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I am from the Egyptians who believe that the whole truth hasn't been totally uncovered in the assassination of President Sadat and that it is from the holy Egyptian X-Files we won't know or even open freely except when this regime is over.
There are many gaps and mysteries in that incident that changed the fate of Egypt. And every time someone just tries to get closer or this file or even hint to it ,he ends like what happened to MP Talaat El-Sadat with a year in Jail.
Already Ayman Nour is in jail and he won't lose anything , the official media attacks day and night ,so it will not harm him to open this X-File, he is already in hell and it will be nice to raise the topic again.
Ayman Nour started to write a series of 4 articles in Al Dostor Weekly edition "Last Wednesday 8/10/08" and daily Dostor.
If You can read Arabic then please read them starting with "Is Suzanne's blood more precious than Sadat's blood ?? " He is referring to late Suzanne Tamim.
Nour discussed some of the mysterious of the Sadat assassination like for instance : the fact that State security during that time had info that the Islamic Jihad wanted to kill President Sadat for real . There are some points which I will mention here in brief :
- The chair was available to Khalid Al-Islamboly in front of the podium to stand on and kill Al-Sadat because the podium design made it difficult for him to do the job
- The disappearance of Al Sadat's bodyguards.
- There are Some names with several question marks like Mohamed Salem Rahal,the Palestinian Jordanian student who caught in the grand Jihad case "No.687" for year 79 , that young man then was deported to Jordan but his name suddenly appeared in the files of the Sadat assassination ,till now no one knew what happened to that man ,some said that he became one of the first Intifida leaders and others said that he became an advisor to late King Hussein.
- The conflict between Sadat and Mubarak; what no one wants to speak about is President Sadat wanted to appoint General Kamal Hassan Ali and Mansour Hassan as Military Vice President and Civilian Vice President respectively instead of VP then Mubarak and that Mubarak met with the CIA officials in his last visit to D.C before the assassination without the Egyptian Ambassador who was Ashraf Ghorbal as the Protocols implies and Ghorbal had to complain to President Sadat.
And these are just few points Nour arouse in his interesting report.
Here are the complete series from Al Dostor:
- "Is Suzanne's blood more precious than Sadat's blood ?? " {1/4} Unfortunately this long essay hasn't been published yet online but I promised I will add it as soon as they publish it.
- "The podium still has got secrets." {2/4}
- "The conflict between Sadat and Mubarak before the Podium" {3/4}
- The Rewards of assassination. {4/4}
What Nour says is interesting and the young generations who did not witness this horrible accident and should think twice before taking the official Mubarak regime story as granted.
I wish that the group of Egyptian bloggers who glorified Khaled Al-Islamboly on the last 6th of October "including some of my dear blogger friends" think twice , in the end the Islamic Jihad was used as Pawn in a very big chess game.
By the way before I forget Iran officially banned the "Assassination of a Pharaoh" which is originally stolen from Al Jazeera documentary.You can see the documentary here to refresh your memory.


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" Bernie never really answered the question. "
I'm not allowed to express my atheistic opinion here anymore according to Ted.
-----Original Message-----
From: Bill Powers [mailto:email@example.com]
Sent: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 2:16 PM
To: Dehler, Bernie
Cc: asa
Subject: RE: pendulum swings (was: Re: [asa] Gospel in the Stars WAS Star of Bethlehem presentation?)
Recently, Moorad asked Bernie whether he had personally rejected Jesus.
I may not be remembering this exactly, and I've unfortunately discarded
the email.
I would ask the question something like, " Have you, like the disciples
on hearing that they have not eternal life unless they eat of his body
and drink of his blood, turned from Him. Have you personally rejected
the person of Christ. It seems to me all can do this. They can say to
Him, "You are not the Messiah, not my Savior."
Bernie never really answered the question. He replied that Jesus was
mostly legend, as I remember.
I am listening to a sermon right now (The Gospel for those broken by the
church, by Ron Rosenbladt). In it a story is told of Sam Hinson
(spelling?) by his brother in whose arms Sam died after a car accident.
The interviewer, on Sixty Minutes, spoke of Sam's well known antagonism
to Christianity. To which his brother replied that his brother had
always been a Christian. His problem was never with Jesus. It was with
the church.
Moorad's question gets at the heart of faith for me, and I presume for
many others. It is this reason that all of Bernie's "problems" fall
flat. For some the issue of faith appears to be one that is more
"academic" than personal. It is quite a different matter to no longer
"believe" if the matter is personal rather than a matter of say
something like "truth." If personal, one must feel betrayed. If simply
a matter of "truth," then one has simply rejected a "theory" that one
had previously held (e.g., the god hypothesis). The one seeking
knowledge, always holds something back. Theories are always revisable
and tentatively grasped. This is not faith, as I understand it, and
surely not the faith God gives and through which salvation is obtained.
Mon, 30 Nov 2009, Bill Powers wrote:
> Briefly (for other duties call), logic, as reason, are otiose (a nice word
> introduced to me by Plantinga). They are utterly impotent without external
> imput, i.e., metaphysics or empirical. So while they are useful tools, tools
> without anything to work on can accomplish nothing.
> So if this is your "bottom line," your "god" is impotent.
> Impotence, however, is not a necessary reason to seek another "god."
> Faithfulness and faith dictate that you abide with your god, no matter the
> consequences or the trouble it engenders or the seeming contradictions it
> arouses.
> bill
> On Mon, 30 Nov 2009, Dehler, Bernie wrote:
>> Bill said:
>> " What I am interested in is what is the bottom line. What is it that you
>> will not, or cannot, give up, no matter the consequences or strife?"
>> I think the thing I will not give up (the bottom line) is logic. I figure,
>> if there is a God, He gave us brains, and should be proud of us if we use
>> them, as we are proud of our children when they use them and bring home
>> good grades from school.
>> I will not accept a God who gave us brains and then expects us to believe
>> things that are contrary to the best use of the brain.
>> Jesus said he is the way, truth, and life. I figure he can be put to the
>> test; since he claims to be the truth, then if we seek the truth it should
>> lead to him.
>> So then, I guess you are saying 'logic' for me is my God. All I can say to
>> that is, if you don't use logic, what do you use? I think both evangelism
>> and apologetics relies on logic heavily, too. And I don't claim to follow
>> logic only; I also know the place of faith, and it is valid. However, I
>> think there is NO valid place for faith that runs counter to clear-headed
>> logic. And I know there are those on this list, because I have met them
>> and they told me in person, that they have a kind of cognitive-dissonance
>> (knowing there is a contradiction in what they believe vs. facts they
>> know), and they just live with it. I've found that becoming an atheist
>> (secular humanist) has a wonderful effect on ridding oneself of
>> cognitive-dissonance.
>> I think in the OT, God was very upset with people who followed false gods.
>> But those were other gods, and not/never things like logic. In Isaiah, God
>> even says "Come, let us reason together..." It is as if God is making an
>> appeal for us to use our thinker.
