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At Panta Phuket
Thalang District (0.0km)
från 319 kr
At Panta Phuket is where you can experience the charm of Thai lifestyle from the bygone days. Encircled by cultural farmlands, local villages, temples and markets, the resort is situated in Bang Tao Bay in this historical Thalang district. Right here, you can truly enjoy the unique living experience in the replica of a traditional Thai village. In-house facilities are plenty such as a massive swimming pool, fitness centre, car & bicycle rental, function room, business centre, tour desk, laundry service, Dalah Spa & Beauty Parlour, and foreign exchange counter. Various fun activities include snorkeling & scuba diving, elephant trekking, mountain biking, island tours, and a range of classes in Thai cooking, fruit craving, Thai hand garland, and batik painting.
Windee House
Thalang, Thepkrasattri Road (1.7km)
från 209 kr
Located in a peaceful Thalang area, Windee House is naturally and culturally surrounded by places such as Khao Phra Thaeo National Park, Sirinat National Park, Wat Phra Thong, Wat Phra Nang Sang. The property is not far away from the city, still, providing you access to the biggest city's attractions. All guestrooms at Windee House are designed with the savvy traveller in mind. Each unit comes carefully equipped with thoughtful amenities to accommodate the needs of even the most discerning guest. In addition, the hotel provides the best in facilities and services. To take care of your health, the hotel also provides you with a fitness center, outdoor swimming pool with kids' pool, and garden. A dedicated team of friendly and professional staff will be on standby to ensure that your every need is met at this Phuket hotel. Windee House is the place that should be on your list if you have a visit at Phuket. You will feel the sense of affordability coming with quality.
Wings Villa Phuket by Two Villas Holiday
Bang Tao Beach (1.8km)
941~1,512 kr
Located in one of the island's most sought-after areas, the Wings Villa Phuket by Two Villas Holiday is a smart choice for those looking for an upscale accommodation with a wealth of facilities. Situated in the ideal setting, the hotel offers stylish yet cozy accommodation with easy access to a number of tourist attractions, golf courses and pristine white sandy beaches. The Wings Villa Phuket by Two Villas Holiday features well-equipped guestrooms, all come complete with modern in-room amenities including a kitchenette to ensure you the utmost in ease and comfort. Wifi access is also available throughout the premises. Reconnect with your playful side on the hotel's or nearby golf courses or simply take a refreshing dip in the onsite outdoor swimming pool.
Angsana Villas Resort Phuket
Layan / Bangtao Beach (2.3km)
1,020~1,165 kr
Angsana Villas Resort Phuket – Discovery the absolute peaceful villas in a Laguna of beautiful Phuket Island. This spacious family themed and atmosphere warm your sense on arrival. Spending your lazy days by the natural serenity of Laguna and tropical landscaped gardens. This resort residential living offers luxury private villas from two bedrooms to four bedrooms accommodation. Architecture and style reveal traditional Thai environment blended with a modern visual. Delightfully appointed with rich wood furnishings, natural fibers, and jewel-toned accents create an environment of ease and relax. All villas are two levels with kitchen, dining and living areas and 24-hour butler service is added to make your stay at most comfortable and convenience.
Two Villas Oriental Layan
Layan / Bangtao Beach (2.4km)
från 1,404 kr
Two Villas Oriental Layan Beach is a perfect choice for a luxurious living experience in Phuket. Secluded and relatively unknown, the tranquil Layan Beach is more like a bay than a beach, just a short stroll from the stunning Bang Tao Beach. Nestled down amongst own lush tropical garden, all well-appointed private pool serviced villas on Layan Beach, also known as 'The Two Villas Tara' are filled with stylish décor, high quality amenities, fully fitted kitchenette, and spacious living area. A wide variety of excursions can be arranged through Guest Service Agent, same as fun activities like hiking, diving, snorkeling, fishing trips, elephant trekking, island tour, boat trips for neighboring islands including Phi Phi Island and Phang Nga Island.
Dream Phuket Hotel & Spa
Layan / Bangtao Beach (2.4km)
1,421~1,470 kr
Situated on Layan Beach, Dream Phuket Hotel & Spa is a smart option for those seeking luxury comfort within just mere steps from the sandy beaches and the crystal blue sea. This stylish boutique hotel offers a high level of privacy for guests who appreciate modern amenities in a laid-back and relaxing setting. However, guests still have convenient access to an array of activities and attractions that this charming island has to offer. Travelling to the Phuket International Airport takes less than 30 minutes' drive from the hotel. Immersed in lush greenery surroundings, Dream Phuket Hotel & Spa features a variety of room types to match your different budgets and needs. Perfect for a relaxing time out, each of the air-conditioned guestrooms here features ample living space, plus an array of thoughtful amenities to ensure your complete comfort. The hotel hosts a good range of onsite facilities and services to satisfy even the most discerning guest. Charm your taste buds with Michelin Star inspired dishes served at the hotel's signature restaurant. Located just a short five-minute shuttle from the property, the Dream Beach Club is another not-to-be-missed destination where you can spend the full day at the beach enjoying beautiful natural scenery, beach activities, great food and good vibes. The onsite spa offers pampering therapies from relaxing massages to mani-pedi services. When you plan for the next vacation in Phuket, think of Dream Phuket Hotel & Spa.
Allamanda Laguna Phuket
Bang Tao, Laguna (3.7km)
från 368 kr
Allamanda Laguna Phuket is an elegantly designed hotel nestled down along Bang Tao Bay. Blessed with the perfect seaside settings of the long stretch of golden white sand and turquoise seawaters, this is an ideal beach getaway featuring the captivating interior design of light Mediterranean touch complemented by the gentle Thai-influenced roofs. Each airy and spacious guestrooms are stylishly decorated and fully equipped with state of the art amenities with own balcony facing the serene lagoons and verdant tropical greenery, giving an inviting and relaxed atmosphere. During your stay, satisfy your palate with exotic Asian and International cuisines including the very best of Southeast Asian Cooking at their lavish restaurants.
Laguna Holiday Club Phuket Resort
Bang Tao, Laguna (3.9km)
883~994 kr
Set in a tropical surrounding, Laguna Phuket overlooks the Golf Club's fairways and lagoon. Each of 79 suites consists of bedroom, living area, dining area and kitchen with luxurious furnishings with sizes ranging from 65-113 sq m. The unmatched recreation facilities of the resort include 18-hole golf course, a shopping village, a free-form swimming pool with waterslide, pool bar, restaurant, spas, kid's club, games room, medical clinic and internet access. All guests of Laguna Phuket Resort can dine any of the restaurants and bars within the 6 Laguna Phuket hotels.
Chabana Resort
Bang Tao Beach (4.2km)
från 687 kr
Chabana Resort is ideally located on Phuket Island which is globally recognised by tourists and 30 minutes away from Patong Beach. This cosy resort is symbolically beautiful by positioning itself on the lagoon, three-kilometer from the beach. If you are a retiree leaving from tough days for a temporary sanctuary, or a hard-working one considering ditching a bustled city for a while to get yourself rejuvenated, this place is the one that should be met by your eyes. And it is the place that gives you a romantic sense so you and your loved one will spend time together ultimately memorably. Guests at Chabana Resort will be delighted with spacious and clean guestrooms, all come carefully equipped with the necessities required for a truly pleasant stay. The resort hosts a good range of onsite facilities and services to satisfy even the most discerning guest. With an array of fun activities, you can rest assured that you will have plenty to do throughout your stay. A team of dedicated and friendly staff will ensure that your home away from home experience will be the best it can be at Chabana Resort Phuket.
Oceanstone Bangtao Beach
Bang Tao Beach (4.2km)
från 294 kr
Oceanstone Bangtao Beach is located in the heart of Laguna, just 700 meters from Bangtao Beach. In the immediate vicinity is the "Boat Avenue", where there are many good restaurants and shops, as well as the Laguna Golf Course. The nightlife of Patong and the center of Phuket town can be reached in 40 minutes, while the airport is about a 30-minute drive away. The hotel has several types of apartments, including studios and 1 or 2 bedroom apartments, all of which offer ample space and all the amenities expected of a hotel of this class. These include air conditioning, refrigerator, TV, safe, hot shower, hair dryer, kitchenette with microwave, balcony and free WiFi internet. Guests are also offered facilities such as two outdoor pools, two fitness centers, tour desk, restaurant, bicycle and car rental, parking and luggage storage, and a range of services are also available. Spoil yourself on your vacation and make the Oceanstone Bangtao Beach the accommodation of your choice.
Bangtao Kanita House
Bang Tao, Laguna (4.3km)
245~245 kr
Bangtao Kanita House provides a great choice of budget accommodation in a peaceful area of Bangtao. The hotel enjoys its convenient location with easy access to all that lively city has to offer. Beautiful, white sandy beaches are in the close distance, while Phuket International Airport and Phuket town are only 20 and 30 minutes away respectively. All guestrooms at Bangtao Kanita House are meticulously furnished and equipped with all the in-room necessities including Wi-Fi internet access. Guests can choose to relax with a refreshing dip in the swimming pool or enjoy an array of facilities and services available onsite.
