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The Kingdom of Cambodia (ព្រះរាជាណាចក្រកម្ពុជា ឬ ប្រទេសកម្ពុជា) [1] (sometimes transliterated as Kampuchea to more closely represent the Khmer pronunciation) is a Southeast Asian nation bordered by Vietnam to the east, Laos to the north, Thailand to the northwest, and the Gulf of Thailand to the southwest.
Cambodia has had a pretty bad run of luck for the last half-millennium or so. Ever since the fall of Angkor in 1431, the once mighty Khmer Empire has been plundered by all its neighbours. It was colonized by the French in the 19th century, and during the 1970s suffered heavy carpet bombing by the USA. After a false dawn of independence in 1953, Cambodia promptly plunged back into the horrors of civil war in 1970 to suffer the Khmer Rouge's incredibly brutal reign of terror, and only after UN-sponsored elections in 1993 did the country begin to totter back onto its feet.
Much of the population still subsists on less than the equivalent of US$1 a day, the provision of even basic services remains spotty, and political intrigue remains as complex and opaque as ever; but the security situation has improved immeasurably, and increasing numbers of visitors are rediscovering Cambodia's temples and beaches. Siem Reap, the gateway to Angkor, now sports luxury hotels, chic nightspots, ATMs, and an airport fielding flights from all over the region, while Sihanoukville is getting good press as an up-and-coming beach destination. However travel beyond the most popular tourist destinations is still an adventure.
It is important to remember that Cambodian history did not begin with the Khmer Rouge. Pol Pot's incredibly harsh regime has garnered most attention, but the Cambodians enjoy a long and often triumphant history. Anybody who witnesses the magnificence temples at Angkor will be able to see that the Khmer Empire was once a wealthy, militarized, and a major force in the region. Its zenith came under Jayavarman VII (1181-ca. 1218), where the Empire made significant territorial gains from the Vietnamese and Cham. The Khmer Empire stretched from modern day Thailand, Malaysia, Burma, Laos, and Vietnam
The period following the fall of the Khmer Empire has been described as Cambodia's dark ages.
French colonial expansion in the area known then as Indochina included coming to dominate Cambodia as a protectorate under French political control. However, the French were always more concerned with their possessions in Vietnam. Education of Cambodians was neglected for all but the established Elite. It was from this elite that many "Red Khmers" would emerge. Japan's hold on Southeast Asia during the Second world War undermined French prestige and following the Allied victory Prince Sihanouk soon declared independence. This was a relatively peaceful transition; France was too absorbed with its struggle in Vietnam, which it saw as more important to its conception of L'Indochine Francaise.
Prince Sihanouk was the main power figure in the country after this. He was noted for making very strange movies in which he starred, wrote and directed. His rule was characterized at this point with a Buddhist revival and an emphasis on education. This was a mixed blessing however. He succeeded in making an educated elite who became increasingly disenchanted with the lack of jobs available. As the economic situation in Cambodia deteriorated, many of these young people were attracted to the Indochinese Communist Party, and later the Khmer Rouge.
As the Second Indochina War spread to Cambodia's border (an important part of the "Ho Chi Minh trail"), the USA became increasingly concerned with events in the country. While traveling to Moscow and Beijing, Sihanouk was overthrown by Lon Nol and other generals who were looked upon favorably by the United States. Sihanouk then put his support behind the Khmer Rouge. This change influenced many to follow suit; he was after all considered a Boddhisatva. Meanwhile the Khmer Rouge followed the Vietnamese example and began to engender themselves to the rural poor.