>> The NT says we are also to be like God "Be Holy as I am holy." We are to
>> become Christlike. If God is all knowing, then pursuing education should
>> also be a good thing- never bad (contrary to the YEC's like Ken Ham who
>> seem to hate modern science; and contrary to modern day right-wing
>> (Christian) Republicans who glory in anti-intellectual politicians like
>> Sarah Palin (although I admit she is pretty/charming/charismatic...but she
>> doesn't have the intellectual fire-power to be second-in-command)). I've
>> very happy that the intellectuals are back in the White House (how's that
>> for a red herring for the whole topic?... sorry, a little ranting on the
>> anti-intellectual Christian movement in America...)
>> ...Bernie
>> (Friend of the ASA)
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Bill Powers [mailto:email@example.com]
>> Sent: Sunday, November 29, 2009 9:19 PM
>> To: Dehler, Bernie
>> Cc: asa
>> Subject: RE: pendulum swings (was: Re: [asa] Gospel in the Stars WAS Star
>> of Bethlehem presentation?)
>> Bernie:
>> What I am interested in is what is the bottom line.
>> What is it that you will not, or cannot, give up,
>> no matter the consequences or strife?
>> Such a place cannot be assessed or evaluated because there is no place
>> from which to do so. The buck stops here.
>> This is the place that you will find your "faith" and your "god."
>> Speaking merely of what you "appreciate" is insufficient were we to
>> presume that your being matters to you.
>> What interests me is the nature of this "place" and the means by which
>> it is shown to us. This is why I consider it to be an existential
>> quest, hence evidenced at that interface between being and nonbeing.
>> Can the materialist qua materialist know this? Or is his own
>> subjectivity denied him?
>> bill
>> On
>> Sat, 28 Nov 2009, Dehler, Bernie wrote:
>>> "I don't understand your comment about Satan. I don't think you are
>>> saying that Bernie now worships Satan, and I wasn't saying that, either."
>>> I don't think Satan or Jehovah or Zeus exists. Therefore I don't think I
>>> worship any of them. I don't think there's anything I worship; but there
>>> are things I appreciate, like logic and science.
>>> ...Bernie
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: email@example.com [mailto:email@example.com] On
>>> Behalf Of Cameron Wybrow
>>> Sent: Saturday, November 28, 2009 4:30 PM
>>> To: asa
>>> Subject: Re: pendulum swings (was: Re: [asa] Gospel in the Stars WAS Star
>>> of Bethlehem presentation?)
>>> Bill and Murray:
>>> Thanks for these useful comments.
>>> Bill, I agree with you that there is an overemphasis on rational and
>>> evidential certainty in much fundamentalist apologetic, and I agree with
>>> you
>>> that this indicates a kinship of fundamentalism with certain strands of
>>> the
>>> Enlightenment (which is ironic, given how fundamentalists rage against the
>>> Enlightenment). I also agree with you also about the logic which drives
>>> the
>>> former fundamentalist to wish to disprove what he formerly believed in.
>>> This raises the question whether the religion which ultimately drives the
>>> fundamentalist is not what we normally think of as religion (beliefs about
>>> God, soul, heaven, etc.) but the belief that certainty about ultimate
>>> matters *must be* available, even if that certainty is a negative one (God
>>> does not exist, there is no soul, there is no revelation). It might be
>>> that
>>> the ultimate religious ground of many forms of fundamentalism (whether
>>> Christian, atheist, Muslim, or other) is the inability to live with
>>> intellectual uncertainty about ultimate questions.
>>> (Of course, as I think everyone here knows, the original meaning of the
>>> word
>>> "fundamentalist" would not come under this analysis, as it springs from a
>>> series of publications, The Fundamentals, which were not "fundamentalist"
>>> in
>>> the modern sense of the word, but rather, a restatement of traditional
>>> Protestant Christianity in opposition to extreme liberal views. I'm using
>>> "fundamentalist" in the common popular sense of the word these days, to
>>> cover a certain narrow type of Christian literalism, and by extension,
>>> analogous movements in religions other than Christianity.)
>>> I don't understand your comment about Satan. I don't think you are saying
>>> that Bernie now worships Satan, and I wasn't saying that, either. Indeed,
>>> my point about Bernie wasn't primarily a personal one at all; it aimed
>>> only
>>> to show that his posts exemplify a pattern I've often seen before.
>>> Murray: I agree with you that my analysis is based on North American
>>> data.
>>> And certainly even in North America there are some celebrated Catholic
>>> atheists -- e.g., Bill Maher. But such loud, in-your-face Catholic (and
>>> Anglican and Orthodox) atheists are rare in North America, and among the
>>> ranks of everyday folk, atheists from those traditions tend to be less
>>> belligerent against what they used to believe than is the case with former
>>> fundamentalists.
>>> Second, I like your point about "liberal fundamentalists". I've only
>>> heard
>>> John Shelby Spong interviewed once, but he does seem to fit the bill. And
>>> indeed, a large chunk of the Christian professoriate in secular Religious
>>> Studies departments (not to mention more than a few non-fundamentalist
>>> Protestant divinity colleges) seem to exemplify what you call "liberal
>>> fundamentalism". It is these "liberal fundamentalists", more than the
>>> actual atheists, who block more traditional Christians (not
>>> fundamentalists,
>>> just moderately conservative Anglicans, Catholics, Presbyterians, etc.)
>>> from
>>> obtaining
>>> positions in Religious Studies departments. They tend to select new
>>> faculty
>>> in such a way as to reproduce their liberal interpretation of religion in
>>> the next generation. That is why it is very difficult to find religious
>>> conservatives in such places. The religious liberals don't want them
>>> there.
>>> And who suffers from the resulting lack of intellectual balance? The
>>> students, of course.
>>> Cameron.
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Bill Powers" <email@example.com>
>>> To: "Cameron Wybrow" <firstname.lastname@example.com>
>>> Cc: "asa" <email@example.com>
>>> Sent: Saturday, November 28, 2009 12:13 AM
>>> Subject: Re: pendulum swings (was: Re: [asa] Gospel in the Stars WAS Star
>>> of
>>> Bethlehem presentation?)
>>>> Cameron:
>>>> I agree with your assessment of the situation.
>>>> I would only add one thing
>>>> I will speak but little of Bernie. I don't know him well enough to do
>>>> so.
>>>> He is being used more as an ideal than a person.
>>>> It seems to me that there is a version of Christianity which is the flip
>>>> side of atheism. Both are progeny of the Enlightenment. They require
>>>> that their commitments and beliefs be supported by reason and evidence.
>>>> It
>>>> is a kind of foundationalism.
>>>> Such postures are as much applied to their relationship with God as it is
>>>> to their neighbor and the world. They are uncomfortable with faith.
>>>> I presume by a fundamentalist you mean someone who is committed to a more
>>>> literal interpretation of Scripture. Where the posture I'm speaking of
>>>> shows up is in requiring that the picture they take from Scripture be
>>>> found in the world. It is a kind of natural theology. So they will not
>>>> just be satisfied with affirming a Six Day Creation. They must go about
>>>> creating a science that is consistent with it, and declaring that it is
>>>> plain to everyone who would only not resist the truth. They are
>>>> uncomfortable with gaps, uncertainty, and ambiguity.