The Nice Condotel
Bang Tao Beach (5.0km)
344~491 kr
Convenient located in Cherngtalay area near the popular Laguna neighbourhood, The Nice Condotel Phuket is a savvy choice of accommodation for those seeking a relaxing holiday yet within easy reach of all the conveniences. This city condotel provides cosy comfort and privacy with easy access to the city's popular attractions, dining and shopping venues. The property is also just a short stroll away from the famous Fun Friday Avenue Market, while the Phuket International Airport can be reached within 20 minutes' drive. The Nice Condotel Phuket features inviting guestrooms, all come tastefully equipped with all the necessities required for a pleasant stay. In addition, each unit also has kitchenette, ensuite bathroom, Wifi access and a balcony. A team of friendly and dedicated staff is on standby 24/7 to ensure your vacation experience is flawless. For those who wish to taste the local favour, the selection of restaurants can be found within a 5-minute walk from the property. When you are looking for a quality accommodation in Phuket, make The Nice Condotel your home away from home.
Hill Myna Condotel
Bang Tao Beach (5.1km)
från 417 kr
Hill Myna Condotel is a combination of a resort and condominium which offers you a greater sky view. It is geographically located on a peaceful hillside, Sri Soonthorn Road where you can find privacy and also convenience. This resort-like condominium is within a short ride to Surin Beach. By driving from the Phuket International Airport, you can reach this Phuket condotel within 20 minutes. Those who love to explore Phuket city life, the city centre is just within a walking distance from the property. Guestrooms at Hill Myna Condotel vary from spacious one bedroom to two bedrooms, some are adhered with a private balcony. In addition to being furnished tastefully, rooms offer you such on-demand amenities as a locker, closet, dressing room, towels clothes rack. The property provides customers with basic-need facilities including Wifi in all rooms, 24-hour security, convenience store, turndown service, fitness centre and outdoor pool to facilitate your travel. Hill Myna Condotel is the smart choice deserving your consideration with relatively reasonable prices yet provided professional services.
Sunwing Bangtao Beach
Bang Tao Beach (5.4km)
1,157~1,963 kr
Sunwing Bangtao Beach is a fully contained family resort situated on the gorgeous Bangtao Beach on the west side of Phuket Island. Merely 25 minutes to Phuket international airport, 20 minutes to Patong, and for golf lovers, Laguna Phuket Golf Course is just 10-minute drive away. The resort boasts an extensive range of children activities to keep your little ones entertained and for the grown-ups to relax entirely. Aside from the well-appointed guestrooms fully equipped with fine amenities and internet access, the resort also provide outdoor swimming pool with Jacuzzi, fitness centre, spa and massage, table tennis, water sports facilities, pool tables, motorbike & car rental, fully licensed clinic, tailor shop, jewelry & souvenir shop, and tour desk.
Two Villas Oxygen Bang Tao
Bang Tao Beach (5.4km)
1,193~1,674 kr
Two Villas Oxygen Bang Tao Beach is an exquisitely designed contemporary duplex condominium-style homes, truly an ideal choice for a perfect beach hideaway. Magnificently set on the west coast of Phuket, the splendid villas lie adjacent to the unspoilt Bang Tao Beach. Each of these artistically decorated Oxygen Villas features ample modern amenities suitable for a convenient self-catering holiday with 2 bedrooms, 2 en-suite bathrooms, a spacious living room, sundeck, and a private pool amid the tropical garden. Well-equipped gym and in-villa massages are also available. The superb property provides Maid, Pool Attendant, Gardener and technician to ensure that all your needs will be met and each visit is a memorable experience.
Les Palmares Villas
Bang Tao Beach (5.5km)
2,577~2,822 kr
Located in a peaceful neighbourhood of Bangtao area adjacent to the renowned Laguna community, Les Palmares Villas Phuket provides luxury accommodation with the very best in comfort and style. With its convenient location, the hotel has easy access to a number of tourist attractions, a golf course and pristine white sandy beaches. Set amongst mature tropical gardens, all villas at Les Palmares Villas Phuket are tastefully decorated in modern Bali style. Designed with the savvy traveller in mind, each unit comes fully equipped with all the essential amenities to ensure you the utmost ease and comfort. Whatever your reason for visiting Phuket, Les Palmares Villas Phuket is the perfect choice for an exhilarating and exciting break away.
Amin Resort
Bang Tao Beach (5.5km)
från 353 kr
Amin Resort is well-located for easy transportation. It is a boutique budget hotel just a 5-minute walk from the fantastic white sand beach Bangtao. Amin Resort offers spacious rooms designed with your comfort in mind. The friendly staff is looking forward to making you feel like home in the comfortable and fully serviced rooms. Guests can cool off from the tropical sun in the swimming pool and feel totally relaxed. The hotel keeps the highest standards of security and cleanliness in the maintenance of the property. Each room features a private verandah with seating area and the rooms include air-conditioner, flat-screen cable TV, refrigerator and more. Amin Resort takes care of all guests attentively and is the place for those who are looking a superior accommodation in Phuket.
Bangtao Village Resort
Bang Tao Beach (5.8km)
från 442 kr
Bangtao Village Resort – a dream holiday paradise entirely fulfilled with an outstanding beautiful beach surrounded by the crystal blue waters of Andaman Sea, Phuket one of the world's most beautiful tropical islands and to discover miles of white beach at Bangtao Bay. To find yourself a relaxation at full service resort – Bangtao Village, just a few minutes walk to the beautiful white beaches of Bangtao Bay - A lazy day resting, sunbathing and unwinding in an environment of peace and tranquility. Bangtao Village Resort is your perfectly choice for holiday in Thailand. Night entertainment and shopping complex are just a short drive to Patong where you will experience another beach city holiday lifestyly. At Bangtao Village Resort, everything is at accessible.
Bangtao Beach Chalet
Bang Tao Beach (6.0km)
663~810 kr
Bangtao Beach Chalet is designed in a totally elegant harmony of local oriental wealth of art with a combination of modern decoration to fulfill your beach holiday destination in Phuket. The resort is one of the Thailand working groups of IMT - GT for tourism, Halal products & service, offering Authentic Halal Food both in Thai and internation cuisine. Enjoy your relaxing day by the pool, having treatment for your body and mind at Sala Thai Masage in just 25 minutes drive away from the Phuket Airport. The resort is designed keenly to make the difference to be touching the rural Thai boutique surroundings. The Privacy atmosphere and friendly staff will bring your stay perfection in beautiful Bangtao Beach, Phuket Island.
BW Premier Bangtao Beach Resort&Spa
Bang Tao Beach (6.1km)
960~1,686 kr
Best Western Premier Bangtao Beach Resort & Spa is located on the stunning Bangtao Beach in the south of Bangtao Bay, north of Surin Beach. Merely 25-minute drive to Phuket International Airport, other main attractions can also be reached easily such as Phuket FantaSea and Laguna Phuket Golf which are only 10 minutes' drive away, and the vibrant Patong Beach will only take 20 minutes by car or bus. All outsized guestrooms are splendidly decorated in coastal style fully equipping with good quality amenities alongside private balcony. Facilities include delectable restaurant, massage & spa, swimming pool, fitness, table tennis, car rental, internet service and Wi-Fi hotspots, excursion and tour services, and water sports activities.
Andaman White Beach Resort
Nai Thon Beach (6.1km)
1,617~2,074 kr
Situated on Nai Thon Beach, Andaman White Beach Resort Phuket enjoys the tranquility of this private location on the island's west coast. Perfect for couples and honeymooners, this cosy beach resort offers a memorable experience made of sweet memories amidst lush coconut groves and verdant rubber plantations. And when combined with warm welcome and unsurpassed service from a team of dedicated professionals, this Phuket resort is the right destination for great relaxation. Despite a high level of privacy, it still has easy reach of shopping, dining and nightlife. Andaman White Beach Resort Phuket features various room types to suit your different budgets and needs. Apart from spectacular views of the Andaman Sea, each of the spacious air-conditioned guestrooms comes beautifully appointed with a full range of in-room amenities. In addition, the resort hosts an array of onsite facilities and services to fulfill the need of even the most discerning guest. The in-house restaurant offers the best choice of seafood and authentic local dishes prepared using the finest ingredients from local farmer's markets. Stay in good shape throughout your holiday by spending a good hour of exercise at the fitness centre or the outdoor swimming pool. But if you prefer outdoor activities, the resort offers leisure facilities for activities like snorkeling and kayaking. With its romantic atmosphere, the resort is also a popular venue for weddings. When you are looking for an upscale accommodation with a level of privacy in Phuket, choose Andaman White Beach Resort Phuket.
Andaman Seaside Resort
Bang Tao Beach (6.1km)
378~526 kr
Andaman Seaside Resort – Bang Tao Beach invites you enjoy your dream holiday. The resort is a boutique hotel with friendly and warmly hospitality run by a family. They accommodate single, couple, friends as well as families in an atmosphere that never feels crowded with their comfortable 16 guest rooms and some of the spacious rooms have private balconies and view of the sea. The resort is conveniently located a few minutes walk to the beach and a famous Laguna Bnagtao Bay and easily access from the Phuket Airport. Within 20 minutes drive, it is easy to reach tourist attractions including the famous beach, Patong Beach where you can find shopping and night entertainment.
Sansuri Resort Phuket
Surin Beach (6.6km)
2,454~2,577 kr
Located just a short stroll from the crystal waters and white sandy beaches, Sansuri Resort Phuket is a smart choice for those seeking luxury retreat with great level of comfort. Offering an elevated position with both sea and sweeping mountain views, the resort provides maximum privacy only moments from all that this vibrant city has to offer. Guests at Sansuri Resort Phuket will be delighted with ample space of the tastefully furnished guestrooms, all designed with the savvy traveller in mind. Each unit comes with ensuite bathroom and all the necessities needed for a wonderful stay. The resort boasts a wide range of first-rate facilities including swimming pool with Poolside Deli and room service. Whether you are a family, couple or a group of friends, Sansuri Resort Phuket is the perfect destination for an exhilarating and relaxing break away.
