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26 U.S. Code § 7509 - Expenditures incurred by the United States Postal Service
The Postmaster General or his delegate shall at least once a month transfer to the Treasury of the United States a statement of the additional expenditures in the District of Columbia and elsewhere incurred by the United States Postal Service in performing the duties, if any, imposed upon such Service with respect to chapter 21, relating to the tax under the Federal Insurance Contributions Act, and the Secretary shall be authorized and directed to advance from time to time to the credit of the United States Postal Service, from appropriations made for the collection of the taxes imposed by chapter 21, such sums as may be required for such additional expenditures incurred by the United States Postal Service.
Source(Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736, 68A Stat. 899; Pub. L. 94–455, title XIX, § 1906(a)(52), (b)(13)(A),Oct. 4, 1976, 90 Stat. 1832, 1834.)
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The Washington Monument opens to the public, John Lennon is born, Che Guevara is executed, and President Barack Obama wins the Nobel Peace Prize, all on this day.
1944: Musician John Entwistle, best known as the bassist for the rock band The Who, is born in London, England. He's seen here in 2000 at far left with Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend.

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MOORHEAD (KFGO-AM) The MSUM Faculty Association told university administrators during a meeting Wednesday that it's "experiencing befuddlement" over the process the Administration used to make decisions to lay-off faculty. Association President Ted Gracyk says they don't understand how the final decisions were made.
President Edna Szymanski says the decisions made were tough but done in the long-term, best interests of MSUM. She says people won't agree with everything but administrators are required to look at the big picture. She says those involved with new programs are not complaining.
In order to resolve a projected $4.9 million deficit, MSUM will lay off three tenure or tenure-track faculty members instead of six proposed earlier. 20-temporary faculty positions will not be renewed and five low enrollment programs will be phased out. Several departments will also be consolidated. About two dozen faculty members also accepted early retirement offers.


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Pathobiology of the Mouse, Tier II A: Mouse as a Model for Mammary Gland Cancer
There are thousands of strains of genetically engineered mice (GEM) being used as models of human breast cancer. Many new research scientists are just beginning their careers in cancer research using GEM models. The objective of this course is to provide a solid foundation in history of research on the topic, anatomy and physiology of the developing and mature murine mammary gland, techniques for using the mouse as a model, neoplastic progression with an emphasis on the mammary gland, how to choose the appropriate GEM model for your research interests, how to examine a neoplastic stained section and what are the prototypic phenotypes of four commonly used GEM models.
Robert Cardiff, M.D., Ph.D., is a distinguished professor, emeritus, of pathology at the UC Davis School of Medicine, a founding member of the Center for Comparative Medicine and director of the Center for Genomic Pathology. He leads a 45-member faculty composed of internationally known experts in mouse pathobiology with membership in the Comparative Pathologists in Translational Medicine from the American College of Veterinary Pathologists and Society for Toxicological Pathology.
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Students download and manipulate data from historical floods on the Minnesota River (could be done for any river) and use to establish a flood hazard zone for St. Peter, Minnesota. This lab was developed by ...
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How to Walk for Fun and Profit
Published on - June 23rd, 2006 (by J.D. Roth)
In the United States, we value our cars. We've become a nation of drivers. It rarely occurs to us that walking might be an option, even for short journeys. One-quarter of all automobile trips in the U.S. are less than a mile in length; forty percent are less than two miles (one source of many). Looked at another way: of all trips less than a mile in length, eighty percent are made by car (source).
I know a man who drives to work, even though he lives half a mile from his office. Why does he drive? Because he may need the car for some errand during the day. How many errands did he run during the workday last week? None. The week before? None.
I have a family member who will spend time circling a parking lot, looking for the perfect space. In the time it takes her to find these utopic spots, she could usually have parked farther from the entrance and burned some calories by walking a few hundred feet to the store.
Another friend lives just over a mile from her brother. She never walks to see him, but always drives. Why? Because walking would take too long. (The drive takes five minutes because of the road layout; walking takes less than twenty minutes.)
Walking offers tremendous health benefits. According to the Mayo Clinic, walking can help:
- Reduce your risk of heart attack.
- Manage your blood pressure.
- Reduce your risk of developing diabetes (or help you to manage an existing condition).
- Manage your weight.
- Manage stress and boost spirits.
(Read more in the Mayo Clinic's Walking for Fitness guide.)
Many fitness programs encourage a regimen of 10,000 steps per day. When I'm sedentary, I get fewer than 2,000 steps per day. How do I know? I track my progress with a pedometer. They're cheap and effective. I use this model, which costs less than five bucks. I covet this deluxe model, which costs less than twenty.
But walking doesn't just help you stay fit. It can also help you achieve other goals:
- The average cost of operating a vehicle is 52.2 cents. Walking is free.
- A regular walking regimen can take less time than going to the gym. And there are no membership fees.
- When I walk to the grocery store, I buy much less. A car effectively gives me unlimited carrying capacity. When I have to haul each item home by hand, I'm much more particular about what I purchase.
- Walking helps you become more aware of your surroundings. I see a lot more of my neighborhood when I walk.
- The only pollutant you produce when walking is sweat.
Perhaps, like me, you want to walk, but find it easy to rationalize driving. Or you're procrastinating the start of a fitness program. Or you're not even sure how to begin. Here are a few ways to make walking easier and more appealing:
- Walk with a spouse or friend.
- Walk your dog.
- Listen to an audiobook.
- Count your steps.
- Observe the world around you: the plants, the birds, the beasts.
- Greet every person you meet. (Yes, this sounds cheesy, but it's surprisingly fun.)
- Have a destination in mind: the coffee stand, the park, a friend's house.
In time, you may even come to like walking. Perhaps you'll begin taking the stairs instead of the elevator. Maybe you'll park farther from the entrance to the mall, your office, the library.
Here's an excellent guide to starting a walking program. For more on this subject, check Could you walk or bike to more places? at Money and Values.
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How to Walk for Fun and Profit…
Did you know that 80% of all trips less than a mile in length are made by car? Now you do. I was just reading a post on one of my new favorite blogs, Get Rich Slowly, entitled: "How to Walk for Fun and Profit." This article discusses all…
I hate to ruin your reliance on your 'cheap' pedometer, but I thought you may like to know that many are actually very inaccurate.
I purposefully chose an apartment that was walking distance to work. Everybody complains about the parking and people spend more time circling around the garage than I do walking there. Then as soon as I got a driver's license, everybody was asking me if I was going to get a car and start driving to work. Why on earth would I want to when they complain about it so much? My coworkers make parking sound like dental work.
I know a man who drives to work, even though he lives half a mile from his office.