>>>> However, a crisis may come to such a person's life: The death of a
>>>> child,
>>>> the unhappy marriage, or the evidence that had served to buttress their
>>>> so-called faith begins to crumble and have feet of clay. They seek a
>>>> place of certainty nonetheless. If not in a certain and reliable
>>>> Scripture, then in the non-existence of god. Surely we can marshall a
>>>> host of evidence to support that claim. All of science is on our side.
>>>> Finally, we can be comfortable in the role of a skeptic, a non-believer.
>>>> In this way, it seems to me that this brand of Christian modernism is
>>>> really the flip side of an atheistic modernism. What I think the
>>>> modernist, of all stripes, finds, however, is that ambiguity and
>>>> uncertainty always remain. Reason and evidence is simply insufficient
>>>> for
>>>> human life.
>>>> Bernie apparently believes that he was a "Christian" based on the truths
>>>> of certain propositions that he now takes to be false. He apparently
>>>> believes and wants to convince others that his reasons for not believing
>>>> are the same reasons that everyone ought not to believe. However, he is
>>>> mistaken. The reasons he gave for believing and now for not believing
>>>> are
>>>> not sufficient for either. A person believing all that Bernie points to
>>>> might well be a believer. That ought to be clear. This means that for
>>>> Bernie to succeed he must do one of two things: either abandon the notion
>>>> that one can be "reasoned" out of faith, or openly join Satan in his
>>>> battle against Christ. You see, Cameron, you have missed an important,
>>>> but less well documented journey: the one from Christ to Satan. If we
>>>> can't believe in a Good God, we will gladly abandon ourselves to death
>>>> and
>>>> evil, what so easily abounds in this world. Because I don't see Bernie
>>>> doing the latter, I don't take Bernie to be an atheist, although he may
>>>> not be a Christian. He has a god. It is just not the Triune God of
>>>> Christianity. Indeed, it may be that it is this very same god that he
>>>> has
>>>> always worshipped and still does. He's just changed the name he calls
>>>> it.
>>>> bill
>>>> On Fri, 27 Nov 2009, Cameron Wybrow wrote:
>>>>> Apparently Bernie doesn't like my use of the "pendulum swing" metaphor.
>>>>> I guess, for him, "pendulum swing" means a direct, instantaneous leap
>>>>> from one position to its opposite. I can understand that usage, so I
>>>>> won't contest it. So let me rephrase: Bernie started as a
>>>>> fundamentalist and now is an atheist, albeit stopping for relatively
>>>>> brief periods at some half-way houses along the path. The key point I
>>>>> was making, regarding not only Bernie and Bart Ehrman but many others,
>>>>> was not about the *instantaneous* or *direct* nature of the shift from
>>>>> fundamentalism to atheism, but the fact that the
>>>>> fundamentalism-to-atheism shift is so common in American culture. And
>>>>> it's not just atheism that is produced by this shift, but often a sort
>>>>> of
>>>>> militant atheism, which wants to "take on" the fundamentalism it used to
>>>>> believe in, whether it does so as Bernie does, by arguing on the
>>>>> internet
>>>>> with Christians, or whether it does so as Bart Ehrman does, by writing
>>>>> scholarly books and teaching university classes to disprove the beliefs
>>>>> of his youth.
>>>>> If you look, on the other hand, at Catholics or Anglicans or Greek
>>>>> Orthodox or mainstream Protestants who become atheists (with a few
>>>>> exceptions, such as Catholics who have been badly burned by immoral
>>>>> priests or by the hierarchy), they are rarely preoccupied with the
>>>>> religion in which they used to believe. They just drift away from it,
>>>>> going to church less and less often, until churchgoing stops altogether
>>>>> (except for weddings and funerals). And they don't run to bookstores to
>>>>> snap up the latest tomes which refute six-day literalism, and they don't
>>>>> join all kinds of internet groups where they can denounce the teachers
>>>>> they used to respect, and trash the beliefs they used to hold. They
>>>>> don't read books by Richard Dawkins or Sam Harris or Daniel Dennett,
>>>>> either. They just live secular lives, not thinking all that much about
>>>>> religion at all. It no longer has a hold on them.
>>>>> This is actually a much healthier way to leave a religion, because it is
>>>>> liberating. The religion is no longer present in one's life, even as
>>>>> something which must be consciously repudiated. It's just forgotten, as
>>>>> something outgrown, like one's teddy bear or one's first girlfriend or
>>>>> one's first pair of sneakers. This type of non-believer carries on
>>>>> without a bad conscience, not concerned to repeatedly justify his choice
>>>>> of abandoning his faith, to others or to himself.
>>>>> Bernie's recent posts, on the other hand, provide an example of the
>>>>> militant sort of anti-religion I'm talking about. He's absolutely
>>>>> determined to get as many people here as possible to affirm or deny as
>>>>> historical fact certain narrative events related in the Bible, or to
>>>>> affirm or deny that the Bible contradicts itself. Thus, in his latest
>>>>> post, he writes:
>>>>> "So then, if no contradiction, did Joseph and Mary travel to Egypt after
>>>>> Bethlehem, or did they instead go back to Nazareth?"
>>>>> Since Bernie no longer believes that Jesus was divine, or that the Bible
>>>>> is inspired, or that it is important to know anything about the parents
>>>>> of a non-divine Jewish carpenter from the first century, why should he
>>>>> care so much about the answer to this question? Why does he keep
>>>>> pushing
>>>>> to convince others, or himself, or both, that there must be something
>>>>> *wrong* or *incorrect* or *false* about the Biblical story, that the
>>>>> Biblical story is not something that can be trusted or believed? Why
>>>>> doesn't he just say that he doesn't believe the Bible any more, and get
>>>>> on with his life? That's what all the former Catholic and Anglican
>>>>> atheists I know would do. They wouldn't waste *two minutes* arguing on
>>>>> the internet about such questions, let alone invest the time to write
>>>>> four posts every day to a list like this (and who knows how many other
>>>>> lists).
>>>>> The answer, I infer, is that Bernie still feels the need to convince
>>>>> either himself or others that he is justified in regarding the Bible as
>>>>> false and/or self/contradictory and/or unreliable. And this is typical
>>>>> of the fundamentalist-to-atheist outcomes I've observed. It is never
>>>>> enough simply to walk away from fundamentalism. One must constantly
>>>>> show
>>>>> oneself and others that the Bible is not worthy of belief and that one's
>>>>> choice to walk away is therefore vindicated.
>>>>> I don't think I've falsely described Bernie's spiritual journey. I took
>>>>> the biographical facts from his public posts to this list, so presumably
>>>>> they are accurate. And my analysis, which is based on my experience of
>>>>> many people who have made Bernie's move, is confirmed with every new
>>>>> post
>>>>> that arrives from Bernie. And my prescription for better spiritual
>>>>> health remains the same for Bernie as for all other people of the type I
>>>>> have described: If you are no longer a Christian, stop trying to
>>>>> justify
>>>>> your decision, to yourself or anyone else. Simply stop being a
>>>>> Christian, and become whatever it is that you currently think is better
>>>>> than Christian, and make no apologies and offer no explanations for
>>>>> doing
>>>>> so. If you still feel the need to keep making such apologies and
>>>>> explanations, then you still haven't really put that Christian dragon to
>>>>> rest, and if that's the case, you need to ask why.