Following a five-year struggle, Communist Khmer Rouge forces captured Phnom Penh in 1975 and ordered the evacuation of all cities and towns. Over 1 million people (and possibly many more) died from execution or enforced hardships. Those from the cities were known as "new" people and suffered worst at first. The rural peasantry were regarded as "base" people and fared better. However, the Khmer Rouge's cruelty was enacted on both groups. It also depended much upon where you were from. For example, people in the East generally got it worse. It is debated whether or not the Khmer Rouge began "crimes against humanity" or a protracted "genocide". There are claims there was a disproportionate number of ethnic Chams killed, and the ethnically Vietnamese also suffered persecution. Nonetheless, the Khmer also suffered often indescriminate mass killings. A 1978 Vietnamese invasion drove the Khmer Rouge into the countryside and ended 13 years of fighting (but the fighting would continue for some time in border areas). Cold War politics meant that despite the horrendous crimes committed by the Khmer Rouge they were the recognized government long after the liberation of the country by the Vietnamese, indeed they continued to receive covert support and financing by the USA. As a result of the devastating politics of the Khmer Rouge regime, there was virtually no infrastructure left. Institutions of higher education, money, and all forms of commerce industries were destroyed in 1978, so the country had to be built up from scratch. UN-sponsored elections in 1993 helped restore some semblance of normalcy, as did the rapid diminution of the Khmer Rouge in the mid-1990s. A coalition government, formed after national elections in 1998, brought renewed political stability and the surrender of remaining Khmer Rouge forces.
The Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) is currently putting Ieng Sary, Pol Pot's brother in law, on trial for 'crimes against humanity'.
The two pillars of Cambodia's newly-stable economy are textiles and tourism. The tourism industry has grown rapidly with over 1.7 million visitors arriving in 2006 and 2.0 million in 2007. The long-term development of the economy after decades of war remains a daunting challenge, as the population lacks education and productive skills, particularly in the poverty-ridden countryside, which suffers from an almost total lack of basic infrastructure. More than 60% of the population still gets by on subsistence farming. The government is addressing these issues with assistance from bilateral and multilateral donors. New construction of roads, irrigation, and agriculture are invested to bring up the rural areas.
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Get in
Visas can be obtained at any Cambodian embassy or consulate overseas. Visas are also available "on arrival" at both international airports, all six international border crossings with Thailand, some international border crossings with Vietnam, and at the main border crossing with Laos.
To apply for a visa, you will need one or two (depending on where you apply) passport-size photo(s), a passport which is valid for at least 6 months and has at least one completely blank visa page remaining, passport photocopies when applying at some embassies/consulates (not needed if applying on arrival), and clean US$ notes with which to pay the fee (expect to pay a substantially higher price if paying in a local currency). If you don't have a passport photo at visa on arrival in Phnom Penh airport (and possibly other entry points), they will scan in the one on your passport for an extra $2.
On arrival at Phnom Penh airport you must go to the Visa on Arrival desk. You join the queue to the left, where your application form is reviewed (you should be given one on the plane). You then move to the right and wait for your name to be called, when you pay the money and get your passport back. Officials have difficulties with Western first names and surnames so stay alert. You may find that your first name gets used, or any one of your first names if you have several. After getting your passport back you then have to join the Immigration queue.
In Poipet, Cambodia custom officers are known to ask tourists to pay 1000 Baht (about US$30) for a visa on arrival, instead of US$25. Stand firm but stay friendly and keep your smile, they rarely insist it. The penalty for having no photo is usually only US$1-2, but the price is also negotiable.
Alternatively, citizens of most nations can now apply for an e-Visa [2] online. The cost is US$25 (US$20 + US$5 processing charge) instead of the normal US$20, and you get the visa by e-mail in 3 business days. For the e-visa you will need one photograph of yourself. You can scan your passport photo (into .jpg format, please!) or take a passport photograph of yourself with a digital camera. Please take note that e-Visa is currently operated by a private Malaysian Company.
The e-visa will come back as a PDF file. You will then need to print out two copies (one for the entry and one for the exit). After printing out your two copies, cut out the e-visa part and put both copies into your passport.
For those entering by air, the e-Visa is valid at both Phnom Penh and Siem Reap airports. It's cheaper to get your visa on arrival at either airport. However if you get a visa in advance (online or from an embassy/consulate) you do get to skip two lines at the airport: the line to apply for the visa, and the line at the cashier to pay the fee. Of course, if you checked luggage, you'll probably have to spend the saved time waiting for your bag.
