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World News - Ahmadinejad says Iran ready to talk to anyone but Israel
Iran is ready to talk with any country except Israel but not under threat of force, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Saturday. "If they want to resort to the use of force we will not go into dialogue with them," he told journalists attending the Developing Eight (D-8) summit in Nusa Dua on Indonesia's resort island of Bali. "We are ready to hold dialogue with all countries of the world except for the Israeli regime," Ahmadinejad added. He also said Tehran would abide by the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in cooperating with other countries. The Iranian president's comments came as European ministers prepared to discuss a new proposal in Brussels on Monday to end the long-running standoff over Iran's nuclear program. ...
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Weaker dollar hits world markets
European stock markets fell sharply on Friday, as the weaker dollar and fresh inflation fears rattled investors. London's leading FTSE 100 index dropped by more than 2%, closing below 6,000 points to its lowest level since March. European shares saw their biggest one-day percentage fall in almost two years, with the Frankfurt Dax and Paris Cac indexes closing down more than 2%. The depressed outlook across Europe was mirrored in the US, where the key Dow Jones index closed down more than 1%. Losses in London were led by major mining stocks, including Anglo-American and Rio-Tinto, as the weakening dollar took its toll on UK-listed companies which trade in dollars. Against the pound, the dollar was down more than 0.55% at $0.52, while against the euro it was down 0.58% at $0.77. ...
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Hybrid bear shot dead in Canada
A white bear with brown patches shot dead in northern Canada is the first grizzly-polar hybrid found in the wild, DNA tests have confirmed. Canadian wildlife officials say it is the offspring of a male grizzly bear and a female polar bear. There have long been stories of oddly coloured bears living in regions where the two territories overlap. But until now, grizzly-polar hybrids, dubbed "grolar bears" or "pizzlies", have been found only in zoos. The hybrid bear was shot last month by an American big game hunter on Banks Island, Northwest Territories, Canada. ...
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Polygamous Sect in Canada Goes Public Through Their Children, a Troubled Polygamous Sect Seeks an Opening to Mainstream Society
The 16 new pupils at two-room Yahk Elementary School are wary of strangers in case they are unbelievers, apostates, journalists anyone their church elders consider evil. Their mothers, mostly pale and plump with hair swept back in stiff pioneer hairdos, cast their eyes down and evade questions as they pick up their kids. With their polygamous sect divided and one of its leaders wanted by the FBI, the media spotlight is all the more unwelcome. But not to Rita Palmer. Four of her eight children are among this year's newcomers, and she's eager to set the record straight: "We're normal. We're not brainwashed." Palmer, 34, and several other mothers of children at Yahk belong to the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, a sect that quit the Mormon Church in Utah after Mormonism banned polygamy in 1890. Frustrated in the confines of their secretive community, and too busy to home-school their many children, they have done the unthinkable ...
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Police hurt in barrier clash north of Jerusalem
Two policemen were injured and 10 people were arrested Saturday in a demonstration protesting Israel's controversial separation barrier, police said.Hundreds demonstrated in the Arab West Bank neighborhood of al-Ram north of Jerusalem. The police officers were injured when demonstrators hurled stones at them.Police called the demonstration attended by both Israelis and Palestinians illegal.The Israeli government began building the barrier in 2002, about two years after renewed violence erupted in Israel, the West Bank and Gaza. The barrier separates Israel and Palestinian territories in the West Bank. In some areas, the barrier is a fence; in others, it takes the form of a concrete wall.As it travels through al-Ram, it is a towering concrete wall running down the center of a major road....
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Iran's President Says Letter to Bush Was to Open `New Horizon'
Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said an 18-page letter he sent to U.S. President George W. Bush this week was intended to open a ``new horizon'' in relations with the U.S. and had nothing to do with Iran's nuclear program. The letter, the first official one sent by an Iranian president to his U.S. counterpart in 26 years, was meant to ``lay the foundation of a new political literature,'' Ahmadinejad told reporters in Bali today, where he met leaders of seven other Muslim-majority nations. ``President Bush was given a historic opportunity. He is free to make his own choice.'' The U.K. and France, backed by the U.S., on May 3 proposed a resolution to the United Nations Security Council demanding Iran cease uranium enrichment and said they would seek sanctions should Tehran fail to comply. The U.S. suspects Iran will use nuclear technology to build a bomb, while the Middle Eastern nation says it needs atomic energy to generate electricity. ...
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Morocco (المغرب al-Maghreb) [1] is a North African country that has a coastline on both the North Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. It has borders with Western Sahara to the south, Algeria to the east and the Spanish North African territories of Ceuta and Melilla on the Mediterranean coast in the north. It is just across the Strait of Gibraltar from Gibraltar.
Morocco's long struggle for independence from France ended in 1956. The internationalized city of Tangier was turned over to the new country that same year. Morocco virtually annexed Western Sahara during the late 1970s, and even though the status of the territory remains unresolved, the government is trying to conceal this, e.g. on all maps in Morocco, Western Sahara is drawn as an integrated part of the country.
Gradual political reforms in the 1990s resulted in the establishment of a bicameral legislature in 1997, although the king still possesses the actual political power. The press is relatively free, although clampdowns have occurred following criticism of the authorities or articles concerning the Western Sahara situation.
Electricity and voltage
The voltage in Morocco is generally 220 V, and outlets will fit the two-pin plug known as the Europlug. It's probably the most commonly used international plug, found throughout continental Europe and parts of the Middle East, as well as much of Africa, South America, Central Asia and the former Soviet republics. Europlugs are included in most international plug adapter kits.
Watch out for American and Canadian appliances, which are made to use with 110 V. That means that even with an adapter, plugging them into a 220 V socket may damage them. If your appliance is "dual-voltage", it should be fine (it's designed for both 110 and 220 V). If not, you'll need a power converter as well as an adapter.
The biggest event on the Moroccan calendar is the month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the daytime and feast at night. Most restaurants are closed for lunch (with the exception of those catering specifically to tourists) and things generally slow down. Traveling during this time is entirely possible, and the restrictions don't apply to non-Muslims, but it's respectful to refrain from eating, drinking or smoking in public during the fast. At the end of the month is the holiday of Eid al-Fitr, when practically everything closes for as long as a week and transport is packed as everybody heads back home. Alcohol consumption is not prohibited for tourists during Ramadan, there a few restaurants and bars serving alcohol. Also, alcohol can be purchased in a supermarket if a tourist shows their passport to the staff as Moroccans are not allowed to buy or consume alcohol during the holy month.
Other destinations
Archaeological sites
Get in
For tourists from countries that need a visa to enter Morocco, the Moroccan Embassy is usually the first port of call. They charge the equivalent of £17 for a single entry and £26 for double or multiple entries. (Double or Multiple entries will be issued at embassy discretion). Visas are usually valid for 3 months and take around 5-6 working days to process. Visa requirements are completed application forms, four passport-size photos taken within the previous six months, Valid passport with at least one blank page, and with a photocopy of the relevant data pages; Fee, payable by postal order only, a photocopy of all flight bookings and a photocopy of hotel reservation.
Tourists can stay for up to 90 days and visa extensions can be a frustrating and time-consuming process. (You may find it easier to duck into the Spanish-controlled Ceuta or Melilla and then re-enter Morocco for a new stamp). Anti-cholera vaccination certificates may be required of visitors coming from areas where this disease is prevalent and pets need a health certificate less than ten days old, and an anti-rabies certificate less than six months old.
