most serious Western vulnerability is a surprise attack on Western Europe.l6 Any CSBMs that provide more warning t i me without.damaging Western security should be fully pursued. Notification and information measures of the general type described earlier, combined with ef fective intelligence capabilities, could provide some additional indications of attack preparation, especially since the area covered includes the Soviet Union to the Urals. Such indications include dispersal of aircraft, removal of materials from storage, movement of forces of out-of-garrison areas, and interference with CSBM observers. No amount of in formation, however, can substitute for informed evaluation and judgment, but this can be enhanced by good information. the West must review its intelligence evaluation procedures to assure that Soviet actions are correctly interpreted.
Should such measures be adopted o CDE should establish limitations on the ability of the Soviets to intimidate neighbors with military buildups and troop movements during periods of tension primarily by means of early pre-notification of maneuvers l5 l6 Since the Warsaw Pact tabled a similar proposal in Vienna in 1979 agreement on this measure at CDE is likely.
Since the Soviets have in the past rejected the idea that the West is vulnerable to a surprise attack. the likelihood of effective CSBMs to deal with this problem is n ot great.' See Jeffrey Record, Force Reductions in Europe: Strategy Over (Cambridge: Institute for Foreign Policy Analysis 19801 p 76. For a discussion of problems related to surprise attack see Richard K. Belts, "Surprise Attack Washington D.C Brookings Institution 1982 Lessons for Defense Planning 9 Exchanges of information should be pursued. Assuming they are accurate (and some verifications measures should be devised), such information should benefit the open West more than the secretive East.
The West should avoid any Ilrestrictive measurestt or other force capability limitations on the carrying out of maneu vers at this time; given the current military balance in Europe, this could have a negative impact on Western security interests. At some point i n the future, however some such measures might be appropriate, but only with very stringent verification measures.17 At present, NATO security requires realistic training involving very large numbers of troops; practice is essential to be ready for the pos sible transporting of thousands of U.S. troops on very short notice and the deployment of forces in a for ward defense position. Any weakening of U.S. reinforce ment capability would also inevitably lower the nuclear threshold.
The West should not agree to include air and naval maneu vers at this time; such activities, alone, simply are.no threat to the security of the Warsaw Pact. The U.S in particular as an essentially maritime power, cannot allow any measures that, even implicitly, would impinge on free dom of the seas, or its ability to operate in the Mediterranean or other waters close to Europe.
The West should oppose any Soviet efforts to extend the range of coverage for CSBMs into the Atlantic or the Mediterranean or to include the U.S. East Coast. S uch areas are clearly away from direct relevance to European security and would in fact include U.S. military activi ties totally unrelated to European security.
The U.S. should oppose measures that would require reporting or observing forces merely in transit between two non-European points.
Soviet efforts to turn CDE into a forum for lldeclaratoryll measures should be resisted. Such measures traditionally raised.by the Soviets include the non-first use of nuclear weapons, non-aggression pacts, and the e stablishment of nuclear and chemical weapon free zones in various parts of Europe. The former would deprive the West of its most significant deterrent and potential response to a Soviet attack on Europe and would psychologically undermine U.S allies while the Soviets would not believe it anyway.
The latter would serve no useful purpose and, most impor tant, almost by definition cannot be verified. Alterna tively, imaginative counterdeclaratory proposes that l7 Such limitations could be on the size, area of manuever, or duration. 10 place the Soviets on the defensive could be offered by the U.S.--such as nonintervention by the Soviets in Poland o As with any agreements negotiated with the Soviets, the terms should be absolutely clear and not subject to dif f ering interpretations, and any terms subject to dispute should be carefully defined within the text of the agree ment It is essential that the Russian translation be carefully scrutinized for deliberate loopholes. Transla tions must not be viewed as a mer e formality.
Adequate verification must be a top priority for Western negotiators; the Soviets are vulnerable on their consistent refusal to consider meaningful verification measures especially on-site inspection. At a minimum, observers should have consid erable freedom of movement, be adequate ly supplied, and free from harassment. Soviet willingness to 'agree to adequate CSBM inspection would be a first step to such agreement on arms reduction negotiations.