Holy crowly! I live 14 miles from work, and I ride my bike as often as possible (no less than 60% of the time). Living less than a mile from work would be like living in a dream world! What a waste!
How to Walk for Fun and Profit…
[...] "I walk when I can, and if I have to drive, I combine several trips into one." — Walking is an excellent way to save money. [...]
Good tips! Walking is great, I love it. It allows you to combine exercise and transportation. (This is easier for me because I am car-free anyway.) I have the same Omron pedometer you have and it's the best one I've tried (my previous 3 have all failed me). To add to my step count, I walk up six flights of stairs at work. Since I've been walking so much and using the pedometer to make sure I get 10,000 steps, my blood pressure has gone down!
I, too have made walking a priority in recent years. Even took a job that requires I be forced to walk DAILY. Not bad being paid to excercise.
Back in the beginning, I quickly realized that using a tape starting with a slower beat , then escalating the pace with faster music helped. Then came the clothes and shoes. Its all in the shoes- nothing else matters. Be it arch supports – whatever- use whatever makes you feel like you are walking on clouds. Without this, you will fail. Often cheap box store shoes are the best. Get a pair that works and stick with them. Allot one period a day where nothing else matters besides getting your walk in. LET nothing stop you. This is YOUR TIME. Ignore any and all who find you OBCESSED. You have to be to pull this off.
I used to sit and look at a nearby hilly slope and one day decided to attempt to climb it. FIrst attempt, failure- half way.
Over time – I made it there taking one day at a time always adding a bit more distance.
Now I can walk well over 9-11 miles depending on terrain without concern. This was all due to living with a diabetic who refused to excercise or do much for self-help. Perhaps it was an anger thing- perhaps frustration- but it all worked out. If you stay at it long enough, you will actually miss it on days you dont do it. Walking does seem to help curb STRESS. Dont know why and dont care- just know its true. In times when I do tire of walking, I use a bicycle to break momentum. Im not a fanatic- this has just become a way of life over time. Makes ya feel better. Keeps ya healthier. Very enjoyable once you get past those first humps involving ace bandages, etc, etc- its ok to act out all the high drama onlong the way. Pedometers are great fun, add anything you can that adds to the enjoyment and continuation of walking. There is no right and no wrong way. I quickly gave up mall walking when I realized the hard indoor surface was causing back pain. Never walk ON sidewalks- walk on the grass beside it. OH I could go on and on. If anyone desires someone to encourage and talk to them- just email me at email@example.com and Ill keep ya inspired. Thanks for the outlet , blog master. enjoyed reading it. Hope I dont loose this website.
Some time back, when I was working on quitting smoking, I used to tell myself that I could have a cigarette when I came back from a brisk 1-mile walk. Oddest thing … I usually forgot about the cigarette before I got back and I never actually wanted it badly enough to light up. That was 9 years ago. I still haven't had that cigarette.
IIRC, on one occasion I did still want it when I got home. So I went for another walk.
On another occasion, when my weight had gotten out of hand, I used to permit myself as many donuts as I wanted. No exception. But I did require myself to walk to a donut shop 4 miles away and I did limit myself to one per trip. Ditto for ice cream cones … three miles in another direction.
In the past year I've lost about 20 pounds but have plateaued for the past 4 months or so.
Last week I bought a new pair of tennis shoes. Walking is a death-defying act.
[...] I had a million dollars – We wouldn't have to walk to the store If I had a million dollars – Now, we'd take a limousine 'cause it costs more If I had a [...]
I've been using my Pedometer to walk each and everyday!
You are so right on the need to walk more.
The "for profit" idea in your title got me thinking about a cool tool, also.
The Striiv is a pedometer that has walking games and social interaction.
The "for profit" part is that when you reach certain milestones the company and their sponsors make charitable contributions in your name.
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A man has been arrested, accused of torching three Maricopa County vehicles at a county maintenance yard in Mesa early Tuesday morning.
A sheriff's spokesman says deputies at a nearby facility heard the car alarms, observed the fire, and called the Fire Department about 4 a.m.
"Our district patrol station is about a block away from here so our response time was about 10 seconds," said MCSO spokesman Joaquin Enriquez.
25-year-old Gustavo Hernandez was detained at the scene. He apparently used road flares to start the fires.
Hernandez allegedly admitted to the crime.
The burned vehicles included a sheriff's SUV and three vehicles used by other county agencies. The sheriff's SUV costs about $50,000.
The gates to the facility were supposed to be locked, so detectives are trying to figure out how Hernandez got inside.
How did he get the flares?
"We are assuming at this point that he actually got the flares from one of the vehicles in the yard, that is why we are thinking he broke into the sheriff's office vehicle, and then went on his flare starting rampage," said Enriquez.
Hernandez has two prior arrests: for a DUI warrant in May and for allegedly inhaling toxic vapors in July.
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In his new book, "Cooked: A Natural History of Transformation," Michael Pollan takes on two of my favorite subjects: barbecue and beer.
Sort of surprising, maybe? Since Pollan's "The Omnivore's Dilemma" was published in 2006, the author seems to have been cast in the difficult roles of food activist and superego of conscious consumption.
In "Cooked," though, he's clearly having some fun eating and drinking, while still asking all the right questions.
The fundamental question of "Cooked" is "why cook?" The answer takes more than 400 pages and covers braising, baking, and pickle- and cheese-making, among other things.
Neatly (for me, anyway), the first part of the book is about fire and whole-hog barbecue, and the last part is about fermentation, including Pollan's novice adventures in homebrewing.
Southern aficionados of smoked meat may shake their heads reading about Pollan's wide-eyed wonder at his first taste of real pulled pork with shards of crackling mixed in. And longtime home brewers may have the same reaction to his sudden discovery of homemade mead and beer.
But that there's now something called Pollan's Pale Ale, as well as a Pollan's pig roast every fall in Berkley, Calif., certainly speaks to transformation.
As usual, Pollan gets deep into the subjects at hand, calling on science, art, literature, religion and mythology to explain what's going on with barbecue and fermentation. And he does it with language that's rich and celebratory.
Describing Saccharomyces cerevisiae, the invisible single-cell yeast that makes alcohol, Pollan writes: "Were it a creature that people could see, they might well decide this yeast has a stronger claim to the title of man's best friend than the dog. Some evolutionary biologists contend that it was the world's very first domesticated species."
Ultimately, "Cooked" is a kind of "how-to" book, and it makes you want to get cooking and smoke some meat or brew some beer. As Pollan writes, "What is more gratifying, after all, than discovering you can actually make something delicious (or intoxicating) that you simply assumed you'd always have to buy in the marketplace?"