By plane
There are flights from New York, Montreal, and various European cities to Casablanca as well as seasonal charter flights to Agadir.
Easyjet [2] — Now fly at budget prices from London to Marrakech and Casablanca. Another option is from Paris - Charles de Gaulle to Casablanca.
Ryanair [3] — Has signed an agreement with the Moroccan government and flies to Morocco from Bergamo, Girona, Reus, Bremen, Madrid, Brussels, Frankfurt-Hahn, London, Porto. Flying to Fez 3 times per week. Flights to Marrakesh are also available. A Bergamo-Tangier route has been opened in July 2009.
Royal Air Maroc [4] — The state airline, which drastically needs a price cut.
Atlas Blue [5] — A so-called budget airline owned by Royal Air Maroc, but is still fairly expensive.
Jet 4 You [6] — A new low-cost carrier with extremely cheap tickets from France and Belgium.
Aigle Azur[7] — A small North-African carrier with reasonable rates.
Thomson fly [8] — Flights from Manchester to Marrakech and are very reasonably priced.
Binter Canarias [9] — Flights from Canary Islands to Marrakech.
Many visitors also fly to Gibraltar or Malaga (which are often considerably cheaper to get to) and take a ferry from Algeciras, Tarifa or Gibraltar to Tangier. This is not recommended in summer as literally millions of Moroccans living in Europe use this passage during the summer holidays.
By car
The only open border posts on land are the ones at the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla. The frontier with Algeria has been closed for ten years. For the closest maritime connection you head for Algeciras or Tarifa in southern Spain. At Algeciras there are ferry services to Ceuta and Tangier that carry cars. Tarifa has a similar service to Tangier and this is the shortest and fastest route, just 35 minutes.
It's possible also to enter Mauritania by car from Dakhla. Most countries citizens need a visa to get in Mauritania which is available at the Mauritanian consulate in Casablanca (visas are no longer issued at the border).
It might be hard to get into Morocco with a commercial vehicle. Campervans are acceptable (but they must look like a camper van), but other commercial vehicles might get turned around and prevented from travelling onwards. If you want to take a commercial vehicle, and there is more than one person travelling, it may be worthwhile if a French-speaking person travels to any international border with Morocco of your choice and meets with the head of Customs before you bring in a commercial vehicle.
By boat
There are several ferry connections to Morocco, mainly from Spain. Algeciras is the main port and serves Ceuta and Tangier. A ferry between Algeciras and Ceuta takes 40 minutes, and less than 2 hours to get to Tangier. You can also get to Tangier from the small port of Tarifa, on the southernmost tip of mainland Spain. This will take 35 minutes. Some companies run buses between Tarifa and Algeciras for free (25 minutes), so you will have no problems getting to the train station. Other Spanish ports that have connections to Morocco are Malaga and Almeria who connect to Melilla and its Moroccan neighbor town of Nador.
Ferries from France also go to Tangier, from the port of Sète near Montpellier and Port Vendres near Perpignan. However these ferries are rather expensive. The Italian towns of Genoa and Naples also have direct connections to Tangier. The British crown colony of Gibraltar connects to Tangier through a high-speed boat service.
From Tarifa to Tangier the ferry costs €45 effective 3rd July 2009. Return cost 81 Euro with the date of return open. However, you can get the ferry ticket from Tangier at Dh 390, about 36 Euro. To Algeciras from Tangier, it costs Dh 395 single.
Get around
Trains are generally the best option because of their speed, frequency and comfort, however the network is limited. Train network links Marrakech and Tangier via Casablanca and Rabat, a branch line to Oujda starts at Sidi Kachem linking Meknes and Fez to the main line.
Luxury buses are the next best bet, with almost universal coverage, if with somewhat odd leaving times in some places. CTM, Supratours and some smaller companies provide good comfort with reasonable prices. Supratours buses offer specific tickets to link with the rail system. All bus companies charge for baggage separately, however CTM is the only one that does this officially and provides baggage receipts. On Supratours, whoever takes your bag will demand up to 20 MAD (pay no more than 5).
Local buses are a completely valid choice for the hardier traveler, and often even have more leg room than the luxury buses although this may be just because the seat in front of you is disintegrating. They can be extraordinarily slow as they will stop for anyone, anywhere, and no buses are air conditioned (and locals hate open windows).
Shared taxi services (grand taxi) also operate between towns; fares are semi-fixed and shared equally between passengers. However note that there are six passenger seats per car not four (this is for the ubiquitous Mercedes, there are 8 or 9 seats in the bigger Peugeots in the southeast). Two people are expected to share the front seat, with four across the back. If you want to leave immediately or you want extra space you can pay for any additional empty seats. Grand taxis generally cost less than a luxury bus but more than the local. Late at night, expect to be charged a little more than at daytime, and also to pay for all the seats in the car as it probably won't show up other customers late. Petit taxis are not allowed to leave the city borders and is thus not an option for traveling between cities.
However you are traveling, work out which direction you are heading and where the sun will be for the majority of your trip and choose a seat on the shady side.
By plane
Domestic flying is not a popular means of transportation, however, Royal Air Maroc, the national flag carrier, has an excellent but expensive network to most cities.
By train
People are incredibly sociable and friendly on the trains in Morocco and you will find yourself perpetually talking to strangers about your journey. Each new person will advise you on some new place you should go or invite you to their home for couscous. Stations in smaller cities are often poorly marked, and your fellow passengers will be more than happy to let you know where you are and when you should get off. It's expected to greet (Salam) new passengers entering your compartment, and if you bring fruit, cake etc its common to offer the other passengers something as well. If you spend a little extra for 1st class you increase your chances of meeting someone proficient in many languages.
There are three daily departures from Tangier, bound for either Oujda or Marrakech, although all of them can be used to reach either destination as there are corresponding trains in Sidi Kachem using the opposite branch of the train coming from Tangier. The night trains between Tangier and Marrakech offer couchettes for an extra dhr 100. This is the only option if you would like to lay down sleeping as there are obstacles between the seats in regular compartments.
The only drawback with Moroccan trains are that they are very frequently delayed, so don't count on the timetables if you are in a hurry.
The train network is operated by ONCF [10].
The major cities, Marrakech, Meknes, Fez, Tangier, Rabat, Casablanca, etc are all linked by reliable (if not very fast) rail links. There are usually several trains every day to or from every major town. There is also a night train between Marrakech and Tangier.
The trains are very cheap (compared to Europe). For example, a single from Tangier to Marrakech costs about 200 MAD (£15) second class, or 300dh (£20) first class. Casablanca to Marrakech- 90 MAD for second class.
In order to check costs on the ONCF website, don't be alarmed from the French. Scroll down to Billets Normaux (under Prix & Reservation) and choose your ride.
By bus
Nearly every city has a central bus-station where you can buy tickets to travel from region to region. You can either choose the buses for tourists with air-conditioning and a TV. Or you can also take the local buses which cost only 25%-50% and are much more fun. They are not very comfortable, but you can get in contact with the local people and learn a lot about the country. The buses often take longer routes than the big ones, so you can see villages you would never get to as a "normal" tourist. For heat-sensitive people this is not advisable though, as locals may tell you that 35 degrees is "cool" and no reason for opening a window. The route from Rissani, Erfoud, and Er Rachidia to Meknes and Fez, while long, runs through the Middle and High Atlas and is particularly scenic.