Bangtao Tropical Residence Resort
Bang Tao Beach (6.7km)
från 614 kr
Bangtao Tropical Residence Resort & Spa is a luxury ocean-view accommodation on the west coast of Phuket. The resort sits within the tranquil village of Bangtao, and is only 20 minutes drive to the hustle and bustle of Patong and 25 minutes to the airport. The white sandy Bangtao Beach is also a short stroll away. All guestrooms feature generous living space, fully-fitted European kitchen, and a complete range of amenities. Guests can enjoy a wide range of on-site facilities and services including outdoor swimming pool with Jacuzzi, poolside restaurant, sauna & spa, business center, and shuttle service around town.
6th Avenue Surin Beach
Surin Beach (6.8km)
270~294 kr
The 6th Avenue Surin Beach is one of the best accommodation choices for those seeking a relaxing and peaceful getaway with family and your loved ones. Located 650 metres from two beautiful beaches – Surin and Bang Tao, this designed hotel offers a wonderful vacation experience in a cosy and relaxing environment. With easy access to the city's must-see attractions, guests at this Phuket hotel can therefore easily enjoy the sights and sounds of this charming beach town. Phuket International Airport can also be reached within 20 minutes' drive from the hotel. The 6th Avenue Surin Beach features well-appointed guestrooms to provide complete relaxation and comfort. Each of the air-conditioned rooms comes tastefully equipped with all the necessities required for a truly pleasant stay whether it is a short or long one. Stay in good shape throughout your trip with some workout at the onsite fitness centre. With warm hospitality from a team of multilingual staff, you can rest assured that your stay at the 6th Avenue Surin Beach Phuket will be an unforgettable one.
Surintra Boutique Resort
Surin Beach (7.1km)
1,276~1,767 kr
Surintra is a modern and charming boutique resort which is located at only 50 meters from the quiet and peaceful, Surin beach. Also it has lovely clear water, just only a few minutes walk from the hotel to restaurants, some small shops and a good place to rent motorbikes and organize tours. Its natural resources – rocky peninsular, limestone cliffs, white powdery beaches, tranquil broad bays and tropical in – land forests contribute to making it the South's wealthiest, busiest, most visited and most popular island. The rooms are huge, light and well designed with a big flat screen Tv and very clean.
Boutique Resort Private Pool Villa
Thalang, Pa Khlok (7.2km)
från 1,158 kr
The Boutique Resort Private Pool Villa is a collection of pool villas located in a quiet environment near the Yamu Cape in the northeast of the island. The International Airport and the center of Phuket Town can be reached in about 30 minutes by car and the famous nightlife of Patong in 40 minutes. The resort offers comfortable, modernly furnished 1-4 bedroom villas with private pool ideal for couples, families or a group of friends. The villas offer plenty of space and are equipped with all amenities for a relaxing holiday. In addition to the standard facilities, guests will find a bathtub, a large terrace, a fully equipped kitchenette with dining table and barbecue facilities. Facilities include a fitness center, a restaurant, a tour desk, a bicycle hire and a children's pool as well as a large number of services. The friendly staff looks forward to your visit and will make it as comfortable as possible.
Manathai Surin Phuket
Surin Beach (7.2km)
552~740 kr
Manathai Surin Phuket located in the center of exquisite Surin beach in Phuket Island, for your privacy, the resort situated next to the Amanpuri & Laguna resorts with direct access to Surin beach. Providing the sense of a small boutique resort presented the dreamy accommodation faces the turquoise Andaman Sea. Easily to travel around Phuket Island, only 20 minutes drive from Phuket International Airport and from Patong. Full furnished all accommodation and comfortable facilities; individual air conditioning, personal in-room safe, refrigerator & fully stocked mini bar, cable television, CD & DVD player, coffee & tea making facilities, IDD telephone, hair dryer and wireless internet. Extensive Thai and European menus are presented to you. The delightful Weaves Restaurant is a must for all travelers. Pool side menus, private catering, and the luxury of the Manathai lobby bar will always be a reminder of what wonderful holidays are made of.
Bluesiam Villa
Surin Beach (7.7km)
16,786~19,141 kr
Situated on a hill overlooking a beautiful Surin Beach, Bluesiam Villa is a savvy choice of accommodation for those seeking upscale comfort on Thailand's largest island. This private villa provides the epitome of privacy for all guests in a very laid-back atmosphere surrounded by peaceful natural surroundings. Its top notch coziness makes this property an ideal base for a family trip, while its convenient location allows guests to have easy access to a number of must-see attractions. The pristine sandy beach can be reached within a short stroll. Designed with a modern touch and maximum comfort in mind, Bluesiam Villa offers ample living space with all bedrooms facing the ocean. The villa is meticulously equipped with all the modern necessities, including free Wi-fi access throughout the property, to ensure a truly pleasant stay. Guests will have full access to a number of in-house facilities and services, including spa & massage rooms, fitness, private swimming pool, and activity room. Villa Manager and his team will be on standby to make sure that your every need is fulfilled. Whether it is short or extended stay, make Bluesiam Villa Phuket your home away from home.
The Slate
Nai Yang Beach (7.8km)
2,274~2,740 kr
The enchanting The Slate is gloriously set along Nai Yang Beach on the northwest shore of Phuket. This one of the most gorgeous resorts on the island occupies the tranquil and unspoilt location where you can truly appreciate the natural beauty of glistening white sand and the expanse of indigo Andaman Sea. Teemed with personalised Thai hospitality, this imaginatively designed elegant resort is undeniably perfect for those seeking a sumptuous and extraordinary sense of living with style. Besides the lavishly decorated well-appointed guestrooms, this splendid resort is abounded with countless superb facilities such as a wide range of spa & massage treatments, 3 massive swimming pools, gym, diving centre, and Thai culinary classes.
Airport Phuket Garden Resort
Airport (nearby) (7.8km)
från 245 kr
Set amidst beautiful natural surroundings, the Airport Phuket Garden Resort is the perfect destination for those looking for a relaxing accommodation near the airport. The resort provides affordable comfort with cozy and laid-back atmosphere. It is also a convenient base to explore Phuket and discover all that this charming island has to offer. Designed with the savvy traveller in mind, all air-conditioned guestrooms at the Airport Phuket Garden Resort are meticulously furnished and equipped with thoughtful amenities to ensure unpararelled comfort. Attentive service from the resort's professional staff is available 24/7 to ensure that your every need is met at this Phuket airport hotel.
Delight On Tour - Phuket
Tour - Phuket (7.9km)
från 0.0000 kr
Nai Yang Beach Resort & Spa
Nai Yang Beach (8.1km)
från 1,963 kr
Nai Yang Beach Resort & Spa offers memorable views, privacy and convenient access to a variety of tourist destinations and holiday activities. This true retreat is peacefully located in the Sirinthorn National Park on the beautiful Phuket Island. Catering a wide selection of comfortable rooms in modern Thai styles, Nai Yang Beach Resort & Spa features everything from garden view rooms to private luxury suite pool villas. Each unit is surrounded by beautiful gardens with real nature, and it is only a few minutes walk to the nice blue sea and golden sandy beach of Nai Yang. The well designed accommodations blend perfectly into the resort's natural environment, providing a tranquil atmosphere for an enjoyable holiday.
Slowlife Beach Phuket
Nai Yang Beach (8.3km)
från 184 kr
Just 500 meters from Nai Yang Beach, 500 meters from Sirinath Natiolpark Center and 2 kilometers from the airport, Slowlife Beach Phuket is ideal for a beach holiday as well as a stopover between flights. The small guesthouse offers rooms with 30 square meters of living space equipped with all comforts such as air conditioning, TV, hot shower, refrigerator, free WiFi Internet, tea / coffee making facilities, hair dryer and a balcony. The staff at the tour desk can assist with the selection of excursions and activities, and a range of services such as babysitting or laundry services are also available.
Proud Phuket Hotel
Nai Yang Beach (8.4km)
569~834 kr
Set amidst the unspoiled natural beauty of Nai Yang area, Proud Phuket is home to a stylish accommodation offering an intimate level of service with an unrivaled sense of privacy. Ideal for all travellers, this boutique hotel provides a good range of facilities in addition to a cosy and relaxing atmosphere. Due to its convenient location, guests will find that it is easy to travel around this charming island and enjoy what it has to offer. To have a nature exposure, you can visit Sirinat National Park by mere 300-metre walk or to be offered by the hotel's complimentary bike. Proud Phuket features a variety of room types to suit your different needs and budgets. Covered with the white and brown tones, all guestrooms are tastefully designed to take in the tranquility of Proud Court and well equipped with all the in-room essentials, including Wifi access, to ensure your complete comfort. The hotel has an offer for parents seeking 'me' time by just letting the team at Pong Pang Kids room take care of little ones. Guests can lay their back down and have a serene and therapeutic escape at Nyonya spa. Attentive service from a team of friendly and professional staff is available round the clock to ensure that your every need is met at Proud Phuket.
Cachet resort Dewa Phuket
Nai Yang Beach (8.5km)
2,061~2,209 kr
Cachet resort Dewa Phuket is comprised by 34 resort pool villas and 62 one and two bedroom residences, designed the resort to become an ultimate holiday resort for all holiday makers from honeymooners to families. This truly friendly boutique-style accommodation and atmosphere, Cachet resort Dewa Phuket promises all guests a great holiday experience. With a perfectly located on Nai Yang, simple walking distance to the crystal blue seawaters and fantastic golden sands of Phuket's peaceful Nai Yang Beach. This is the ideal retreat for the traveler who looking for a quit and relaxing place in surrounding of natural loveliness view, cozy and personalize services at your desirable imagination.