Refusal would indicate a lack of seriousness in arms talks as well. Verification is essential to assure observance of CSBMs and to assure that the principal Western interest in them-adequate warning time-is achieved. At the same time, any "intrusive" inspection measures, in the unlikely event that the Soviets were agreeable to negotiating them, should be carefully weighed for their impact upon Western security. Non-intrusive verfication is not sufficient because 1) it cannot detect all that needs to be detected 2) to do so could reveal U.S. intelligenc e capabilities; and (3) on-site inspection would be a significant signal of political intentions o r o An agreement should provide a mechanism for definitively determining that violations have occurred. In devising such a mechanism, the experience of the U .S.-Soviet Standing Consultative Commission of SALT should be re viewed; it has not always been a satisfactory forum for clearly determining whether violations have occurred.
At a minimum, the forum should. be public o Penalties for non-compliance with a CSBM should be pro posed unannounced on-site inspections be allowed for any viola tion, or to require cancellation by the violating party of an equivalent already announced fu t ure activity. Of course, for a serious violation or systematic non-compli ance, the reaction should be severe, such as withdrawal from the agreement, military countermeasures, or other appropriate response One possibility would be to require that addition al o In the evaluation of all suggested CSBMs, full considera tion should be given as to how they would work in a time of great tension, and what the impact would be on Western 11 security were they to be suddenly ignored at such a time.
Further, considera tion should be given to .other CSBMs which would be triggered at the time of a crisis, although these should be approached with some skepticism as the measures would also likely be non-binding, and a nation that has violated binding treaties would not lik ely observe such measures in times of crisis. Actions for consideration as subjects of crisis CSBMs include calling up of reserves, placing units on alert, and marshalling of supplies.
The West should use the CDE as an educational forum for European public s, including the smaller and neutral na- tions that will be involved in an arms control forum for the first time, to point out that Soviet conventional capabilities have increased substantially beyond those needed for self-defense, and that their planning and exercises are based on an offensive strategy including integrated use of chemical weapons As with any treaty negotiation, the U.S. should not enter into preemptive concessions; that is to say, the U.S should know what it can and cannot accept and shou ld not go beyond that for any reason, be that to keep the Soviets at the table, to placate sectors of public opinion, or merely to reach an agreement for the sake of reaching an agreement.
The Western position at CDE should be coordinated with ongoing MBFR interests (assuming the Soviets return to Vienna longer be available as a bargaining chip for actual force reductions, although the likelihood of the Soviets agreeing to such reductions with adequate verification is minimal. Alternatively, the substance o f Western MBFR positions could eventually be transferred to Stockholm since there is considerable overlap A concession or compromise made at CDE will no The West should propose that any CSBMs agreed to be separated out and put into the form of a treaty, b i nding under international law. Of course, this does not assure Soviet compliance, as existing covenants have been violated, but it nonetheless removes the argument that the agreements do not require obligatory observance. Labeling an agreement negotiated within the Helsinki context as "mandatory" does not make the agreement binding under international law. It is perhaps bett..x than nothing but falls far short of the best result.
The West should not allow the CDE and Soviet public relations exercises in ar ms control to divert attention from the Soviet huinan rights record. also point out that it would be more confident about the Soviets were they to allow for human rights and political freedoms The West should 12 CONCLUSION A well-thought out and executed U .S. policy at CDE could achieve the following 1) agreement to a small number of CSBMs that could marginally enhance Western security 2) the preserva- tion of alliance unity on security issues 3) the maintenance of continued pressure on the Soviets on the h uman rights issue 4 the encouragement of even modest political independence by the East Europeans; and 5) the blunting of Soviet propaganda initia- tives and efforts at declaratory CSBMs with clear presentations of the Soviet military buildup and its impa ct upon the East-West balance along with the offering of imaginative counter-propaganda where appropriate.
The West, of course, should be realistic about the likelihood of Soviet compliance with any measures agreed to in view of MOSCOW'S record on such mat ters. This Soviet record also makes verification measures even more important as part of an overall package. Cer- tainly, if the Soviets will not agree to the minimal on-site requirements of CSBMs, there is little hope that they will accept them for more s ignificant negotiations on nuclear and conventional force reductions A realism should inform expectations about the CDE. present circumstances, only two things could significantly improve the West's security positions: first, genuine, balanced and truly v e rifiable arms reductions, or, second, a strengthening of 'Western military capabilities to assure deterrence or the ability to counter the Soviets militarily if necessary. with respect to CSBMs, the most important actions that would create confidence woul d be for the Soviet Union to renounce expansionism, end its quest for overwhelming military predominance in Europe and to respect human rights. Without such measures, the West must remain viligant regardless of whatever CSBMs may be adopted at the CDE Unde r W. Bruce Weinrod Director of Foreign Policy and Defense Studies The author wishes to acknowledge the assistance of James Hackett in the preparation of this study.