>>>>> Cameron.
>>>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dehler, Bernie"
>>>>> <firstname.lastname@example.com>
>>>>> To: "asa" <email@example.com>
>>>>> Sent: Friday, November 27, 2009 1:08 PM
>>>>> Subject: RE: [asa] Gospel in the Stars WAS Star of Bethlehem
>>>>> presentation?
>>>>>> Cameron said:
>>>>>> "I would add that the pendulum swing from fundamentalism to atheism is
>>>>>> not restricted to Bart and Bernie."
>>>>>> This fallacy keeps getting repeated over and over again. I was not a
>>>>>> fundamentalist when I left Christianity. I was a well-informed
>>>>>> evolutionary creationist. I see it repeated so much. I also doubt
>>>>>> that
>>>>>> Bart went from "fundamentalist to atheist." I see from Wikipedia that
>>>>>> he got his Ph.D and M.Div. from Princeton Theological Seminary. Ya,
>>>>>> sure, what a fundamentalist seminary.
>>>>>> Thinking that we go from one extreme to another is a convenient way to
>>>>>> write us off. Why don't you instead engage in content?
>>>>>> In the example from Pete, someone says to Bart "get over your
>>>>>> fundamentalism." If it was me, I'd reply "I did long ago. Why don't
>>>>>> you admit that what I'm saying is what non-fundamentalist evangelicals
>>>>>> also believe, and they are wrong?" Instead, you want to make this
>>>>>> impression "You are arguing a faulty position from fundamentalism, so
>>>>>> you can be dismissed." Wrong. And if you think you are correct, you
>>>>>> need to provide evidence and details (content), rather than just try a
>>>>>> brush-off.
>>>>>> ...Bernie
>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>> From: firstname.lastname@example.com [mailto:email@example.com] On
>>>>>> Behalf Of Cameron Wybrow
>>>>>> Sent: Thursday, November 26, 2009 10:32 AM
>>>>>> To: asa
>>>>>> Subject: Re: [asa] Gospel in the Stars WAS Star of Bethlehem
>>>>>> presentation?
>>>>>> Pete:
>>>>>> I agree with your point about the varied intentions of the Gospel
>>>>>> writers,
>>>>>> and also with your point about Ehrman. I would add that the pendulum
>>>>>> swing
>>>>>> from fundamentalism to atheism is not restricted to Bart and Bernie.
>>>>>> I've
>>>>>> noticed it over and over again. In secular Religious Studies
>>>>>> departments,
>>>>>> student after student, coming from a very conservative background
>>>>>> (ranging
>>>>>> from Pentecostal through Baptist and everywhere in between) comes in
>>>>>> and
>>>>>> after a few years of study "throws the baby out with the bathwater".
>>>>>> It
>>>>>> happens less often with traditions which place less emphasis on
>>>>>> Biblical
>>>>>> literalism (Anglican, Catholic, etc.). Ironically, then,
>>>>>> fundamentalism
>>>>>> is
>>>>>> a great breeding-ground for future atheists.
>>>>>> I always recommend to former fundamentalists who are losing their faith
>>>>>> that
>>>>>> they read more widely and deeply in the Christian tradition, so that
>>>>>> they
>>>>>> can see that there are more options than fundamentalism and atheism.
>>>>>> But it
>>>>>> rarely works. The fundamentalism has generally so shaped their souls
>>>>>> that
>>>>>> they cannot envision any other form of spirituality, and it seems they
>>>>>> have
>>>>>> to "bottom out" as atheists before they can begin a long climb upward
>>>>>> to
>>>>>> recover a warmer and more balanced form of spirituality. But
>>>>>> unfortunately,
>>>>>> many of them never make the climb.
>>>>>> Thus, my biggest beef against fundamentalism is not its hostility to
>>>>>> science
>>>>>> or its terrible grasp of history. It is its stifling spirituality,
>>>>>> which
>>>>>> drives so many toward atheism, as the only escape route. Rigid
>>>>>> intellectual
>>>>>> assent to the bare words of a book, taken literally, is not what
>>>>>> Christianity or any religion is about. Yet people like Bart Ehrman
>>>>>> (and
>>>>>> a
>>>>>> good number of Ph.D.s in Biblical studies, especially New Testament
>>>>>> studies)
>>>>>> appear to have been permanently spiritually damaged by this conception
>>>>>> of
>>>>>> Christianity, and this conception of religion. And when people in
>>>>>> Bernie's
>>>>>> position look up to people like Ehrman, they just repeat the mistake,
>>>>>> instead of learning from it. An atheism that is built upon railing
>>>>>> against
>>>>>> the religion one used to hold is not liberating, but imprisoning. It
>>>>>> keeps
>>>>>> one within the thrall of the religion that one is seeking to escape.
>>>>>> Happy Thanksgiving to all.
>>>>>> Cameron.
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This was the side that Australia put out for the 4th test against South Africa
Paine (c) (wk)
Now going forward it will be intresting to see how this develops and who gets selected in the future, and the general culture within the team....il work my way down from the openers...
Renshaw and Burns...Renshaw had a very quiet game.. The guy obviously has talent and the selectors see a future for him in international cricket. I also see a future for him in international cricket. He has come back to the test side with a more positive approach. He has defintiely come out of his shell a little bit, which is good to see, but at the same time i hope he dosen't over do it, and lose what got him in the side in the first place. Which was his temprament and his ability to face a lot of balls and soak up pressure... Burns is an intresting one. He got a start in the 2nd innings making 42, and seemed to be doing okay watching all the chaos un-ravel around him. IMO he was unlucky to be dropped a couple of years ago...averages just under 40 in test cricket, which admittedly for an opener you would want mid-high 40's, but he certainly had enough to be given a longer run...has a few test hundreds to his name, and seems like he has the game for test cricket... You would think with Warner highly unlikely to play test cricket again, that these two could be well the opening partnership for years to come for Australia, and why not? Both young enough, both talented enough, and both should be given at least the australian summer to show what they can do..
