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I joined this team forever ago and stopped going onto sparkpeople. I am a retired Army wife and a Woman's Army Corp vet. I was reading through some of the post and realized not a lot has changed in the 22 yrs since we retired. Yes I say we because as most of you know we serve right along with our service members. I am so happy to find other military families to connect with and support each other.
I am back after being gone from here for about years. Hoping to get motivated again to lose some much needed weight. I love our military. I have two sons who are in the army reserves and army national guard. They have both been deployed to the Iraq and Afghanistan twice...my older son just made the rank of major and he has been in Iraq twice. His unit is preparing to go to Africa to give aid to the ebola victims there. My son is hoping he will not have to go this time...he's so close to retirement. My younger son is a master sergeant 1. whatever that means. He is in a reserves unit who trains other units for deployment to places like Iraq and Afghanistan and other troubled places around the world. He has been deployed to Afghanistan once and Iraq once. Both of my sons are fathers. Major Dave has three children and Master Sergeant Rob has 5 children. We pray that they will not have to be deployed again, but that they can server here at home.
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As you can see by my username I am a proud mom of a Marine. I know all about OPSEC and will discuss nothing. You may hear me brag here and there...but no details. Oorah!
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I am the wife of a retired Air Force/ Army Officer, and after reading just a few of these posts, I can tell much has not changed in 36 years!!! I still remember when I first married my husband, he was Active Duty Air Force and I was given a good briefing for new spouses, it included a lot of the Security Precautions mentioned her. Of course then, we were not in the midst of a couple wars, but we were NOT Based in CONUS and there were many concerns where we were based then. I also remember my mother-in-law always pressing for information in letters and when we got a chance to call home. Where we were Based, we did not have "home phones" then, cell phones did not exist yet, and computers still took up a whole room and were not in homes. So our only real way to communicate routinely was via letters. I still remember ignoring MANY letters from home wanting information we could not give them!
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I've been in the Army National Guard for 10yrs and currently on deployment. I'm working on dropping 20lbs by Aug.
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I am new to Spark and Im glad there are some military related teams. I am a Navy veteran and will be joining the Navy Reserves in a few months. I have lost 30 lbs and need to lose 18 more to get back in. Thank you to everyone who has served and is still serving. Happy Armed Forces week Michelle
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Hi I am new to this team. I have enver been m,ilitary however I have a military background from my grandpa as well as my boyfriend. My BF was an officer in the AF and my son who is 16 is planning on joining the AF when he graduates high school. I adore our military forces and will be one proud military momma when my son enlists!!
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I'm new to this site and am looking for any encouraging words or advice from everyone. I've been married to my hubby for 8yrs and he's been a Marine for 6. We are hoping he will get approved for reenlistment next year since he'd like to stay in til retirement. I've always been overweight but had lost 200lbs in the 1st 6 yrs we were married. I've since started to want to lose more weight and would like to lose another 100lbs but right now 50 is my goal.
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Glad to be here among servicemen and women. I served 5 1/2 yrs in the Air Force and loved every single minute of it. I am now in Alaska working for the State of Alaska. I want to get back down to my pre-prego weight. My little girl is now 8 months old and I will get this weight off begore she turns 1 yr. I want to be able to chase her around without getting winded and play with her without stopping.
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I'm an Airman in the USAF and have been on active duty for just over 2 years now. Over the two years, I've had OPSEC lectured repeatedly because it is such an issue, but typically it's not the service member that is spouting off sensitive information. It's usually a dependent (not always a spouse either, kids do it too).
If you are a service member (Guard/Res/Active) and you have to question whether or not you should be saying something to your dependents, you probably shouldn't be. That includes time/dates of deployment (considered a troop movement, and is VERY sensitive information). Dependents: STOP PUTTING EVERYTHING ON FACEBOOK/MYSPACE/TWITTER!! I'm glad that the hubs is coming home from deployment, but you don't need to advertise when his flight gets in, what airport, etc. That makes everyone at that location a target, including yourself. Relatives of dependents (usually the proud grandma): We're glad that you're proud of us, I promise. But telling your gals at church that little Johnny in the Army is at whatever unit in Afghanistan for 12 months, and has to carry around whatever type of weapon and you're so worried about him carrying it because he's so young, and whatever shift he works...A) Gives away location/unit info B) Gives away info about what weapons they possess and C) gives away info about shift changes. We all love that we get support, and that you think enough about us to tell your friends, and tell Cousin Sue down in Georgia, but keep in mind that the details you tell/post could put our lives (and the lives of many others) in danger... Please think before you post. Edited by: B16_R3D at: 8/24/2011 (04:10) ~Kyra "Red" D.~
Blessings to you and thoughts of encouragement!
My heart goes out to you Ruth. I am also an RN and ret. From the Navy (Navhosp Pensacola). I started gaining wt after being put on steroids fo MS and haven't been able to lose it.
Will need a friend to walk through my weight loss and my ROTC son leaving September 27 and final deployment to Afghanistan November 30th. Mom here needs to be healthy for when he comes home.
I'm not new to this site but new to this group. My husband is a soldier and I was also a soldier until I had my DS and decided I couldn't risk having to leave him for a deployment. We are in a very stressful time in his career and need the support of folks who know and understand.
Edited by: JRES2001 at: 7/22/2011 (20:56) I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13
Thank you for posting OPSEC rules. My name is Jay and I am an E-6 in the U.S. Navy. I have been in the Navy for just over 9 years now. I have spent the last few years on shore duty and kinda went the wrong way on fitness levels . I am soon to report to my next ship and need to get back into shape for my numerous duties out to sea. I look forward to achieving my fitness goals with the motivation of all of you as well as hope to motivate some of you.
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Thank you so much for the OPSEC information. My son will be commissioned from an ROTC unit next year and is at LDAC this summer. I am learning, learning, learning as much as possible as he enters his military career. With twenty years ahead of us, I do have much to learn. Thank you all!
Have you seen a doctor about the issue of not being able to lose weight even though it sounds like you are doing the "right" things to do so? I know if your thyroid is off it can effect weight. Also if your body is producing too much of the hormone cortisol you can retain weight even though you're trying to lose. Just a thought. Don't stop believing in yourself, you're worth it!