Luxury buses operated by CTM [11] are also inexpensive and offer an easier travelling experience than local buses.
Here is CTM's timetable and tariff rates: [12]
Supratours [13], a major rival of CTM, complements train network to Essaouira and all major Atlantic-coast towns south to Marrakech.
By taxi
Travel by taxi is common in Morocco. There are two sorts:
Prices for petit taxi are reasonable and it's the law that taxis in town should have a meter - although they are not always on. Insist that the driver starts the meter. If not, ask for the fare before getting in (but it will be more expensive).
The grand taxi is a shared, generally long-distance taxi, with a fixed rate for specific route; the driver stopping and picking up passengers like a bus. Grand taxis are usually found near main bus stops. Negotiate on price if you want a journey to yourself and this will be based on distance traveled and whether you are returning--but price per taxi should not depend on the number of passengers in your group. When sharing grand taxi with others, drivers may cheat tourist-looking passengers charging higher--look how much locals around you pay; don't worry to ask other passengers about the normal price, before boarding or even when you're in.
Grand taxis are usually a ~10-years-old Mercedes regular sedans that in Europe are used for up to 4 passengers plus driver. For grand taxi, it is normal to share a car between up to 6 passengers. Front seat is normally given to two women (as local women are not allowed to be in contact with a man, they rarely take rear seats). Travellers often pay for 2 seats that remain unoccupied to travel with more space inside, and hence comfort.
Grand taxis can also be hired for approximately the price of two petite taxis for shorter trips. This is useful if your party is of four or more. Beware, some taxi drivers will refuse to drive off until the taxi is full, potentially causing you delays. Alternatively, for a relatively reasonable sum (depending on the driver), you can hire a grand taxi in Marrakech for the entire day, allowing you to explore the Ourika valley.
Taxi owners vie with each other to add extras such as sunshades. A clean vehicle and smart driver is usually a good sign of a well maintained vehicle.
By car
The main road network is in good condition. Roads have a good surface, although very narrow, in most cases only one narrow lane in each direction. Note that many roads in the south marked as sealed are actually only one lane total sealed with wide shoulders to be used every time you meet oncoming traffic.
The main cities are connected by toll expressways still being extended.
Fuel is not so common in the countryside so plan ahead and get a good map. Roads are varied and mixed with many cyclists, pedestrians and horse-drawn vehicles.
Roadsigns are in Arabic and French and the traffic law is as in much of Europe but you give way to the right. Be very careful as many drivers respect signs only if a policeman is nearby. This means that traffic on a roundabout gives way to that entering it. There are numerous police checks on the main roads where you must slow down to allow them to see you. The speed limit is enforced especially the 40kph in towns and on dangerous intersections where fines are imposed on the spot. General rule is that vehicles larger than yours should be given a priority: trucks, buses and even grand taxis.
Driving safely in Morocco takes practice and patience but can take you to some really beautiful places.
The centre of Marrakech can be a scary place to drive. You will be constantly beeped at, regardless of how well you drive. Marrakchis like to beep their horns at anyone they feel to be holding them up. This may mean even if you're just in front of them at a red light. Also, pay very close attention to your wingmirrors and your blind spots. The two lane roads often become free-for-alls, up to the point at which you may see four cars wing to wing at a red light. One of the major hazards on the roads in Marrakech are the mobilettes. These pushbikes with an engine will zig-zag around you and generally make themselves a nuisance, however, on longer stretches of road, they tend to keep to the right. Often, a few beeps of the horn will cause a mobilette rider to pay a little more attention to his surroundings. However, be warned that some drivers pay absolutely no attention to your horn, as they have become so used to the sound. Drive defensively, and keep your speed down, so any accident causes minimum damage. Do not be intimidated by other drivers. Make sure that you drive predictably, and don't do anything rash.
Renting a car
Rental firms abound in the large cities. Most worldwide rental networks have their offices in Morocco. Also there are several local rental companies (5-7 have rep offices in Casablanca airport). They offer lower prices, but be sure to check the vehicles condition, spare tire, jack etc. Local companies may be less proficient in English--but if you are ready for a higher risk, when you rent in an airport try to negotiate with them first; if failed you always have worldwide rivals to go next.
Multinational companies seem to easily share cars with each other (although prices and service level may vary), so if your company of choice doesn't have what you need they may ask from another company.
Check where you can drive - some rental companies won't allow travel on unmade roads.
All Alamo and National Car Rental offices are co-located in Morocco.
During low season (November) expect at least 20% discount from the list price if you come without a reservation--at least for economic class (Peugeot 206, Renault Logan Dacia).
Deposit is taken as a paper slip of a credit card; Alamo is unable to transfer your slip to the city of your destination if it's different from your starting point.
Some economy-class cars (like Peugeot 206) are as old as 4 years, with mileage up to 120,000 km.
Renting a vehicle with driver/guide
Some tour operators will arrange for you to hire a 4x4 or SUV with a driver/guide, and offer customised itineraries, including advanced booking in hotels, ryads, etc.
By tour
Several tour companies operate in Morocco. Each is unique in services offered but most operate with safety in mind.
By Thumb
Hitching is a routine form of travel in the country. Particularly in large farm trucks which supplement income by picking up paying passengers. Price is about half that of a grand taxi. Expect to ride in the back with lots of locals.
Marrakech can make a good base for exploring the High Atlas or for organizing one to four day Sahara treks.
There are two types of Hammam (steam baths) across Morocco.
The first is the tourist hammam, where you can go and be pampered and scrubbed by an experienced staff member. As these are promoted only to tourists they are the more expensive option with pricing usually around DH 150 for a hammam. They can not be technically referred to as a proper hammam, but they are nonetheless enjoyable, especially for the timid. Your hotel can recommend a good one.
The second option is to visit a "popular" Hammam. Popular hammams are the places where the locals go. Ask the staff at your hotel where they would go.
At the popular hammams, you do it all yourself. To make the most of a popular hammam, you need to take a scrubbing mitten (available cheap in the Souks), a towel, and some extra underwear (otherwise, you will be going home without any, as it will be sopping wet). Popular hammams are often only identified by tiles around a door and entrance way. If you do not speak French or Arabic, it could be a daunting, or at least a very memorable, experience. Men & women have either separate session times or separate hammams.
Nudity in a popular hammam is strictly forbidden for men, so be prepared to wear your underwear or a bathing suit. For women, you'll see some wearing underwear and some going naked.
Whilst in a popular hammam, you may be offered help and a massage from another person. It is essential to remember that this massage is nothing but a massage, with no other intentions. Sexual contact or presumption of sexual contact does not occur in these places. If you accept a massage, be prepared to return the favor.
Normal entrance prices for a popular hammam are DH 7-15, a scrub will cost around DH 30, and a massage another DH 30.
The local currency is the Moroccan dirham (Dh or MAD), which is divided into 100 centimes (c).
As of June 2010, £1 is worth around DH 13.20, $1 is worth around DH 9 and 1€ is worth around DH 10.90.
There are 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, Dh 1, Dh 2, Dh 5, Dh 10 coins, although coins smaller than 20c are rarely seen these days. Notes are available in denominations of Dh 10, Dh 20, Dh 50, Dh 100, and Dh 200.
While the dirham is the only currency officially accepted in Morocco, some hotels may accept your EUR/USD unofficially.
