Translation from Source
The More Gentle The Wife, The More Prosperous The Husband.
" 夫贵而妻荣", meaning 'husband prosperous and wife gentle' is a traditional Chinese saying. It has never been reversed and never a saying to prosper the wife.
Stupid woman: focuses at the man's shortcomings, always angry;
Good woman: delight in the strength of the man, always happy.
Stupid woman: always argues with the man regardless of place or situation, disgraces the man;
Good woman: shows respect to the man in the public, discuss matters in private.
Stupid woman: cares only towards her own parents and family, cold towards husband's family;
Good woman: cares towards husband's family, also loving towards her own parents and family.
Stupid woman: puts down the man - in actual fact, putting down the man would mean putting down herself indirectly.
Good Woman: praises the man - praising the man would also mean praising herself!
Stupid woman: always bringing up bitter pasts;
Good woman: focuses on building a good future with the man.
Good woman: focuses on building a good future with the man.
Stupid woman: holding on to the fault of the man, they think they have fully known the nature of men.
Good woman: always try to understand and forgive her man, treating him as a child that never grows up.
Stupid woman: would say, "Get lost!"
Good woman: would say, "Don't leave me!"
Stupid woman: treats the man like a spring, the tighter they are held the higher it will jump.
Good woman: treats the man like a kite, holding on to the string of the heart.
Stupid woman: emphasizes too much on herself;
Good woman: relies and trusts the man.
Stupid woman: holds on tight to then man, never allowing him to leave her sight;
Good woman: gives him space, but holds his heart.
Silly woman: cooks and does the laundry, does not want to dress or doll up;
Good woman: cooks and does the laundry, and meticulously dresses and dolls up.
Good woman: cooks and does the laundry, and meticulously dresses and dolls up.
Silly woman: brings man depression and stress; Good woman: brings man of passion and power.
Silly woman: lets the man fail in her tears;
Good Woman: lets the man succeed in her smile!
Old
Master said: The worse the wife's temper, the more husband fails. The
more the wife is gentle like water, the more prosperous the husband
gets.
What causes it? According to scientists the facial features of a woman that prospers a man would tend to have faces that are rounded, radiant, soft, etc.. But these findings are not a hundred percent accurate as a root reason.
Now,
from a Buddhist point of view, we talk about the root cause - the
traditional culture believes that a woman is made of water, and water
for the money, the actual occurrence, a woman born to bring wealth.
The women here, refers to all women, rather than any specific woman.
The man is 'fortune'. Hidden in the five elements is water, which is a very small portion.
As for the man is concerned, and the saying goes "成家立业". Only after marriage "成家", then will the man be able to build a career "立业", and do great feats. So, man needs a woman in order for his career to flourish, and behind every successful man there is always a woman of dedication and devotion.
Let us take a look at the Water's special qualities.
1. Water will always go with the flow
Water
flow towards low areas, woman like water must who does well in the
relationship in a family, willing to bend, will be able to provide
positive support the whole family.
Strong independent women who thinks she can hold up half the sky, loses the water element, and will always fight with the man. She does not give the man any space, which is certainly means "克夫" - 'husband is cursed by the wife'. Such situations generally lead to divorce very easily. Even if one has the money, they cannot even enjoy it.
Strong independent women who thinks she can hold up half the sky, loses the water element, and will always fight with the man. She does not give the man any space, which is certainly means "克夫" - 'husband is cursed by the wife'. Such situations generally lead to divorce very easily. Even if one has the money, they cannot even enjoy it.
2.Water detours when it meets an obstacle.
Water is soft. Water flows though places and when it meets an obstacle, it will automatically detour and will not go head-on with the obstacle. Hence the water will never get hurt. When faced with the man's fury, the woman being water will use her softness to overcome the steel (fury from the man). This is because only softness and gentleness can overcome steel, and steel cannot overcome softness.
Therefore, the only thing the woman (being like water) have to do is simply to act a little innocent, maybe pout, big sad puppy eyes, flirt a little, playfully begging, playfully whine a little, be a demure lady, etc, you get the picture (because there is no translation of the equivalent in English) and the man's temper will be gone. And so the woman will always be the winner in the house. Independant and 'steel' women loves to go head-on with men. This is called "鸡蛋碰石头" - 'the egg going head on with stone'. The one who ends up getting hurt and bruises all over will always be the woman.