Welcome!!! Bugdoo89. I wish you all the life changing, success possible to lose it and keep it gone. :o)
That it will never come again is what makes life so sweet. ~Emily Dickinson
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Where do I start? I am new to this site, thanks to my daughter. I consider myself the ultimate military brat. My father was in the Air Force for 26 years and within 1 month of my high school graduation I was heading to basic training @ Ft. McClellan, Ala. I have struggled with my weight since high school, even while in the Army, the only time I would lose weight was when I was attending a military school, something about drill, I guess. I met my husband while we were both stationed in Germany. My husband served for a total of 9 1/2 years and in Desert Sheild/Storm. I got out within 6 months of our wedding due to my weight and it has yo-yoed since then. I have always done very well with Weight Watchers, but can't always afford to attend the meetings and for some physiological reason can't seem to stick with the points system when not going to meetings. My daughter is doing really well by tracking her meals and fitness, I started going to a gym 2 months ago and haven't lost a single pound, so I am hoping this will give me the lift and encouragment I need for the weight to start coming off
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I am the mother of a son who is in the Army, 2 years now. It has been hard. He was in Iraq for a year and I haven't seen him in over a year and a half. He looks good because we talk on Skype at least once every 2 weeks. I am excited now, He is home from Iraq and will be up for a visit in June, the wife and grandkids as well. I miss him so much but am glad for Skype because I can see that he is safe and well.
This site will be a big help. I now know that there are others out going through what I have been going through. Thank you for this site.
Welcome, Newbie!
That it will never come again is what makes life so sweet. ~Emily Dickinson
Make a request of husband's 1st Shirt or Commander. They will often do what you suggest and reach out to include all the spouses in a very informative and helpful seminar that will give you all kinds of insight into proper base behavior, squadron support and military ettiquette. When your active duty spouse changes bases, he goes through a briefing, ask new commanders and 1st shirts what is available to wives that are new to the area. Good luck!
That it will never come again is what makes life so sweet. ~Emily Dickinson
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Hi Everyone! I was 23 years military, retired as an E7. My husband was E8 with 33yrs at retirement. Now my son has joined. He is at basic right now! I am so proud of him. I now work full time as a contractor with the military. I do outreach to families each month just to check on them and make sure they are doing okay. We definitely have the Facebook issue with folks posting info that should not be posted. Just thought I would put my two cents in. If you are the family of a deployed soldier and need help with anything, please send me a message and I will get you in contact with someone from your state to help.
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Thank you for this group and thank you for this topic. I am currently deployed and we have this problem with the soldiers here. Whenever we get action EVERYONE wants to post pictures on their facebook page, and there's a mass email sent out to NOT do that. And it's not a new problem, we had this problem 20 years ago when I was stationed in Germany. With so many social networking sites nothing is private anymore and you put it out there, it's for EVERYONE to see.
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Tis is a great site. This is the 2nd time I have used sparkpeople so my info doesn't show that I lost my weight the first time. I did gain it back and am just getting motivated to lose it again. I need a goal to get through. Last time it was a sprint tri that I participated in and did well. I might do one in May so that could work again. We will see. Good luck and enjoy the site.
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Hello all I am a SGT in the army and i am new to this site. Just wanted to say hi
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Our Family Readiness officer is also great. I get to talk to my daughter quite a bit when she is on base and that helps. I just pray for her and can't wait to get her home!
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Marci, I completely agree with you. I know for my daughter that is at Leatheneck right now, they have been warned about FB and what you can and can't say. To the point where they will take internet away and possible other forms of communication if people are not careful. I hate reading things from other people that give locals and missions away.
I'm also new to SP and fairly new to the military lifestyle. However, while my soldier was in Iraq, I was amazed at how many of his guy's significant others posted very very sensitive information on facebook. It got to the point that he would have me keep him informed about comments and info on facebook etc so he could take up the OPSEC issues directly with his soldiers. It seems to me that posting about missions/flights etc etc would, using common sense, be obviously dangerous to our soldiers. Very frustrating indeed.
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We have a great FRO (Family Readiness Officer) that alerts us on the dangers of posting sensitive materials all the time in her weekly emails!
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good points.. I wish there was a "bootcamp" for spouses.. perhaps a day or 2 seminar over information/behavior ettiquette..
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I am new to this Team and just wanted to say you are totally right about OPSEC. I have been in the military for 16 years and have seen to many things get out, not to be concerned. Stay the course and if you ever need to talk to someone make sure they are family or a military spouse in the confines of your have and it has to always be face to face. Good luck.
I'm new-ish to Spark People, and new to this team(didn't even know there was one for military service men/women/spouses/dependents).
OPSEC is always a good thing to keep in mind. We had a lot of trouble with one of the wives from my hubby's last deployment because she wouldn't believe us when we said that facebook was not a secure channel for information. Especially when you put it in her status message. The Sgt.'s wife actually got facebook to monitor her posts and delete the ones that had any sort of information regarding dates. I didn't have any trouble with the in-laws though. My mother-in-law is a former Marine, so she would just ask if I had heard from him, and if he was okay. After that, she wouldn't ask anymore.
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My husband is retired Air Force and my daughter is a new Naval officer. I still work as a civilian for the Air Force and hope to join my husband in retirement in another 5 years. I'm new to SparkPeople and am enjoying getting to know the features.
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Thank you for posting this! I am still getting used to all the military-jargon and didn't even know about the OPSEC thing until I heard about it after the fact. I hope I have not posted anything potentially dangerous (my Hero has checked it and it passed so I must be ok! Will def watch future posts though!) I'm looking forward to getting to know some people who share similar experiences, esp since I am not geographically near my Soldier's primary military installation. :) Please add me as a friend if you like my page! :)
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New to the site but agree 100%
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Oh forgot to mention-- new to this site
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HooRah! to your post!
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I am new to this team, just started today. I totally agree with you! I do not feel the need to mention anything about my family, this is my journey! I am here for inspiration and comradarie as far as losing weight. I don't mean to sound arrogant or selfish, but this IS all about me and staying focused on my mission:)
Good info..the military culture takes getting used to! Bless everyone's day!
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Agreed, I often want to ask my Marine different things about his job, and I used to get annoyed that he doesn't trust me to tell me. And that was'nt it at all, HE CAN'T! I understand that now, but sometimes you do get curious, just be glad and proud that your loved one is defending our country an those who can't defend themselves, an if he/she is deployed pray for their safe return. OOORAH!