For those entering overland, do note that overland e-Visa entries are restricted to just three border crossings: Bavet (Svay Rieng) from Moc Bai (Tay Ninh Province, Vietnam); Koh Kong (from Hat Lek / Trat, Thailand); and Poipet (from Aranyaprathet, Thailand). However getting a visa in advance (online or from an embassy/consulate) is definitely the way to go in order to avoid the common scam of visa overpricing at border crossings (see Scam alert).
By plane
Direct flights connect Phnom Penh International Airport [3] (previously Pochentong International Airport) with China (Guangzhou | Hong Kong | Shanghai), Laos (Vientiane), Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur), Singapore, South Korea (Incheon/Seoul), Taiwan (Taipei), Thailand (Bangkok) and Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City).
Direct flights connect Siem Reap - Angkor International Airport [4] with Laos (Pakse | Vientiane), Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur), Singapore, South Korea (Incheon/Seoul), China (Guangzhou) Taiwan (Kaohsiung | Taipei), Thailand (Bangkok | U-Tapao (Sattahip/Pattaya)) and Vietnam (Hanoi | Ho Chi Minh City).
Travellers going specifically to visit the Angkor temple ruins may prefer to use Siem Reap as it's only a few minutes away from the main sites; however as Bangkok Airways has a monopoly on direct flights between Bangkok and Siem Reap, it's a lot cheaper to fly to Phnom Penh and to take the bus (or cross overland from Bangkok).
Low-cost carrier Air Asia [5] has introduced flights from Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok to Phnom Penh and Kuala Lumpur to Siem Reap, while Jetstar Asia [6] has begun flying from Singapore to Siem Reap and Phnom Penh.
Other airlines operating flights to/from Cambodia include Asiana Airlines [7], Bangkok Airways [8], China Southern Airlines [9], Dragonair [10], Eva Airways [11], Korean Air [12], Lao Airlines [13], Malaysia Airlines (MAS) [14], Shanghai Airlines [15], Siem Reap Airways [16] (a subsidiary of Bangkok Airways), SilkAir [17], Singapore Airlines [18], Thai Airways International [19], and Vietnam Airlines [20].
By road
From Thailand
All six international border crossings are open 7 AM to 8 PM and all have visa-on-arrival facilities at the Cambodian immigration checkpoints.
On the Thai side, there are good paved roads to all 6 crossings. There are no direct bus services from Thailand that cross the border, but there are buses to all crossings except Chong Sa-Ngam.
On the Cambodian side, more basic and less frequent bus services are available from Poipet and Koh Kong.
The busiest land crossing into Cambodia, and the most convenient for onward travel to Siem Reap and the Angkor Archaeological Park. Long the stuff of nightmares, the road has finally been paved all the way from the border to Sieam Reap and Phnom Penh.
Take a bus to Trat (transfer in Chanthaburi if necessary) and from there a minibus to the border. After crossing into Cambodia there are two possibilities - the once-daily boat to Sihanoukville (can be unpleasant in adverse weather), or else a minibus or taxi to either Sihanoukville or Phnom Penh.
Those with a yen for adventure can try out the four other international crossings:
The road from the Chong Sa-Ngam crossing is now sealed and it is a comfortable 2hour taxi ride into Siem Reap. However you should pre-order a taxi in Siem reap to meet you at the border. $40/45
From Vietnam
Ticket prices usually range from ~US$8-12. Bus passengers will be asked to vacate the vehicle at both the Vietnamese and Cambodian checkpoints. At this crossing only one passport photo is required for a Cambodian visa.
It can be interesting to join a Mekong Delta tour (2-3 days) that travels between the two cities; the total cost is about US$25-35 for three days.
Mai Linh Taxi Company [21] in Ho Chi Minh City provides bus from Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap directly from beginning of 2007. The price is US$18.