Canal Resort
Airport (nearby) (8.5km)
147~172 kr
Canal Resort is a cozy accommodation for all kinds of travelers. Sited just a 5-minute drive from Phuket International Airport and close to some of Phuket's many beaches, the resort is a perfect place for a relaxed holiday. The area has a variety of local restaurants and it is only a 10-minute walk to Nai Yang Beach where you can enjoy the clear water and the lovely sandy beach. Furthermore, Mai Khao Beach and Nai Thon Beach are 20 minutes away by car. The resort features luggage storage, free parking as well as laundry and shuttle services. Room facilities include air conditioning or fan, satellite TV, refrigerator and en-suite bathroom. Wi-Fi Internet is available in the rooms and public areas. The friendly staff members look forward to welcome you to Canal Resort and assist you with an attentive service to ensure a peaceful stay on Phuket Island.
Phuket Fanta Sea Show
Ticket - Phuket, Kamala Beach (8.6km)
från 393 kr
Phuket FantaSea is a Thai cultural theme park - the world's first entertainment park that presents Thai Culture and Tradition as its main theme. All the attractions in the Park, be it the show, the restaurant, the shopping street and all other areas are inspired by Thai mythology, legends and folklores. The name "FantaSea" is a combination of the word "Fantasy" and "Sea" to mean "a Sea of Fantasy".
Mission Hills Phuket Golf Resort
Thalang, Muangmai-para (8.6km)
från 924 kr
Mission Hills Phuket Golf Resort is sited in Phuket northeast coast located approximately 10 minutes from the Phuket International Airport and 25 minutes from downtown Phuket. Mission Hills Phuket Golf Resort is the perfect location for all travelers from a family vacation to business purpose or weekend escape. A paradise of 18 holes golf field which combined with the Ocean and enhanced by federally protected rubber plantation, comprising well designed of 72 luxury Thai style accommodation. Each room is overlooking verdant bautiful gardens, golf course and swimming pool.
Nai Yang Place - Phuket Airport
Airport (nearby) (8.7km)
319~344 kr
Nestled in a quiet neighbourhood, Nai Yang Place - Phuket Airport is a smart choice for those seeking a quality and affordable retreat close to the airport. This serviced residence welcomes all guests with a sense of genuine hospitality, emphasising on high standard of service. Its convenient location allows easy access to a number of interesting attractions including the sandy beach of Nai Yang and Sirinath National Marine Park. Travelling to the Phuket International Airport takes less than 10 minutes' drive from the hotel. Set amidst beautiful gardens, all inviting guestrooms at Nai Yang Place - Phuket Airport are carefully designed with an emphasis on comfort. All air-conditioned and sound proof rooms here come meticulously equipped with modern necessities including flat-screen TV with cable channels, refrigerator, hot shower and Wifi access, which is also available throughout the premises. A team of friendly and multi-language staff is on standby to ensure that your home away from home experience will be the best it can be at this Phuket Airport hotel. Whether it is an overnight stop or extended vacation, make Nai Yang Place - Phuket Airport your home away from home.
Phuket Airport Inn
Airport (Nearby) (8.8km)
från 294 kr
Phuket Airport Inn opened in 2013 and is the perfect choice for a cozy stay within a few minutes of Phuket International Airport. The hotel is close to shops and the nearby Nai Yang Beach with its selection of restaurants, Thai massage and lively bars. With many convenience stores located nearby, it is ideal for shopping anytime. Each room features a telephone, refrigerator, wardrobe, air-conditioner and more. Free Wi-Fi Internet is available in all rooms. When traveling around Phuket, a bus or taxi can be found at any time. Phuket Airport Inn also provides a shuttle from the hotel to the airport.
Kamala Beach Resort
Kamala Beach (9.1km)
921~1,472 kr
Kamala Beach Resort(a Sunprime Resort) is nestled among natural coconut palm trees and offering 200 classily designed guest rooms. All rooms are well set with air-conditioning, mini-bar, big size fridge, IDD telephone, satellite TV, movie channel, safety deposit box, private balcony or terrace and separated bathroom with bathtub and hot/cold water. This perfect holiday resort perfectly located on the attractive Kamala beach, on the west coast of Phuket island, beautiful sunsets and unspoiled white sandy beach are some of the natural attractions that make Kamala Beach Hotel & Resort exclusively.
Maya Phuket Hotel
Naiyang Beach (9.2km)
859~1,178 kr
Situated in Naiyang Beach area, Maya Phuket Hotel is a secure haven for those time-out close to the sea, sun and white sandy beach. This stylish hotel exudes an intriguing blend of modern design and Phuket lifestyle experience. Its tranquil setting makes it the perfect hideaway for travelers of all types. However, it remains close to all the actions and excitements this charming beach city has to offer. Maya Phuket Hotel features tastefully appointed guestrooms, all come well equipped with all the necessities you need for a wonderful stay. Guests will be delighted with the space and comfort of the king-size signature bed and Dream Catcher pillows in every unit, while tech-savvy travellers can stay connected to the cyber world with free Wifi access which is available throughout the premises. With a good range of onsite facilities and services, you can rest assured that you'll have plenty to do during your stay at this Phuket hotel. Whether it's a solo trip, honeymoon or family vacation, make Maya Phuket Hotel your home away from home.
Boat Lagoon Resort
Boat Lagoon (9.2km)
552~712 kr
Boat Lagoon Resort is designed a luxury décor in light and airy surrounding by natural environment of tropical gardens. The resort rooms are spacious and all are in complete harmony. Boat Lagoon's luxury suites overlooking Phuket's marina. Each of rooms and suites has all the comfort of home combined with the magnificence of incomparable service. Boat Lagoon Resort is ultimately located in a Phuket's foremost marina and comprises with two resorts offer a resort experience with a selection of total 300 conformatable and luxury rooms overlooking the marina, canal, pool or garden. Each resort's facilities, and the marina's facilities are available for all guests.
Sunwing Kamala Beach
Kamala Beach (9.2km)
1,740~1,827 kr
At Sunwing Kamala Beach is situated directly on the white sand beach of the great Kamala bay next to Kamala Beach Hotel & Resort, on the west Phuket Island. Guests can enjoy the world-class quality of family resort in great location with a value holiday, couples of all ages will discover a multitude of romantic moments to share together and families will enjoy the great escape, and for whose desire the bustling nightlife of Patong is not too far from the resort. A fully contained family resort with entertainment programs, own restaurants and a host of activities for kids of all ages. An ideally family hotel included all the fun, adventure and luxury that families want most, inspiring the family holiday to world-class standards on the unspoiled Kamala beach of Phuket.
Clear House Resort
Kamala Beach (9.2km)
från 368 kr
Clear House Resort is a luxury retreat just 500 meters from Kamala Beach on Phuket Island. It offers stylish rooms situated a 30-minute drive from Phuket International Airport. Phuket FantaSea is only a 5-minute walk from the resort and many popular beaches are within easy reach, including Patong Beach which is 20 minutes away by car. The service minded staff at Clear House makes sure you have a comfortable and memorable beach holiday. All rooms at Clear House Resort come with air conditioning, mini-bar, satellite/cable TV and each room has its own balcony where guests can enjoy the fresh sea air. The resort features facilities and services such as an outdoor swimming pool, laundry service, airport transfer and more. Free Wi-Fi internet access is available in all rooms and public areas.
Baan Kamala Fantasea Hotel
Kamala Beach (9.5km)
368~466 kr
Baan Kamala Fantasea Hotel is located in the heart of Kamala, a 5-minute walk from the beach and 1.5 km from the famous Phuket Fantasea Entertainment Complex. Patong's turbulent nightlife and countless shops can also be easily reached in 15 minutes by car. The spacious, comfortable rooms of the hotel ensure a pleasant stay and are equipped with amenities such as air conditioning, TV, fridge, safe, hot water shower, kettle, balcony or terrace, free WiFi Internet and much more. Facilities include a coffee shop and a cocktail lounge, and services such as a tour desk, motorbike rental and laundry services are also available. If you are looking for budget accommodation in Phuket, Baan Kamala Fantasea Hotel is the place for you.
Chabana Kamala Hotel
Kamala Beach (9.5km)
från 687 kr
Chabana Kamala Hotel is a smart option for those seeking a decent accommodation on the west coast of Phuket. Situated just 200 metres from the beautiful Kamala Beach, this stylish hotel offers modern comfort to all individuals travelling for both business and leisure. Guests will enjoy the unsurpassed services and warm hospitality from the very first moment of arrival. The hotel boasts easy access to an array of shopping, dining, and entertainment venues. It takes only 10 minutes to reach the vibrant district of Patong, while travelling to the Phuket International Airport takes only 40 minutes' drive from the property. Guests at Chabana Kamala Hotel are invited to find cosy comfort in its beautifully appointed guestrooms, each of which is carefully equipped with all the necessities to guarantee a pleasant home away from home. Never miss any updates on social media or emails during the trip with a complimentary Wifi access available both in room and all public areas. For those who wish to enjoy a cool sea breeze and the powdery sand on the beach, the hotel has shuttle service to Kamala Beach daily. Attentive service from a team of friendly and professional staff is available round the clock to ensure that all your needs are met at Chabana Kamala Hotel Phuket.