Even if you aren't going to fire up the smoker or the brew kettle this weekend, spring is still a great time for barbecue and beer. What makes them such good companions is that smoking meat and boiling wort create a similar kind of caramelization.
Brown ale, Scotch ale and porter will match up by latching on to the smoke and roast flavors in pork, brisket and lamb. But if the rub or sauce on the meat is spicy, try something that's brighter and offers more contrast, like pale ale or hoppy IPA. For chicken, there's Belgian wheat beer, saison or biere de garde. And a good American amber lager will work with just about anything on the table.
What's your favorite barbecue and beer pairing?
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Great article. Makes me want to read the book. Thank you,


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And the centrally located oceanfront resort has reinvented tradition, flanked by the Paradise Tower and the Boutique North Tower. The original hotel, laid out with one-to-three-bedroom condos and suites, features a lush oceanfront lawn, plus pools and whirlpools – both under the Carolina sun and indoors – plus an exercise room, restaurant and meeting venues to accommodate up to 150 guests. The Breakers is also just two short blocks away from the Myrtle Beach Convention Center, making it an ideal oceanfront choice for visitors attending one of the many events and conventions in Myrtle Beach.
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I bought this African fabric from the web a while back and couldn't think what to make with it. Then when I saw the Louis Vuitton fashion show for this Spring/Summer with the carousel it kind of inspired me to make this using a pattern I'd used a year or so ago.
I wish I'd used a more luxurious fabric for the underlayer as the cutouts are quite large so you actually see the white layer more clearly/in more detail than I was expecting but it's a really easy and quick pattern to make up so I my well do it again as I have quite a few yards of the black fabric left (it's actually meant to be used as a kind of sari I think).
The purple dress is the original one I made and I kind of liked how the edges frayed so didn't bother hemming it, just did a zig zag stitch a few millimeters from the edge so it wouldn't fray too far. It's a kind of wool blend fabric.
It's from Burda mag October 2009, 119b.
Embroidered Cotton and plain cotton for black and white dress.
Wool blend for purple
May 4, 2013, 01.58 PMby juligirl
Well done! This is lovely!
May 8, 2013, 08.35 AMby sewingfan1
Thank you :-)
Feb 19, 2012, 10.50 PMby Anne Wagenhauser
I quite like it with the white beneath. It means you really get to see the definition on the flower shapes.
Feb 19, 2012, 07.56 PMby patti-r
Nice Job on both, Love the black fabric over the white!!!
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Memphis, Tenn. • The Jazz entered the final day of the regular season unknowing whether their season would continue, or come to an end in the Home of the Blues.
"If you love to compete, love the game of basketball, this is the way you want it," Al Jefferson said.
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Coach Tyrone Corbin said he couldn't recall a time in his career when the fate of a season — in or out of the playoffs — had come down to the last game. If the Jazz beat the Memphis Grizzlies on ESPN at 6 p.m. MT and the Houston Rockets beat the Los Angeles Lakers in the second game of the double-header, the Jazz will be the No. 8 seed.
"It's a long afternoon," Corbin said, "waiting until the game, just getting ready and focused and then taking care of your business. Then waiting to see what happened. But the first thing is to take care of your business. We have to get a win here tonight and we'll go from there."
The Jazz have won nine of their last 11 games, including three straight on the road after beating Minnesota on Monday. A victory here against Memphis would complete a striking end to the regular season, but would set up the palpable drama of waiting on the Lakers.
"It's part of competing," Corbin said. "But you put a lot of work in to get to this point. I'm sure the Lakers are feeling the same way."
The Grizzlies are the NBA's best defensive team, led by a favorite for the top individual honor for defense, center Marc Gasol.
"He's gotta be the best big man in the league for all-around talent," Jefferson said of the younger Gasol. "The man can do everything. He can shoot he can pass, play great D, great post work. Just a very smart, smart, smart player. Just one of those guys that you respect but hate to play against."
The Jazz are 1-2 against the Grizzlies this season, including a loss at FedEx Forum in the fourth game of the season. Memphis has already secured the fifth seed in the West, but a win over the Jazz paired with a Clippers' loss in Sacramento would give the Grizzlies home-court advantage in a first-round series. Following the Grizzlies shoot around, Hollins told reporters, per Jazz announcer David Locke on Twitter, "We are playing to win, however we do that."
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I worked on this about 1/2 a year but my house burnt down so I couldnt finish this.
But here it is now.
I worked exactly 38 hours on this during the months, not counting the endless hours starring at the white flash screen.
my style kind of changed a lil so its rather fun to watch, to me atleast.
This movie somehow describes my life.. Its not really meant to be understood by anyone so dont be confused incase you dont understand it, just enjoy it as a random FlashMovie. I´m just doing it to get all the thoughts out of my head and entertain people with it. Yes.. it makes some sense deep inside.. Alot of sense actually. I put way more thoughts into this than into all my other random movies, so it isnt that random after all. So you can try to think about what you see during the movie or just enjoy it as random abstract art with no meaning.
I thought it would be a nice twist to let the viewer decide
.. Actually everything I said above was a lie.
Its just random as hell
I think it shouldnt get too boring except if you despise random movies or the song, so you may aswell watch it multiple times because theres alot to see you may have missed in the first viewing of the flash. I used alot of drawing and animation techniques to make it as different to other movies as possible and I think it kinda suceeded, thinking its just another random movie.. If you wish you may also watch the other 3 of the series, even though the others kind of got old and lack quality. But just enjoy this for now, and be patient because there still is alot to come..
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this was pretty awsome my faveroute part was when he was trying to punch the smiley face guy i'd be pissed to and actually i heard this was worked on for 38 hours well this was pretty damn impressive even with people helping im amzed you did'nt laze around like most artists do they promise you 24 episodes and the take 3 years creating the two and they sucked im impressed well done man
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It was really good animation man! But I found it a little bit random, lol!
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was very insanly aswesome! when the stuff started freaking out i thought "is this what its like being high on pot?"
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A new rapid on the Columbus Whitewater course could possibly open on July 4th. Richard Bishop with Uptown Columbus said there are still a few things to iron out.
Nick-named "Ambush" the rapid would complete the 2.5 mile course, which is considered the world's longest urban Whitewater course. The rapid also creates a wider pool behind it that will serve as a launching for rafters.
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My first pair of hiking pants were made for men.
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UNION, NJ - The Gene & Shelley Enlow Recital Hall at Kean University presents GRAMMY® Award winner Sharon Isbin in concert on Saturday, December 4, at 7:30 p.m. Enlow Hall is a new concert hall with precision acoustics. The stunning 300-seat concert space creates an intimate performance experience for audiences with close proximity to the lineup of world-class musicians.