It is possible to cross at the Trapeang Phlong - Xa Mat border but as of now you have to organise your own transport.
It is now possible to cross the border at O Yadaw near Pleiku. Cambodian visas are available on arrival. You can get a motorbike taxi to the border from Duc Co on the Vietnamese side, but there is no regular transport available on the Cambodian side. It maybe possible to hitch a ride with the border officials, though.
There is a (Cambodian) bus service from Ha Tien in Vietnam (where the ferry from the popular Phu Quoc island docks) to various destinations in Cambodia, including Sihanoukville and Phnom Penh. Cambodian visa on arrival.
From Laos
Onward transportation not regularly available. Cambodian visas available, but expect 1$ to 2$ of transaction fees on both sides of the border. Travel agencies on both sides have border crossing packages.
By boat
To/from Laos - There is one border crossing for tourists on the Mekong, a 90 minute speedboat ride north of Stung Treng. The border guards have few opportunities for "alternative" income, and will usually try to make a few extra dollars from scamming tourists.
To/from Thailand - There are no ferry services between Cambodia and Thailand. However it is possible to cross the border from Thailand to Koh Kong on foot, take a 15 minute share taxi or motodop (motorbike taxi) ride, and then proceed to Sihanoukville by ferry from there (or vice-versa).
To/from Vietnam - It's possible to travel between Ho Chi Minh City and Phnom Penh by boat, or by combination of road and boat. Fast boats leave daily from Chau Doc in Vietnam's Mekong Delta and take 5 hours to reach Phnom Penh. Chau Doc is a four hour drive from Ho Chi Minh City. A popular overland route is to make a three day trip, stopping at Can Tho and Chau Doc before taking the boat to Phnom Penh.
Get around
By plane
The only airports currently operating scheduled passenger flights are Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. The third major airport, Sihanoukville, will be receiving scheduled flights again in late 2011. The other 25 airports will be reopened .
The main operator is Cambodia Angkor Air[22], a joint venture between the government and Vietnam Airlines, which flies between Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam).
The other operator is Aero Cambodia [23] Starting service late 2011. Will be operating from Phnom Penh to Ratanakiri, Koh Kong, Sihanukville, And most other airports . Charter and scheduled service using twin engine 10 to 70 seat aircraft.
By helicopter
Helistar Cambodia [24], a VIP helicopter charter and scenic flights company, operate to virtually anywhere in Cambodia. Helicopters can be chartered to fly from Phnom Penh and Siem Reap for one-way or return journeys. The basic hourly charter rate is US$1700 per flight hour plus 10% VAT and 10% SPT. They operate modern, air-conditioned French-built Eurocopter Ecureuils with luxury leather seating for up to 6 passengers. They also have licenced Australian and foreign pilots. A pick-up and set-down transfer service is also available at both international airports.
By road
The three main routes to Phnom Penh (from Siem Reap, Sisophon, and Sihanoukville) are all sealed and in good condition. National Route #7 from Stung Treng to Phnom Penh (Skuon) is in good condition, paved between Kratie and Phnom Penh, partly paved and partly gravel between Stung Treng and Kratie, but well maintained, even in the wet season. Most other roads are unpaved dirt; many are in abysmal condition, others are maintained fairly regularly (but fall apart with alarming speed in the wet season). On the unsealed routes, overloaded trucks do a good job of smashing poorly built bridges. In all, buffer your schedule and expect delays when travelling around the country, especially on the dirt roads, and doubly so in the wet season.
For longer journeys there is a system of buses and pickup trucks that usually operate from the local market square. Mekong Express has the best reputation for comfort and speed and consequently charges a premium, while Sorya (formerly Ho Wah Genting) and GST offer a slightly cheaper no-frills service. Travel remains cheap, with journeys from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap or Sihanoukville costing under US$5, but bring along something warm if you don't like freezing air-conditioning and earplugs if you don't like Khmer karaoke. There are few, if any, night-time services, so most buses leave in the early hours of the morning (6-7 AM) and the last ones leave in the afternoon.