What lies behind us, and what lies before us are but tiny matters compared to what lies within us.
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Hi! I want to add my two cents as well. It's not really the recruiter's job to brief family members on OPSEC, nor is it the job of any particular service branch. The military member, upon learning the rules of OPSEC, should brief his or her friends and family. It usually starts when family members are really excited and inquisitive about things, and then you have to tell them that you can't give them specific details. I've been in the Air Force for 16 years and had to let my family know what they should or should not say. It's to the point now where my mom actually gets annoyed with what she sees on CNN or other news stations because she feels like they are giving out way too many details about troop movements and homecomings.
They are now asking families to take down even the name of the ship or boat of their loved one. Terrorists are trying to target military families more now than ever. So even the littlest bit of info can make you a target. I have changed all my info on sites and have even made a separate email acct not associated to the usernames I use on sites.
on facebook, too many spouses telling where the GIs are, what days, what their jobs are, numbers of planes, etc.
ps, one is too many Edited by: EDELWEISS33 at: 2/23/2010 (20:01)
You will remain at the main receiving station until you can do a push up. If that is not the case, try going to a local gym or community college and take a fitness course. All I did before I joined is keep walking everyday, since my shin spint injury in both legs, in which, I didn't feel like running. But once I got to basic there was no problem. I did every thing that was asked including some strange stuff because I am weird anyway. Just me. God that brings back a lot of memroies. Where do you want to be stationed? What is the mos you are training for? I was a helicopter mechanic (avionics), an mos that doesn't exist anymore. Just be patient and don't give up, I was always surprised how I held on until someone else dropped to the ground before I did so we would all have to do it all over again. It makes you stronger and just endure. Take care,
Leila Edited by: PURPLEPHOENIX71 at: 1/25/2010 (03:02) http://www.facebook/lgfredenburg
Thank you so much for this information, I have a family member in the service and had NO idea about this, Never once were we asked to not say anything about what they are doing or where they are stationed. it is not as if they have been in the service since peace times. I do feel that the recruiters should inform family members of these rules and ask that they inform all other family members as well.
I have a son in the ARMY for last seven years and not once have I heard of OPSEC. This is something every family member should be made aware of. He has always told me there were things he could not tell me re: his job, which I accepted but all of the other info here tells me I say way more than I should and I thank you for letting me know. I would never want to put my son in harms way - I was just a proud mama! Thank you again!
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WOW!! Thanks for spelling that out...it reassures me that i'm doing the right things. I have never been given such complete instructions on this!! by the way i am new to this spark people website TODAY!!! I looked at this post because when i saw this group on here....i was very curious about it as i know there are definately things we should do for the military's safety if we know someone who serves. This is the first i heard of the OPSEC acronym as well. thank you!
thanks for all the information. My daughter will be going to basic soon. I will take what I have read here and learn from it. Thanks
Hi. My name is Eric. I am joining the army in January, and was wondering if there was anybody in this group from the Western New York area that would be willing to help me train for basic.
The OPSEC and PERSEC stuff posted here is very good to know for all family and service members. I finally retired from the Army Reserve in 2007 after 32 years. I still miss the people in my last unit and the esprit de corps and challenge of doing extreme tasks with little or nothing and no time. Security issues were really brought home to me in the 80s when there were all those bombings and kidnappings in Europe by terrorists. When 9/11 occurred I knew we would have to be changing our habits in the USA as well. Any of us who still have service members in our friends and family need to be aware of these issues so we can help safeguard our loved ones and ourselves. Humor and generic responses are all good measures. My nephew is the one now active and I don't ask him much about his work, just tell him to try to stay safe and come home when he can. May all our service members be blessed.
Hello, I am new to this team. I have one son in the National Guard (was deployed to Iraq for a year) and one son in school/Army ROTC in his second year of 4. When my son was deployed we were told at our FRG meetings that if word got out as to when the unit was leaving Iraq they could get held a lot longer. We were told that one unit got held for 6 additional weeks because word got out as to the date they were leaving. It is for their safety that word not get out. My sons platoon was the last to leave Iraq when they were deployed and at one point the other 2 platoons had been out for over 48 hours but something happened and his platoon had to stay longer which was for their safety. I was talking to him on messenger the day before he left, telling him about the Nebraska football game and such. He made the comment that he was glad that his unit was still in Iraq as they still had their room, beds, internet and such. Needless to say when he logged off and I didn't see him back on the net for over 36 hours I had hopes that he was on his way home. Late that Monday afternoon I got a call from him in Kentucky as they had landed a short time earlier. I imagine his wife got the first call but I was so glad to get his call.
I never knew when, where or how long his missions were and to this day (he has been home since Oct 2006) I still don't know to much about what he did while over there. He did say one time that the bombs were going off but must be landing outside the base and all I could think was TMI (to much info) as that made me worry more about his safety. I have also heard that posting signs, ribbons and such at your home is an indication to people that you have a loved one gone and leaves you open to people who might want to take advantage. Be careful about that kind of stuff also. Take care and stay safe for yourself and hour loved one. Thiry Thiry
I like to add my two cents too. Just because another spouse knows about it and tells you does not make it right. There was a situation in England that my husband and his higher ranking officer was dealing with and my husband did not tell me about it but the higher ranking officer tried to tell me what is going on and I told him that my husband did not tell me what is going on so he should not be telling me either. My husband was an officer too but a lower rank. When he got back I told him that the other guy tried to tell my what was going on and I had stopped him and my husband told me that I did the right thing. So ladies and gentlemen just because another spouse tells you something that your spouse did not tell you does not make it right to repeat it and that can get your spouse killed.
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thank you for your quick response. I really appreciate it. I just don't think the kids are as careful as I think they should be. Even when stateside I don't think they should be texting about training and movements. I just don't think its a good idea.
Telling you they are safe is okay. My folks always know "whereabouts" I am/have been. A quick "I arrived safe and sound" should be fine. I arrived at Bagram Air Base at 0300 on XX, not so much. When I was deployed, the locals knew when troops were coming in and out, no point giving them a head count.
Thank you so much for this post. I am an Army mom. I worry enough.