Money Exchange: It's illegal to bring local currency out of the country, so you can't get dirhams outside Morocco. By law, exchange rates should be the same at all banks and official exchanges. Make a note of the exact rates before you go to make sure you're getting a fair deal.
Don't expect to see many banks in the souqs or medinas, although in larger cities there are often an ATM near the main gates, and even one or two inside the large souqs (if you manage to find your way). You may also encounter "helpful" people who will exchange dollars or euros for dirhams. Unofficial exchange on the streets outside souqs or medinas doesn't seem to exist.
Besides banks and dedicated exchange offices, major post offices provide exchange, and work until late hours. There are several exchange offices in Casablanca airport.
ATMs can be found near tourist hotels and in the modern ville nouvelle shopping districts. Make sure that the ATM accepts foreign cards (look for the Maestro, Cirrus or Plus logos) before you put your card in.
Try to have as much small change as possible and keep larger bills hidden separately.
What to buy?
Apart from classic tourist souvenirs like postcards and trinkets, here are some things from this region that are hard to find elsewhere, or even unique:
If you're looking for T-shirts, consider designer items by Kawibi--they look much more inspiring than boring traditional set of themes. They are available in duty-free stores, Atlas Airport Hotel near Casablanca and other places.
Remember that bargaining in the souks is expected. It is not really possible to give an accurate indication of how much to start the bargaining at in relation to the initial asking price, but a general idea would be to aim for approximately 50% off. Prices are set on a daily, even, hourly basis, depending on how much has been sold on a given day (or period of hours), while also reflecting the vendor's personal estimation of the potential client. The souks are often a good reflection of the basic economic principles of supply and demand, particularly with regard to the demand side. If a lot of products have been sold by a particular merchant he/she will raise the price, and may refuse to sell any more products for the rest of that day (or for days) unless the price is much higher than usual. If there are many tourists around prices go higher and bargaining even small amounts off the asking price becomes quite difficult. In addition, the seller will generally inspect the client, whose dress and possessions (particularly if the potential client sports an expensive Swiss watch, camera, etc) are usually the main indication of how high the price may be set above the usual. However, the potential client's attitude is also taken into consideration.
Taking all this and other factors into account (such as the time of day, day of the week, season, etc.), initial prices may be up to 50 times or more in excess of normal prices, especially for more expensive items, such as carpets. Carpets, however, are a very specialized item and it is necessary to have at least a cursory understanding of production techniques and qualities. If possible, an ability to distinguish between hand-made and machine-made carpets, hand-dyes, and the like is helpful to avoid being utterly duped.
Bargaining is an enjoyable experience for most vendors and they prefer clients that don't appear hurried and are willing to take the time to negotiate. It is most often actually necessary to give reasons why you believe the price should be lower. The reasons you might give are limited only by your imagination and often lead to some very entertaining discussions. Common reasons may include: the price of the item elsewhere, the item not being exactly what you are after, the fact that you have purchased other items from the stall/store, that you have built a rapport with the vendor after discussing football and so forth. On the other hand, if there is little movement in the price after some time, the best advice is to begin leaving, this often has the result of kick-starting the bidding anew, and if not, it is likely that the merchant is actually unwilling to go further below a given price, however absurd.
It is also important to show a genuine interest for the workmanship of the product for sale, no matter how disinterested you may actually be in what you are buying. This does not, however, mean that you should appear over-enthusiastic, as this will encourage the vendor to hold his or her price. Rather, it is important to project a critical appreciation for each article/object. Any defects are either unacceptable or a further opportunity to bargain the price down.
You should take caution to never begin bidding for unwanted items or to give the vendor a price you are unwilling or unable (with cash on hand) to pay. Try to avoid paying by credit card at all costs. In the event you do pay by credit card, never let it out of your sight and demand as many receipts as possible. There is typically a credit card carbon copy and an official shop receipt.
Never tell a vendor where you are staying and 'never tell a vendor how much you paid for any other purchases. Just say you got a good price and you want a good price from him or her too. And, above all, never be afraid to say 'No'.
It must also be said that, as is true for buyers, not all sellers are actually very good at what they do. A vendor that is completely disinterested or even aggressive is unlikely to give a good price. Move on.
Moroccan cuisine is often reputed to be some of the best in the world, with countless dishes and variations proudly bearing the country's colonial and Arabic influences. Unfortunately as a tourist through Morocco, especially if you're on a budget, you'll be limited to the handful of dishes that seem to have a monopoly on cafe and restaurant menus throughout the country. Most restaurants serve dishes foreign to Morocco considering that Moroccans can eat their domestic dishes at home. Apart from major cities, Morocans do not generally eat out in restaurants so choice is generally limited to international fare such as Chinese, Indian and French cuisine.
Traditional cuisine
A Dh 3 - Dh 5 serve of harira or besara will always include some bread to mop the soup up and will fill you up for breakfast or lunch:
Many cafes (see Drink) and restaurants also offer good value petit déjeuner breakfast deals, which basically include a tea or coffee, orange juice (jus d'Orange) and a croissant or bread with marmalade from Dh 10.
Snacks and fast food
Snackers and budget watchers are well catered for in Morocco. Rotisserie chicken shops abound, where you can get a quarter chicken served with fries and salad for around Dh 20. Sandwiches (from Dh 10) served from rotisserie chicken shops or hole-in-the-wall establishments are also popular. These fresh crusty baguettes are stuffed with any number of fillings including tuna, chicken, brochettes and a variety of salads. This is all usually topped off with the obligatory wad of French fries stuffed into the sandwich and lashings of mayonnaise squeezed on top.
You may also see hawkers and vendors selling a variety of nuts, as well as steamed broad beans and BBQ'd corn cobs.
Although a predominantly Muslim country, Morocco is not dry.
Alcohol is available in restaurants, liquor stores, bars, supermarkets, clubs, hotels and discos. Some Moroccans enjoy a drink although it is disapproved in public places. The local brew of choice carries the highly original name of Casablanca Beer. It is a full flavored lager and enjoyable with the local cuisine or as a refreshment. The other two major Moroccan beers are Flag Special and Stork. Also you can find local judeo-berber vodka, mild anise flavored and brewed from figs.
As a rule, do not drink tap water at all in Morocco, even in hotels, as it contains much higher levels of minerals than the water in Europe. For local people this is not a problem as their bodies are used to this and can cope, but for travellers from places such as Europe, drinking the tap water will usually result in illness. Generally this is not serious, an upset stomach being the only symptom, but it is enough to spoil a day or two of your holiday.
Bottled water is widely available. Popular brands of water include Oulmes (sparkling) and Sidi Ali, Sidi Harazem and Ain Saiss DANONE (still). The latter has a slightly mineral and metallic taste. Nothing with a high mineralization produced (so far?).
Any traveller will be offered mint tea at least once a day. Even the most financially modest Moroccan is equipped with a tea pot and a few glasses. Although sometimes the offer is more of a lure into a shop than a hospitable gesture, it is polite to accept. Before drinking, look the host in the eye and say "ba saha ou raha". It means enjoy and relax and any local will be impressed with your language skills.
Note that a solo woman may feel more comfortable having a drink or snack at a pastry shop or restaurant as cafes are traditionally for men. This doesn't apply to couples though.
Hotels in Morocco are a matter of choice and fit every budget. Classified hotels are 1 star (simple) to 5 star (luxury), and are classified as an auberge, riad, rural gîtes d'étape or hotel. Stays usually include breakfast, and many include dinner.