I once met a beautiful lady who loves to go head-on with his husband. She told me that her husband is very obedient before marriage. However, shortly after marriage, her husband had an affair. I told her that there is a limit to obedience in a man, it can never last your entire life time.
Only when you become a real woman, then will a man give you his heart forever.
3. Water is moisturizing
A
woman will always be able to find good in a man, unceasingly praising
her man a man, being proud of him, using flowery words to lift him,
letting him feel like he's a hero, full of energy. He will be determined
to protect his
fragile wife. Thus the relationship of the couple will be ever so
intimate as a result.
On the other hand, if a woman always picks the wrong in a man, the man's heart more cold, losing confidence, he will feel like a fool eventually. He will think that he is only a pile of rubbish and will go on failing and going downhill with his life.
A woman in Beijing told me that her husband found a second wife. But the second wife was not as pretty as her, not as educated, earns less than her, and she could not understand what the husband likes in her? I told her your husband loves her gentleness, considerate nature and her loving nature. She was speechless.
The significance of prospering a man lies in having a complete and happy family. A woman needs to do her part, and the man need to do his. Do not let grievances befall onto your woman. If your woman suffers grievances, it would mean that your wealth suffers grievances too. How then will the wealth enter your pockets?
I urge all readers to reflect on themselves on whether they are a woman like water, or if they are the man who is afraid that your woman suffers grievances. The wife is water, water is fortune, if your fortune is not well, fortune from the outside will never enter into your pockets. The woman is water, the man is steel, he must have good tolerance as well. The higher your tolerance level would mean how much fortune you can hold. If your wife does not provide enough wealth for you, wealth will come from elsewhere. Therefore, as for the man, do not be over calculative when it comes to money, be more generous and happy man giving.
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Translation from Source
The More Gentle The Wife, The More Prosperous The Husband.
" 夫贵而妻荣", meaning 'husband prosperous and wife gentle' is a traditional Chinese saying. It has never been reversed and never a saying to prosper the wife.
Stupid woman: focuses at the man's shortcomings, always angry;Good woman: delight in the strength of the man, always happy.
Stupid woman: always argues with the man regardless of place or situation, disgraces the man;
Good woman: shows respect to the man in the public, discuss matters in private.
Stupid woman: cares only towards her own parents and family, cold towards husband's family;
Good woman: cares towards husband's family, also loving towards her own parents and family.
Stupid woman: puts down the man - in actual fact, putting down the man would mean putting down herself indirectly.
Good Woman: praises the man - praising the man would also mean praising herself!
Stupid woman: always bringing up bitter pasts;
Good woman: focuses on building a good future with the man.
Stupid woman: holding on to the fault of the man, they think they have fully known the nature of men.
Good woman: always try to understand and forgive her man, treating him as a child that never grows up.
Stupid woman: would say, "Get lost!"
Good woman: would say, "Don't leave me!"
Stupid woman: treats the man like a spring, the tighter they are held the higher it will jump.
Good woman: treats the man like a kite, holding on to the string of the heart.
Stupid woman: emphasizes too much on herself;
Good woman: relies and trusts the man.
Stupid woman: holds on tight to then man, never allowing him to leave her sight;
Good woman: gives him space, but holds his heart.Silly woman: cooks and does the laundry, does not want to dress or doll up;
Good woman: cooks and does the laundry, and meticulously dresses and dolls up.
Silly woman: brings man depression and stress; Good woman: brings man of passion and power.
Silly woman: lets the man fail in her tears;
Good Woman: lets the man succeed in her smile!Old Master said: The worse the wife's temper, the more husband fails. The more the wife is gentle like water, the more prosperous the husband gets.
What causes it? According to scientists the facial features of a woman that prospers a man would tend to have faces that are rounded, radiant, soft, etc.. But these findings are not a hundred percent accurate as a root reason.
Now, from a Buddhist point of view, we talk about the root cause - the traditional culture believes that a woman is made of water, and water for the money, the actual occurrence, a woman born to bring wealth.
The women here, refers to all women, rather than any specific woman.
The man is 'fortune'. Hidden in the five elements is water, which is a very small portion.
As for the man is concerned, and the saying goes "成家立业". Only after marriage "成家", then will the man be able to build a career "立业", and do great feats. So, man needs a woman in order for his career to flourish, and behind every successful man there is always a woman of dedication and devotion.Let us take a look at the Water's special qualities.