Ratana Apart-Hotel at Kamala
Kamala Beach (9.7km)
785~908 kr
Ratana Apart-Hotel at Kamala is a unique marine-style accommodation, only a 10-minute walk from the quiet Kamala Beach. This beautiful 2 kilometer long beach has kept its relaxed and tranquil atmosphere. Kamala features many casual restaurants is a popular beach destination especially for families and couples. Patong's vibrant nightlife is just a 10-minute's drive away, Phuket Fantasea is also within easy reach and Phuket International Airport is 30 minutes away by car. Ratana Apart-Hotel at Kamala offers a wide range of facilities such as rooftop swimming pool, fitness room, bar, and lounge area. The hotel's own restaurant, The Anchor Bistro and Bar, serves international and Thai dishes. Ratana Apart-Hotel provides comfortable rooms that are fully equipped with air conditioning, cable TV, refrigerator, safety box and Wi-Fi internet access. The warm spirit of Thai hospitality from the service minded staff ensures a pleasant Phuket holiday.
Airport Overnight Hotel
Airport (nearby) (9.8km)
245~331 kr
Phuket Airport Overnight Hotel is located just 250 meters from the airport terminal and is open 24/7. This cosy hotel opened in 2012 and has an onsite British manager with seven years experience of airport hotels on Phuket. It is an ideal choice for travelers with late arriving flights or early morning departure flights. The hotel provides you with secure and comfortable accommodation, staffed by a friendly and experienced family team. Furthermore, free pick-up and drop-off from the airport is offered. The guestrooms feature king-size beds with quality linen and light quilts. Each room includes a 32-inch plasma TV, DVD/CD player, ample power points (including international adapter) and customer-controlled air-conditioner. To suit the guests' mood, the rooms are decorated in a choice of pastel colors and face the hotel's private garden. The snack bar service offers a cooked English breakfast, beverages and food delivery. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property.
Kamala Beach Estate
Kamala Beach (9.9km)
2,209~2,331 kr
Kamala Beach Estate is presented a full serviced villas fresh greenery environment of the island tropical gardens. All guests are given the breathtaking location letting your relaxation within the spacious surroundings of the Kamala Beach Estate. The villas and apartment room are comfortable with modern facilities and most room overlooking the Andaman Sea and stunning tropical landscapes for the peaceful corner of a private headland at Kamala Bay. The kamala Beach Estate is a perfect location for tranquil holiday makers.
Airport Mansion Phuket
Airport (nearby) (10.0km)
från 280 kr
Just 5 minutes from the airport, the Airport Mansion Phuket is the ideal accommodation for those arriving late at the airport or have booked an early flight. The beaches of Mai Khao and Nai Yang, where Sirinath National Park is located, as well as the Blue Canyon Country Club are just a short drive away. The guesthouse offers guests modern, clean rooms equipped with amenities such as air conditioning, TV, refrigerator, balcony, tea and coffee making facilities, hairdryer and free WiFi Internet. A free shuttle to and from the airport, parking, a restaurant, massage and laundry services are also provided. The friendly staff at the 24-hour front desk will be happy to help you with any queries and make sure you have a good night's sleep.


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On the way to school one morning, my third-grade daughter mentioned that a friend's father carries a gun with him wherever he goes. The friend, she said, "told us at lunch" that he has a piece of paper that allows him to carry the firearm.
I told her that piece of paper was a concealed-weapon permit. As she was getting out at the school entrance, I asked why the father would need to carry a gun at all times. "I don't know," she replied. "Love you. Bye."
Returning home, I had two thoughts. "Do more people having guns make me feel safer?" And: "Do I want my daughter going to her friend's home for a play date knowing that father is possibly wearing his gun in the home?"
I once carried a gun, actually several. They were tools of my job. As a former U. S. Army military police officer, I packed both an assault rifle and a pistol. I trained and qualified with them regularly. I know what they are capable of. Assault weapons are designed for one purpose, killing quickly.
Despite 30,000 guns deaths annually, and living in the most heavily armed nation — with 304 million people and 200 million registered weapons — the National Rifle Association remains steadfast in proclaiming that more guns make us safer.
"The only thing that stops a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun!" Wayne LaPierre, NRA executive vice president, declared in the week following the massacre of 26 elementary school children and educators in Newtown, Conn.
The preferred safety measure offered by NRA advocates would be to put armed guards in schools. That ignores the public safety that assault gun ownership threatens and turns schools into armed camps.
Last August's incident in front of the Empire State Building in New York City is instructive. Police officers — professionals trained in the use of guns against armed assailants — confronted an armed man after he had shot and killed a co-worker. A gun battle ensued just as visitors to the skyscraper were queuing up. The gunman was killed and bullet fragments wounded several bystanders. One of them has sued the city.
Gun control, which has been as much a part of our history as gun ownership, has been hijacked by gun lobbyists, most notably the NRA, and demonized as gun confiscation, which it is not.
The NRA's absolutist position, war chest of hundreds of millions of dollars, and tactics that exploit the emotions of rational gun owners and intimidate politicians have resulted in the situation we have today. So far more than 100 gun-related deaths have occurred since Dec. 14, the day of the Sandy Hook shootings.
Donna McAleer is the Democratic nominee in Utah's 1st Congressional District. She faces Rep. Rob Bishop in the November election.

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Kaiju fans probably already have their eager hands on issue #0 of the new Monsterpocalypse comic book, but the rest of us can head down to our local comic shop and put in a pre-order for issue #1 starting this week. Based on Privateer Press' upcoming collectible miniatures game, the comics will flesh out the back story of a global defense force that uses giant robots to fight off repeated attacks by giant alien (or other-dimensional) monsters. We've more details on the free limited edition figure you can get with the comics, along with some interior art previews.Globally United Advanced Research and Defense (GUARD) uses a giant robot called Sky Sentinel to protect Earth from all the giant monsters that are, apparently, constantly attacking. In the three-issue series (not counting #0) from Across the Pond Studios and Desperado Publishing, Sky Sentinel has just been repaired after being defeated by Gorghadra, a battle which resulted in the destruction of most of Chicago. Now, a new, horrible menace threatens New York City, and the Sky Sentinel crew has to leap into battle with a green commander they don't especially like.
Anyone who buys all three issues can send in the receipts to Privateer Press and get a free Mega Sky Sentinel miniature (basically a powered-up version of the basic Sky Sentinel). I saw the paint masters for some of the minis at Origins, and they look even better than I expected. The big launch for Monsterpocalypse will be at Gen Con Indy later this month. Images by: Across the Pond and Desperado. The Comic is Coming. [MonsterInsider]


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Here is my situation...
My daughter is 4 years old and will turn 5 on September 18th. The cut-off for Kindergarten is September 1st at the local public school. She has been in preschool now for two years. During the pre-school and kindergarten round up in the spring, my husband and I informed the school that even though she is two weeks past the cut-off date, she is ready for kindergarten. After a couple months of the run around, they told us that she would not be allowed to start kindergarten this year. To make matters worse, she is not going to be doing the pre-school program at the school because there were "only so many slots and too many kids for the program." Since my daughter has had two years of private pre-school (and also my teaching at home), they wanted to give some of the kids without any education a chance to learn.
So, now what do I do??? I have looked at several private kindergartens and they are WAY out of my budget. I have decided that I'm going to homeschool my daughter for kindergarten using a homeshool curriculum. She is already quite advanced and would probably be bored in kindergarten so I don't think it will be too challenging to get her prepared for 1st grade. I'm just not sure what the school is going to think about this. Has anyone else had issues with placement after homeschooling their child and putting them into a public school?
I'm just not willing to let the school hold her back because she is two weeks past a cut-off date. I want her to keep advancing! She is a sponge right now and letting her sit in the private pre-school for another year just to go into kindergarten next year is such a waste!!!
Anyway, any advice you could give would be greatly appreciated.
Homeschool to get child into 1st grade?
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Re: Homeschool to get child into 1st grade???
My mother's birthday was also September 18, and yes, she missed the cut-off date by two weeks.
Your dd might still not be allowed to enter first grade the following year, regardless of what you do this year. You can try it if you want, but why not just keep homeschooling?
Your dd might still not be allowed to enter first grade the following year, regardless of what you do this year. You can try it if you want, but why not just keep homeschooling?
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elliemaejune wrote:...why not just keep homeschooling?
I agree. If it's working for you and keeping her challenged, why not?
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First to answer your question. Probably would be no problem to enter PS after HS. I don't know where you live. But here in Colorado my kids had no problem enteribg PS after homeschooling. Homeschooled my son for K and then to PS for 1st. As for my daughter, she too was very ready for K at age 4 but had a December Bday. So homeschooled her for "Kindergarten" using 1st grade cirriculum. Two years later when decided to enroll into PS, she was a grade above what school age was. So the school allowed the teacher to "test" her and she enrolled as a 3rd grader when by age she should've been in 2nd. Both kids did well academically for the 3 years in PS. But we are returning homeschooling this year for various reasons, some having to do with PS and some personal. Needless to say, PS after HS was not a problem for us. Just have to agree with the 2 previous reply and say why not just keep homeschooling!
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Editor's note: Fawaz A. Gerges, who holds the Christian A. Johnson Chair in Middle Eastern Studies and International Affairs at Sarah Lawrence College, is on a research trip to the Middle East. His most recent book is "The Far Enemy: Why Jihad Went Global."
Fawaz Gerges says Iran's sons and daughters will probably win their bid for greater freedom in the long run.