VERDICT: For me these two are the long term future for Australia
Middle order: Let's start at number 3 with Usman Khawaja. I've heard many say he could be a contender for long term captaincy. But for me, he's lucky to still be in the side...i don't understand why the selectors love him so much, he's far too inconsistent. Yes on form he is a good bastman to watch, but that's not reguarly enough. For me he isn't the long term solution to the number 3 spot.. it's a shame Chirs Lynn isn't intrested, as could have been a contender... Nic Maddinson maybe? Has to be someone else around who can be given a go? I don't see a long term future for Khawaja at 3... IMO Steve Smith will slot back in when he is able to again, rightly or wrongly.. Peter Handscomb. Handscomb is an odd one... He did well in the first part of his test career. He got off to a very good start and averaged around 50 odd, but then got found out. Technically he is flawed, and is an LBW candidate, he has the talent to suceed, but does he have the drive and desire to tweak his technique to allow him to succeed more reguarly. For me he stays in the side at 4 and should be given a long run. Shaun Marsh. Such a frustrating cricketer. Again clearly has the talent, but I've never seem anyone start so badly in an innings. He always looks like his on debut and that its only a matter of time before he gets out...His scoring is strange too... He's usually a hundred or nothing, barely anything in-between, and at 34 time is running out for him to really cement his spot. I'm not sure he will last another 12 months in this side.... Mitch Marsh. Now mitch Marsh re-called on the back of some good form for Western Australia, started well, he got a big hundred in the Ashes and it looked like he had finally arrived...now he's gone backwards again. Struggled in South Africa, his techinical flaws seem to have come back again, and he is getting out cheaply again...and if he isn't scoring runs then he can't justify staying in the side, as he is barely bowling. I don't know if he was injrued in South Africa or whether just under-bowled, but his bowling has lacked penetration for some time now. Pace is way down hovering around 120kph mark, and doing anything will the ball either. Just throwdowns that are reguarly being dismissed and despatched. It's a real crunch time now for Marsh, the selectors will run out of patience and will find someone else if he dosen't get his act together, otheriwse Maxwell could well find his way back into the side.
VERDICT: Khawaja - bye bye
Handscomb - Stays in the side
S.Marsh - wafer thin ice
M.Marsh - needs to bowl more otherwise he is wasting a spot in that
Tim Paine. I'm so glad Tim Paine was re-called back to the side for the Ashes. Always been a big fan of his, and it if wasn't for thay finger injury some years ago, the IMO would have been in the side for a long, long time. Along with Nevill, the best gloveman in the country, and always a good batsman to have around, I was happy to see he had been given the captaincy. Mark Taylor said that Paine wasn;t just a stop gap, he is officially the new test captain of Australia, and IMO it's a good move. Can steady the ship, and bring it back together. The players respect him, and he is reliable at what he does. Whether this new peace and harmony side he is trying to bring to it lasts, i don't know but it's a start, and for me he stays in the side and captains for the for-seeable.
Verdict: Stays long-term
Bowlers....Not a lot can say here....Lyon, Starc, Hazelwood, Cummins, all pick themsleves...the back up isn't great though....Was very dissapinted in Sayers...on debut just hoevered around 120kph, yes swuing the ball a bit, but not a lot and was bowling exactly the same as Marsh. He won't last long at this level, suprised given his f/c record and the fact he bowls at Adelaide!!! James Pattinson a talent but can't get him on the field, be suprised if he plays much more international cricket.... and then it starts to get bare...Jhye Richardson picked off the back of 2f/c games which isn't enough and reeks of desperation....and then there's the issue of 2nd spinner...who is it? Agar? Not good enough spin bowler for test cricket...Holland? Not sure selectors rate him.... O'Keefe? Always gets himself into trouble and therefore out of the side...
bumpy times ahead?


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Touch was as popular at CES 2013 as ever before. Wandering the floor of the South Hall where most hardware companies set up shop, we ran into a slew of touch tables, touch displays, and touch PCs – though few appeared to be anything strikingly new.
However, one company named MultiTouch stood out from the crowd. Other companies no doubt envy MultiTouch for having the foresight to capture such a recognizable moniker, but the company's name is more than just hype – it's also its killer feature. Unlike most touchscreens that can only handle 10-point touch, the company's displays allow for unlimited touch points.
Yes, that's right; unlimited, as in infinite. We had the chance to take a look at the technology at MultiTouch's booth, which featured a large wall made up of six separate 55-inch MultiTaction touchscreen displays. A multitude of enraptured onlookers attacked it with swipes, waggles, and prods; and no matter the number of people with hands on the screen, each poke was promptly detected.
Rather than using capacitive touch, which is found in smartphones and computers, MultiTaction relies on optical technology. It shoots infrared light through the display panel and looks for reflections. The intensity of reflected light can tell the display if someone – or something – is touching it.
MultiTaction can detect human hands and inanimate objects with equal ease. It can even detect high-contrast details printed on an object. MultiTouch demonstrated this with blocks slapped with black-and-white diagrams that could be used to modify sound. The blocks let users turn sound effects on or off by placing them on or removing them from the display, which detected these objects accurately and instantly. It could even detect when an object was rotated on the display's surface.
All of this movement can be tracked with a custom backend that lets the owner of the displays see how they're being used in real-time. This could be useful for store owners wanting to see what products their shoppers are interested in, as well in the educational sector, to be able to monitor how students are interacting with the display.
Though impressive, MultiTaction isn't perfect. The technology requires that the displays be about eight inches thick, which is quite fat considering some of the super slim all-in-ones we've recently seen. Besides that, it doesn't work properly in an extremely bright environment. Indoor lighting is fine, however. The other major downfall is that these high-tech displays don't come cheap. You'll have to pay $22,450 for the 55-inch model.
That's a lot of dough, but the high price is acceptable and even expected since MultiTaction is not a consumer product. It's built for businesses, schools, museums, and other large organizations that may want to create a unique touch-sensitive display unlike anything possible with off-the-shelf technology. And while it might be a while before we're able to buy an affordable MultiTouch display, we can still dream. We hope technology like this might one day turn a research project like Microsoft's Holodeck into a device we can enjoy at home.


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Get the best of Thailand's culture, sacred sites and beaches on this 18-day adventure. Explore the north's Golden Triangle and cycle the streets of ancient Sukhothai before heading south for peaceful island beaches. You'll explore the perfect islands and swim in the incredible waters. This trip offers the classic Thai experience—a great combination of must-see highlights and free time to do your own thing.
What's Included
Your Discover Moment: Chiang Mai
Your Foodie Moment: Cooking Class, Chiang Mai
Your Discover Moment: Bangkok
Your Local Living Moment: Koh Klang Homestay, Ko Klang. Both itineraries: Klong boat tour (Bangkok). Wat Po entrance and guide. Bicycle trip around historical Sukhothai (half-day). Opium Museum entrance (Chiang Rai). Elephant Conservation Centre visit. Doi Suthep temple entrance (Chiang Mai). Local khantoke-style meal in Chiang Mai. Internal flights. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities. West Coast: Koh Klang village tour. Local island homestay. Free time on spectacular beaches. East Coast: Snorkel trip. Free time on spectacular beaches.
Explore Buddhist temples and palaces, relax on a stunning beach, snorkel through crystal-clear waters, savour a home-cooked khantoke-style meal at a local home in Chiang Mai
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Max 15, avg 12
Meals Included
15 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners
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Train, public bus, walking, songthaew, bicycle, longtail boat, plane.
Local Flights
All local flights are included in the cost of your tour unless otherwise noted. It is important that we have your passport information at the time of booking in order to process these tickets. Internal flight tickets are issued locally and will be given to you prior to the flight departure.
Solo Travellers
We believe single travellers should not have to pay more to travel so our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and do not involve a single supplement. Single travellers joining group trips are paired in twin or multi-share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip. Some of our Independent trips are designed differently and single travellers on these itineraries must pay the single trip price.