Places to stay
Auberges are found in the country or in rural small towns, and are built in the traditional mud (kasbah) style, many with wood burning fireplaces and salons or roof terraces for taking meals. Auberge are very comfortable, small and usually family run and owned.
In Marrakech, Essaouira and Fes or anywhere there is a medina (old city), small hotels renovated from old houses are called riads. Riads are usually small (about 6 rooms or less), clean and charming, often with to a lovely walled garden where breakfast is served on an inner patio or up on a roof terrace. Riads are usually too small to have a swimming pool, but may have what is called a tiny plunge pool to cool off in during summer months. Some riads are in former merchant houses or palaces and may have large opulent rooms and gardens.
Gîtes d'étape are simple country inns and hostel style places, where mountain trekkers can grab a hot shower, a good meal, and have a roof over their head for one night.
Desert bivouacs are traditional nomad carpeted wool tents with a mattress, sheets and blankets. You can shower at the auberge where you will also have breakfast.
Otherwise there are the usual more modern hotels or equivalent found anywhere in the big cities and larger towns around Morocco. On the lower end of the budget scale, HI-affiliated youth hostels can be found in the major cities (dorm beds from around Dh 50) while the cheapest budget hotels (singles from around Dh 65) are usually located in the medina. These hotels can be very basic and often lack hot water and showers, while others will charge you between Dh 5 and Dh 10 for a hot water shower. Instead, consider public hammams as there are quite a lot of them in the medina and in rural areas.
Newer, cleaner and slightly more expensive budget (singles from around Dh 75) and mid-range hotels that are sprinkled throughout the ville nouvelles.
Many hotels, especially those in the medina have delightful roof terraces, where you can sleep if the weather's too hot. If you don't need a room, you can often rent mattresses on the roof from Dh 25.
For those looking to camp, almost every town and city has a campground, although these can often be some way out of the centre. Many of these grounds have water, electricity and cafes. In rural areas and villages, locals are usually more than happy to let you camp on their property; just make sure you ask first.
With the exception of large high end hotels, expect the hot water supply in hotels to not be as stable as in more established countries. In Marrakech, MHamid, near Ourzazate and possibly other places, the hot water temperature varies dramatically while you take a shower.
Most foreigners looking to study in Morocco are seeking either Arabic or French language courses. All major cities have language centres, and some will even arrange homestays with an Arabic-speaking family during your course.
Note; At most places, both in cities and in the countryside, you have the possibility to sleep on the roof or terrace. This will normally cost you 20-25 dirham and you're provided with matresses and a warm blanket. Just ask the receiptionist in the hotel/auberge/gite. If you wanna ask in french, which works fairly good, you can say c'est possible a dormire sur la terrace, s'il vous plait? Often you can bargain on the price and if it's more than 30 dirham you should bargain.
Some Moroccans that you meet on the streets have come up with dozens of ways to part you from your money. Keep your wits about you, but don't let your wariness stop you from accepting any offers of generous Moroccan hospitality. Put on a smile and greet everybody that greets you, but still be firm if you are not interested. This will leave you significantly better off than just ignoring them.
Try to learn at least a phrasebook level of competency in French or Arabic (Spanish may help you in the North - but not largely). Just being able to say "Ith'hab!" ("Go Away!") may be useful to you... Many locals (especially the nice ones who are not trying to take advantage of you) will speak limited English. If you can at least verify prices in French with locals, you could end up saving a lot of money.
What to wear
You won't need high and heavy mountain boots unless you go in coldest time of the year like February: it's quite warm in the country even when it's heavy raining in November. Even in medinas, streets are paved if not asphalted--just be sure your footwear is not toeless in medina, as it may be dirty or unsanitary.
For trekking in valleys, low trekking shoes will be likely enough.
For a desert trip to dunes, ensure your pockets can be easily shaken out as sand gets in there very quickly.
Stay Safe
Like any country, Morocco has its share of problems, but they can be easily avoided should you follow common sense. Avoid dark alleys. Travel in a group whenever possible. Keep money and passports in a safety wallet or in a hotel safety deposit box. Keep backpacks and purses with you at all times. Make sure there is nothing important in outside or back pockets.
Women especially will experience almost constant harassment if alone, but this is usually just cat-calls and (disturbingly) hisses. Don't feel the need to be polite--no Moroccan woman would put up with behaviour like that. Dark sunglasses make it easier to avoid eye contact. If someone won't leave you alone, look for families, a busy shop, or a local woman and don't be afraid to ask for help. If you are so inclined, you could wear a hijab (headscarf), but this is not necessary. Morocco can be a very liberal country and many Moroccan women do not wear headscarves. However, women should always dress conservatively (no low-cut tops, midriffs, or shorts) out of respect for the culture they are visiting. In cities, women can wear more revealing clothing but as a general rule they should follow the lead from local women. Locals will also assume that Moroccan women venturing into ville nouvelle nightclubs or bars alone are prostitutes in search of clientèle but foreign women entering such places will be not be so considered but will be thought of as approachable.
Be careful about being drugged, especially as a solo traveler. The common and easy-to-make drug GHB only lasts 3 hours and is undetectable in the body after 7 hours, so if you are attacked take action immediately.
Hustlers can be a big problem for people travelling to Morocco, and Tangier in particular. It's often difficult to walk down the street without being accosted by somebody offering to give you directions, sell you something, etc. Your best bet is to politely refuse their services and keep walking, as all they are after is money. There are some legitimate tour guides, but just know that your guide will receive a commission on anything you buy while you're with them, so don't let yourself be pressured into purchasing anything you don't want.
In certain places, hustlers will do their best to intimidate you, they can be very clingy, insisting that you give them money or offering their 'services'. Don't be intimidated by this; usually a firm "No" does the trick. Some of them can get nasty and abusive but before it gets to that stage walk towards a shop or crowd, most Moroccans would immediately tell the person off if they see that you are being harassed. Generally, western women should not travel to Morocco alone to avoid problems.
Be aware that homosexuality is illegal (also in Western Sahara) and is punishable by up to 3 years in prison.
Armed fighting in the disputed areas of the Western Sahara are less frequent now, but clashes between government forces and the Polisario Front still occur. Don't wander too far off the beaten path either, as this region is also heavily-mined.
Stay healthy
Public telephones can be found in city centres, but private telephone offices (also known as teleboutiques or telekiosques) are also commonly used. The international dialling prefix (to dial out of the country) is 00, but international rates are comparatively expensive. If you have a lot of phone calls to make, it may be worth ducking into the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta or Melilla.
The telephone numbering scheme is changed starting March 2009. All fixed telephone numbers have a 5 inserted after the 0, and all mobile telephone numbers have a 6 inserted after the 0. All numbers are now ten-digit long, counting the initial 0.
Useful Numbers Police: 19; Fire Service: 15; Highway Emergency Service: 177; Information: 160; International Information: 120; Telegrams and telephone: 140; Intercity: 100.
The GSM mobile telephone network in Morocco can be accessed via one of two major operators: Meditel [21] or Maroc Telecom [22]. Prepaid cards are available. More infos on available services, coverage and roaming partners are available at: GSMWorld [23].
It is very easy and cheap to buy a local GSM prepaid card in one of the numberous phone shops showing a Maroc Telecom sign. The SIM card (carte Jawal) costs only 30 DH (3 €) with 10 DH (1 €) airtime. The rate is national: 3-4 DH, to Europe ca. 10 DH, SMS 3 DH. The card is valid 6 month after the last recharge.