1. Water will always go with the flowWater flow towards low areas, woman like water must who does well in the relationship in a family, willing to bend, will be able to provide positive support the whole family.
Strong independent women who thinks she can hold up half the sky, loses the water element, and will always fight with the man. She does not give the man any space, which is certainly means "克夫" - 'husband is cursed by the wife'. Such situations generally lead to divorce very easily. Even if one has the money, they cannot even enjoy it.
2.Water detours when it meets an obstacle.
Water is soft. Water flows though places and when it meets an obstacle, it will automatically detour and will not go head-on with the obstacle. Hence the water will never get hurt. When faced with the man's fury, the woman being water will use her softness to overcome the steel (fury from the man). This is because only softness and gentleness can overcome steel, and steel cannot overcome softness.
Therefore, the only thing the woman (being like water) have to do is simply to act a little innocent, maybe pout, big sad puppy eyes, flirt a little, playfully begging, playfully whine a little, be a demure lady, etc, you get the picture (because there is no translation of the equivalent in English) and the man's temper will be gone. And so the woman will always be the winner in the house. Independant and 'steel' women loves to go head-on with men. This is called "鸡蛋碰石头" - 'the egg going head on with stone'. The one who ends up getting hurt and bruises all over will always be the woman.
I once met a beautiful lady who loves to go head-on with his husband. She told me that her husband is very obedient before marriage. However, shortly after marriage, her husband had an affair. I told her that there is a limit to obedience in a man, it can never last your entire life time.
Only when you become a real woman, then will a man give you his heart forever.
3. Water is moisturizingA woman will always be able to find good in a man, unceasingly praising her man a man, being proud of him, using flowery words to lift him, letting him feel like he's a hero, full of energy. He will be determined to protect his fragile wife. Thus the relationship of the couple will be ever so intimate as a result.
On the other hand, if a woman always picks the wrong in a man, the man's heart more cold, losing confidence, he will feel like a fool eventually. He will think that he is only a pile of rubbish and will go on failing and going downhill with his life.
A woman in Beijing told me that her husband found a second wife. But the second wife was not as pretty as her, not as educated, earns less than her, and she could not understand what the husband likes in her? I told her your husband loves her gentleness, considerate nature and her loving nature. She was speechless.
The significance of prospering a man lies in having a complete and happy family. A woman needs to do her part, and the man need to do his. Do not let grievances befall onto your woman. If your woman suffers grievances, it would mean that your wealth suffers grievances too. How then will the wealth enter your pockets?
I urge all readers to reflect on themselves on whether they are a woman like water, or if they are the man who is afraid that your woman suffers grievances. The wife is water, water is fortune, if your fortune is not well, fortune from the outside will never enter into your pockets. The woman is water, the man is steel, he must have good tolerance as well. The higher your tolerance level would mean how much fortune you can hold. If your wife does not provide enough wealth for you, wealth will come from elsewhere. Therefore, as for the man, do not be over calculative when it comes to money, be more generous and happy man giving.[Share with your loved ones] "The most selfish act is selfless." When you share valuable information with others, that is when you start to help someone.22View comments
hello, your article is much biased towards HOW WOMEN should behave in a marriage. And much of that focuses on Confucian ethics of virtuosity and subservience. It is changing in modern society, as we come to respect and recognise women as equal counterparts in any relationship, be it professional or personal or matrimonial. Yes, there are gender differences of course, and also a vast difference in the way boys and girls are brought up to become man/ women. I hope your future articles may also include more about how man may also behave as GENTLENESS is not/ and cannot be limited to a female trait.Reply
Shin shin, that is just an article. Why do you care so much if you are not one of them. Talking about 'biased' post, there are more 'biased' posts about "how a man should treat a woman". Wouldn't I say that unfair more than you do? But we (men) never complained about that, because we only digested the logic part and filtered away the invalid part. Yes, you are right. Man and woman have to be treated fair. I I only see you become such sensitive when the article talks something negative about woman. Try to look at different angle, you will probably learn something different.
having read the article, Shin Shin is one kind of women, one who is not water.