BEIRUT, Lebanon (CNN) -- As the dust settles on battered Iranian streets, the ultra-conservative ruling mullahs appear to have won the first round against reformist rivals. But far from vanquished, the reformist movement has gained momentum, confidence, assertiveness and many new followers.
Overcoming political apathy and fear, Iranians of all walks of life took to the streets, making their voices heard and insisting that their votes mattered. Once again, Iranians have surprised the world with their dynamism and vibrant civil society.
Contrary to the stereotypes of the Islamic Republic prevalent in the West and stressed by the ruling mullahs, Iranians are not a monolith but a diverse and complex society with competing interests and differing conceptions of their country and others.
For the first time since the outbreak of the revolution in 1979, a vast, broadly based segment of Iranian society now challenges the radical conservatism of the Islamic Republic and demands direct control over their personal lives. Iran is witnessing the rise, not the end, of a viable social movement with a more democratic agenda encompassing millions of people with varied socioeconomic backgrounds.
Regardless of the outcome of the electoral dispute, the reformist movement has already shaken the Islamic-based regime to its foundation. The ruling revolutionary narrative is no longer dominant and deeply contested by a broad spectrum of public opinion.
After 30 years of ideological mobilization, Iranians appear exhausted and long for normalcy and open air. A crushing economic crisis (an unofficial unemployment rate of 20 to 30 percent and double-digit inflation and chronic corruption) has driven young Iranians to the brink of rebellion against their elders and fathers.
The struggle is between fathers and sons and daughters, a cultural clash between two generations, two sensibilities, two world views, and two differing conceptions of Iran, one at peace with itself and the world, an open society that respects citizens' social and personal freedoms; the other in perpetual war with internal and external enemies, an authoritarian form of populism that legislates moral edicts and social justice.
In the last few weeks, a titanic cultural and generational clash played itself out on Iranian streets before the eyes of the world. The electoral dispute was only a spark that ignited a fire simmering under the surface for a more a decade. iReport.com: Images from Iran tell the story
Although the vast crowds of oppositional protesters included a broad cross-section of society, sons and daughters dominated. The young faces of protesters reflect dominant demographics: 70 percent of Iran's population of 72 million people is under the age of 30. Despite recent setbacks, they will probably own Iran's future.
"We want liberty," and "down with the dictator," protesters chanted in unison, defying stern warnings by Iran's most powerful ruler, supreme leader Ali Khamenei, to stop rallying. According to Khamenei, "The youth are confused. Being led astray from spirituality has caused confusion. They do not know what to do."
But contrary to what the ruling mullahs claim, the tens of thousands of dissidents who put their lives on line are not hooligans, confused or puppets of the West; rather, they are loyal patriots and genuine supporters of democratic reforms, including human and women's rights.
In fact, women are leading drivers behind the opposition movement, and time and again since 1997, the female vote, a vast segment of more than 22 million, has tipped the balance in favor of reformist candidates.
Instead of listening to the aspirations and fears of young Iranians and co-opting them, the ruling mullahs have decided to crush popular protests and silence dissent.
By strongly backing Mahmoud Ahmadinejad for president, Khamenei, Iran's equivalent of commander in chief, forfeited his role as an arbiter standing above the political fray and shut the door for a possible compromise.
There is no denying that the ruling mullahs led by Khamenei, who control an extensive security apparatus, will re-establish order and certify Ahmadinejad's mandate for the next four years. But that's a misleading measure of success.
Iran's hardliners have already won a battle but lost the struggle for their citizens' hearts and minds. The electoral crisis exposed not only a deep rift among senior mullahs but also highlighted a deeper and wider cultural-generational divide in Iranian society.
However, one point must be made clear: The reformist movement represents a bigger and greater social phenomenon than the electoral campaign of opposition candidate Mir Hossein Moussavi and like-minded moderate conservative clerics.
Moussavi, a loyal son of the Islamic Republic, has become a symbol for millions of young Iranians, but their hopes and agenda transcend Moussavi's and will most likely outlast him.
Suppression of widespread dissent will exacerbate the legitimacy crisis of the Islamic-based order and weaken it domestically and internationally.
The critical question is, how long will it be until the next confrontation? Will a new charismatic leader from within the ruling elite co-opt the reformist movement and institutionalize it? Will the elite splinter and dissipate its energy and power in factional rivalry and fighting? Or will the ruling mullahs labor hard to tackle some of the grievances of dissidents, such as relaxing state control over Iranians' lives and improving their economic well being?
One thing is certain: Iran will never be the same. The myth of monolith Iran has been shattered for good. There is more to Iran than the inflammatory rhetoric of Ahmadinejad and the fearmongers who portray Iran as an existential threat to world peace.
The opinions expressed in this commentary are solely those of Fawaz Gerges.
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johnquail needed a new web page design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 228 designs submitted by 56 freelance designers.
Claim.com is a website that provides people in the UK with a service to claim for compensation after suffering an injury in an accident. The site contains a form for people to submit their details, or a phone number they can call.
The design should be easy to follow as there will probably be users who are not great with computers using the site. At the same time, it should look professional and modern. Please read the requirements below for more information.
Our current logo has been attached to this brief in png format. We would like to keep this logo so the design should be based around it.
The target audience for Claim.com is British citizens who have been injured in an accident and are seeking compensation. This will likely be a broad range of people, male and female, young and old.
PS - Only layout required, no coding needed.
The overall design should be professional and easy to read. There are several specific requirements for the new design:
1. A form needs to be included for people to submit their details. There are certain fields that need to be included in the form, but we would like any entrants to submit two versions of any design they make:
a) one with the same number of fields as the form shown on http://www.claim.com
b) one with only 3 fields in the form as shown on http://www.claims4free.co.uk.
2. A prominent position to display a phone number incase people are uncomfortable with submitting their information via the web.
3. Use the logo attached at the bottom of this brief.
4. A space for the main text of each page.
5. Dynamic news headlines are going to be included, underneath the main text of the page. Include a graphic with the text "Claim.com News Headlines" or something similar.
6. There needs to be an area on the site to include buzz words, such as No Win No Fee, 100% Compensation, Fast Accident Claims, Professional Personal Injury Lawyers.
For an idea of the design we're looking for, we provide the following URLs to competitors websites:
-Personal Injury
Sections in Personal Injury:
-Accident at Work
-Car Accident
-Slip, Trip or Fall
-Criminal Injury
-Medical Negligence
-Product Liability
-Other Compensation Claims
The usual ones at the bottom:
-Privacy Policy
-Terms and Conditions
-Contact Us
-About Us
Other Optional Links:
-Can I claim?
-How do I make a claim?
-Do I need to pay anything to claim?
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Beech House School's Book
This book was used at Beech House School
to teach children how to read.
Simple pictures and text
helped children to learn new words.
The 'Janet and John' books
show an idealised view of life
in a white, middle class home.
What words and ideas
would children have learnt
from reading this book?
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Kitty Burton
Kitty explains the way
that she taught children to read:
"We used Janet and John
as our basic reader.
When the children first came to school
we started to teach them to read
by showing them
a large picture of Janet and John
and talking about them.
For instance we talked about
the colour of Janet's dress
and John's pullover.
Then we would count
the girls in the class with blue dresses
or the boys with red pullovers.
Then I would say
'This little girl has a name,
I wonder what it is?'
The children would make suggestions.
Then I would say
'This girl's name is Janet'.
I would write 'THIS IS JANET'
under the picture.
In this way the children had
a little colour matching,
a little counting,
a little reading
and a lot of conversation.
We would do the same
with the pictures of John,
and ask
'What's he doing?
I think he is helping his daddy.
Do any of you
help your daddy and mummy?'
We would talk about each picture
and I would tell them a story about it,
encouraging the children
to be imaginative,
and gradually introducing the reading
applicable to each one.
We would play word games,
such as musical flash cards."
"The children would
pass flash cards around to music.
When the music stopped,
if the children
could read the word on their card,
they would be rewarded with a Smartie."
I never had less than forty children
in any of my classes.
The children were never bored
and some of them went home
and taught their parents to read.
Having all the degrees in the world
won't make a teacher.
Teaching is a gift.
A teacher has to
be able to impart knowledge
and make the children want to learn."
Teaching and learning in the 1950s
Kitty's story and the book,
help us find out
how children were taught in school.
We can also begin to understand
the different ideas and values
which people had in the 1950s.
Today, this view of life in the 1950s
might seem narrow and old fashioned.
This is partly because
of the way we view the 1950s
compared to today.
the book's design,
and some of the teaching methods
Kitty describes,
could still be used now.
Find out more
To find out more about the modern
Version of the Janet and John series
Published in 2001
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October 18, 2006
"Make sure you take a shower and shave," Wabash Public Affairs Director Jim Amidon warns potential attendees of the upcoming Monon Bell game, "because high definition cameras pick up everything, and sound, too!"
The titanic clash between Wabash College and DePauw University has been covered in Sports Illustrated twice and on ESPN 2. This year, in a joint venture with billionaire Mark Cuban and DePauw University, the game will be broadcast on Cuban's network, devoted solely to television programs in high definition, HDNet.
"There are only two ways to see this year's Monon Bell Classic," said Amidon. "You either buy a ticket and show up on November 11 or find a telecast party location that receives HDNet. Any one or any sports bar that has DirecTV's high definition package will have HDNet as part of the package."
Click here to order tickets to this year's Monon Bell Game.
The 113th Monon Bell game isn't the first time HDNet has covered this historic rivalry. Initially, as an attempt to expand its sports coverage, HDNet first broadcast the game in 2003.