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"It feels weird talking to you like this," Leah says, running her left hand over her right arm. "But the doctors say that you can hear us."
I cross my arms over my chest and frown down at my sister. Her face is emotionless and I feel like a pit stop before her final destination; like a charity case. Automatically, I compare her to my sleeping form. Her hair is lighter and her mouth is thinner. She was always a bit smaller than me and always happier.
"You shouldn't have done this Vicki," her voice is strict and I flinch at the sound of it. "Of all things to do, you had to run away from it all."
A rap song suddenly fills the room and the sound makes me jump. Leah reaches in her purse and pulls out her cell phone. Doesn't she know they're not allowed in here? She looks down at the caller I.D. for a moment before deciding to answer.
"Hey," I can hear a male's voice talking to her, his voice deep and unfamiliar. "Yeah, I'm just..." she pauses and looks at me, "I'll be there soon." She hangs up and stares at me, coldness in her eyes. "This wasn't right Vicki," she shakes her head, showing disappointment. "Did you ever think about anyone else, other than yourself? Did you never think of the consequences?"
This confession makes me sit on the bed in front of her, our faces only inches apart. Her eyes, unlike James and my blue ones, are pure green with barely a fleck of any other colour. This close I can see the layers of make-up and... a hint of bags under her eyes? Impossible, she wouldn't lose sleep over me. Would she?
Like all the other visitors, she doesn't sense me here so the effect is awkward as I stare at her and she in turn stares through me. "You never thought of me, mom, dad, or..." she pauses for a brief moment, looking down uncertainly, "James. God, he's a mess. Maybe he would have been better if you would have..." her voice fades as she realizes what she is saying.
"What?" I ask angrily. "It would have been better if I would have succeeded?" I pass my hands through her face, trying to slap her and she flinches. I watch her hair lightly move, as if hit by a soft wind. The effect makes my eyes widen. I didn't know I could do that.
Leah looks around the room, taking in the gifts that I'd received, the machines, and the t.v.. There is fear in her eyes and her lips twitch nervously. Then she gets up and I watch her walk over to the window. Passing her fingers over the sealed window, Leah shakes her head. "That's not possible," she whispers and I realize that though I didn't successfully slap her, I did let her know that her words were being heard. She turns around and faces the bed. "Victoria?"
I stand up and frown at her. "I'm here Leah," I say slowly, walking towards her until I am again only inches away from her. "And I know that I'm the problem in our perfect home, but I don't need reminders." Taking in a deep breath, I reach up my hand and brush her right cheek. Her eyes close as if relishing the moment. "I just wi-wish," my voice cracks as tears start cascading down my face, destroying my strong front, "that you would accept me, that you could love me like before--me and all my faults."
Leah inhales deeply and rushes through me. The effect leaves me empty and hollow. It reminds me of when my parents or friends ignored me when things didn't go their way. I turn and watch my twin sister as she grabs her red and gold purse off of the floor. She dares one last glance in the direction of my sleeping form, before running out of the my room.
I look down at myself and let the tears drop freely. "Were you selfish?"


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Harold Pinter was master of the menacing pause but John Simm, who stars in a new revival of The Hothouse, said its farce-like qualities set it apart from the rest of the playwright's work.
Simm, 42, plays a member of staff in a rather disturbing sanitorium and insists The Hothouse is a comedy.
It is a strange mix of either Run For Your Wife by British farce writer Ray Cooney, or a work by French farce writer Georges Feydeau, with Mountain Language, Pinter's dark parable about torture, said Simm.
"It's a black comedy, obviously, because it was Harold Pinter, but as far as Pinter goes, this is a Feydeau farce. It's unlike any other Pinter play. This is definitely him at his funniest."
Simm and co-star Simon Russell Beale, 52, cast as the boss of the institution, admitted even the few pauses in the script — one of Pinter's earlier and lesser-known works — were excised in director Jamie Lloyd's breakneck-speed production.