West Coast: Hotels/guesthouses (14 nts), sleeper trains (2 nts), homestay (1 nt). East Coast: Hotels/guesthouses (15 nts), sleeper trains (2 nts)
My Own Room Exceptions
; Nights 8 & 16, Sleeper Train
About Accommodation
A variety of styles of hotels/guest houses are used on this trip. In many instances they might not be like what you are used to back home as service and efficiency can vary. In some areas we stay in simple local guest houses in stunning locations – rooms are small and simple and there may only be shared toilet facilities and showers.
Joining Hotel
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Public Bus
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The expressway is substantially faster, so tell the taxi driver to use the expressway, you can say either ""kuen ton-way"" (from 'tollway') or ""kuen taang duan"" in Thai (but most understand Tollway/express way in English).
Airport Train
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What you need to bring depends on the trip you have chosen and the countries or regions you are planning to visit. We suggest that you pack as lightly as possible as your are expected to carry your own luggage. As a rule we try not to have to walk more than 15-20 mintues with your bags which is why we recommend keeping the weight of your bags between 10-15kg/22-30lb. Suitcases are not recommended for G Adventures trips! Most travellers carry a backpack or rolling bag of small to medium size (no XXL ones please!) as they need to fit under the beds when travelling on sleeper trains. You will also need a day pack/bag to carry water, cameras and other electronics like ipods and mobile phones. If your trip involves overnights in homestays, villages or camping then you usually have the opportunity to rent sleeping bags if need be instead of bringing them with you.
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Rain jacket or poncho
Warm clothing
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Clothes for temples – long pants or sarongs.
Sleep sheet for trekking or sea safari trips.
Thermarest or sleeping mat and travel pillow for trekking or sea safari trips.
Snorkel gear – optional (also available for hire)
Camera and film
Reading/writing material
First-aid kit (should contain lip salve, Aspirin, Band Aids, anti-histamine, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, re-hydration powder, extra prescription drugs you may be taking).
Laundry facilities are offered by some of our hotels for a charge. There will be times when you may want to or have to do your own laundry so we suggest you bring non-polluting/biodegradable soap.
Visas and Entry Requirements
Please note that visas for Thailand are the responsibility of the individual traveler. The visa requirements for your trip vary depending on where you are from and where you are going. For the most up to date information please check your Governments Foreign Ministry website or with you travel agent as rules do change.
THAILAND – Most nationalities do not need a visa for Thailand for stays of 30 days or less but if you do they are available on arrival at Bangkok Airport. Please note that as of December 2008, 30 day Thai visas are no longer available at land borders. Only 15 day tourist visas are issued when you enter Thailand overland. If you are staying more than 15 days you should consider getting your visa prior to your trip.
*Please note that certain nationalities (including: Bhutan, China, Cyprus, Czech, Estonia, Hungary, India, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Maldives, Oman, Poland, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Taiwan and Ukraine) may not be able to obtain visa at a land border.
Spending Money
Every traveller is different and therefore spending money requirements will vary. Some travellers may drink more than others while other travellers like to purchase more souvenirs than most. Please consider your own spending habits when it comes to allowing for drinks, shopping and tipping. Please also remember the following specific recommendations when planning your trip.
Money Exchange
During this tour the local currency you will use is the Thai Baht. As currency exchange rates in South East Asia do fluctuate, we ask that you refer to the following website for the most up to date daily exchange rates: www.xe.com for each of the above mentioned currencies. The best way to carry your money is in debit cards, withdrawing cash in local currencies from ATM machines. ATMs are found throughout South East Asia and will generally accept cards on the Visa and Mastercard networks. It is a great idea to travel with both a Visa and Mastercard if at all possible in case of loss or problems with one card, you will have a back up. Please note, your bank will charge a fee for overseas withdrawals. USD Cash is recommended for times when ATMs are not accessible. You should bring some cash with you for emergency situations (please refer to our trip dossier) but carrying only cash is a high safety risk. ATM card/s and some cash is the ideal mix. Travellers cheques can be tricky, timely and expensive to exchange. While we do not recommend that you bring them as your primary source of funds, it is great to have one or two cheques in case of emergency. Thomas Cook or American Express travellers' cheques in US currency are the easiest to exchange. Cash advances can also be made with some banks but are time consuming and tend to have high fees attached.Credit cards can be used at some upmarket restaurants, and at some larger stores if shopping for big items. If you are bringing US Dollars, please make sure that the notes are new and in good condition. Notes older than 2003, or with any tears or blemishes may not be accepted. Be fussy with your bank when buying cash!
Emergency Fund
Please also make sure you have access to at least an additional USD $250 (or equivalent) as an 'emergency' fund, to be used when circumstances outside our control (ex. a natural disaster) require a change to our planned route. This is a rare occurrence!
Departure Tax
Departure Tax is included in all International and Domestic tickets in China, Thailand and Vietnam.
It is customary in Asia to tip service providers such as waiters, at approximately 10%, depending on the service. Tipping is expected – though not compulsory – and shows an expression of satisfaction with the people who have assisted you on your tour. Although it may not be customary to you, it is of considerable significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels. There are several times during the trip where there is opportunity to tip the local guides or drivers we use. You may do this individually, or your CEO will offer to collect the money and tip as a group. Recommendations for tipping drivers and local guides would range from $1.5-$3.5 USD per person per day depending on the quality and length of the service; ask your CEO for specific recommendations based on the circumstances and culture. Also at the end of each trip if you felt your G Adventures CEO did an outstanding job, tipping is appreciated. The amount is entirely a personal preference, however as a guideline $20-25 USD per person, per week can be used.
Optional Activities
- Massage
- Horse Cart Ride
Chiang Mai
- Chiang Mai Cycling Tour (30USD per person)
- Night Market
- Mae Sai Waterfall Visit
- Massage
- Optional Welcome Meeting for Travellers on Combos
Ao Nang
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Kayaking
- Rock Climbing
Railay Beach
- Kayaking
- Diving
- Jungle Trekking
- Snorkelling
Ko Lanta
- Ko Rok Day Trip
Please note inoculations may be required for the country visited. It is your responsibility to consult with your travel doctor for up to date medical travel information well before departure.
You should consult your doctor for up-to-date medical travel information well before departure. We recommend that you carry a First Aid kit and hand sanitizers / antibacterial wipes as well as any personal medical requirements. Please be aware that sometimes we are in remote areas and away from medical facilities, and for legal reasons our leaders are prohibited from administering any type of drug including headache tablets, antibiotics, etc. In Asia pharmacies tend to stock the same western drugs as you get at home but they are usually produced locally so please bring the full drug name with you when trying to purchase a prescription drug. When selecting your trip please carefully read the brochure and itinerary and assess your ability to cope with our style of travel. Please refer to the Physical and Culture Shock ratings for trip specific information. G Adventures reserves the right to exclude any traveller from all or part of a trip without refund if in the reasonable opinion of our CEO they are unable to complete the itinerary without undue risk to themselves and/or the rest of the group.