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You can relive the history of Casco in words and photos and get to know the people who helped our town grow in a remarkable series of publications complied during the preparations for the town's Bicentennial and Sesquicentennial celebrations.
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Brian Gionta has become the 28th captain in the 101-year history of the Montreal Canadiens and only the second American-born player to formally wear the 'C' since Chris Chelios co-captained the club in 1989.
Recognized for his leadership on and off the ice, the 31-year old is entering his 9th season NHL season and his second with the Canadiens. Signed as a free agent in 2009, Gionta made his presence felt in his first season with the Canadiens leading the team with 28 goals, including a team high 10 power play goals.
"It's one of the most storied franchises in the league. It's obviously quite an honour,'' said Gionta. ''I'm real excited about it, but obviously, with all the guys, the hall of famers who have come through here, it's pretty special.''
Head coach Jacques Martin praised the decision and said that choosing Gionta to captain the Canadiens was an obvious choice.
''It was obvious for us, the people that deal with him on a daily basis,'' said Martin. ''I think it's obvious for his teammates as well, and what's probably more important is that our leadership group is still very strong and I think people are very supportive of him.''
Defenceman Hal Gill and Andrei Markov will remain as assistant captains.
''It's a high-pressure job and he's going to be looked to, and I think he's a guy that can handle that,'' Gill said. ''I think that's why he was named captain. He's a guy that doesn't get fazed by much; he's pretty even keel.''
For teammate Mathieu Darche, Gionta was a no-brainer.
''I compare him Martin St.Louis and Ian LaPerriere, two guys I'm friends with,'' said Darche. ''He has the same type of leadership. It's not about what they say or what they look like. They will do anything for the team, and they'll lead by example.''
Gionta said he too will lead the team with his actions and said he didn't think things will change too much.
''I lead by example on the ice and there's a good group of core guys on this team that can do the majority of the leading. I still think that's going to be the case, regardless if there's a captain or not. It's a group with the core guys that lead the team.''
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Eminem recalls how his addiction to pain medication nearly drove him to death in a documentary that hit select theaters over the weekend. Directed by Matthew Cooke, How To Make Money Selling Drugs features the Detroit rapper among drug dealers, prison employees and lobbyists, and depicts how the US war on drugs evolved into a dangerously lucrative business unto itself.
In a new clip, Eminem speaks of how hungry he was for prescription pills: "You're taking things that people are giving you that, you don't even know what the fuck they are. They look like a pill, and they're shaped like something that you take, so you take it. Xanax, Valium, tomato, to-mah-to." Leading up to that point, the interview grows tense as Eminem explains how friends tried to confront him, then shows how angry he would become, right up until he checked himself into a hospital.
Eminem's face flares up as it would in the past, when his lyrics veered recklessly into misogynistic threats targeting pop stars, his girlfriend Kim and his mother, as alter-ego Slim Shady. Then he calms down and reverts back to his present state, to the Eminem of 2010′s Recovery, sober and sane.
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QUEENSBURY - After slump in revenue occurring during the recent economic upheaval, Warren County mortgage tax receipts are now rebounding, and are now running above last year's level.
The county's portion of its 1.25 percent mortgage tax is $509,439 for June, compared with $398,363 for June 2008, a hefty increase over last year, according to figures supplied by County Clerk Pamela Vogel.
If this upswing in revenue occurring over the past several months continues its clear trend over the rest of 2009, the county may beat the budgeted revenues of $3.4 million for her department, Vogel said this week.
Vogel cautioned, however, that a portion of the increase is due to the mortgage tax being boosted last year from 1 percent to 1.25 percent. But even allowing for that change in rates, the mortgage tax revenues are increasing at an accelerating rate, and June's receipts are showing they are continuing upward.
The mortgage tax is paid to the county clerk when a property owner records a mortgage at the time of a property sale or re-financing.
County Budget Officer Kevin Geraghty said he was pleased by the increase, and was hoping it would continue so it might make a dent in the county's projected $2.3 million shortfall for 2010.
"We'll be more than pleased if we hit our revenue targets," he said. "This is really positive news."
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As we say goodbye to 2012, let's take a look at the changes it brought to Atlanta's dining scene. Here's a sampling of restaurant openings and closings in 2012.
*Opened and closed in the same year.
Which were the most salient openings or closings for you? Are there any not on the list worth mentioning?
–by Jenny Turknett, Food and More blog
January 2nd, 2013
3:19 pm
Carpe Diem in Decatur closed last month and Bluepointe in November. As for openings, how about Harold's Chicken and Ice Bar on Edgewood?
January 2nd, 2013
8:49 pm
A couple of places that opened downtown in 2012 I'd like to mention: Naan Stop (fast food Indian on Broad Street, open for lunch and dinner on weekdays, excellent) and White Oak Kitchen and Cocktails (on Peachtree across from the Hyatt, creative takes on Southern food with a good beer and cocktail selection)
January 2nd, 2013
9:05 pm
The loss of Bakeshop (esp. for a disgusting Lime Fresh) still saddens me, but was that technically in Dec 2011? Either way there's no good bread, much less excellent croissants, in walking distance of the Midtown Mile. Rolling Bones died too.
Curly's fried chicken opened in 2012.
Blue Pointe closed in 2011, FM Fats.
January 3rd, 2013
1:11 am
[...] 2012 recap: Restaurant openings and closings [...]
January 3rd, 2013
9:10 am
Seems like only yesterday…
January 4th, 2013
8:01 am
Carpe Diem in Decatur closed ?? Seriously ? Dang, Dang, Dang !!! This was a great spot and personal go-to favorite of mine over the years. RIP.
January 4th, 2013
1:22 pm
I don't miss Bakeshop, to me it was overpriced and very pedestrian-quality baked goods. They couldn't bake a decent cake to save their lives (consistently over-beaten and over-leavened batter). But, I agree that Midtown desperately needs a good bakery, the likes of Henri's in Buckhead. Also, no tears shed over Justin's or Straits.
January 4th, 2013
2:22 pm
Fuoco di Napoli was overhyped and overpriced. Just not great. Modern – also way overpriced for what it is. F&B – welcome home and better than ever. Looking forward to visiting Morelli's in Dunwoody — when it gets a little warmer!
January 4th, 2013
6:42 pm
So, to be clear, there were no openings or closings in Atlanta south of I-20?
Gee, thanks.
January 7th, 2013
2:13 pm
[...] you need a reminder of the dining spots that opened in 2012, check out this round-up by Jenny Turknett on the Food & More blog (she also lists the 2012 closings). Check it out and come back and tell [...]