Motorcycle taxis are ubiquitous. For quick trips across town, just stand on a corner for a moment and someone will offer you a lift - for a small, usually standard, fee of US$1 or less.
Motorcycle rentals are available in many towns, with the notable exception of Siem Reap.
Display extreme caution if you decide to risk driving or riding yourself, as driving practices are vastly different from developed countries. Local road 'rules' will also differ from city to city. In any case, choosing one of the above options will be cheaper and easier for even the most experienced traveller.
By boat
Ferries operate seasonally along many of the major rivers. Major routes include Phnom Penh to Siem Reap, Siem Reap to Battambang, and Sihanoukville to Koh Kong. Boats are slower than road transport, charge higher prices for foreigners, and are sometimes overcrowded and unsafe. Then again, Cambodia's highways are also dangerous, and boats are probably the safer of the two options. The high speed boat from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap costs US$33 and takes about 6 hours, departing at 7.30am, and offers a spectacular view of rural life along the Tonle Sap river.
There is also a few luxury boats operating between Siem Reap, Phnom Penh and Saigon. For something around 150$/day including accommodation, food and excursions, it's a good alternative to regular boat service.
The boat trip between Siem Reap and Battambang takes longer (especially in the dry season), and is less comfortable and more expensive than taking a seat in a share taxi, but is favoured by some travellers for its up-close view of subsistence farming (and hundreds of waving children) along the river. Taking the boat late in the dry season (April and May) is not advisable as low water levels mean that you must transfer to smaller vessels in mid-river. During the rainy season the boat between Sihanoukville and Koh Kong can also be dangerous due to high waves as well as due to the fact that these Malaysian river taxis were not built for the open sea.
By train
As of 2009, the only normal passenger train in Cambodia from Phnom Penh to Battambang was suspended [25]. There are no passenger services to Sihanoukville or Kampot anymore, but it may now be possible to hitch a ride on a cargo train if you enjoy that kind of thing, as the freight service between Phnom Penh and Touk Meas (111 km south west) was reinstated in October 2010. The entire Royal Cambodian Railways network is currently in restoration. There are plans to link the network with the Thai and Vietnamese railway networks. However, don't hold your breath!
By bamboo train
Despite the lack of normal train services there are bamboo trains or noris running around Battambang, and you can also travel on a bamboo train from the outskirts of Phnom Penh to Battambang on demand. These trains are home made railcars which carry just about anything, pigs, motorcycles, crops, you name it, as long as it fits on the train. They are also great fun to ride on and they are actually reasonably safe, and the drivers are friendly. They cost around $2 per person for a short journey and around $6 to hire one with a driver. Ask locally where you can find a norry, or you can find one at Battambang station.
With a guide book in the hand
Several publications are freely available in hotels, restaurants, bars ... All tourist guide books include information, maps and advertising about a certain area (Coast/Phnom Penh/Siem Reap).
Coastal -- A free 6-monthly publication promoting the Southern Cambodian Coastal Towns (www.coastal-cambodia.com) Sihanoukville Advertiser -- A free publication covering Sihanoukville and more coastal tourist towns. (www.sihanoukvilleadvertiser.com) Voucher Guide -- A 2-monthly booklet with 7 town maps, discount coupons, a calendar, note book, ... (www.discount-cambodia.com)
Cambodians primarily speak Khmer, which unlike most languages in the region is not tonal, but makes up for it with a large assortment of consonant and vowel clusters. Young Khmer prefer to learn English over other foreign languages and you will find people who speak anywhere from basic to fluent English in major towns and cities. In tourist market situations, most Khmer will know enough English to complete a basic transaction, though many vendors carry calculators into which they punch numbers and show you the screen to demonstrate the price.