"Jamie worked with him a couple of times. Pinter wanted the play to breathe and to live and be modern. There are a couple of silences that are now pauses," Simm said. Russell Beale added: "It goes at a cracking pace — a dangerous pace. It's like a Formula One race."
Simm, whose BBC1 drama The Village ended on Sunday, said Lady Antonia Fraser, Pinter's widow, watched the production and told the cast she was "100 per cent convinced he would have loved it".
Simm joked that critics who found The Village "grim" might enjoy it. I was amazed at the reviews for that. I was incredibly proud of it."
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A creepypasta based on an idea I had while at work.
Feel free to read and comment, but don't check the surveillance.
Do you ever have that feeling of certainty that you saw something in the corner of your eye or heard something very feint, and while you're completely certain you saw it you also can't be too sure, and you are a bit skeptical? People around you often don't believe you about paranormal occurrences, when in reality they are the wrong ones; the stupid ones who are too skeptical.
My latest experience took place on the 17Th November 2014, and it would have been a Monday night. I am almost 17 and I have been working at McDonald's for almost two years. Tonight was my first close shift. For anyone who may not know, a person on a close shift is responsible of cleaning up the store, washing everything and preparing it for the next morning. And of course, locking the place up.
I arrived there at ten-to-eight PM since I started at 8. When I clocked on I was asked to mop the floors and then get a head-start on the close jobs. So I jumped into the wash room and began washing up all the trays, grill utensils and such. I was there for a total of two and a half hours, but the other person on close, Lucas, didn't start until 9. So he, of course, was there 90 minutes before I finished washing. We both continued working on getting close done by cleaning and putting everything back to its original place.
I picked up the grill utensils and the metal box they are held in and placed it next to the grill. Lucas then requested that I check that everything in the dining room was alright. Of course, the lights were off in the dining room, and I absolutely HATE being in dark rooms. Though it wasn't too dark.
I checked the straw dispenser was full, and the napkin dispenser.
"Both the dispensers are good to go!" I called out. I ensured every chair was on every table, and they were. Not a single one was on the floor still. The party room was clean and locked, the playground was empty, clean and locked.
I was asked by Lucas to sweep the floors since there was a lot of food and crumbs on it. I picked up the broom and began to sweep. My eyes were focused on the floor I was sweeping, when I had one of those moments that surely you've had at least once: I saw something dash quickly in the corner of my eye. At least I think I did. I stared over in the dining room, assuring myself over and over again that it was my imagination. Lucas called to me, "What are you looking at?"
"I thought I just—"
"Just what?"
"Nothing. I'm just a bit tired." I laughed weakly.
Once I was done sweeping the floors, Lucas once again requested I check the dining room again, but he didn't say "Check dining room again" or even recognise the fact he had already asked me. He just said the exact same thing as last time. "Can you please check that dining room is good to go?"
I just said "Sure," assuming he wanted me to check again. I checked everything and I must have missed the empty straw dispenser. I grabbed some straws and topped the dispenser up. I saw one chair that the manager must have forgotten to put up on the table, so I did that. I double checked the napkins, and the rest of the tables. Everything was good to go.
I returned to the kitchen and resumed placing things back in their place and cleaning up. Lucas approached and said "Hey, can you just make sure that the café is completely clean, the coffee beans are filled, they have sufficient milk and all that?"
I once again agreed to it.
Everything seemed fine. I just had to grab a couple of milk cartons out of the walk in fridge. No big deal. I then noticed I must have forgot the napkin dispenser, so I filled that up. Not before I noticed the straws laying on the ground. So I had to restock the straw dispenser, too. I then noticed some chairs in the party room that were still on the floor, as well as a happy meal box on the table. I unlocked the room and fixed it all up and locked it back up. I looked around the dining room to make sure everything was good to go. Again.
I went back to the kitchen to tell Lucas everything was good to go, but I couldn't find him. I searched everywhere! Assuming he had just gone to the toilet I mopped the floors in his absence. As I was walking to the other side of the kitchen to begin mopping, I looked out the afar window on the other side of the café which was about, maybe, 20 or so meters from me and I saw the strangest thing. At least I thought I did. I don't know. I was tired. I thought I saw a figure dash past outside. Assuming it was just my imagination I began mopping the floors.