Shinshin... i feel sad for your husband.- I actually agree with shin shin. don't think there should be a standard for things like relationships. some girls are tougher some are more gentle, some guys are the alpha male while some are more like water and follows the wind. Relationship should be judged by the interaction of the two individuals, not as a generic system. As much as I like my girlfriend to be all of the above, I think it is as if I am putting a person down in order to build the other. In fact, I find girls that has strong personality to be very attractive. I believe how the 'old saying' can be interpreted today is that: 'you may be strong and independent, but if you are in a relationship, you have to be strong while being interdependent. ' In other words, one cannot succeed without the others support and love. Communication.
- I agree with u shin shin! To the owner of this article please rephrase your words by using a polite vocabulary instead of using stupid and silly. It shows that you are emotionally discontent of such experience. It would be nicer to express with good morale values.Reply
- I think the author is quoting old addages or sayings. What I noticed (as an English speaker) it's a little choppy which happens in translation sometimes. I worked with Russians for years, and one was offended when his babysitter said his daughter was "silly". I explained to him (this took a while, his English was not very good) what "silly" meant. The Russian English dictionary listed "Silly" as a mild form of "stupid" which is incorrect. I'm sure the word use here may go along those lines. I'm not a linguist, just making some assumptions.
- This is definitely not right. 夫贵而妻荣, it simply means the character of the men is the pride of his women. Although almost 99% of this is copied and paste from another post, which is written by another mcp or someone who has experience marriage problems. And it is based on the teachings of yesterdays.Reply
- I have always believed that women should set a high standard so that the men in their lives can surpass them. And not just lower themselves so that their men can be above them.Reply
- Rather outdated and one - sided views. Big sad puppy eyes.. playfully begging.. Is this article written in this day and age. Shouldn't it be about mutual respect and discussing things on an equal level? I know of many quality men out there who do not buy into this manipulation. For those that do, I hardly doubt they will prosper when their money gets swindled off by the manipulative "gentle" woman.Reply
To all these gender equality thoughts, to be honest, there will never be a day of gender equality when men and women expect different things from each other. Women look for certain things which men have but women does not and men look for the same different things that women have but he does not. When it comes to looking for a delicate touch, a comforting partner, a men looks for a lady. If not for that, we could have been much more than sufficient with our bros but no, bros do not give us that feminine touch that we look for. We are out looking for a lady, not a mum, after being an obedient son to our mum for years, we most probably don't need another woman to come into our lives to give us oppression.Reply
Same goes to women, while it may be a social thing that had taught us how to act as men and women, it has already been a fact that it is not changeable. I had a female friend who confided in me telling me that her well earning boyfriend was too gentle and she broke up with him. So being too gentle as a man is a fault? Apparently, a lot of my female friend find it true. There is a expectation of what kind of gentleness a man should portrait, too much of it and we would look like a wuss, weak and the list goes on.
While Confucian's saying may be phrased old, the main point of the teaching is the same. In modern world, we men look for the feminine touch that we men do not have. We would continue to love our women as long as she continues to show her feminine touch and her respect for us. We, as men will also give our masculine touch to our women and respect her. A marriage is a two way thing, a woman using her feminine way to support the husband and naturally the husband would love and support her using his way. If it was written from the women's point of view, it will sound different, probably talking about how a men should be able to protect a woman, not hurt her, make her feel secure etc. but eventually the logic is the same. A lot of cheating and divorces happen due to one party being unable to find that opposite touch that the man/woman should give (e.g. wife too oppressive, husband not giving enough security etc.). Love is a mutual thing and what men and women look for in each other is basically what they themselves do not have.
Therefore, I feel that men and women should both just embrace their gender, understand that there is a difference in what we are looking for. Money and prosperity is only part of it, we should be proud of our partner regardless. When it is a marriage, two person works as an unit to support each other using their ways. If anyone wants to argue about gender equality, it will be never ending since we will never be the same be it at work, at home or just anywhere. Embrace ourselves as who we are, our strengths and weaknesses as a man or as a woman, take teachings from the past and understand where these teachers were coming from and just go on and live a happier life.- Zack Ong, I wish the article was written in the way u have put it. Much more balanced, nuanced and way more intelligent. Couldn't agree with u more!
well said.