I have a question, I am concerned about texts and their cell phones. I have asked my kids just to tell me if they are safe and not give me any details like when or where stuff. Are texts safe???? No one seems to want to write snail mail anymore. It was really nice getting snail mail when they were in boot, but since then they have phones... well... I am kind of concerned about this. If you know the answer to this please let me know. Edited by: WANDERSO761 at: 9/15/2009 (11:00) |
I'm active duty, getting ready to retire in Jan 2010. Would like to start my new life 30lbs thinner. Re OPSEC: There have been times I've asked people, so how long have you been working for al-Queda? That usually gets their attention. And its always people who should know better. And for those folks who think they are talking in code....rarely fools anyone. Unfortunately, the enemy is more intelligent than we like to give them credit for. NOTE for Venus: I used to work for a lady that said common sense isn't common. She was right :-) Edited by: LUCILU1 at: 9/13/2009 (20:30)
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I whole-heartedly agree with Determinedagain about OPSEC. As an FRG Secretary, military spouse, and prior military myself, OPSEC should be common sense but it's not. I know we all want our loved ones who are serving to come home safely. When any informtaion is put out regarding troop movements and /or missions and /or training in public media - internet, facebook, myspace, news media interviews, etc., this seriously jeopardizes the safety and well-being of our loved ones. Not to mention that military spouses are leaving themselves vulnerable to scammers, etc. when they publicize that they are "home alone" because their spouse is serving in another part of the country or another part of the world.
I encourage everyone to remind there families, extended families, and friends to keep any information regarding the locations, missions, troop movements, and any other information that could possibly be determintal to the safety of our military to themselves. If in doubt, DON'T put it out. I know this is hard to do when it gets close to the end of a deployment but it is vital to our soldiers and sailors protecting our country. Thanks for listening. No one understands the life of a miltary wife until they become one!
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Everyone is giving out great advice here! One thing I would like to add is not to forget then when you are living overseas or just visiting never mention the military! If possible try to look like you would not belong in the military. My husband grew his hair out as much as he could so we would blend in. While living overseas I hated seeing people out in town with Navy t-shirts on. To me that is a giant bulls eye! My family is to important to risk anything.
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Wow, so much great info. My son just left for boot camp this afternoon. He is a junior in high school entering the army reserve on a split option. So many things I never would have thought about. It's almost overwhelming. I'm looking forward to meeting all of you.
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Hi i am new to the site and ready to start losing weight for R&R. I have six months and im hoping it will keep me busy while he is away.
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I agree with not posting pictures of our men and women on the web. I have a son in the Marines and I have had many sleepless nights when he was deployed. I pray for all and am glad I have you as a support for my fears and my weight loss. I am finding it easier if you have others in the same boat as you. So here is to a great new friendship...
hey im new to this site..
anyways when i was at basic .. we were not to have any pics on the internet of us especially in uniform, apperently there have been targeted attacks.. im from canada and we are all told nope .. |
I WHOLEHEARTEDLY agree with your post. I too, am a military spouse with 16+ years of marriage to my husband and the service. I more recently served as his unit's FRG leader and I can't tell you how many times I had to repeatedly tell my families not to post anything personal on the internet, not even in email. I had to tell one to take a video clip off of YouTube regarding the unit's deployment ceremony.
Regarding rumors of unit movement "down range", I also lambasted another member for telling me dates and times of unit arrival back to the states. It was futile trying to convince her that nothing was set in stone even though I knew she was right. I still had to play my cards close to the vest and tell her that it could change daily. Keep up the good work. Being FRG leader was the best time I ever had and I REALLY miss it! |
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Enforcement Notice - IN THE MATTER OF Douglas Charles Allan - Settlement Accepted
Nov 05, 2013, 16:20 ET from Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) - General News
CALGARY, Nov. 5, 2013 /CNW/ - On October 17, 2013, a Hearing Panel of the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) accepted a Settlement Agreement, with sanctions, between IIROC staff and Douglas Charles Allan.
Mr. Allan admitted that he failed in his know your client obligations and failed to ensure that recommendations were suitable for his client, who is a senior. The holdings in his client's account declined in value by 28% during a time period when the S&P/TSX Capped Composite Total Return Index increased by 7.7%.
Specifically, Mr. Allan admitted to the following violations:
a) | Between February 2008 and September 2011, Mr. Allan failed to use due diligence to learn and remain informed of the essential facts relative to his client contrary to Dealer Member Rule 1300.1(a) (Investment Dealer Association by-law 1300.1(a) prior to June 1, 2008); and |
b) | Between February 2008 and September 2011, Mr. Allan made unsuitable recommendations in the account of his client contrary to Dealer Member Rule 1300.1(q) (Investment Dealer Association by-law 1300.1 (q) prior to June 1, 2008). |
Pursuant to the Settlement Agreement, Mr. Allan agreed to the following penalties:
a) | A fine of $60,000; and |
b) | Re-write the Conduct and Practices Handbook exam. |
Mr. Allan also agreed to pay costs in the amount of $10,000.
The Settlement Agreement is available at:
and the Hearing Panel's decision will be made available at www.iiroc.ca.
Documents related to ongoing IIROC enforcement proceedings - including Reasons and Decisions of Hearing Panels - are posted on the IIROC website as they become available. Click here to search and access all IIROC enforcement documents.
IIROC formally initiated the investigation into Mr. Allan's conduct in January 2012. The violations occurred when he was a Registered Representative and President with the Red Deer branch of Retire First Ltd. Mr. Allan is still registered in the same capacity at Retire First Ltd.
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IIROC is the national self-regulatory organization which oversees all investment dealers and trading activity on debt and equity marketplaces in Canada. Created in 2008 through the consolidation of the Investment Dealers Association of Canada and Market Regulation Services Inc., IIROC sets high quality regulatory and investment industry standards, protects investors and strengthens market integrity while maintaining efficient and competitive capital markets.
IIROC carries out its regulatory responsibilities through setting and enforcing rules regarding the proficiency, business and financial conduct of dealer firms and their registered employees and through setting and enforcing market integrity rules regarding trading activity on Canadian equity marketplaces.
IIROC investigates possible misconduct by its member firms and/or individual registrants. It can bring disciplinary proceedings which may result in penalties including fines, suspensions, permanent bars, expulsion from membership, or termination of rights and privileges for individuals and firms.