I didn't really know what to do so I looked everywhere for Lucas again: the freezer, fridge, stock cage, wash room, crew room, kitchen, the office, drive through windows, the café. I noticed the empty straw dispenser so I topped that up just to kill time.
It was only at that point that I had realised how many times I topped up that fucking dispenser. I knew at this point something wasn't right. I looked around and noticed the many chairs now on the floor. I also realised that these must have been moved by somebody. It couldn't have been Lucas; he likes to get out on time. I called out to him. I couldn't find him anywhere.
Then I remembered the surveillance cameras and the monitors in the office. I dashed in there and looked at all of them. All of the rooms were empty. Well, all except for one. And this sent chills down my spine and I still remember that feeling to this day. I looked at the surveillance in the stock cage which is only around a short corner from where I was and at the end of the hallway. It was a humanoid, though I couldn't be sure what it was. I panicked. How the fuck did it get in without setting an alarm off? Plus you can't get in the stock cage without the manager's keys.
I dashed out frantically and looked around, trying not to make any noise, but to search for Lucas. I quickly ran back to the manager's office, and had a look at the monitors again. The stock cage camera was completely blocked by the humanoid's close up face as it stared at me. His eyes were bleeding from the sockets, his eyes had no pupils, his mouth was permanently torn open by what seemed to be human strength alone. Or maybe he did it to himself. The rest of his body was, for the lack of a better word, slimy and he had no genitalia, and no fingers or toes. So it was clear that it wasn't a man.
If you're wondering how I knew what his body looked like, he turned around and headed towards the office. I ran as fast as I could. I ran straight towards the door but didn't quite make it as I tripped. I quickly got back on my feet and tried unlocking the door, but it wasn't working. It wouldn't open. Then I felt it. A puncture from a knife straight through my back and out my stomach. When it withdrew I fell to the ground, almost passed out. When I rolled over, I just caught a glimpse of Lucas's lifeless body, butchered in the playground. His organs laid out next to him. The humanoid now stood above me. Certain he would take my life, too.
He stood over me. With the most fucked up grin you've ever seen.
Knife ready, he said "Don't check the surveillance."
I woke up in hospital God knows how much later. The doctors said I was missing a kidney, every part of my body was cut open and there was a big scar on my neck. I have never gone back to McDonald's again. Not just the one I work at. I haven't even gone near any McDonald's since. It might have just been sheer luck that I lived, and I didn't want to risk it again. I just have to spread this information with as many people as I can. I've posted it on every website I could find, I've told people at school, and now I can tell you.
For the love of God, no matter if you're home, or you're at work, please.
Do not check the surveillance.


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A six-storey building that collapsed, killing 115 people, in last year's Christchurch earthquake, was made of weak columns and concrete and did not meet minimum standards, the government said yesterday.
The building's designer contested the findings and said the report was "technically inadequate". The report could lead to legal claims by victims' families and police are considering whether to open a criminal investigation. The Canterbury Television (CTV) building collapsed when the magnitude-6.1 earthquake struck on 22 February last year. The Department of Building and Housing concluded the building did not meet minimum requirements when it was built in 1986.
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Irresistible Paris
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Irresistible indeed! Lovely, lovely images!ReplyDelete
Take your 'moving' easy, my Dear!
Warmest greetings,
By the way - PC is working again, my brain slowly as well, but still waiting for my laptop....
Hope to be in full 'power' for the next BIO !
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You brings me away to Paris,wonderful,Marsha:-)*
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I've never been and I want to go sooooo badly !!!!ReplyDelete
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I would LOVE to go to Paris.,.....one day Ill make it there:) How amazing to have brunch at one of those quaint little outside bistros!!ReplyDelete
Love the images:)
Happy weekend sweets!
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I love Paris, as the song goes. Good luck with your move.ReplyDelete
You wake up my travel heart!!! Ooooh, beautiful! Happy weekend!ReplyDelete
Superb Marsha... Please come... Whenever you can... How much fun would we have! xvReplyDelete
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Temples in Hong Kong are among the most visited attractions in the region thanks to their ornate beauty and mysticism. Whether Buddhist, Taoist, Confucian or Christian, you will find them everywhere in Hong Kong, Kowloon, Outer Islands and New Territories.