- stupid, biased article. This writer hunts woman who obediently and quietly sings although man acted like a jerk, flirt, or a playboy "When you leave, weary of me, I'll bid you silent farewell, Step by step, on the flowers Tread lightly, as you walk, I'll not shed a drop of tear." Wake up dear, geezReply
- Agree with said Zack Ong. If you read the article in the right context and not get into emotion. This article comes at the right time. ...from the the wisdom of our grandparents' time. It got nothing to do with bias. The old days the wives know how to take their position. In any successful and harmonious organisation include marriage there will never be two CEOs. Nowadays there are a lot of more rifts in marriage than our parents' time. It is no wonder, nowadays divorces going through the roof and often caused by the women. I can see that happening in my circle. Once I heard the Head of a large matchmaking organisation (a woman) advised a group of young women graduates that from her observation after so many years in-charge of the organisation, the value of men have not change since our grandparents't time but it is the women that had changed and often that is the caused of so many unnecessary marriage problems nowadays and many women can't married off. A good wife can be highly educated and yet know how to take her place like the wife of Singapore LKY. It boils down to how the parents teach their daughters.Reply
I also agree with Zack Ong. We are built to be on one side or another of the balance. Though some of the wording in the article seems a bit sexist, the underlying point is on target. Women and men both have their place in a relationship...if you want to be something else in your life (particularly women as we are more complex), find a friend...do it on your own time! Be a woman for your man and play the nurturing role for his success and the success of the relationship. We women are the foundation of the family whether we like it or not. Being gentle does not mean being weak or submissive. It does mean being feminine. Granted, no woman has to do this for every relationship. If a woman enjoys relationships with weaker and more sensitive men, then she will probably have to take a stronger role. But for those women who want a relationship with a strong, protective, successful, masculine man, she must hold him with her femininity. It is simple biology. Those men are fascinated with what they lack in their own personalities.Reply
I HAVE been on both sides of this coin. I know both the roles that women can play because I have played them. Not saying playing your way is wrong but I am simply pointing out the rules of masculine and feminine dynamics. It is what it is so like it or not, you must seek out your own happiness and balance based on your personality. I tried all the wrong ways first until I came to the right way for me.
While I was reading this article.. I have to agree for a perfect harmony family, women have to be soft and gentle towards their man. My auntie who is married since the age of 16, did almost exactly what this article mention. My aunt have like the most beautiful and happiest family ever, having 4 very successful childrens. The husband felt that he owe it to her that she has been so patience with him and supported him in all aspects. They were poor before, and after marriage slowly the business went up and running smooth. I do believe in being a lil women behind a man indeed. I'm not too sure how many women feel the same, but for me.. definitely ill be walking behind my husband to support him if he falls. (Sorry for my English grammar)Reply- What MCP way of thoughts... omg! This is a world of equality. Why is there still gender biasness? Did the author have a time travelling machine and comes from the past?Reply
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Before unfolding into a house.
After unfolding into a makeshift house.
One hundred seventeen days after Supertyphoon “Yolanda,” sheltering the homeless remains a problem. Just launched at Mind Museum was the Butterfly House, a low-cost, foldable, steel-framed system that can be stretched out into a liveable structure.
“It is pre-assembled and takes less than 15 minutes to open up,” said architect Royal Pineda. “That’s why it’s called a Butterfly House. You don’t need a contractor, just three or four people to set it up.”
The Budji Layug + Royal Pineda firm has been asked to help in the rehabilitation of Leyte. Pineda has checked design solutions for homeless survivors, but none appealed to him until he met Filipino-American businessman Rogelio “Vonz” Santos Jr.
Santos, 33, owns businesses in technology, software engineering and pharmaceuticals. Last December, the Wall Street Journal featured him and other overseas Filipinos who had been organizing Yolanda relief efforts.
“I was motivated by the catastrophe,” said Santos. “So I rolled up my sleeves, spent my money, came up with a foldable house to prove it would work.”
At first he wanted to call it the “Flip House” because the concept was to turn over the parts of the house. But a friend pointed out that unfolding the panels and opening them to the roof and releasing the floor and walls looked like a butterfly unfolding its wings. Thus, the Butterfly House.
After developing two wooden prototypes, Santos approached the Budji Layug + Royal Pineda firm for its expertise. “They gave me the design concept and advice,” Santos said. “They worked with what I designed to make it presentable. We decided to feature the steel structure.”
Pineda found the concept striking: “We developed the idea and tweaked it until it could fly.”
POLYCARBONATE was used to emphasize the steel framework and the lightness of the Butterfly House. The panels are attached by hinges.
Tropical design
The Buttefly House comes in three configurations. The one-room house of 11.5-sq m can comfortably fit a family of five. “It’s for a temporary shelter where people need a skin to protect them from the outside,” said Pineda.