All information about disciplinary proceedings relating to current and former member firms is available in the Enforcement section of the IIROC website. Background information regarding the qualifications and disciplinary history, if any, of advisors currently employed by IIROC-regulated firms is available free of charge through the IIROC AdvisorReport service. Information on how to make investment dealer, advisor or marketplace-related complaints is available by calling 1877442-4322.
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Here are the detached Grenadiers for the above Line Regiment. |
It was above my pay scale to do the horse and Latin writing at the base of the bearskin - ergo the blank spot. |
55th Foot - There's two sets of command in here so I could split it for M&T. |
55th Foot - this regiment was a beast on the table as I recall it. Many of the French units are smaller and under Sword & the Flame this spat out a lot of fire power for a single red card. |
If they bother to sculpt the eyes I'll bother to paint them - I've always had the wherewithal to do it but luckily Essex is one of the few companies to do it in 15mm. |
Feet face front or face face front? One of each to give the illusion of different sculpts. |
The Colours - hand painted and very considerate of the sculptor to fan it out nice like this. Unfortunately, this one man takes up two slots in the line. |
The sole field piece and crew from the Royal Artillery - no limber. |
Some of this stuff came right from the 7 Years War line though I wonder if some of this isn't in production any more? |
Next up - the Lights! This unit of Roger's Rangers was the first of all the FIW stuff - first started, first completed. |
The "Command" are the two in brown instead of the green - hard to tell. |
The "Command" are the three odd figs with muskets in one had - a twist of the head, bend of the elbow, La! three different officer figs. |
80th Regiment of Light Armed Foot (Gage's Light Infantry) per Osprey. |
As above - I'll just repeat it here: The "Command" are the three odd figs with muskets in one had - a twist of the head, bend of the elbow, La! three different officer figs. |
Next up - the State militias. This one is uniformed as the 2nd Connecticut. |
The Command - another man to take up two slots with a challenging flag to boot! This is the well known Join or Die motif. |
The Virginia Regiment and a mounted officer to command the three militia units. |
These are comprised of two packs of: SYBR19 Seven Years War British in Canada: Militia in Uniforms and half a set of militia command. |
Nothing like a railroad scenic stump to add interest to a base. |
The third of the militia units - barely got a decent picture of them but there you go. |
Random shot of the "portrait studio" so you can get perspective on the size of these guys - they are closer to true 15's - bulky yes but not tall. |
Round up:
1 General
2 big Line Units -I can add the Grenadiers back in if needed.
1 Field Piece and crew
3 Light Infantry Units
1 Militia Brigadier and
3 Militia Units
All told about a 170 figures and a gun.
Since all this was painted up I've acquired a lot more - not least of which are the Highlanders as well as frontier folk, and several Indian bands from Minifigs too to flesh out the poses a bit. So while it's a gameable side this is probably two thirds of it (the Highlander units are HUGE).


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that's looks really cool
Looks more like the Necron's giant power generator went boom boom.
You'd think most of them would have disintegrated or something.
I wonder if it's possible to have a "disintegration" effect for some weapons. That'd make some weapons feel a lot more devastating than others.
I believe one of the necron sync kill (can't remeber if normal necron or immortal) is a few shot that disintegrate the enemy
necron power generator went critical and that means Nuclear BOOM
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The Holy Bible
Acts 10 : 3 - 32
Chapter 10
3 | About the ninth hour of the day he saw clearly in a vision an angel of God coming in and saying to him, "Cornelius!" |
4 | And when he observed him, he was afraid, and said, "What is it, lord?" So he said to him, "Your prayers and your alms have come up for a memorial before God. |
5 | Now send men to Joppa, and send for Simon whose surname is Peter. |
6 | He is lodging with Simon, a tanner, whose house is by the sea. He will tell you what you must do." |
7 | And when the angel who spoke to him had departed, Cornelius called two of his household servants and a devout soldier from among those who waited on him continually. |
8 | So when he had explained all these things to them, he sent them to Joppa. |
9 | The next day, as they went on their journey and drew near the city, Peter went up on the housetop to pray, about the sixth hour. |
10 | Then he became very hungry and wanted to eat; but while they made ready, he fell into a trance |
11 | and saw heaven opened and an object like a great sheet bound at the four corners, descending to him and let down to the earth. |
12 | In it were all kinds of four-footed animals of the earth, wild beasts, creeping things, and birds of the air. |
13 | And a voice came to him, "Rise, Peter; kill and eat." |
14 | But Peter said, "Not so, Lord! For I have never eaten anything common or unclean." |
15 | And a voice spoke to him again the second time, "What God has cleansed you must not call common." |
16 | This was done three times. And the object was taken up into heaven again. |
17 | Now while Peter wondered within himself what this vision which he had seen meant, behold, the men who had been sent from Cornelius had made inquiry for Simon's house, and stood before the gate. |
18 | And they called and asked whether Simon, whose surname was Peter, was lodging there. |
19 | While Peter thought about the vision, the Spirit said to him, "Behold, three men are seeking you. |
20 | Arise therefore, go down and go with them, doubting nothing; for I have sent them." |
21 | Then Peter went down to the men who had been sent to him from Cornelius, and said, "Yes, I am he whom you seek. For what reason have you come?" |
22 | And they said, "Cornelius the centurion, a just man, one who fears God and has a good reputation among all the nation of the Jews, was divinely instructed by a holy angel to summon you to his house, and to hear words from you." |
23 | Then he invited them in and lodged them. On the next day Peter went away with them, and some brethren from Joppa accompanied him. |
24 | And the following day they entered Caesarea. Now Cornelius was waiting for them, and had called together his relatives and close friends. |
25 | As Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him and fell down at his feet and worshiped him. |
26 | But Peter lifted him up, saying, "Stand up; I myself am also a man." |
27 | And as he talked with him, he went in and found many who had come together. |
28 | Then he said to them, "You know how unlawful it is for a Jewish man to keep company with or go to one of another nation. But God has shown me that I should not call any man common or unclean. |
29 | Therefore I came without objection as soon as I was sent for. I ask, then, for what reason have you sent for me?" |
30 | So Cornelius said, "Four days ago I was fasting until this hour; and at the ninth hour I prayed in my house, and behold, a man stood before me in bright clothing, |
31 | and said, "Cornelius, your prayer has been heard, and your alms are remembered in the sight of God. |
32 | Send therefore to Joppa and call Simon here, whose surname is Peter. He is lodging in the house of Simon, a tanner, by the sea. When he comes, he will speak to you.' |


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England on Friday called up Surrey pace bowler Jade Dernbach to their World Cup squad as a replacement for Ajmal Shahzad who was forced out of the tournament with a hamstring injury.