These temples offer a quiet and spiritual environment to worshippers and visitors. Hong Kong's turbulent history has seen incredibly diverse religions become popular here, but even if you aren't a follower of any particular religion or deity, visitors can still enjoy the exotic designs and aesthetics of Hong Kong's best temples and shrines. Here are some of the most notable temples in the Hong Kong SAR.Read More
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Opened to the public in 1970, Po Lin Monastery is the home of three big golden Buddha statues as well as a 34-metre high, 250-ton bronze Buddha statue called the Tian Tan Buddha. It is the world's tallest outdoor seated bronze Buddha and attracts around one million visitors a year. The statue is so big it can be seen from miles away. Read More...
- Opening Hours: 09:00 – 18:00
- Location: Po Lin Monastery on Ngong Ping Plateau, Tung Chung Town, Lantau Island
Che Kung Temple (Che Kung Miu) is a Grade II historic building located in Tai Wai, Shatin. Originally built in the 17th century, it is not open to the public anymore but the new temple was built in 1994 and is more than eight times the size of the original temple and is in the Japanese style and the authenticity of the original temple has been lost. However it is still one of the most visited temples in Hong Kong. Read More...
- Opening Hours: 07:00 - 18:00
- Address: Che Kung Miu Road, Taiwai, Shatin
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This nunnery is known for its bold architectural style and beautiful statues made from gold, clay, wood and stone.
- Location: Located in Diamond Hill, Kowloon, Hong Kong
- Type: Buddhist
Lam Tsuen Wishing Tree & Tin Hau Temple
This colourful tree seems to be quite different from most trees from far away. Only when you come closer will you understand why. The tree, located beside the Tin Hau Temple in Lam Tsuen, is covered in bright red paper.
Legend says that once, a man who had a slow learning son made a wish to the tree for his son to do better in his studies. After that the son performed a lot better at school. Since then many people come to the tree and write their wishes on bright red paper and throw it as high as they can into the tree for their wishes to come true.
- Location: Northwest of Tai Po, New Territories
Lung Yeuk Tau Heritage Trail
Lung Yeuk Tau Heritage Trail To take this trail is to delve back into Chinese history. Visitors should allow at least an hour to walk this two-kilometre path as it is replete with historical buildings and structures, some from the 12th century, others from the 16th century.
The walk takes in walled villages, ancestral halls, a study hall and a temple. Many belonged to the Tang Clan, the largest clan in the New Territories.
- Location: Fanling Town, on the eastern part of the New Territories
Hong Kong's oldest and most important temple was built in 1847 and is named after its two principal deities: Man, the god of literature, who is dressed in red and holds a calligraphy brush; and Mo, the god of war, wearing a green robe and holding a sword.
Funnily enough, Mo finds patronage from both the police force and triad secret societies. Two ornately carved sedan chairs in the temple were once used during festivals to carry the statues of the gods. There are giant incense coils hanging from the ceiling, purchased by temple-goers and these burn as long as three weeks. Read More...
- Opening Hours: Daily 08:00 – 18:00
- Location: Hong Kong Island
- Type: Buddhist
- Address: 126 Hollywood Rd, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
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Man Mo Temple (New Territories)
The compact Man Mo temple was built in 1891 as a place of devotion for Man, the god of literature, and Mo – the god of war. There are other temples under this name throughout China and even one on Hong Kong Island. Huge incense coils hang from the temple's ceiling that burn up to three weeks nonstop, leaving a heady scent and an exotic atmosphere.
Devotees burn paper houses, servants, cars and other luxuries for their relatives who have passed away (in the belief that the items can be used by them in the next life.) Many elderly people use the temple grounds as a socializing venue and play mahjong while others while away the afternoon in conversation.
- Location: Tai Po Town, northeast New Territories
Pak Tai Temple
Built in 1783, Pak Tai Temple is dedicated to Pak Tai, the God of the Sea who is revered among the local fishing community as their protector. The building is a traditional Chinese structure with beautiful ceramic tiles and roof as well as animal images such as guardian lion stones.
It has large images of two Tao generals; Thousand Li-Eye and Favourable Wind Ear who were said to be able to see and hear anything, even at a distance. This temple is the central location of the Hong Kong's famous yearly event called the Bun Festival (or Ching Chiu in Cantonese), held each spring.