The Moroccan postal service is generally reliable and offers a post restante service in major cities for a small fee. You will need some identification (preferably your passport) to collect your mail.
Items shipped as freight are inspected at the post office before they are sent, so wait until this has been done before you seal the box.
Email & internet
Moroccans have really taken to the internet. Internet cafes are open late and are numerous in cities and smaller towns that see significant tourist traffic. Rates are about 4 - 10 dirhams per hour and they are often located next to, above, or below the telekiosque offices. Speeds are acceptable to excellent in the north, but can be a little on the slow side in rural areas. Most internet cafes will allow you to print and burn CDs for a small charge.
Moroccans have also really taken to 3G coverage. There is excellent access to email and the internet via Mobile Phones and it is relatively cheap. There is 3G access throughout the mountains and in the desert, as well as in all cities.

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The world around her may be swept into the holiday spirit, but Elaine Redwine can't even look at a Christmas tree right now.
"It's just not Christmas without Dylan," said the mother of 13-year-old Dylan Redwine, who disappeared from his father's house in Vallecito on Nov. 19.
She had planned to buy Dylan a smartphone for Christmas and take him to a holiday parade. But those plans are put on hold for now. Instead she is here, waiting and hoping for news about her son.
Nearly four weeks since the blond-haired, blue-eyed teen went missing, nothing but questions float in the gaping void left by his disappearance.
But his mother and others close to him hold out a fierce hope that the boy who still lives vividly in their minds will soon return home.
Small town life
At Bayfield Middle School, Dylan was friends with "literally everybody," his close friend Ryan Nava said.
During the summer, Dylan and his friends would pile three or four to a bicycle and cruise down to the Pine River, said Wesley Herring, who has known Dylan since elementary school.
The boys hung out for "weeks on end during the summer," Wesley said. "We wouldn't go home forever."
They stayed up late during sleepovers when Dylan was always the hyper one and played hide-and-go-seek for hours after dark. One time during a snowstorm, Dylan was the one to stick out his thumb and hitch the boys a ride home from the library.
Dylan liked to argue, just because he knew he could get under his friends' skin, Wesley said.
"That's not one of the things people normally miss, but I kinda miss it," he said.
When Dylan moved to Colorado Springs this summer, he became fast friends with the boy down the street, Joe Ceballos.
The two would hang out after school and almost every weekend, Joe said. Dylan is like a brother to him.
"Out of everyone I had, he was my best friend. He was always there for me no matter what," Joe said. "If I had a bad day, he would sit down and talk to me. He would say 'don't get mad, don't get sad, life will get better for you.'"
Dylan's mother said her son is happiest being around those he loves.
"Wherever his friends were, wherever his brother was, those were his favorite places," she said.
Life on the Front Range
A yawning emptiness fills the Monument house that Dylan left Nov. 18.
Dylan's family – his mother, brother, Elaine's fiancé and his two children – had just finished remodeling the house a bit north of Colorado Springs and moved in a few weeks before he disappeared.
But it has yet to feel like a complete home.
"This house is very empty," said Mike Hall, Elaine's fiancé. "I have an empty bedroom downstairs, and that's tough, it's really tough. And it's going to be like that until we get him home. Everybody in this house feels like that."
Dylan was excited to move to Colorado Springs this summer, his mother said. He likes the amenities of the city and the new social opportunities.
He had started to grow out of his shyness and spread his wings socially in the city. As the new boy in school, he already had attracted the attention of a number of girls, said Ashley Hall, Mike's daughter.
He is a fan of Skate City, a local roller rink where middle-schoolers are known to mingle, and was starting to find a group of friends at his new school, Lewis Palmer Middle School, said his American History teacher, Suzanne Magerko.
Students continue to approach her for updated news of Dylan, Magerko said.
"They are still thinking about him here," she said.
The school started a blue-ribbon campaign to help raise money and awareness for Dylan after students asked what they could do to help, said Amy Sienkowski, a counselor at the middle school.
The blue-and-black ribbons sell for $1. So far, the school has raised $1,200.
On Friday, the season's first real snowfall blanketed the forest around Vallecito as Mark Redwine, Dylan's father, stood alone in the doorway of his home. The couch through the door behind him is where he said he last saw Dylan.
After Dylan arrived in Durango on Nov. 18, father and son grabbed dinner and went by Walmart to pick up groceries for the week, Mark said. Dylan was visiting on a court-ordered visit.
Mark hadn't heard much from his son lately, but that night the two hardly had a chance to talk about how Dylan liked his new home, he said.
Mark said he tried to wake his son the next morning around 7:30 before leaving to run errands, but Dylan was fast asleep. When he returned at 11:30 a.m., he said Dylan was gone, as was his backpack.
Mark vividly remembers the last vacation he took with his son, a road trip to Boston in August. They visited Fenway Park and went to the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y. It was a dream vacation for a boy who loves baseball and is a devoted Red Sox fan.
Dylan has played Little League for years and excelled in the outfield, said his coach Paul Edwards. He wasn't a complainer and had a passion for the game that stood out among his teammates, Edwards said.
When it comes to football, Dylan's allegiance is with former Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow, his mother said.
When Tebow was traded to the New York Jets, Dylan went with him, deleting everything Broncos-related from his Facebook page.
But he prefers being outside throwing the ball to watching it on TV. He likes to snowboard, roller skate and wrestle with his brother and loves anything water-related – from water rides at the amusement park to camping trips by the river.
Many of the things Dylan loves are the same as his brother, Cory, their mother said.
The two would spend a lot of time throwing the football outside and are known to stay up late playing video games. Dylan looks up to his 21-year-old brother, Elaine said.
They went fishing together, but Dylan would quickly become bored and start skipping rocks or swimming in the lake instead. He wouldn't just grab a fishing pole and head to the lake by himself, his mother said.
Because the brothers shared similar interests, they learned a lot together, Cory Redwine said.
"He always enjoyed doing the same things I did, so we learned a lot of things together," he said. "All the years of playing catch and baseball, I learned as much from him as he did from me."
A future in flux
Dylan hadn't talked much about what he wants to be when he grows up. He tossed around the idea of joining the army after high school.
His dad wants him to go to college and has saved money to pay for it.
"I don't have a college education, and I see how hard it is for me to make ends meet," said Mark, who works at United Pipeline Systems. He wants more for Dylan, he said.
Family members said Dylan usually found a way to get what he wanted – video games, a ride to the roller rink and more – but they also had countless examples of his sweet gestures. He offered to give up his bed to his cousin to sleep in when she came to visit, and he always spent time with his younger cousins at family gatherings.
Everyone needs to know what an amazing, selfless, happy boy Dylan is, Elaine said, her eyes again spilling tears. Beyond sharing his story, it's hard for her to know what else to do.
"I don't know what I'm going to do tomorrow, I don't know what I'm going to be doing the next day, but right now, I'm here, and I'm hoping like heck that somebody comes forward, because I know somebody knows where Dylan is," she said.


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You should hire a mold remediation professional when you suspect that there is a mold growth in your home. The mold can be detected by seeing it. Mold will appear in the form of spots that are usually black or green but it can also be other colors such as yellow, white or red. Sometimes, you can't find any visible sign of the mold but you are able to smell it. You or a member in your household may have been suffering from symptoms that make suspect of mold growth in the home.