Twenty-four-year-old Dernbach began the winter on the England performance programme in Australia.
He is currently playing for the England Lions in the West Indies Cricket Board regional four-day competition and is the side's leading wicket-taker.
"We have been following the progress of Jade for some time," said national selector Geoff Miller.
"He is a talented athlete and has performed very well with the Lions on the current tour of the West Indies and we feel his variations will be extremely useful on the surfaces we will be playing on should we progress to the knockout stages of the World Cup."
England are waiting for the weekend's matches to be completed before finding out whether they have made the quarter-finals.
England call-up Dernbach to replace Shahzad
Cricbuzz Staff in New Delhi, March 18, 2011 •
England called up Jade Dernbach to their World Cup squad as a replacement for Ajmal Shahzad. © Cricbuzz
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I'm A Freak? I'll Take That As A Compliment… Before starting the Getting A Six-Pack Experiment I wanted some professional advice to get me in shape in one month (sounds impossible). Originally I was going to hire a personal trainer, but Adam (whom I've actually never met in person, just through his blog) has a quite successful business called MyBodyTutor which is sort of like a "virtual" personal trainer you can use from anywhere….this was WAY more appealing since I didn't have to travel to a gym in a far away land every day…and it turned out to be a MUCH better choice. Here is what Adam has said about the experience working with me so far: Right off the bat I want you to know one thing: Nev is a freak! And when I say freak, I mean that in a very endearing way. He is absolutely a freak of nature, an anomaly and most definitely someone who marches to the beat of his own drums. We all know and love Nev for his crazy experiments that he is brave enough to endure while we get to sit back and watch from the comfort of our own chairs and be entertained. Except this time would be different… Nev reached out to me, wanting to join MyBodyTutor for an upcoming experiment. Before he'd tell me his goals though, he insisted I work with him – no matter what. So without knowing what the experiment would be, and for the sake of his fascinating experiments, I nervously agreed. When Nev told me he wanted a six-pack in 30 days I told him he was crazy. But that didn't stop Nev. It would take extraordinary effort to achieve extraordinary results in such a short period of time. By definition, it's impossible to sustain extraordinary effort for more than a few months at a time. I know why Nev made me agree to work with him first. Because he knows I'm all about realistic, sustainable and healthy diets. If it's not, you won't be able to stay consistent. After all, getting the body you want is about 3 things: Eating right. Exercising. And doing those 2 things consistently. That's it! Unfortunately, it's the consistency part that's so hard. It's just too easy to make excuses and procrastinate. It's even easier to lie to ourselves, and rationalize poor eating and a lack of exercise. Consistency is hard enough! Consistency with an insane diet/workout is almost impossible. The diet Nev is following is absolutely extreme. For normal people (like me) I don't recommend it. His calories are very low; and his physical activity is very high. In fact, since starting MBT, and having worked with hundreds of people of all ages, sizes and shapes, I haven't had one client like him. I say this because I can't stand "lose 10,000 pounds in 10 days" type schemes. They make my skin crawl and I can see how someone who is just checking out NevBlog for the first time might find his results so far unbelievable. Nev has been able to do this by changing his diet and exercise, and of course, doing that consistently. (Yes, much easier said than done!) If he had asked about fat loss supplements, etc., I wouldn't have worked with him. But he didn't. He's a great client and is willing to do the hard work in the kitchen and in the gym meal by meal, workout by workout and day by day. That was very motivating to me, thanks Adam! :-) Maybe 2 years ago I thought the eating routine I'm on was crazy, but now it just seems normal. The REASON I'm getting "so few calories" is because the stuff I'm eating has very few calories yet still fills me up….I don't think I could POSSIBLY ingest enough of the healthy foods I eat to get me over 2,000 calories per day. …for this reason it's been remarkably easy to lose weight so quickly (Down to 151 lbs from 165 already). However, like Adam said: CONSISTENCY is the big key here. Eating well for 2 days then going nuts on day 3 won't really do much. MyBodyTutor was definitely the thing that has kept me consistent. The daily professional feedback on all my meals, letting me know which exercises to do and more importantly, the mental motivation to not eat crap (I didn't realize how powerful the mental side of that actually is). Anyways, I'd like to sincerely thank you Adam for your help on this experiment, it has definitely been a success already because of you! 3 Comments
Starting Off "The Getting A Six-Pack" Experiment For the upcoming Six-Pack Experiment I have planned for the whole month of April I've got one goal: Get a six-pack in roughly one month. I'm not fat, but I'm not lean enough for abs to show through. (I think that's what a six pack looks like) There will be three main things I need to do during this experiment on a level I've never done before: Go into a calorie deficiency for several weeks to lose weight Do a bunch of ab exercises Consistent cardio exercises The HARDEST part of this is eating properly, thankfully I've been practicing doing that for the last month or two and have been successful at it….in fact preferring it. I workout all the time and eat (relatively) correctly, but not to the extent I should…and I feel it's because I'm not sure what to do. So one thing I wanted for this experiment was PROFESSIONAL ADVICE. Originally I was going to get a personal trainer here in Austin, but that alienates everyone who wants to join me in this experiment (I know a couple of you out there have asked). "Oh, he had a personal trainer…no fair." Well I found a workaround. A fellow blogger Adam Gilbert. That link is his personal blog, but what I'm interested in is the successful business he runs called MyBodyTutor. Adam runs an online business that's kind of like a "virtual personal trainer"…..but more than just dishing out some simple advice, he actually keeps you on track to hit your goals. I signed up for his monthly service roughly a week ago, and told him "My goal is to get an awesome six-pack." With that said, he went ahead and gave me certain exercises to do and tips on eating yadda yadda…BUT THE BEST THING is the daily tracking you must do. I didn't realize this at first, but they have a whole back end to the website that members sign into daily….THIS is why I signed up…to be held accountable for everything I eat and how much I work out. I signed up for the service about one week ago, and have eaten the best in my life these past 7 days thanks to Adam. I'll explain more about the process later in the experiment. So in addition to being accountable by posting this experiment on my blog, I'll be getting professional help, advice and accountability