Add a bathroom to the single unit, and it becomes a 15-sq m house.
The 26-sq m house, the standard size for socialized housing, is called the Monarch, after the king butterfly. The ceiling height is 2.6 meters, slightly higher than the height of condo units.
The Butterfly House’s framework is made sturdy with rectangular tubular steel bars. The roofing is galvanized steel with heat insulation foam to buffer the heat. The wall panels are a choice of bamboo, Hardiflex (building board), cement board and marine plywood.
“They are not conductive materials for heat,” said Pineda. “We put many windows so there is cross-ventilation to make it light and airy.”
Although designed for disaster response, the Butterfly House can become a permanent home once concrete is poured on the footprint.
As a portable system, its dimensions are 700-mm deep by 2,400-mm length and 2,600-mm high. “We want to keep it slim so we can put more in a 40-footer container van,” said Pineda.
The housing units are estimated to cost P50,000-P70,000 each.
The goal is to mass-produce them for bulk orders. The Department of Social Welfare and Development is said to have ordered 5,000 systems.
“We are talking to companies that are capable of producing volume, like 300 houses a month, with quality,” said Pineda. “Weight and affordability are crucial. We are trying to lessen the framework without losing the structural integrity. That is where engineering comes in.”
Corruption-proof
The Butterfly House Project is seeking organizations that are raising funds for shelter solutions in the Philippines. Pineda said that instead of giving cash, nongoverment organizations, companies and individuals can consider the purchase of a Butterfly House as a donation.
“Even with a good design, scarce materials and lack of skilled labor can result in a substandard product,” said Pineda.
“The solution is to manage everything in the factories in Manila with quality control. We avoid issues where products and materials are either scarce or expensive in the location. These
systems are delivered on site. Once you open and unfold it, you see a product of integrity.”THE BUTTERFLY House is amodular, foldable, portable shelter. It can be stored and pulled out for future use.
Another advantage of the Butterfly House System is that donors and buyers can oversee the production process and get a warranty. Every item could be easily accounted for.
“We are aiming for a corruption-proof product for NGOs and for people who want to donate,” said Pineda. “It’s not like funding a house where you will need a contractor, bid the purchase, deal with the local government and everybody gets a commission.”
Although the Butterfly House is durable, Pineda said it’s not typhoon-proof. Instead of confronting a storm, the system can be folded up and stored in a safe place while people evacuate. After the typhoon, the Butterfly House can be set up again.
Pineda and Santos said the house system could be used in underdeveloped countries where housing is scarce, and in high-risk or calamity areas where people may be displaced. It can transform into other applications such as a medical mission station, a greenhouse or an extra storage for the house.
“Abroad, we can incorporate a thermal wall and use a different roof,” said Pineda. “The design is meant to be universal.”
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True words from Sarawak report.
Malaysians have been suffering from weak leaders for a long time. There is nothing malaysian can do except to suffer in silence. Now the missing MH370 have, however, showed the world on the competency of malaysian authorities.
See below for the Sarawak report:
Flight MH370 Exposes BN Weaknesses Worldwide
Malaysians are used to suffering under third rate leaders, promoted because of family not merit, and they are used to incompetence (or worse) being ignored or covered up by a compliant media.
False leads have brought more agony for bereaved.
However, others are not.
As the days have rolled by since the disappearance of Flight MH370, more and more countries with citizens on board have been left in askance over the apparent ineptness of the people supposedly running Malaysia and their crony civil service.
Today, this matter has finally taken centre stage in the international news coverage as exasperated onlookers and overseas officials have finally given expression to the issue.
Malaysia itself has become the media story and it is not coming out at all well from it.
The US’s Bloomberg News led the way with an article called “Malaysia Failing to Manage Crisis Exposes Leadership Limit”. In the article it points out that a fundamental weakness of the country has been the complacency of a 50 year old regime that has got used to being able to control its own publicity:
“Malaysia, aspiring to become a developed nation in six years, is finding that more than 50 years under one coalition and tight control over information is a mismatch for handling a rapidly growing crisis followed across the world”, begins the article, which goes on to point out that the Transport Minister is Najib’s own cousin.
The writers then pin point what has been the major problem with Malaysia’s handling of the crisis so far, which has been a combination of lack of transparency, when transparency was required, with appalling and unnecessary open gaffs by senior people who should know better.