Safety and Security
Many national governments provide a regularly updated advice service on safety issues involved with international travel. We recommend that you check your government's advice for their latest travel information before departure. We strongly recommend the use of a neck wallet or money belt while travelling, for the safe keeping of your passport, air tickets, travellers' cheques, cash and other valuable items. Leave your valuable jewellery at home – you won't need it while travelling. Many of the hotels we use have safety deposit boxes, which is the most secure way of storing your valuables. A lock is recommended for securing your luggage. When travelling on a group trip, please note that your CEO has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the trip itinerary if it is deemed necessary due to safety concerns. Your CEO will accompany you on all included activities. During your trip you will have some free time to pursue your own interests, relax and take it easy or explore at your leisure. While your CEO will assist you with options available in a given location please note that any optional activities you undertake are not part of your itinerary, and we offer no representations about the safety of the activity or the standard of the operators running them. Please use your own good judgment when selecting an activity in your free time. Although the cities visited on tour are generally safe during the day, there can be risks to wandering throughout any major city at night. It is our recommendation to stay in small groups and to take taxis to and from restaurants, or during night time excursions.
Protests and Demonstrations- Protests and demonstrations, even those that are well intended, have the potential to turn violent with no warning. Counter protests can also turn violent. Action by security forces to disperse demonstrators and protesters may occur at any time. If you are in an area where demonstrators or protesters are gathering, avoid the temptation of staying for a good photo opportunity and leave the area immediately.
Water based activities have an element of danger and excitement built into them. We recommend only participating in water based activities when accompanied by a guide(s). We make every reasonable effort to ensure the fun and adventurous element of any water based activities (in countries with varying degrees of operating standards) have a balanced approach to safety. It is our policy not to allow our CEOs to make arrangements on your behalf for water based activities that are not accompanied by guide(s).
Swimming, including snorkeling, is always at your own risk.
We take all prudent measures in relation to your safety. For ways to further enhance your personal safety while traveling, please visit:
Trip Specific Safety
We strongly recommend the use of a neck wallet or money belt while travelling, for the safe keeping of your passport, air tickets, travellers' cheques, cash and other valuable items. Leave your valuable jewellery at home – you won't need it while travelling. Many of the hotels we use have safety deposit boxes which is the most secure way of storing your valuables. A lock is recommended for securing your luggage.
A Couple of Rules
Illegal drugs will not be tolerated on any trips. Possessing or using drugs not only contravenes the laws of the land but also puts the rest of the group at risk. Smoking marijuana and opium is a part of local culture in some parts of the world but is not acceptable for our travellers. Our philosophy of travel is one of respect towards everyone we encounter, and in particular the local people who make the world the special place it is. The exploitation of prostitutes is completely contrary to this philosophy. Our CEOs have the right to expel any member of the group if drugs are found in their possession or if they use prostitutes.
A Word of Warning
Please do not buy gems in Bangkok unless you know what you are doing. Even if genuine you should not expect to be able to sell them at home. If you fall victim to a gem scam, we are unable to assist you.
Travel Insurance
Travel Insurance: Travel insurance is compulsory in order to participate on any of our trips. When travelling on a group trip, you will not be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance has been sighted by your CEO, who will take note of your insurance details. When selecting a travel insurance policy please bear in mind that all clients must have medical coverage and that we require a minimum coverage of USD 200,000 for repatriation and emergency rescue. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. If you have credit card insurance we require proof of purchase of the trip (a receipt of credit card statement) with a credit card in your name. Contact your bank for details of their participating insurer, the level of coverage and emergency contact telephone number.
Planeterra-The G Adventures Foundation
The Planeterra Foundation planeterra.org is a Canadian non-profit organization that helps empower local people to develop their communities, conserve their cultures, and create humane and supportive systems for their endeavours. Planeterra provides capacity building and catalyst grants to get community social enterprises off the ground. These businesses address local challenges by providing benefits for indigenous people, empowering marginalized women, and granting disadvantaged youth access to education, employment, and brighter futures. Planeterra also works to ensure these businesses have a thriving customer base by integrating programs into G Adventures' itineraries globally.
G Adventures is Planeterra's largest corporate donor, covering all operating costs so 100% of your donation will bring opportunity to people in need.
Dollar-a-Day Program
G Adventures' Dollar-a-Day Program provides travellers with the opportunity to give back to the people and places visited on our tours by donating one dollar for every day you are on trip. 100% of these donations go directly to support community development projects worldwide that are implemented by Planeterra.
Local Dress
In Asia the dress standard is more conservative than it is back home. When packing try to pick loose, lightweight, long clothing that will keep you cool in the usually hot and humid climate of Asian summers. In predominately Buddhist, Hindu and Muslim countries we ask that you dress respectfully and avoid very short shorts/skirts and singlets/tanktops when visiting temples or mosques or other holy sites. In Pakistan we recommend a head scarf for women while walking around.
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Minimum Age
You must be 18 to travel unaccompanied on a G Adventures tour. For minors travelling with a guardian over 21 years old, the minimum age is 12.
International Flights
Check-in times and baggage allowances/restrictions vary by airline and can change at any time. For the most up-to-date information for your flight, please contact your airline. We recommend checking in online in advance to avoid potential delays at the airport.
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Chief Experience Officer (CEO), local guides.
Day 1: Bangkok
Arrive at any time.
Included Activities:
Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting
Day 2: Bangkok/Sukhothai (1B)
Take a guided longboat tour of Bangkok's klongs and Wat Po before travelling to Sukhothai.
Included Activities:
Klong Riverboat Tour
Wat Po Guided Tour
Local bus (6.00-7.00 hours, 422km)
Day 3: Sukhothai (1B)
Take a half-day guided bike tour of Sukhothai Historical Park and explore the area with some free time.
Included Activities:
Sukhothai Bicycle Tour
Day 4: Sukhothai/Lampang (1B)
Arrive at Lampang in the afternoon, in time for an optional traditional horse cart ride through town.
Local bus (4.00 hour(s), 213km)
Day 5: Lampang/Chiang Rai (1B)
Visit the Elephant Conservation Centre before continuing on to the Golden Triangle.
Private Vehicle (5.00 hour(s), 315km)
Day 6: Chiang Rai (1B)
Visit the town of Mai Sai and the Opium Museum.
Included Activities:
Mae Sai Visit
Opium Museum Visit
Day 7: Chiang Rai/Chiang Mai (1B)
Travel to Chiang Mai and take a guided tour of Doi Suthep temple.
Included Activities:
Doi Suthep Guided Tour
Private Vehicle (6.00 hour(s))
Day 8: Chiang Mai (1B, 1D)
Enjoy free time to explore Chiang Mai. Opt for a bicycle tour, a visit the Mae Sa waterfall, shopping at the night market, or getting a traditional Thai massage. Learn about Thai cuisine with an included local market tour and cooking class, feasting on the results.
Included Activities:
Cooking Class
Day 9: Chiang Mai/Bangkok (1B)
Explore more of Chiang Mai before taking an overnight train to Bangkok.
Basic overnight train (beds) (12.00-13.00 hours)
Day 10: Bangkok
Head out and explore all you can in this sprawling city.
Day 11: Bangkok/Ko Klang (1B, 1D)
After a short flight to Krabi, head to a homestay on Koh Klang. Visit a local government-supported project to help build local communities, then relax and soak in the southern Thai culture.