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Resolution on Immigration, National Security, and Civil Liberties
AILA Board of Governors
January 18, 2002
Ixtapa, Mexico
Resolution: As the Congress and Administration take steps to strengthen this nation's national security, AILA supports efforts that balance enhanced security with the fundamental Constitutional guarantees and protections. AILA's position on congressional and administrative initiatives will be based on the achievement of an appropriate balance.
AILA strongly opposes efforts to cut back on the civil liberties of citizens and noncitizens alike including, but not limited to, the following:
· Restricting the release of information, responses to FOIA requests, and establishing closed hearings;
Proponent: AILA Executive Committee
Background: In the wake of the September 11 terrorist attacks, both the USA PATRIOT Act's enactment and recent Bush Administration initiatives have greatly expanded the power of government. These initiatives fail to achieve the appropriate balance between enhanced security and our Constitutional guarantees and protections. In the next months and years, our nation will face many challenges. We must stand vigilant and not compromise our freedoms as we strive to enhance our security. Failing to do so will damage our liberty here and our credibility in the world.
THE USA PATRIOT Act grants the Bush Administration some, but not all, of the broad new powers the Administration indicated were necessary to protect national security and prosecute those who committed and will commit terrorist atrocities. While the new law's immigration measures are less restrictive than the proposal the Administration originally had presented to Congress, the new law includes several troubling provisions. It casts such a broad net that it will allow for the detention and deportation of people engaging in innocent associational activity and Constitutionally protected speech, and permit the indefinite detention of immigrants and noncitizens who are not terrorists.
More recent actions by the executive branch have been equally, if not more, troubling. After passage of the antiterrorism legislation, the Justice Department, without Congressional consultation or approval, issued a series of new measures that expand even further the power of government and erode, or threaten to erode, important Constitutional principles. These initiatives include a change in policy on the release of information about detainees, the interrogation of more than 5,000 Middle Eastern man between the ages of 18 and 33, and three new regulations that undermine important Constitutional protections. Each of these new regulations was implemented even before they were published in the Federal Register and without the usual waiting period for public comment.
Discussion: AILA has worked with and encouraged Congress to undertake oversight hearings on both the implementation of the new antiterrorism law as well as on recent Administration initiatives including the following:
1. New Policies on the Release of Information, Responses to FOIA Requests, and Closed Hearings: The Department of Justice (DOJ) has refused to disclose basic information about the more than 1,200 people detained since September 11. On October 29, AILA, along with other organizations, filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request with the Justice Department, the FBI, and the INS to challenge the unprecedented level of secrecy surrounding these detentions. Upon the denial of this request, AILA, along with our coalition partners, filed suit. The government justifies the refusal to provide information on grounds that the release of information would harm the investigation of the September 11 attacks and would raise privacy concerns. Such silence, months after the initial arrests and despite repeated inquires, is unacceptable. We still do not know who is being detained, where they are being held, the nature of the charges against them, and how many remain unrepresented by counsel. Reliable reports of violations of due process-failure to provide reasonable access to counsel, constant delays in hearings, failure to release in a timely fashion individuals for whom an immigration judge has set bond, hearings conducted in secret in the name of "protecting the public interest" for individuals who are only charged with technical immigration violations-are heightened by the failure of the Department of Justice to provide the most basic information about the detainees.
In early October, the Attorney General issued an internal memo encouraging efforts to withhold information sought under the FOIA. The memo stated, "When you carefully consider FOIA requests and decide to withhold records, in whole or in part, you can be assured that the Department of Justice will defend your decisions unless they lack a sound legal basis or present an unwarranted risk of adverse impact on the ability of other agencies to protect other important records." This memo followed an earlier memo issued by Chief Immigration Judge Michael Creppy advising that certain cases identified by the Attorney General would be heard separately from all other cases and would be closed to visitors, family, or the press. The restriction of information also included confirming or denying whether such a case is on the docket or scheduled for a hearing. The Department of Justice would determine which cases would be subject to these closed proceedings, with no requirement that a justification be provided. Closed hearings are the hallmark of repressive regimes and should not be taking place in our democracy.
2. Military Tribunals: On November 13, President Bush issued a military order on the "Detention, Treatment, and Trial Of Certain Noncitizens In The War Against Terrorism." Citing his authority as Commander in Chief, the President authorized the creation of military tribunals to try noncitizens alleged to be involved in the al Qaeda network or in international terrorism against the U.S. This order raises serious concerns. The institutions of a democracy have time and again proven themselves strong enough to prosecute and bring to justice drug traffickers, mafia kingpins, terrorists like Timothy McVeigh and those responsible for the 1993 World Trade Center and the Kenyan and Tanzanian Embassy bombings. Our institutions are strong enough to bring to justice any terrorists responsible for the heinous crimes of September 11, and these institutions should have the opportunity and take on the responsibility of trying noncitizens arrested in this country and charged with terrorist activities. It is fundamentally unfair to have a situation in which two individuals, one a citizen and the other a noncitizen, who are arrested for the same crime in the U.S. are then tried in different judicial forums-one subjected to a secret military trial on the basis of his alienage and the other given a criminal trial in federal court because he is a U.S. citizen. Especially since September 11, the American people have demonstrated the necessary courage and will to serve on juries and to prosecute terrorist acts. Internationally, the U.S. long has supported international tribunals to try war criminals and has opposed the use of secret tribunals as they have been used by oppressive regimes around the world. We should lead by example and, in the process, gain legitimacy in the eyes of the world.
Congress, civil libertarians, the press, and reportedly the military's own lawyers (concerned particularly about the denial of basic due process protection for defendants) have raised concerns. The order creates military tribunals with sweeping powers to prosecute any noncitizen, including those living in this country, if the president has "reason to believe" that such an individual is or was a terrorist or "conspired to commit acts of international terrorism" against the U.S. or even threatened to cause injury to the nation. Under the order, the President has sole authority to determine whom the military tribunals shall prosecute, and the "reason to believe" standard is lower than the level of evidence required by probable cause. The order denies those prosecuted by the military tribunals an appeal to any court. Even more ominous, the President's order allows the trials to take place in secret, and allows the use of classified information against the defendant, which neither the defendant nor his attorney will be able to confront or refute, with no requirement for the government to produce any exculpatory evidence it may have. The tribunals act as both judge and jury, with three military officers forming the tribunal. The ranking officer presides as judge, but also votes on the guilt or innocence of the defendant. It takes only two votes of the three officers to convict. A mere majority vote can sentence the defendant to death.
The military tribunals provide the Justice Department with a way around many of the provisions of the USA PATRIOT Act, which limits the conditions and time under which individuals may be detained. As such, the Executive Order attempts to authorize what the Congress rejected in the Administration's initial antiterrorism proposal. AILA and other advocacy groups, in addition to many members of Congress, have opposed this usurpation of congressional and judicial authority. Reports on the preliminary rules for these tribunals developed by the Defense Department suggest that some concerns may be addressed. However, these rules are being drafted without congressional input and have yet to be made public.