"It was a one-shot deal and we knew it at the time," Amidon said. "But we hoped HDNet would be interested in televising the Monon Bell Game in future years."
Because the network had only been in existence for a little over two years in 2003, finding places with high definition technology was difficult. "We struggled to find sports bars around the country to host our telecast parties," Amidon said.
That's not been the case this year. The Wabash Alumni and Parent Relations Office has partnered with DePauw to set up 49 sites across the nation for telecast parties. Click here to look for telecast party locations near you.
"I imagine there are few, if any, colleges that have national high definition broadcasts of their signature sporting events," Amidon said.
The quality of the programming, from a technological and professional perspective will be excellent for those watching the game on HDTV. The visual display will be excellent. "In fact, the video technology is so good," Amidon said, "folks watching will be able to see the eyelashes of the players in their helmets."
He says that although HDNet is no ESPN, Bell watchers will be treated to an excellent telecast with crisp audio, big time production and excellent graphics. "And as we have done for many years, I'll work with my DePauw colleague Ken Owen to produce a commemorative DVD, which we'll have on sale in the Bookstore before the holidays."
At one time, Wabash and DePauw shouldered the entire cost for generating and broadcasting the Bell Game through a national satellite telecast. However, this year's programming is cost effective for both collegiate institutions.
"Whereas in past years, we've had to pay 100 percent of production costs," Amidon said, "this year HDNet will assume most of the financial costs."
This new partnership with HDNet has exponentially expanded the usual excitement of the Monon Bell Classic. "It's a great opportunity to show off our college, our campus, our student-athletes, and, ultimately, the best rivalry in all of college sports," Amidon said.


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Ex-Giant Martin tackles gridiron civility
STAMFORD -- One might believe there isn't much to say about "Civility on the Gridiron."
Former New York Giants defensive end George Martin, however, would beg to differ.
In a 45-minute talk, sponsored by The Dilenschneider Group, Hearst Media and Purdue Pharma, among others, Martin made the case Tuesday night before a capacity crowd at Ferguson Library that there is more to football than violent collisions.
"The shaking of hands before the coin toss. The sizable rules of the game or rules of engagement. The equipment worn by both sides. Not hitting players above the neckline without penalty," Martin said. "Those are all acts of civility.
"The NFL's charity work. The 20 percent of NFL players who run their own charity or foundation. That's civility as well," he said. "But at the end of the day, there's no question that Harry Carson and Lawrence Taylor (former Giants teammates) represent both sides of the issue of civility on the gridiron."
Martin, who played 14 seasons (1975- 88) with the Giants, including the 1986 Super Bowl champs, is a spokesman on civility for another reason. He spent from Sept. 16, 2007 to June 21, 2008 walking across America, from New York City to San Diego, to raise between $2 million and $3 million for the medical needs of New York's 9/11 first responders.
"The biggest lesson I learned on the walk was a renewal of my faith in humanity," Martin said. "There are a lot of reasons in the world today to be pessimistic. But the Walk Across America restored the idea there are more good people out there. People embraced the journey for 9/11. But it was also my talks with young people along the way, explaining that athletes and entertainers aren't heroes. But people like the first responders of 9/11 should be recognized for their heroism on a day-to-day basis."
Martin is putting together a book about his 9/11 journey.
"I think the book will have great impact on the reader," Martin said. "The Walk experience is being transferred into the written word. A picture is worth 1,000 words, and we took 16,000 photos on the journey. When I'm having a bad day, I sit down and look at some of the pictures and my perspective changes. The Walk was a once-in-a-lifetime experience, that I'd do again in a heartbeat."
On the subjects of civility and justice, Martin -- a former head of the NFL Alumni Association as well as a player representative during his Giants career -- was pleased to see a federal judge's decision this week to re-examine the proposed settlement of the concussion class-action lawsuit between the NFL and a host of its former players.
"The judge's point is that the settlement terms are insufficient, and I agree," said Martin, who is in good health despite a 14-year NFL career in which he missed just six games. "There is so much that is still unknown about concussions and their effects on the brain. It should be an open-ended judgment. The NFL is proactive with recent rule changes to make the game safer, but we're not at a final solution yet."
Martin wears his 1986 Super Bowl championship ring proudly.
"The 1986 Super Bowl was the first of a new era for the Giants," he said. "It ended a long losing sabbatical for a proud, traditional franchise. We were able to restore that glory. It almost immortalizes you. Our Super Bowl victory set the stage for the Giants' Super Bowl champs that followed."
Martin was equally proud to give the presenter's speech when former New York Giants coach Bill Parcells was recently inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio.
"In my heart of hearts, to share that stage with Coach Parcells meant everything," Martin said. "He took me from boyhood to manhood, and then to a Super Bowl title.
"Words can't express what being a presenter meant," he said. "I worked on the speech for two years (because Parcells wasn't chosen his first time as a finalist). We filmed it in Canton for over two hours. I could talk for weeks about Bill Parcells. But at the ceremony, it got condensed to a few minutes. I was disappointed, but Bill was happy and proud, so I reached my objective."


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Tuesday, August 03, 2010
Cozza's boss, former USPS rider Jonathan Vaughters, must be thankful then that Cozza isn't in charge of anything - including, apparently, his own mental faculties. Vaughters, a teammate of Lance Armstrong's during the Texan's first Tour de France victory in 1999, is considered by Pappillon to have admitted to doping during an instant message conversation with another ex-USPS rider, Frankie Andreu, where he quipped: "...It's not like i never played with hotsauce, eh?" An excerpt from the infamous IM exchange follows:
"Cyclevaughters: anyhow, i never can quite figure out why i don't just play along with the lance crowd - i mean shit it would make my life easier, eh? it's not like i never played with hotsauce, eh?
FDREU: I know, but in the end i don't think it comes back to bite you
FDREU: I play along, my wife does not, and Lance hates us both
FDREU: it's a no win situation, you know how he is. Once you leave the team or do soemthing wrong you forever banned
Cyclevaughters: i suppose - you know he tried to hire me back in 2001... he was nice to me... i just couldn't deal with that whole world
FDREU: I did not know that
FDREU: look at why everyone leaves, it's way to controlling
Cyclevaughters: once I went to CA and saw that now all the teams got 25 injections every day
Cyclevaughters: hell, CA was ZERO
FDREU: you mean all the riders
Cyclevaughters: Credit Agricole
FDREU: it's crazy
Cyclevaughters: So, I realized lance [Armstrong] was full of shit when he'd say everyone was doing it..."
But back to Cozza, whose pro-firing squad Tweet read:
"# If I was in charge I'd give the Death penalty to Dopers. I'd line up in line with the firing squad. Dopers can (cont) http://tl.gd/2nh1t6 Saturday, July 24, 2010 12:13:06 PM via UberTwitter"
Just yesterday Pappillon exchanged updates with another elite cyclist, who lamented that the climate surrounding the anti-doping movement in cycling seems to be racing towards the same hysteria that made possible the Salem Witchcraft Trials of the late-1600's. Unfortunately, he has a point.
Twitter is now considered a legitimate source of information and quotable statements from celebrities, politicians, average-Joe's, and even athletes (witness Lance Armstrong's refusal to interact directly with the media during the 2009 Giro d'Italia, and his exclusive use of Twitter to comment on the race). Thus, when a member of one of only three UCI ProTour cycling teams in the United States suggests to his thousands of followers that he himself would take-up a position in a firing squad assembled to murder athletes accused of using performance enhancing drugs (despite explicitly rejecting the validity of the death penalty as a tool of the criminal justice system), he must be considered to be serious, if mad, - and addressed accordingly.
Cozza's irresponsible and downright frightening statements represent a form of uncritical thinking and garbage-in/garbage-out public commentary that do immeasurable damage to the credibility of the anti-doping movement, and which call into question the wisdom of Garmin-Transitions' decision to employ him. A professional cyclist who expresses a willingness to mete out capital punishment against athletes accused of enhancing performance through the use of licensed pharmaceuticals is just as lamentable a figure as the misguided sportsman who injects himself with EPO, or rubs testosterone gel on his shoulders. In fact, he's probably more of a danger, because while the doper risks only his own life, someone like Cozza argues for a public policy that impacts an entire body of people.
Perhaps Cozza is just a comedic rube, unaware of the damage he's doing to the fight against doping in sport. It's conceivable that his critical thinking skills have atrophied with each passing kilometer spent perched upon his bicycle saddle - and he didn't stop to think that his tweets would provide accused-dopers like Lance Armstrong with defensive PR ammo and evidence that there is an element of a "witch hunt" to the federal criminal investigation targeting them.
Regardless, it's unfathomable how an organization like Slipstream Sports, which manages the Garmin-Transitions program, could leave a loose-cannon like Cozza unmuzzled. Attention Dave Zabriske: you'd be wise to drop Cozza from your friend's list, and along with Vaughters and Matt White, remind your teammates that otherwise "good" people have made the mistake of involving themselves in doping, but that they don't deserve to be shot as a result...
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- Anonymous03 August, 2010 20:24
Another example of an ignorant bike racer trying to pass himself off as a socially-responsible, ethically-pure, righteous crusader.ReplyDelete
Doesn't anyone else see the disturbing parallels with anti-crime rhetoric in the USA? Politicians here are scared to utter even a peep about more progressive policing strategies or sentencing theories, for fear of being labeled by their rivals as "soft on crime."
Now we see the same happening in anti-doping movement - pro cyclers like Cozza are staking out positions that are so extreme they beggar belief, but are intended to establish the rider's anti-doping credentials and absolve them from suspicion.