from Adam (thanks man)! Currently, this is what we're working with: So obviously I'm not a big lard here, but if you look closer…you can see the problem: We've got to get rid of that bit of chub. ———————————- Amidst all the semi-lame April Fool's Jokes other bloggers will be playing on their readers today, I will be starting something that's less funny, but more useful (To me…but hopefully others too). This is called the Getting a Six-Pack Experiment, so I want to make it pseudo scientific….and by pseudo I mean "scientific in a sense that even a dumb guy like me can understand". The Scientific Method: Define the question – Can I get a six pack in one month? Gather information and resources (observe) – I will be basing this experiment on past experiences with losing weight, what I learned recently about calories and professional advice from MBT. Form hypothesis – I believe by April 31st I will be able to see my abdominal muscles MUCH better, creating a "six-pack" on my stomach WITHOUT starving myself at all. Perform experiment and collect data – Starting today I'll be documenting everything I eat and do for exercise. Analyze data – Hold on fool…I haven't started yet! Interpret data and draw conclusions that serve as a starting point for new hypothesis – Hold on…let me start first! Publish results – Wait till after April. ———————————- On that note, I definitely think others out there should TRY THIS EXPERIMENT WITH ME! …and maybe not just trying to get a six pack, but maybe to start eating "just a little" better, or get just a "little" slimmer, or workout more… It would make it more interesting and motivating to have others follow along to some extent. LET THE SIX-PACK EXPERIMENT BEGIN!! 17 Comments


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GENERIC ACCOUNTING AND REGULATORY SURVEY NARUC Subcommittee on Accounts Phoenix, Arizona May 6, 2009
Twenty of fifty-one jurisdictions responded to the survey: ArizonaMassachusettsOhio ArkansasMinnesotaOklahoma ColoradoMissouriSouth Carolina District of ColumbiaMontanaVirginia FloridaNevadaWisconsin IllinoisNew HampshireWyoming IndianaNorth Carolina
Question 1 Does your agency use a historic or forward- looking test year?
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Question 3 What type or level of regulation does your agency have over the following utilities? Electric and Gas Companies
Question 3 Con't. Water and/or Sewer, Electric Co-Ops, Municipals and Other
Question 4 What type or level of regulation does your agency have over the following telecommunications providers – large ILECs, small ILECs, and CLECs?
Question 4 Con't. What type or level of regulation does your agency have over the following telecommunications providers – cable TV, cellular, VoIP, and other types of providers?
Question 5 Does your agency have pre-approval authority over any of the following? Affiliate Agreements Stock Issuances Mergers and Acquisitions Construction Projects Formation of Holding Companies and Other Reorganizations Long-Term Debt Issuances Management Contracts Note that in many instances the answers do not apply to telecommunications providers
Question 5 Con't. Pre-Approval Authority
Question 6 What is your agency's policy and practice for adopting new generally accepted accounting principles? Jurisdictions either adopt GAAP as a rule or consider pronouncements on a case-by-case basis
Question 7 What is your agency's policy and practice for recovery in rates of Executive Compensation and Incentive Compensation? Amounts are reviewed for reasonableness Recovery of incentives based solely on financial goals is limited by four jurisdictions
Question 7 Con't. Policy for Recovery of Wage increases for management, union employees, and non-union, non-supervisory employees? Reviewed for reasonableness Three jurisdictions allow union increases as a matter of policy or statute Oklahoma allows increases if in line with salary for like positions in Towers/Perrins salary surveys
Question 8 What is your agency's policy and practice for recovery in rates of plant acquisition adjustments?
Question 9 What is your agency's policy and practice regarding the accounting for OCI related to Derivatives and Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans? Derivatives: Most jurisdictions have no stated policy or have not addressed this issue Four indicated that the practice is to follow GAAP Two jurisdictions flow gains or losses through the fuel clause One jurisdiction indicated that use of derivatives is not allowed
Question 9 Con't. Pensions and OPEBs: Most jurisdictions have no stated policy or have not addressed the issue Three jurisdictions follow GAAP Three jurisdictions do not allow for ratemaking purpose One jurisdiction has allowed the major electric and gas utilities to set up regulatory assets
Question 10 What is your agency's policy and practice for recovery in rates of pension and other postretirement costs? All jurisdictions responded that they were on an accrual basis for pensions except Missouri which has no stated policy – Massachusetts has a reconciliation mechanism OPEB – two jurisdictions require external funding for amounts allowed in rates
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Question 12 What is your agency's policy and practice regarding recovery in rates of spending on economic development activities? Most jurisdictions may allow recovery after a review Four jurisdictions do not allow recovery Three jurisdictions have no stated policy One jurisdiction allows recovery up to cap limitations
Question 13 Does your agency allow utilities under your jurisdiction to include advertising expense as an operating expense? Most jurisdictions allow informational advertising and disallow image advertising One jurisdiction said it has no policy One jurisdiction did not respond
Question 14 What is your agency's policy and practice regarding the accounting for emission allowances? Utilities in all jurisdictions follow the FERC USOA for electric utilities 3 jurisdictions have trackers for gains and losses In 2 jurisdictions the cost of emission allowances is recovered through the fuel clause
Question 15 What uniform system of accounts (NARUC, FERC, FCC, hybrid, other) does your agency use? All jurisdictions use the FERC USOA for private electric utilities – Massachusetts uses the FERC USOA with several modifications 19 jurisdictions use the FERC USOA for private gas utilities – New Hampshire uses a hybrid USOA
Question 15 Con't. 16 jurisdictions use the FCC USOA for telephone utilities – 3 jurisdictions have no authority to prescribe a USOA – Nevada uses NARUC USOA 15 jurisdictions use the NARUC USOA for private water utilities – 2 jurisdictions do not regulate private water utilities – New Hampshire uses a hybrid USOA for private water utilities Arizona and Oklahoma did not indicate which USOA they use 7 jurisdictions prescribe the FCC USOA for CLECS 2 jurisdictions prescribe GAAP for CLECS Nevada uses NARUC USOA 10 jurisdictions do not prescribe a USOA for CLECs
Question 15 Con't. 15 jurisdictions have no prescribed USOA for municipal utilities – Florida uses FERC – Nevada and Wisconsin use NARUC – Oklahoma and Wyoming did not answer the question Arizona, Arkansas, and Wyoming prescribe the RUS USOA for electric co-ops – No other jurisdiction had any other prescribed USOAs
Question 16 Does your Agency employ the use of Trackers?