Included Activities:
Koh Klang Homestay
Koh Klang Village Tour
Koh Klang Boat Trip
Transfer about 1hr to the airport in Bangkok for the short flight to the south. On arrival, drive about 45 mins to Koh Klang.
Plane (1.50 hour(s))
Day 12: Ko Klang/Krabi (1B)
After breakfast, take a private boat to Jao Fah Pier and drive to Ao Nang beach in Krabi. En route to catch the boat, stop at the local Department of Fisheries.
Ao Nang in Krabi is a virtual paradise for anyone looking for relaxation or adventure. White sandy beaches with swaying coconut palms, incredible cliffs, and heaps of exciting excursions provide entertainment in all forms.
Try kayaking, snorkelling, or diving, or choose to lounge on the beach. The small village of Ao Nang still retains its tranquil pace of life, while offering a host of shops, bars, and charming restaurants.
Included Activities:
Department of Fisheries Visit
Travel to Ao Nang Beach, stopping along the way.
Day 13: Krabi (1B, 1L)
Spend the day in Krabi, exploring all the area has to offer.
Included Activities:
Island Hopping Snorkelling Tour
Day 14: Krabi/Railay Beach (1B)
Stay one night in a guesthouse on Railay Beach. This area boasts plenty of activities such as sea kayaking, diving, snorkelling, jungle trekking, cooking, whitewater rafting and quad biking. Feel free to lounge on the beach, too.
Day 15: Railay Beach/Koh Lanta (1B)
Travel to Koh Lanta. Enjoy two days on one of the more tranquil beaches in the area. Opt to relax, snorkel or explore.
Transfer to the ferry and on the other end in Koh Lanta.
Ferry (2.00 hour(s))
Day 16: Koh Lanta (1B)
Opt for a day trip to nearby Koh Rok where you can snorkel at Koh Rok's national park, trek to a view point and enjoy a picnic lunch.
Day 17: Koh Lanta/Krabi (1B)
After a lazy beach morning, transfer to the train station for an overnight train to Bangkok.
Private Vehicle (3.00 hour(s))
Basic overnight train (beds) (9.00-10.00 hours)
Day 18: Bangkok
Arrive at Bangkok station in the morning. Trip ends on arrival.


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More than half of the population of Gaza is under the age of 18. For these 800,000 boys and girls, daily life is characterised by conflict, poverty, loss of hope, and little freedom of choice or movement.
In the densely-populated Gaza Strip, there is little time or space for children to have fun or escape their harsh living conditions through sports, drama or creative arts.
In 2013, UNRWA will aim to change that with the Summer Fun Weeks, a set of activities for 150,000 children that will provide a safe place for children to play and learn the universal values of human rights, tolerance and gender equality.
The Summer Fun Weeks will counter the negative impact of pervasive violence, isolation, and loss of hope; all of which are the result of the ongoing occupation and closure of Gaza.
One hundred UNRWA schools throughout Gaza will offer boys and girls a week of sports, games and education over the summer period, aiming to:
The activities will include sports such as football, volleyball, and swimming along with popular and traditional games from slides and trampolines to flying kites. The activities will encourage important social values such as leadership, respect and cooperation, friendship, and creativity.
Crucially, the Summer Fun Weeks will provide children with a safe place to play, psychological relief from the circumstances in which they live, and most importantly a chance just to be children; free of the adult-sized worries and pressures so prevalent in Gaza. The Summer Fun Weeks will ensure psychosocial support for children at a time when it is most needed, after the recent conflict, providing an opportunity for the children of Gaza to enjoy themselves and learn new skills.
What's more, the Summer Fun Weeks will promote gender equality in Gaza, offering girls an often-denied opportunity to participate in sports and recreational activities, with a unique and safe space within which to engage in physical activity.
You can help make the project possible by making a donation to the Gaza Summer Fun Weeks.
"This event is so necessary; I mean, the situation being what it is here, children and families really need a break and more of these activities.
"Here the kids can play, and laugh, and be happy… and we're happy for them."
Khalid Abu Ramadan, father, Gaza
"Every day, my son comes home so excited. He says 'Mama, look, I'll show you what I did today'. The kids really enjoyed the whole experience."
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STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 1/23/15- LITTLE WOMEN
Welcome to BWW's ON THIS DAY Series celebrating theatrical birthdays, openings and special events that took place on this day in theatre history!
Today in 2005, Little Women opened at the Virginia Theatre (now the August Wilson Theatre), where it ran for 137 performances. Based on Louisa May Alcott's classic 1869 semi-autobiographical novel, it focuses on the four March sisters - brassy, tomboy-like, aspiring writer Jo, romantic Meg, pretentious Amy, and kind-hearted Beth - and their beloved Marmee, at home in Concord, Massachusetts while the family patriarch is away serving as a Union Army chaplain during the Civil War. The Broadway cast included Sutton Foster, Maureen McGovern, Janet Carroll, Jenny Powers, Megan McGinnis, and Amy McAlexander.
In celebration of this day, we bring you Sutton Foster's performance of 'Astonishing' as performed on the Today Show. Click below to check it out!


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Some Texas House members are starting to panic (sort of) over school funding and the late hour.
A school finance bill has been postponed until 8 p.m. Monday, which means it could be much later. There are at least 68 amendments for the bill.
"It's a scary proposition to change the school formulas (under deadline duress)," Rep. Sylvester Turner, D-Houston, told his colleagues.
A school funding bill is necessary to account for the $4 billion in cuts to public education.
There are at least three different school funding plans on the House floor. And some of them keep changing. Those changes affect the amount of money flowing to the state's 1,039 school districts.
Rep. Jim Keffer, R-Eastland, told Rep. Jimmie Don Aycock, R-Killeen, that he was concerned about developing a rational school funding plan in the final hours of the session.
All bills must pass the House by midnight Tuesday.
"I am really concerned how it will affect our ISDs back home and how we can make an educated decision in a very short period of time," Keffer said. "We're taking a lot of steps on faith."
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The state spends about $37 billion on public education in the two-year budget.
"We have to be very, very careful. It's a large amount of money. We can't make mistakes without dire consequences," Aycock said.
Turner fretted that lawmakers would be debating school finance amendments in the wee hours of the morning – tired and in a rush.
School funding is the most important issue in the session after the state budget, Turner said.
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He asked House Speaker Joe Straus, R-San Antonio, if it was possible to stop school funding debate at some reasonable hour and continuing the debate on Tuesday to avoid unintended consequences of rushed decisions and votes on various amendments.
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Community & Southern Banks is buying Verity Bank for $11.80 per share, according to a news release issued early Wednesday. Verity was founded in Winder and opened in 2008. It has branches in Winder and Corneila and had $169 million in assets at the end of June. Unlike a lot of banks that sold or merged during the recession, Verity wasn't involved in the housing bubble and has no troubled assets on its books. C&S Bank was founded in 2010 and purchased a number of banks in North Georgia that were hurt during the recession, including Winder's Peoples Bank. The transaction between the banks is expected to be completed by Jan. 1, 2014.
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