- Anonymous03 August, 2010 20:26
in my mind cozza only makes himself seem more suspicious by saying such dramatic stuff. firing squad for dopers? get the fuck outta here. what's next? cut the hand off of the rider who succeeds in bumping your sprinter off of his train?ReplyDelete
- Anonymous03 August, 2010 22:59
1. Why haven't we heard about this previously?ReplyDelete
2. Is the cycling press already so forgetful of its failing re. Armstrong, that they're abdicating responsibility for questioning the legitimacy of Cozza's comments?
Journalists failed in their duty to seek out and write-about the truth when they turned a blind eye to Armstrong's impossible comeback and the doping that made it possible.
Someone other than NPR and a few French scribes should have been asking hard questions.
Now we're going to see the same lack of scrutiny in the case of Cozza?
Only in cycling - a sport proven time and time again to be a clown show in the US - could a rider on a top professional team get away with making inflammatory, irresponsible statements like Cozza's wi/o even meriting a mention in the cycling press.
Thanks for bringing this to my attention. Your tone has been dark of late, but this is a piece of very good commentary.
- Anonymous03 August, 2010 23:08
WHAT A TOOL! My sister was raped in 2008, and all her assailant received 18mos!!! I wish that son-of-a-bitch had gotten the death penalty, and that one of the firing squad would have missed and shot him in the balls. But if a rapist is sentenced to less than two years in prison, what rational human being suggests giving the death penalty to dopers?! I don't care if that irresponsible, insensitive comment is the result of hyperbole and strong feelings - or if he said it stone-cold calm. The result is he still said it, didn't retract it after almost two weeks and so proves he is just a whiney man-child with a stupid moustache who is too immature to speak seriously about issues important to the public and the health of our society.ReplyDelete
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- Anonymous04 August, 2010 10:26
I woke up today to see this post in my reader, and to say little am abjectly horrified. I remember Cozza as being violently anti-doping, but I never realized just how real that was... Yet he was someone always complaining about being tested. Seems like he doesn't make that gripe anymore.ReplyDelete
Regardless, thanks for pointing this out. Garmin is definitely on double-secret probation w/ this fan. Hard to see much difference b/w their riders and those of any other hypocritical protour team.
- Anonymous04 August, 2010 10:47
Looks like Cozza deleted at least one of the death penalty references you cited.ReplyDelete
Firstly, thanks everyone for your comments.ReplyDelete
I don't know if Cozza seriously believed that the death penalty was an appropriate punishment for doping in sport, or if he thought it was a funny thing to say, but regardless, I believe it was incredibly irresponsible.
I did have to delete a comment someone left here under Steven Cozza's name, as I doubt that the rider in question would leave such a comment here - please just post anonymously rather than assuming the identity of someone else, ok?
I agree that there seems to be an element of "tough on crime"-talk to some of the more extreme anti-doping rhetoric. Is Cozza running for office, perhaps?
Anon, sorry to hear about your the tragedy that befell your sister. If there's anything specific you'd like to share, like the name of some charity you're supporting or something, please contact me.
- Levi Doped04 August, 2010 11:13
Well, if Cozza is serious at least we can look forward to seeing him shoot Levi in the head, now that Holczer has finally come out and revealed LL's doping while on the German squad...ReplyDelete
- Anonymous04 August, 2010 11:47
Saw Cozza claimed you took his comments "out of context" - WTF?! "If I was in charge I'd give the Death penalty to Dopers." Seems pretty straightforward to me!ReplyDelete
- Hooptie04 August, 2010 23:16
You guys are reaching here, move along. Any pro who speaks out should be applauded. For every 1 that speaks out, 10 keep the omerta alive. The real personalities and emotion in this sport have been whitewashed by the sponsors, or silenced by the omerta.ReplyDelete
Eventually the day will come when Cozza attacks a Vino, or a Levi and gives them "The Look"...but this time we will all have a special connection. Bravo Cozza.
We agree with you that any pro who speaks out should be applauded. For every 1 that speaks out, 10 keep the omerta alive. The real personalities and emotion in this sport have been whitewashed by the sponsors, or silenced by the omerta.ReplyDelete
Nonetheless, effective anti-doping advocacy doesn't include revelations made to thousands that the anti-doping athlete supports the application of the death penalty to "Dopers."
You should consider the broader, global context in which those remarks were uttered - during an investigation whose principle target is crying "witch hunt!"
And here one of his colleagues in the protour hands him clear evidence of a witch-hunt mentality.
No one here is arguing for Omerta. On the contrary, we support a truth and reconciliation committee and period of limited amnesty for athletes to come completely clean w/o fear of the omerta.
What we don't support, however, is the injection of extremist rhetoric into a debate that's taking place, like it or not, in the "Digital Commons."
Cozza is clearly a vehement anti-doper. Bravo. But straight-faced suggestions of applying the firing squad to dopers - even if delivered wholly in jest - damages the credibility of the movement and those who comprise it.
What this is about is maintaining the credibility of the anti-doping movement in cycling, and if he's interested, limiting the damage to Cozza's reputation by decommissioning the capability of his lunatic statements to be used by suspected dopers to claim they are subject to persecution and caught in a witch hunt - a mob, if you will.
Steven Cozza is probably a nice guy (though maybe he isn't - who knows). But his message - "dopers should be executed" - is a dangerous one.
Watch that it doesn't now show-up in some component of LA's defense.
Ha. Just came across this after years of forgetting about this funny article. It's funny to see how people actually thought I was serious with my twitter comment. Goes to show that people will amplify anything to add to their boring blog. I don't even believe in the death penalty period. Dopers should be locked up for life. JK. I believe everyone makes mistakes in life, including myself. It is what we do after making these mistakes that counts. Joe Papp will probably delete this comment.ReplyDeleteReplies
Hi Steven. Sorry it took me so long to publish your comment. It was marked as potential spam, which was mildly amusing, and I very rarely check those, since I hardly post here anymore.Delete
Wouldn't have deleted your comment if it had gone live right away, however. It was a good comment.
Hope you're healthy and doing well w/ the whole realty thing.
btw: I can't believe how dickish I was in writing about your tweet back then. Sorry!Delete
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How to Use the Images Drawing 1
Drawing 1
Canal boats were 90 to 95 feet long, approximately 6 feet high, and roughly 14.5 feet wide, only inches narrower than the locks. Each of the hatches were about 4 feet wide and the cargo was packed tight and covered. Usually the boats were built of pine, with oak bottoms. Mules were the normal mode of power for canal boats. Boaters used two mules at a time and had to carry the animals feed. The teams were changed every few hours.
Questions for Drawing 2
1. How does the diagram above help you understand the carrying capacity of canal boats. How efficient do you think they were?
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Vermilion Manor Sale Talks Continue
Vermilion County officials are moving closer to a decision on what company will take over operations of the Vermilion Manor Nursing Home.
Assistant State's Attorney Bill Donahue says two companies are being considered. Both have been interviewed about their vision of future operations of the nursing home.
Donahue identifies the companies. One is IMG, the IDE Management Group, headquartered in Greenfield, Indiana. The other is FNR Healthcare Group, headquartered in Skokie, Illinois. FNR would partner with Premier Healthcare Management to operate Vermilion Manor.
Premier Healthcare operates nursing homes in Gilman, Savoy and other locations. IMG operates nursing homes in Danville and Paris. Staff members from Vermilion Manor have visited those facilities as part of the selection process on making a final recommendation to the Vermilion County Board. The final decision on which company might purchase the Vermilion Manor Nursing Home rests with the County Board.
Donahue says a special meeting of the Nursing Home Committee of the County Board will be held in the near future. The county had earlier received bids from five companies that expressed an interest in purchasing the nursing home. The list has since been narrowed to the two finalists.


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This is just weird...you can't have a slogan in the bathroom? When your religion prohibits everything you ought to have a thicker skin about violations. I seriously doubt IW made that texture just for that picture frame in that location. They probably didn't even notice it.
Quote from: Kevadu on October 14, 2012, 02:30:19 AMThis is just weird...you can't have a slogan in the bathroom? When your religion prohibits everything you ought to have a thicker skin about violations. I seriously doubt IW made that texture just for that picture frame in that location. They probably didn't even notice it.You saw what happened in Libya a month ago. Right?You are aware that it's not the religion itself that's the problem, but the extremists within that use whatever means they can find to incite outrage and violence to further their cause. Aren't you?And you know that it's not just the Muslim faith that suffers from such false and manipulative practitioners but all religions as it is of humankind's base nature to do so. Don't you?So you understand that what this is isn't an act of censorship but an act of responsibility on the developer's part to avoid providing more fodder to be used to incite more incidents that'll lead to the loss of life.
Quote from: Aeolus on October 14, 2012, 05:44:58 AMMe saying dumb shit.You seem to be missing the point. I was mainly objecting to how silly and trivial the complaint was. Then you argue that since violent extremists exist everyone else has to be extra careful not to say anything that might potentially offend them and somehow that's not censorship. That doesn't even make sense, man.I'm not sure why you brought up Libya since the situations are not remotely the same. If you're talking about the attack on our embassy, well that was a premediated attack by terrorists who just used the protests as cover. If you're talking about the protests (that weren't just in Libya, they were all over the Muslim world) they were in response to a truly horrible video that was specifically intended to provoke that sort of response. Basically, the Muslim world got trolled. Of course that doesn't justify violence, nothing does, but nobody is claiming that this situation is analogous...well, except you I guess.
Me saying dumb shit.