3. The Department of Justice begins Monitoring Conversations between Detainees and their Lawyers: Beginning on October 30, the DOJ has been able to monitor mail and other communications between lawyers and clients who are in federal custody, including people who have been detained but not charged with any crime. Such eavesdropping on protected attorney-client communications violates fundamental protections provided by the Constitution regarding the right to counsel. This measure compromises lawyers' ability to provide effective counsel and limits the rights of detainees to confer with their lawyers in confidence.
According to a summary published in the October 31 Federal Register, the monitoring can be conducted without a court order whenever the Attorney General certifies "that reasonable suspicion exists to believe that an inmate may use communications with attorneys or their agents to facilitate acts of terrorism." Such certification will last for up to one year, and is not subject to judicial review. The new regulations also expand the definition of "inmate" to cover anyone "held as witnesses, detainees or otherwise" by INS agents, U.S. marshals or other federal authorities.
Other than vague and general assertions that these new measures are necessary to protect the public and will apply to only a limited number of people, the DOJ has not demonstrated the need for these rules to protect against attorneys who may help to facilitate future or ongoing criminal activity. Under existing law, federal authorities can seek appropriate remedies under the well-established "crime-fraud" exception to attorney-client privilege. In a closed-door hearing before a federal judge, and in the absence of the offending attorney, the court can take immediate and effective actions, including ordering the monitoring of communications if necessary. Other options include removing the attorney from the case and initiating criminal proceedings against attorneys. These procedures ensure judicial review in the narrow band of cases where an attorney is abusing the attorney-client privilege, protect legitimate attorney-client communications, and ensure that authorities have the power to investigate and prevent criminal activity without obstruction.
4. New Regulation Grants INS an Automatic Stay in Custody Proceedings: On October 29, the DOJ began enforcing new regulations that allow INS to obtain an automatic stay of an immigration judge's order releasing many immigration detainees from custody, whether on bond or without bond. This new regulation that provides for automatic stays of the bond decisions of immigration judges violates fundamental protections provided by the Constitution regarding the separation of powers and the independence of the judiciary.
According to the new regulation, the INS simply completes a form (EOIR-43) indicating the agency is considering appealing the judge's order. The INS then has 10 days to decide whether to appeal. Meanwhile the judge's release order is stayed and the person cannot be released. If the INS appeals the immigration judge's order by filing a Notice of Appeal within 10 days, the stay of the judge's order continues indefinitely, until the Board of Immigration Appeals decides the merits of the appeal. It is not unusual for Board of Immigration Appeals to take months before making a decision on a case.
The new rule applies to all cases where the INS initially set a bond of at least $10,000 or no bond (under the regulations, the INS initially determines the bond amount). The rule previously applied only to cases where these bond amounts applied AND the detainee was subject to mandatory custody for conviction of an aggravated felony. The new rule has no such restriction, so the INS will be granted automatic stays even in cases involving minor immigration violations.
5. Department of Justice Announces Incentives for Aliens who Provide Information Relating to Terrorism: The DOJ on November 29 announced a plan to encourage foreign nationals to come forward with information about terrorists by offering them help to obtain legal status. Under the "Responsible Cooperators Program," noncitizens who have "useful and reliable information" about terrorists would be offered "incentives:" the use of the S nonimmigrant status, deferring action on placing non-citizens into removal proceedings, and granting parole in the public interest.
While this announcement may mark a tactical change from "a stick to a carrot" approach, this initiative is dramatically flawed because it offers insufficient protections to people who come forward. For instance, the S visa, commonly called the "snitch visa," allows people to remain in the U.S. for up to three years if they provide information that has "substantially contributed to the success of an authorized criminal investigation or the prosecution of an individual." However, to be eligible for an S visa the person must waive his or her right to a removal hearing and right to contest any removal action, including his or her detention pending deportation or removal. In return for the waiver of these fundamental rights, the person is not offered any assurances that he or she will be granted permission to apply for permanent residency. The availability of the visa and an avenue to permanent status remains in the unreviewable discretion of law enforcement officials. If the DOJ is serious about creating incentives for individuals to come forward, it is necessary for the agency to provide specific written and enforceable assurances.
6. The Department of Justice Identifies 5,000 Men for Questioning, Interviews Many, and Reports it will Seek Out Additional People to
Interview: In a November 9 memo to all U.S. Attorneys and members of the Antiterrorism Task Force, Attorney General John Ashcroft noted that the Task Force would conduct interviews of 5,000 men between the ages 18 to 33 who entered the United States since Jan. 1, 2000, on student, business or tourist visas. Justice Department officials indicated that the men are likely to be Arab or from the Middle East. Upon completion of these interviews, the Attorney General has indicated the DOJ may seek to conduct additional interviews.
The decision to interrogate these men has alarmed civil rights leaders and been the subject of criticism within the law enforcement community. While this questioning may assist the DOJ to compile information critical to the current investigation, every care must be taken to assure that the questioning is voluntary, that individuals be afforded the opportunity to have counsel present if they desire, and that no aura of suspicion is cast which would instill fear and distrust within the very individuals and communities whose cooperation the DOJ seeks in its investigation. An over-wide net runs the danger of amounting to discriminatory profiling. Care must be taken to assure that the proper balance is maintained between legitimate law enforcement and overzealous sweeping fishing expeditions.
While the memo emphasizes that interviews will be voluntary, it also states that questioners "should feel free to use all appropriate means of encouraging an individual to cooperate, including reference to any reward money." The memo states that enforcing immigration laws is important. Information gathered in the interviews is to be entered into an electronic database. In addition, those interviewed who are found to have any irregularities in their immigration status could be subject to detention and deportation.
The questioning, interviewing or seeking out of people to interview or interrogate based on religion, ethnicity, or nationality without any reasonable belief that the individuals questioned or sought to be questioned have done anything wrong or have any information related in any way to criminal or terrorist activity without insuring the right to counsel or other basic rights should not be allowed.
7. State and local efforts discriminate against non-citizens depriving them of fundamental benefits and rights, including obtaining drivers licenses and the right to marry.
Implementation: If adopted, this resolution will guide AILA members and staff in advocacy efforts directed at legislative changes, promulgation of regulations, efforts with the media, and work with Congress, the Administration, INS, DOS, DOL, and other government agencies.


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Team Beauty's Backstage Favorites-NY Fashion Week
Although it's hard to choose favorites when you see the blood, sweat and tears that go into creating just about every beauty look on the runways, now that Spring 2011 New York Fashion Week is over, Team Backstage Beauty is reflecting on the hair, makeup and moments that really inspired us.