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When the mold is widespread in your home, it can create a sufficient concentration level of toxins in the atmosphere which can be hazardous for your health. Mold can survive in a damp environment that don't have much air flow. You must always make sure that the place where you suspect has mold growth is always kept dry and well ventilated. As soon as you have detected the mold, you should arrange for a mold remediation professional to come over to your home to carry out inspection. In mold remediation, not only the mold will be removed but the source that is feeding the mold will be removed. The source that fees the mold is water or moisture.
Professional Cleanup, Remediation and Removal of Black Mold In Missouri
The mold removal pros of Bunceton will use a moisture meter to locate the water source that is feeding the mold. They will try to locate the mold and have them removed with as little disturbance as possible in the home. Some of the signs that you should look out when hunting for mold are paint that has peeled off the wall, walls that are warped, materials that are damaged by water, and musty odor of mold. They will also take note of areas around source of leakage such as plumbing and water heater. They will take extra care to prevent the mold spores from spreading during the procedure so that the mold won't return.
The only solution to toxic black mold is to completely remove it. If you don't want to remove it, you will have to evacuate from the place and relocate to another environment. As soon as you have removed the black mold, you will find yourself slowly recover from the symptoms. Hiring a professional mold remediation company can is necessary because cleaning up black mold cleaning done correctly involves a lot of work. S You should look for a professional mold remediation company that is accredited to undertake by respectable organizations such as American Board of Industrial Hygiene. They should be able to provide a written report of the lab result of the mold samples. They must work in a proper mold remediation outfit.


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A mechanical bowel obstruction is a partial or complete blockage in the intestine, which is also called the bowel. Blockages can occur at any point along the small or large bowel. They are more common in the small bowel. When the bowel is blocked, food and liquid cannot pass through. Over time, food, liquid, and gas build up in the area above the blockage.
Mechanical Bowel Obstruction
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Most small bowel blockages are due to adhesions. An adhesion is a band of scar tissue that causes the bowel to attach to the abdominal wall or other organs. Most large bowel obstructions are caused by tumors.
Specific causes of bowel obstructions include:
- Hernia
- Tumors
- Bowel inflammation or swelling
- Foreign matter in the intestines
- Gallstones
- Impacted feces
- Volvulus—twisting of the intestine
- Intussusception —when the intestine pulls inward into itself
- Scar tissue from a previous abdominal or pelvic surgery, particularly gynecologic or gastrointestinal operations
Risk Factors
Risk Factors
Factors that increases your chance of getting a bowel obstruction include anything that is likely to cause scar tissue or a blockage, such as:
- History of ulcers
- Previous gastrointestinal or gynecologic surgery
- Diverticulitis
- Crohn's disease
- Hirschsprung's disease —in infants and children
- Cancer of the gastrointestinal tract
Symptoms of a bowel obstruction include:
- Abdominal pain
- Abdominal swelling
- Abdominal cramps
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Severe constipation; inability to pass gas or stool
- Bloating
- Fever
- Foul breath odor
Complications from an untreated obstruction can include strangulation, which is cutting off the blood supply to part of the intestine.
You will be asked about your symptoms and medical history. A physical exam will be done. A stethoscope will be placed on your abdomen to listen for bowel sounds. If the normal bowel sounds are absent, or if high pitched, tinkling sounds are present, it may be an indication of bowel obstruction.
Your bodily fluids may need to be tested. This can be done with:
- Blood tests
- Urine tests
Images may need to be taken. This can be done with abdominal x-rays, such as:
Bowel obstructions can be serious, even fatal. If your doctor thinks you have a bowel obstruction, you will be hospitalized and treated. Your treatment will depend on what part of your bowel is blocked and what is causing the blockage.
Possible treatments include the following:
- Nasogastric tube—This involves the passage of a narrow tube through your nose and down into the stomach to suction out fluids that have become trapped above the blockage.
- IV fluids—Vomiting and diarrhea can cause dehydration and imbalances in your body fluids; if you are dehydrated, you will be given fluids and electrolytes.
- Medications—You may be given antibiotics or pain medication through an IV or through the nasogastric tube.
- Removal of fecal impaction—If fecal matter is causing the obstruction, it can be removed; your doctor will insert a gloved finger into your rectum to loosen and remove the feces.
- Endoscopy—A thin, lighted tube is inserted through the rectum and into the large intestine to straighten out the intestines.
Surgery—Depending on the cause of the obstruction, you may need surgery. Surgery can:
- Remove scar tissue, tumors, gallstones, foreign matter, and other causes of the blockages
- Repair hernias
During surgery, the blocked part of the bowel may be removed. The remaining sections will then be joined together. You will probably need a nasogastric tube temporarily after surgery. In addition, you may need antibiotics and pain medication during recovery.
Prevention of bowel obstruction depends on the cause. Some bowel obstructions cannot be prevented. The following actions may help reduce your risk of a bowel obstruction:
- Treat hernias promptly before they can cause a blockage.
To lessen the chance of fecal impaction and diverticulitis:
- Eat plenty of fiber -rich foods.
- Drink plenty of fluids.
- Exercise regularly.
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases http://www2.niddk.nih.gov
Health Canada http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca
Accessed December 18, 2014.
Colonic ileus. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at:
Updated July 12, 2014. Accessed December 18, 2014.
Jackson P, Raiji M. Evaluation and management of intestinal obstruction. Am Fam Physician. 2011 Jan 15;83(2):159-165.
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(Brain Injury, Penetrating; Penetrating Wound to the Head; Wound to the Head, Penetrating)
This type of traumatic injury occurs when an object penetrates the skull and damages the brain. One part of the brain may be damaged. Damage can also occur to a larger area of the brain.
This is a serious, life-threatening injury. It requires emergency medical care.
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Penetrating brain injuries may be caused by any object or external force, such as:
- Fall, which could cause a piece of the skull to break off and penetrate the brain
- Motor vehicle accident
- Gunshot wound to the head
- Stab wound to the head
- Sports-related injury
- Abuse, such as being struck on the head with an object
Risk Factors
Risk Factors
Factors that increase your chance of a penetrating brain injury include:
- Being elderly (higher risk of falls) or younger (higher risk of motor vehicle accidents)
- Alcohol use disorder or drug abuse
- Being in a violent environment
- Playing high-impact sports
A penetrating brain injury is very serious and can lead to death. Gunshot wounds to the head are often fatal. The symptoms, though, vary depending on what caused the injury and how severe it is. Symptoms may include:
Because of the severity of this kind of injury, the doctor will evaluate the person as quickly as possible in the emergency room. This may include:
- Checking heart and lung function
- Checking the persons level of consciousness
- Checking reflexes, strength, and sensation
- Examining the entire body for other injuries
Depending on the person's condition, the following tests may be done:
The treatment plan depends on a number of factors, including the:
- Severity of the injury
- Areas of the brain that were damaged
- Symptoms
Initial Treatment
The hospital staff will first attempt to stabilize life. If there is bleeding, steps will be taken to stop the bleeding as quickly as possible. This may include doing emergency surgery. To help the person breathe, a tube may be placed down the throat and into the lungs. Also, fluids and blood will be given to keep the blood pressure stable.
Depending on the injury, a neurosurgeon may need to:
- Remove skull fragments that broke off during the injury—A bullet or other object may also need to be removed.
- Remove part of the skull (decompressive craniectomy)—The brain often expands and swells after a severe injury. Removing a part of the skull gives the brain room to expand.