Some elder Khmer speak French from the Sangkum Reastr Niyum period. French is still an official language in Cambodia, and used in government communications, but partly because of the Khmer Rouge era (in which those speaking foreign languages were targeted for extermination), actually encountering anyone fluent in French is rare outside of Phnom Penh. German and other European tongues can be found in the tourist centres (but are even rarer than French) and Japanese is also a popular language for tourist industry workers.
Chinese dialects, Thai and Vietnamese are spoken in Phnom Penh. Thai is more prevalent in northwestern provinces, whereas Vietnamese dominates southeastern provinces.
When shopping be sure to look for businesses that display the Heritage Friendly Business Logo. Heritage Watch has launched a campaign that aims to encourage support for Cambodia's arts, culture, heritage and development. Businesses that are giving back to the community are certified as Heritage Friendly by the independent organization and permitted to display either a gold or silver Heritage Friendly logo. Look for the logo to ensure that you are supporting socially responsible corporate citizens!
You can get away with pretty much haggling anything in Cambodia. Restaurants, outdoor food stalls, even rates for guesthouses. It doesn't even matter if you lose your temper as myths of "saving face" doesn't really translate to money. The Khmer are notoriously quiet up to a point of no return. They do not lose face, they lose their temper. However, there are a few guidelines:
Siem Reap is the easiest place to bargain, Phnom Penh may be a little harder but still worth a shot (worked at a guesthouse in Phnom Penh). Just remember to be persistent.
The Cambodian riel is the official currency, but US dollars are universally accepted in Cambodia. Most ATMs dispense US dollars instead of riels. They charge for a withdraw a fee of 3-5$. Canadia bank and Mekong Bank don't charge any fees. While there are sufficient ATMs in the major tourist areas of Sihanoukville, Siem Reap and Phnom Penh which dispense US$ it may be wise to bring your own supply of US$1, $5, $10 and $20 notes to avoid problems changing larger denominations of $50 or $100 notes.
Cambodian riels are used instead of US coins, at a fixed rate of 4000 riel/dollar for calculation convenience. So USD 1,50 is one dollar plus 2000 riel. There are also 20000 riel notes (5 USD), but higher amounts are usually paid in dollars. Because the actual exchange rate is higher (about 4200 riel in January 2010), try to get rid of as many riel as possible towards the end of your trip (also because the riel may be hard to change abroad).
Near the Thai border (especially Battambang, Koh Kong, and Poipet) Thai baht is also accepted; further east (including Siem Reap) baht can easily be exchanged, but cannot be spent - except at uncompetitive rates. Likewise Euro can easily be exchanged, but cannot be spent - except at uncompetitive rates. Banks give the best rates, avoid money changers at markets or on the street.
Torn foreign currency notes can be difficult to exchange. It's acceptable to check each note and ask to have them changed if you aren't happy with the quality, even in banks - the locals do it too.
If you're planning on heading out off the beaten track, you need to take enough US dollars to get you back to a point where you can get more.
In many of the larger towns one or more of the local banks operate as Western Union Money Transfer agents.
ATMs can be found in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Battambang, Sihanoukville, Koh Kong's Canadia Bank and Kampot; both debit card withdrawls (Maestro, Cirrus, Plus, VISA) and cash advances on credit cards are possible. For the rest of the country it's best to stick to cash or traveller's checks (in US$).
VISA and JCB are the most widely accepted credit cards; MasterCard and American Express cards are slowly becoming more widely accepted.
Note that ATMs will dispense US$ in varying denominations. If you receive bills in poor condition(especially $50 or $100) from an ATM attached directly to a bank try to change it there immediately as it may be difficult to change later.
Please note that ATMs throughout the country only accept a 4-digit PIN. If your PIN is more than 4 digits, best to take care of that at home before you need cash and find yourself out of luck.
Traveller's cheques
Traveller's cheques, like credit cards, are accepted in major business establishments, such as large hotels, some restaurants, travel agencies and some souvenir shops; American Express (in US$) are the most widely accepted flavour. However, competitive rates are only usually found in banks in Cambodia's larger cities (guesthouses in heavily touristed areas may offer similar services but at horrendous rates). The usual fee for cashing traveler's cheques is 2% and US$2 minimum.