Full story on StyleList here.
[Betsey Johnson and Carmen Electra ham it up backstage at Betsey Johnson Spring 2011. Photo: Getty Images]
Betsey Johnson Spring 2011 Review
DESIGNER: Betsey Johnson
INSPIRATION: Le Tour de Betsey
TOP LOOKS: Pink tulle floral strapless dress with petticoat; navy-and-white military jacket and shorts
ACCESSORIES: Crystal tiaras and "Ride Me" chokers, studded belts, petticoats, and skateboards
[Models walk the runway at the Betsey Johnson Spring 2011 fashion show. Photos: Frazer Harrison, Getty Images for IMG]
'Eloise Suite' at the Plaza Hotel Designed by Betsey Johnson
Eloise and Betsey Johnson seem to be cut from the same cloth. They both break the rules, whether doing cartwheels on a catwalk or commandeering the elevator at the Plaza Hotel. Which is probably why Johnson was asked to bring the fictional six-year-old's suite to life. "I do kind of seem to be the perfect kid to do this," Johnson told StyleList at the suite's press preview Thursday. "My reputation is of being pink and fun – I think they got my brand." The room, on the 18th floor, is a pink palace, fully decked out with black and white zebra carpeting, two different kinds of rose-printed upholstery, sayings from Eloise scattered around the room and her name in neon above the king size bed. "It has a nice Plaza classiness," Johnson described. "It's obviously what it should be. I read the books and was looking for a clue. Once I came here and saw what I had to work with. It's basically just fabric, paper and paint."
Full Story on StyleList here.
[Betsey Johnson in the Eloise Suite at The Plaza in New York City. Photo courtesy of The Plaza]


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Accommodation - Hotel (10 nts), bungalow (2 nts) & homestay (1 nt)
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Discovering the temples of Angkor Wat is an impressive experience which is hard to beat in all of South East Asia. Visiting genocide museums in Phnom Penh is a sobering reminder of tragic events, in not such distant years, when this country was taken over by the unforgiving, firm hand of the Khymer Rouge. Exploring villages by bike and on foot you discover an industrious and enterprising nation who are as curious about you as you are they. Sample some interesting delicacies from the local cuisine along your way. Then complete your adventure with some paradise beaches and relaxation.
Phnom Penh
Take an overnight flight - on arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
Sua s'dei! Welcome to Cambodia.
Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6pm on Day 2. We'll be collecting your insurance details and next of kin information at this meeting, so please ensure you have all these details to provide to your leader.
Phnom Penh, Cambodia's capital, is set on a major junction of the Mekong and Tonle Sap rivers and boasts some fine examples of French-inspired architecture.
For those with extra time in Phnom Penh, consider a visit to Wat Phnom, a peaceful temple situated on a hill for which the city is named - according to legend, a 14th-century woman named Penh found sacred Buddhist objects in the nearby river and placed them here on the small hill. To learn about a brighter period in Cambodian history make a visit to the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda. Alternatively checkout the National Museum - housed in a beautiful traditional building, it contains many outstanding examples of Khmer craftsmanship. And for a more relaxed experience simply stroll along the famous Sisowath Quay and enjoy a coffee or cocktail at one of the many cafes while observing the busy river traffic.
Confront Cambodia's tragic past on a guided tour of the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, a former school which served as a Khmer Rouge torture centre. It's estimated that more than 20,000 people were held and tortured here.
Head out to the Choeung Ek Memorial, where a stupa made up of some 8,000 human skulls marks the site of the infamous Killing Fields. This was the execution ground for the torture victims of Tuol Sleng and standing in this peaceful setting it's almost unthinkable to imagine that to date nearly 9000 corpses have been exhumed from the area.
Included Activities
- Phnom Penh - Guided tour of Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
- Phnom Penh - Guided tour Choeung Ek (Killing fields)
Optional Activities
- Phnom Penh - Wat Phnom - USD2
- Phnom Penh - Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda - USD7
- Phnom Penh - National Museum - USD5
- Cyclo tour - Phnom Penh - USD3
Hotel (2 nts)
Travel by public bus to Battambang (approx 5-6 hrs).
Cambodia's second-largest city, Battambang, (pronounced Battambong) is an attractive riverside town with traces of French elegance, friendly Khmer people and well-preserved colonial architecture.
Take a guided tour of the local sites. You start with a visit to Phnom Sampov - a modern day wat affording magnificent views, but with tragic nearby caves used by the Khmer Rouge. On a brighter note you continue on to the superb 12th-century Wat Banan Angkorian temple commanding a hilltop providing more views of the countryside.
Consider a guided tour of the countryside to discover the local rural way of life stopping off at small cottage industries producing sticky rice, noodles & fish paste making.
Join the locals for a ride on their famous bamboo train transferring goods such as rice - a great local interaction opportunity!
See students rehearsing in their circus and music school and young painters at work in visual arts (open on Mondays and Thursdays only)
Consider a mouth-watering cooking class and learn the secrets of local dishes such as: amok, Khmer curry & fried spicy chicken
Optional Activities
- Battambang - Countryside tour - USD10
- Battambang - Bamboo Train - USD10
- Artistic Social Centre - USD6
- Battambang - Cooking class - USD10
Hotel (2 nts)
Siem Reap/Angkor Wat
Make a classic journey by private boat across the Tonle Sap Lake (approx 6 hrs), taking in the magnificent views, scattering of fishermen and local people living atop their floating villages. Note that between April and August when water levels are typically at their lowest you are unable to travel by boat and instead make this journey by mini bus. So that our Intrepid travellers at this time don't miss out on the Tonle Sap experience you instead include a boat tour of Tonle Sap from Siem Reap.
The small but expanding town of Siem Reap is the gateway to Angkor. It's markets are a great place to shop or to try some cheap, delicious street food.
Temple-hop with our local guide to make the most of our visit to the world-famous Angkor complex. These temples were built between the 9th and 13th centuries when the Khmer empire was the pre-eminent influence in South-East Asia. The temples were believed to represent the cosmic world and were set in perfect balance, symmetry and composition. The intricately carved bas-reliefs and architectural designs are mind-blowing and there are spectacular photographic opportunities at any time of day - watching a sunrise or sunset is a must. The ruins are scattered over an area of some 160 sq km, but the main cluster of temples is close to Siem Reap so we'll have plenty of time to fully appreciate the great archaeological sites of Angkor Wat, the Bayon and the jungle-covered Ta Prohm.