- Make burr holes in the scalp and skull to drain clotting blood from a hematoma.
- Place a catheter into the brain to drain cerebrospinal fluid.
The doctor may also place monitoring devices in the brain to check the:
- Pressure in the brain
- Temperature of the brain and the oxygen levels
Seizures may occur after a traumatic brain injury. Because of this, the doctor may give anti-seizure medications. Strong pain relievers, like opioids, may be given through an IV.
After the condition has improved, the doctors will create a rehabilitation program that may include working with:
- A physical therapist
- An occupational therapist
- A doctor who specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation
- A neurologist
- A psychologist
The goal is to help the person regain as much functioning as possible.
Here are ways to prevent this type of trauma to your brain:
Reduce the risk of gun accidents by:
- Keeping guns unloaded and in a locked cabinet or safe
- Storing ammunition in a separate location that is also locked
Reduce the risk of falls, especially if you are elderly, by:
- Using handrails when walking up and down stairs
- Using grab bars in the bathroom and placing non-slip mats in the bathroom
Reduce the risk of motor vehicle accidents by:
- Not drinking and driving or getting into a vehicle with someone who is under the influence of drugs or alcohol
- Obeying speed limits and other driving laws
- Using seatbelts and placing children in proper child safety seats
- Wearing a helmet when participating in certain sports and when riding on a motorcycle
- Avoiding taking medications that make you sleepy, especially when driving
You can also prevent brain injuries by getting help if you are in a violent environment.
Brain Injury Association of America http://www.biausa.org/
Ontario Brain Injury Association http://www.obia.on.ca/
Accessed May 30, 2014.
Concussion and mild traumatic brain injury. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at:
Updated May 22, 2014. Accessed May 30, 2014.
Cranial gunshot wounds. UCLA Health website. Available at:
Accessed May 30, 2014.
Glasgow coma scale. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill website. Available at:
Updated May 30, 2014.
Gunshot wound head trauma. American Association of Neurological Surgeons website. Available at:
Accessed May 30, 2014.
Moderate to severe traumatic brain injury. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at:
Updated May 14, 2014. Accessed May 30, 2014.
Traumatic brain injury. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Available at:
Updated March 6, 2014. Accessed May 30, 2014.
Traumatic brain injury. New York Presbyterian Hospital website. Available at:
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And that's how I originally thought of this one. But then the more i looked at it, the more it filled me with rage. Perhaps it was the lack of dialog that threw me off, perhaps the fact that I so clearly understood what was happening shielded me from the terrible fact that what was happening does not make sense.
Ok, let's talk about this. The girl (who is being smart and tech-savvy, surprise!) is Lucy, from The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe (god i want to put an oxford comma in there but apparently that's not part of the official title). And instead of just heading straight into Narnia, she sends in some kind of mars-rover type webcam, to scout things out for her!
Obviously, this option was not available to the Lucy in the story, written as it was in 1950. So it's just another dumb old random media mashup, one that tells us nothing new about any of the characters involved in either. It's not like those parodies where a character from something famous is suddenly put in a crazy new position, where you see how the creator thinks they would act. Here all we know is "what if Lucy had technology, and was really careful?" and the answer is she would use technology to be very careful. That's it! that's all there fucking is!
OK, here is my challenge to the xkcd fans: TELL ME WHY THE FUCK YOU LIKED THIS, or admit that you didn't. And no cheating by saying it wasn't supposed to be funny! it obviously was supposed to be.
what will happen for comic 666??????? maybe: nothing! has he ever done anything special for a certain numbered comic? 404 doesn't count, he didn't post it.


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The numbers are clicking up at gas stations around the region, and they wont be stopping anytime soon, industry experts said Thursday.
Local drivers should say goodbye to sub-$3-per-gallon gas until sometime after at least April or May, when prices are expected to top out at close to $4 per gallon, said Gregg Laskoski, a senior petroleum analyst at GasBuddy.com, a website that tracks gas prices nationwide.
Though gas prices are rising nationwide, Coloradans are getting a bigger shock than other parts of the country. The state saw its prices drop lower than the U.S. average last month and now is seeing a steeper increase in fuel prices.
Nationally, the price of gas went up an average of 26 cents during the last month while Colorado prices have climbed an average of 34 cents, Laskoski said.
A weekly overview report by AAA confirmed that Colorado, along with California and the Midwest, saw the most drastic price increases last week.
The reason: Colorado has been benefiting from less-expensive crude oil coming from the Canadian tar sands and North Dakota, said Wavelyn Dreher, AAAs Colorado spokesperson.
Pipeline capacity still hasnt caught up with production from those areas, slowing the export of crude to other parts of the country. The resulting supply buildup has meant that Colorado and other states in the Rocky Mountain region have seen cheaper prices at the pump, but that discount has been diminishing recently, Laskoski said.
Yet compared with the rest of the country, Coloradans shouldnt be complaining about filling up because prices here still are about 30 cents below the national average, according to the AAA Daily Fuel Gauge Report.
Colorado certainly sees prices going up, but at the same time, most people in the country would like to be looking at the numbers youre looking at, Laskoski said.
On Thursday, the average gas price in Colorado was $3.25 and the national average was $3.55, according to AAA.
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This article describes alternate ways of setting Firefox as the default browser when setting it from the Firefox optionspreferences window does not work.
Symptoms of this problem can include:
- Firefox reports that it is not the default browser when you check using the Firefox optionspreferences window.
- Firefox prompts you to set Firefox as the default browser each time it starts.
- Firefox does not open after clicking on links in other programs.
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Using Firefox
The preferred method of setting Firefox as your default browser is described in the Make Firefox your default browser article. Most external programs will open links in Firefox if it is set to be the default browser using that method.
Follow the instructions below if you have tried the steps in Make Firefox your default browser article and found that they did not work.
Using your operating system
Windows 7 and Vista
- Click on the Windows logo to open the Start menu, then select Control Panel. The Control Panel window will open.
- Click on the link labeled Programs. The Programs panel will open.
- Click on the link labeled Set your default programs. The Set your default programs panel will open.
- In the Programs list on the left side of the window, click Firefox.
- In the right side of the window, click Set this program as default.
Windows XP
- Click the Start button, then click on the Control Panel icon to open the Windows Control Panel.
- Click the Add or Remove Programs icon to open the Add or Remove Programs applet.
- On the left side of the window, click the Set Program Access and Defaults icon.
- Click on the Custom radio button to expand the Custom category.
- Underneath Choose a default Web browser click the radio button next to Mozilla Firefox.
- Click at the bottom of the window.
Ubuntu Linux
- In the menu, open , then .
- On the tab under Web Browser, choose Firefox in the drop-down.
- Press .
Mandriva Linux + KDE 4
- In the , go to the tab, then to the icon.
- Click on the tab under , choose Firefox in the menu, rise it to the top of the list.
- Press .
Fedora Linux + KDE 4
- In the menu, open the tab, then go to the icon.
- Click on the line on the list of displayed services and type firefox in the menu.
- Press .
- From the Dock, open Safari.
- From the menu bar, click the menu and select .
- Click the icon, to display the General preferences panel.
- In the Default Web Browser: drop-down list, select Firefox.
- Quit Safari.
Troublesome programs
Some programs are hard-coded to open Internet Explorer rather than the default browser. Programs that do this are listed below along with possible solutions, if available.
- MSN Messenger
- AIM 5.9 - upgrade to the latest version of AIM.