- Location: A short distance to the left of the ferry pier, Cheung Chau
Po Lin Monastery
This Hong Kong temple is famed for the Tan Tien Buddha, a huge bronze Buddha image which can be seen for miles around. Po Lin Monastery was originally opened to the public in 1970 but became a mainstay on many visitors' tourist itineraries after the completion of the Big Buddha in 1993. Po Lin Monastery is actually home to three big golden Buddha statues as well as the 34-metre high, 250-ton bronze Buddha statue. There is a Wisdom Path leading up to the statues as well as several restaurants, some of which are run by the monks themselves.
- Opening Hours: 09:00 – 18:00
- Location: Po Lin Monastery on Ngong Ping Plateau, Tung Chung Town, Lantau Island
Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery
Clambering up over 400 steps to see the Monastery of 10,000 Buddhas might take a bit of an effort but it is really worth it. Alongside the steps leading up to the temple, there are golden life-sized Buddhas peppered over the hillside.
At the top there is a pagoda that has many Buddha images of all shapes and sizes. All in all, there are over 13,000 Buddha images here and the view from the top is panoramic. A small vegetarian restaurant operates nearby the monastery.
- Opening Hours: Daily from 09:00 – 17:30
- Location: Sha Tin Town, on the eastern part of the New Territories
Tin Hau Temples
About 60 temples across Hong Kong are dedicated, at least in part, to Tin Hau. On Hong Kong Island, they include one in the Tin Hau area, just east of Victoria Park, and one in Stanley district. On the Kowloon side, the Tin Hau temple in Yau Ma Tei is most famous: the square in front of it turns into the Temple Street Market at night.
In addition, there are: four Tin Hau temples on Cheung Chau Island; one temple on Peng Chau Island; one on Ping Chau Island; one Tin Hau temple on Sai Kung Peninsula, and one on Tsing Yi Island in the New Territories. However, the Tin Hau Temple at Tai Miu Wan (Joss House Bay) is considered the most sacred.
Wong Tai Sin Temple is the most popular temple in Hong Kong. The 18,000sqm temple is located in Wong Tai Sin, Kowloon and is dedicated to the three major religions in China – Taoism (Wong Tai Sin), Confucianism (Confucius) and Buddhism (Guanyin). It is not a common practice to have mixed religions in a tradition Chinese temple. The temple is listed as a Grade 1 historic building and is also the only temple that is allowed to host a formal wedding ceremony. Read More...
- Opening Hours: Daily from 07:00 – 17:30


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Now that we have definitely transitioned into the Internet Age in which our information, our technology, and our ideas have become more readily available and accessible than ever. From Open Source, to Wiki Leaks and Wikipedia, to open checkbooks? Whereas a Machiavelli influenced business approach has taught business leaders to hold valuable information—especially as it pertains to finances—close to their chests so as not to tip the balance by allowing untrustworthy colleagues to abandon ship once they had received word that the company was on the verge of taking a big financial hit. With all of the technological resources available it is becoming more and more difficult to conceal what has traditionally been understood as internal information. Just yesterday Wiki Leaks has threatened to provide the decryption for their vault of 250,000 encrypted files of incriminating documentation of world leaders after presenting the world with sensitive classified reports over the last several years of atrocious acts committed around the world by many established governments and rogue infiltrators, along with uncomfortable cases of economic tyrannizing.
With the precariousness of delicate information—safes no longer provide safety—some business strategists are suggesting business owners implement open book management which invites employees to share in the financial destiny of the company. Jack Stack of SRC Holdings and John Case of Inc. magazine first introduced this mode of thinking and operating over ten years ago as a means of inviting employees to dedicate more of their energies and their allegiances to the company, teaching them how to interpret the numbers and also how their individual work impacts those very numbers.
Only a week ago Jack Stack wrote a guest entry on the New York Times Small Business blog addressing the pros and cons of opening up the books. The post is located here http://boss.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/11/18/so-why-arent-you-opening-your-books-jay/ and is more or less the summary of a phone conversation held with Jay Goltz who writes blog entries for the New York Times Small Business blog and has mostly proved himself as preferring to keep his books closed.
Stack's post is quickly read, but does provide an incisive gloss on the arguments for this mode of executive operation and how they can simply and effectively be implemented for everyone's benefit. The bottom line is that all information—both classified political information and business information, according to Stack—will see the light of day at some point or another. In order to best ensure that you've crossed your t's and dotted your i's, Stack suggests letting others confirm it.


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