Included Activities
- Siem Reap - 3 day Angkor pass
- Angkor Wat - Guided tour
Optional Activities
- Siem Reap - Landmine Museum - USD3
Accommodation with meal (3 nts)
Sambor Prei Kuk
Jump on a local bus heading towards Sambor Prei Kuk and our Homestay (approx. 3.5hours). You reach our homestay, drop our bags and meet the local family with who we'll be staying with tonight.
Facilities are very basic at our homestay, but this is an opportunity to experience the everyday life of rural Cambodians.
You head to the nearby ruins of Sambor Prei Kuk to explore the temples with a local guide.
In the evening, you enjoy a traditional Khmer dinner with our host family.
Homestay (1 nt)
Board a bus for the journey to Kampot (approx 5 hours).
Famous for its pepper, Kampot supplied most French restaurants with this vital spice for many years during colonial rule. Today, the region is more renowned for its plantations of durian, a spiky, pungent fruit that either incites adoration or sheer loathing. Try it if you dare!
Venture out on a countryside tour - giving you the opportunity to discover the jewels of the Kampot Province countryside, including local salt fields, rice fields, pepper plantations and the famous Phnom Chhnork caves. You also visit different villages along the way where you'll have the opportunity to talk to villagers and witness their daily lives.
Optional Activities
- Traditional massage - USD5
Hotel (2 nts)
Travel from Kampot to Sihanoukville (approx 3 hrs).
Named for the Cambodian royal family, Sihanoukville has miles of beaches and warm, welcoming people.
You visit one of our Intrepid Foundation projects for a tasty lunch. The Starfish Project supports local people with disabilities, along with disadvantaged family's so that they can ensure to send their children to school. It also provides a relaxing, attractive environment where travellers can enjoy fresh, delicious food, home-baked bread, coffee, fabulous brownies and cookies.
The next day, you take a boat to one of the nearby islands, where you're free to enjoy a barbecue lunch and relax among swaying palms, white sands and blue waters.
There's also plenty of time to explore the town, the market, the pagodas and to take in the view from Sihanoukville's surrounding hills.
Included Activities
- Lunch at Starfish Bakery
- Sihanoukville - Island boat trip
Hotel (2 nts)
Phnom Penh
Take a local bus to Phnom Penh (approx 4 hrs).
The afternoon is free for further exploration or maybe some last-minute shopping.
Hotel (1 nt)
Tour ends
Your adventure ends today and you will be transferred to the airport for your overnight flight home.
Fascinating History
No visit to Cambodia would be complete without a visit to Angkor Wat. This great complex of temples is the finest in all South East Asia. The temples were built in symetry and balance to represent the celestial world, you have several days to explore them well. In Phnom Penh you learn about a darker, not so distant, history including torture and genocide during the Khymer Rouge reign. The National Museum gives insight into more glorious times.
Villages & Cuisine
Exploring local villages by bike you will discover people engaged in a range of local industries from growing tobacco or seasame, to fishing. Cambodia has a unique cuisine and you can take a cookery class to learn how to make some local dishes for yourself. As you travel there are many local delicacies to try from crunchy crickets or deep fried spider, to the uniquely foul smelling, but exotic tasting durian fruit. Try some tasty street food in the local markets. Where ever you are in Cambodia you will receive a warm and welcoming smile.
Finally in the south you have time to relax and enjoy some tropical beach paradise moments at Sihanoukville with its lush rainforests running into isolated white sandy beaches which slope into the Gulf of Thailand.
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Minneapolis police are looking for tips leading to a suspect who allegedly posed as a badged official in connection with the sexual assault of a University of Minnesota student.
On Sunday, the University of Minnesota issued a crime alert telling students a woman was sexually assaulted by a man wearing a badge who offered her a ride home at about 2:15 a.m. Commander Bruce Folkens of the Special Crimes Investigation Division held a news conference Monday to discuss details of the incident and what a person should do if he or she is approached by someone posing as a cop.
Just a few hours after the press conference, the Fridley Police Department announced that it is also searching for a suspect wanted in a similar crime that was committed roughly 12 hours before the student's assault.
According to police, the student was walking near the intersection of 15th Avenue SE and 8th Street SE when the suspect approached her in a black SUV and slowed to talk to her.
Minneapolis police said the suspect looked like a police officer or private security, but did not identify himself as such. The victim thought he was an official of some sort as he was wearing a badge.
The suspect in the case is described as a black man between the ages of 23 an 27 years old with a medium build. He is hair was either short or shaven, and he had a neatly trimmed chin-strap style beard, according to police.
The clothes he was wearing at the time of the assault are described as a dark jacket with a badge on it, dark pants and a security- or police-style duty belt.
The suspect's vehicle was described as a dark SUV with a dark interior and a computer screen in the center console. TIPS?
Minneapolis police are investigating the crime, and anyone with information is asked to call 612-692-8477 and reference case number MP-13-391636. You can also submit an anonymous text message using the department's Tip 411 app -- it's free for iPhone and Android devices and available in the App Store and Google Play.
Both the Minneapolis Police Department and the Anoka County Sheriff's Office stress that anyone who wishes to confirm an officer's identity can do so at any time by calling 911 and asking a dispatcher to do one or both of the following:
- Verify the officer's identity immediately over the phone- Ask dispatch to send a uniformed officer
Any real police officer will identify the name of the law enforcement agency they work for and will carry both a badge and identification credentials. Members of the public may ask to see those credentials at any time, regardless of whether the officer is in plain clothes or an unmarked vehicle.
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Three members of the NuGo Koeles bike team, Jeff Curry, Derek Reager, and Dave Jackson, recently biked 335 miles from Pittsburgh to DC, taking many fantastic photos along the way. They began their journey in Pittsburgh along the Great Allegheny Passage and then continued on the C&O Canal Towpath, which connects Cumberland to DC. While the Great Allegheny Passage was built on abandoned rail beds and offers a fairly level, smooth ride on limestone, the C&O Canal Towpath was built for mules and drops 625 feet to sea level.
Olympic Men's Foil Fencer Race Imboden travels the world as a professional fencer and model. At only 21-years-old, he has already medaled at numerous World Cups individually and as part of the US Team, competing everywhere from Azerbaijan to Tokyo. At the 2012 Olympics in London where the US fencing team placed fourth, Race was the second youngest male on the entire US Olympic team. He is currently ranked number two in the world, and he was part of the first US Men's Foil Team to be number one in the world.
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The eRCP is an Eclipse foundation project. The goal of the eRCP is "to extend the Eclipse Rich Client Platform (RCP) to embedded devices".
Currently eRCP is available for following platforms:
- Nokia Series 80
- Windows Desktop
- Windows Mobile
Probably in the future they probably create also a version for S60 platform.
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