Question 17 What mechanisms have been approved by your agency to promote conservation?
Question 17 Con't. What mechanisms have been approved by your agency to promote conservation?
Question 18 Does your agency allow any recovery, such as AFUDC, of generation or transmission preconstruction or construction costs in current base rates? In most jurisdictions, AFUDC is recovered in current rates once the plant is placed in service In a few jurisdictions, AFUDC is recovered through a tracker while the plant is under construction – mostly for large base-load plants
Question 19 Has your agency adopted any Renewable Portfolio Standards?
Question 20 Does your agency charge a fee based on a utility's gross revenues? All jurisdictions receive fees based on gross receipts, however, the procedure used to calculate the assessment varies by jurisdiction
Question 20 Con't. Does your agency require fees for utility filings?
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Ting Shi and David TweedPresident Xi Jinping's uncompromising stance on limiting democratic reforms in Hong Kong marks a public show of strength that signals to the world - - and China's own citizens -- that the ruling Communist Party won't tolerate any challenges to its authority.
Xi incurred a rebuke from the U.S. government and the anger of pro-democracy campaigners in Hong Kong by insisting China effectively selects which leadership candidates people in the former British colony can vote for. The demands of even the most moderate advocates for greater democracy were rejected on Aug. 31 as they were told to take it or leave it.
The decision also seems to be deflating the Occupy Central movement, which had pledged to organize 10,000 people for a prolonged sit-in in the city's financial district if China didn't permit full universal suffrage. The group won't be able to change the new "political reality" and probably won't be able to attract the number of supporters promised, Benny Tai Yiu-Ting, one of its founders, said in an interview today.
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"Beijing has been quite obsessed with projecting a strong image to the world that it has a solid grip on power and its decisions mustn't be challenged," said He Weifang, a law professor at Peking University. "Sometimes it looks more arrogant than strong, but the central government doesn't care, because it would rather err on the side of looking strong than weak."
Xi has a personal interest in Hong Kong affairs partly because he was the party's top official in charge of policy for the city and for nearby Macau between 2007 and 2012. His intransigence on the election issue after months of talking with pro-democratic forces in the city left no room for negotiation, a posture that he has been adopting on domestic affairs and on the international stage.
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"Xi Jinping is determined that China will keep Hong Kong within its own control," said Wong Yiu-chung, head of the Department of Political Science at Lingnan University in Hong Kong. "He's been tough on foreign policy. On the crackdown on corrupt officials he's tough. And he's tough on liberals and dissidents."
China's tougher-than-expected line shows the government has elevated Hong Kong's stability to what it calls a "core interest," which describes matters it regards as affecting national sovereignty and where it won't compromise on its stated policy, according to Shi Yinhong, director of the Center for American Studies at Renmin University in Beijing.
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Other core national interests include Tibet, Taiwan, Xinjiang, and the South and East China seas.
"It sent a message, particularly to the U.S. and the U.K.: do not interfere with the 2017 chief executive election," said Shi.
China warned U.K. politicians not to interfere in China's internal affairs and to halt a parliamentary inquiry into the situation in Hong Kong, according to a report on the BBC's website that cites a letter from China's Foreign Affairs Committee to its U.K. counterpart. British lawmakers are looking into how the U.K. is monitoring the treaty it signed with China 30 years ago to transfer sovereignty in 1997.
In Washington, a State Department official said in a statement that the U.S. supports universal suffrage in Hong Kong and that it would be "greatly enhanced" if the people get "a genuine choice of candidates representative of the voters' will."
"This is part of a pattern where China is very willing to do things that upset the U.S. and the U.S. is very willing to express its disapproval in pretty uncompromising terms," said Hugh White, a professor of strategic studies at the Australian National University in Canberra.
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The risk to China is that its stance on Hong Kong prompts mass resistance from pro-Democracy forces, leading to potentially violent confrontations that feed domestic questions on the legitimacy of the Communist Party.
"I think they are worried," said Jean-Pierre Cabestan, director of government and international studies at Hong Kong Baptist University. "They don't want to take the risk of seeing Hong Kong becoming a place with more critical voices pushing for reforms in China itself."
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That risk may be diminishing with Occupy Central's Tai saying the group would choose a date for its protest that would minimize the impact on the city, hinting the demonstration might be held on a weekend or holiday.
When business executives "know the details of when we will organize this event, they will know we have no intention to damage the economy of Hong Kong," Tai said.
Promoting democracy for Hong Kong while denying its own citizens the right to vote in major elections is fraught with potential problems for China's leaders.
Li Fei, deputy secretary-general of China's legislature which passed the law Aug. 31, was heckled by pro-democracy lawmakers in Hong Kong yesterday as he told an audience that the plan for universal suffrage where a nomination committee vets candidates was a "historic milestone" in the city's development.
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State media including Xinhua, China News Service and state broadcaster CCTV echoed the message when reporting the National People's Congress Standing Committee decision for introducing "one man, one vote" for the election.
In an editorial, the Global Times, the sister publication of the state-owned People's Daily, called Hong Kong's radical opposition camp a "paper tiger" and warned against potential foreign interference, saying that "Hong Kong is not Ukraine."
The decision also risked alienating people in Taiwan, which China claims as its own territory and which has been governed separately since the Nationalists fled there in 1949 during the civil war with the Communists. Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council said it "regrets" the trouble China and Hong Kong are having and hopes to see universal suffrage happen through rational, peaceful means.
China is seeking reunification with the island, while Taiwan's government considers itself a sovereign state that includes mainland China.
"The nomination committee functions like a leash," said Ding Xueliang, a professor of Political Science at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. "If Beijing loses this leash, Hong Kong would have a domino effect on other political issues Beijing faces: what if Taiwan declares independence under the impression that Beijing is incapable of controlling a city of only 7 million people?"


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