The government’s lack of a clear message, compounded by a series of false leads on the plane’s whereabouts and questions on coordination, risks undermining its image internationally. “They’re handling a huge global issue as if it was domestic politics,” [Bloomberg]
The quips by senior officials about ‘Asian looking men’ using European name passports and about ‘evidence’ that the plane had turned back on its own path have stood out as particularly irresponsible red herrings tossed out over the past few days, in what has clearly been a totally uncoordinated and undisciplined response to this disaster.
Relatives left confused
To the rest of the international community it has seemed sorely unprofessional.
The nations of the world have been sent chasing after terrorists and hijackers on the strength of such remarks and have indeed expanded their searches over great swathes of the planet, including the Indian Ocean, because of such ill-advised comments, which have later been disowned and denied by the people who apparently made them.
As the first indications of debris are now apparently starting to appear in the sea, exactly at the spot the airplane lost contact the UK’s Guardian Newspaper has also taken up the criticism of Malaysia.
In their own headline entitled “Malaysia Airlines search mired in confusion over plane’s final path – Vietnam cuts back efforts to find flight MH370, blaming Malaysia, amid swirl of contradictory statements by officials“ the Guardian reports that international cooperation on the search is finally beginning to break down in response to Malaysia’s mishandling of events:
Fishermen reported this debris to the Malaysian Maritime Agency, which dropped it during attempted salvage – ‘boarding’ was written on the apparent life raft.
“The search for the missing Malaysia Airlines flight was descending into confusion and acrimony on Wednesday as Vietnam called off part of its search pending further information from Malaysia”, the paper says. “Disagreements within the international search operation were surfacing and Malaysian officials failed to clarify the aircraft’s last known movements”
Meanwhile, the BBC is leading on a denial by the PM’s cousin/ come Transport Minister that there is any confusion over the whereabouts of the missing plane.
Their headline “Malaysia Airlines plane search ‘confusion’ denied” is unfortunately designed to elicit guffaws from its readers, who well know the opposite is true.
Over in the US TV news channel CNN put the matter succinctly enough in its own report:
“More than four days since Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 disappeared over Southeast Asia, Malaysian officials not only don’t know what happened to the plane, they don’t seem sure where to look. On Wednesday, officials announced they had once again expanded the search area. It now covers 27,000 square miles, more than double the size of the area being searched just a day before. Such a dramatic expansion at this stage of the investigation is troubling, said CNN aviation expert Richard Quest.” [CNN News]
It is quite heart rending that, on top of the agony of the tragedy itself, Malaysia should be earning such unwanted embarrassment.
Of course, it can be pointed out that any country facing such circumstances runs the risk of this kind of criticism, not all of which is necessarily deserved.
Crucial to provide the best support possible to those affected
However, BN have walked into more mishaps than most in handling this crisis, leaving the wider world with a much clearer understanding of the inadequacies of this outdated and clumsy regime, whose leaders have concentrated on little more than hanging on to power and making as much money as they can, for several decades too long in government.
Last word goes to the New York Daily News, which shows how China and the United States have been united in this case by their joint frustration over Malaysian muddling:
The mystery surrounding the fate of Flight 370 has been compounded by confusing and occasionally conflicting statements by Malaysian officials, adding to the anguish of relatives of the 239 people on board the flight — two thirds of them Chinese. “There’s too much information and confusion right now. It is very hard for us to decide whether a given piece of information is accurate,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Qin Gang told reporters in Beijing.[New York Daily News]
It is a reminder to BN that being in government is not just about staying in power, it is about doing a job for the people.
Allowing open and honest criticism, instead of stifling fee media and locking up critics for ‘encouraging dissatisfaction with the government’ is a vital first step towards doing a far better job than they are now.
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Oooohhh yeah! Mini skirts are one of the best inventions ever made, so says me. Finally mini skirt stewardesses! Kudos to Japan budget airline Skymark.The Japan Federation of Cabin Attendants may have some concerns, but Skymark definitely have our full support. I say we have land waitresses wearing mini skirts, why not waitresses in the air? Seemed a little unfair to me. Ha!
Well done, Shinichi Nishikubo!
Here are further details from TokyoToday.TOKYO —A Japanese budget airline has flown into rough air over its decision to outfit flight attendants in revealing mini-skirts, drawing criticism that it could invite sexual harassment.
Skymark Airlines came under fire from the cabin crew’s labor union, which said the super-short skirt—with a distinctively swinging ‘60s look—barely covers wearers’ thighs.
“We’re concerned that the design of this uniform may cause problems,” including sexual harassment, the Japan Federation of Cabin Attendants said in a statement.
“The airline is saying the uniform is meant to attract more customers, but this shows the company is treating women like a commodity,” it added.
Comments posted on the union’s website said attendants would not be able to carry out their duties effectively owing to fears about leering stares or customers shooting pictures up their skirts with a mobile phone.
The airline, which disputes the union claims, plans to introduce the uniform as a temporary promotion for the launch of domestic routes its Airbus A330 planes in the spring.
The carrier could not be immediately reached on Tuesday.
But last week, Skymark president Shinichi Nishikubo told reporters: “We won’t impose the uniform on any of the cabin attendants who refuse to wear it.”
“It is disappointing that the outfit designed in part for the ad campaign is being seen in a distorted way,” he added.
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FilaFlex Filament - The new flexible filament produced by Recreus allows users to create objects that can be bent; and it will return to its original shape when released. This opens doors to infinite possibilities to what 3D printing can bring to the world.
The FilaFlex Filament can be stretched to 7 times its original length without breaking.
Their newest print using the FilaFlex Filament is the sports shoes seen below. Looks rather cool looking if you ask me. I don't mind designing my own wearable and wearing them in the public. It would be truly one of a kind.
I cannot help but wonder if 3D development would pose a threat to companies that produce the stuffs that we will be able to print in the future. Truth be told, I have personally witnessed many printing companies downsize and others have closed down due to the growing presence, ease of use and acceptance of the scanners and colour paper printers. It certainly has brought much ease to the general public, but it has its negative role too.Having said the above, however, I welcome the change. For with change there will be improvement. New businesses and opportunities will emerge.If you have any comments, please feel free to comment below. Would love to hear what you think. Cheers0Add a comment
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Below is a clip from Captain Chesley Sullenberger who is a named one of the world's 100 most influential people by TIME magazine, Captain Chesley B. "Sully" Sullenberger is an international hero, propelled into the spotlight after safely guiding a US Airways jetliner to an emergency landing on the Hudson River known as the "Miracle on the Hudson."
In this video, it shows the real cause of the crash of Air France Flight 447. Perhaps it may shred some light to the missing MH370.
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Same goes to women, while it may be a social thing that had taught us how to act as men and women, it has already been a fact that it is not changeable. I had a female friend who confided in me telling me that her well earning boyfriend was too gentle and she broke up with him. So being too gentle as a man is a fault? Apparently, a lot of my female friend find it true. There is a expectation of what kind of gentleness a man should portrait, too much of it and we would look like a wuss, weak and the list goes on.
While Confucian's saying may be phrased old, the main point of the teaching is the same. In modern world, we men look for the feminine touch that we men do not have. We would continue to love our women as long as she continues to show her feminine touch and her respect for us. We, as men will also give our masculine touch to our women and respect her. A marriage is a two way thing, a woman using her feminine way to support the husband and naturally the husband would love and support her using his way. If it was written from the women's point of view, it will sound different, probably talking about how a men should be able to protect a woman, not hurt her, make her feel secure etc. but eventually the logic is the same. A lot of cheating and divorces happen due to one party being unable to find that opposite touch that the man/woman should give (e.g. wife too oppressive, husband not giving enough security etc.). Love is a mutual thing and what men and women look for in each other is basically what they themselves do not have.
Therefore, I feel that men and women should both just embrace their gender, understand that there is a difference in what we are looking for. Money and prosperity is only part of it, we should be proud of our partner regardless. When it is a marriage, two person works as an unit to support each other using their ways. If anyone wants to argue about gender equality, it will be never ending since we will never be the same be it at work, at home or just anywhere. Embrace ourselves as who we are, our strengths and weaknesses as a man or as a woman, take teachings from the past and understand where these teachers were coming from and just go on and live a happier life.
I HAVE been on both sides of this coin. I know both the roles that women can play because I have played them. Not saying playing your way is wrong but I am simply pointing out the rules of masculine and feminine dynamics. It is what it is so like it or not, you must seek out your own happiness and balance based on your personality. I tried all the wrong ways first until I came to the right way for me.