While not as varied as food from neighbouring Malaysia, Thailand, or Vietnam, Khmer food is tasty and cheap and is invariably accompanied by rice (or occasionally noodles). And unlike its Thai and Lao neighbours, Cambodians generally do not have a taste for spicy hot food, and black pepper is the preferred choice in cooking instead of chilli peppers which are usually served on the side. Thai and Vietnamese influences can be noted in Khmer food, although Cambodians love a stronger sour taste in their dishes. The addition of prahok, the famous Khmer fish paste, is ubiquitous in Khmer cooking (although for most foreigners this is most definitely an acquired taste!). In addition to Khmer food, there are large number of Indian and Chinese restaurants, especially in Phnom Penh and large provincial centers.
Typical Khmer dishes include:
Don't forget Khmer desserts - Pong Aime (sweets). These are available from stalls in most Khmer towns and can be excellent. Choose from a variety of sweetmeats and have them served with ice, condensed milk and sugar water. A must try is the Tuk-a-loc, a blended drink of fruits, raw egg, sweetened condensed milk and ice.
There is also a wide variety of fresh fruit available from markets. The prices vary according to which fruit is in season but mangoes (around Khmer New Year, with up to 9 varieties on sale) and mangosteen (May/June) are both superb.
Other popular Khmer foods which may be less palatable to foreign travelers include pregnant eggs (duck eggs with the embryo still inside), and almost every variety of creepy or crawly animal (spiders, crickets, water beetles) as well as barbecued rats, frogs, snakes, bats and small birds.
The tap water supply in Phnom Penh has undergone some serious changes at the hands of a "water revolutionary" in the government, Ek Sonn Chan. So in Phnom Penh you can drink the tap water without problem, although it is highly chlorinated and you may not like the taste. Also there is some concern about the bottle water vendors. The U.S. Embassy web site says that "In 2008, Cambodia's Ministry of Industry, Mines and Energy reported that more than 100 bottled- water companies in Cambodia were being considered for closure for failing to meet minimum production quality standards. Only 24 of the 130 bottled-water companies are compliant with the ministry's Department of Industrial Standards." That page seems to be down on bottled water generally, so take it with a grain of salt.
Outside of Phnom Penh (and perhaps Siem Reap) you should assume that tap water is not potable. Khmer brand water in blue plastic bottles sell for 1000 riels or less (although prices are often marked up for tourists, to 50 cents or a dollar).
Soft drinks
Iced coffee is ubiquitous in Cambodia. It is made Vietnamese style, freshly brewed and mixed with sweetened condensed milk. Walk past a local eatery any time of the day and you are bound to see at least a table of locals drinking them. One glass costs between 1500-2000riel. Iced tea made with lemon and sugar is also refreshing and ubiquitous.
Fresh coconut can be found everywhere, you could say it is ubiquitous, and is healthy and sanitary if drunk straight from the fruit.
In general, Khmers are not what could be described as casual drinkers: the main objective is to get hammered as quickly as possible. Know your limits if invited to join in!
The two most popular domestic Cambodian beers are Anchor — best ordered "an-CHOR" with a ch sound! — and Angkor. Kingfisher Beer, Beer Lao and Tiger are popular beers with foreigners. A plethora of other beers include ABC Stout, which is dark and not so bad, in addition to the standard Heineken and Carlsberg. Many of the cheaper beers are not especially nice, such as Crown or Leo, and only drunk by the locals.
Palm wine and rice wine are available in villages and can be OK at 500-1000 riel for 1 litre bottle. However, some safety concerns have been raised with regard to sanitation, so the local wines may be best avoided. Bottled water is readily available at 500 riel for a cheap 1L bottle, or double that for a screw-cap. In Phnom Penh tap water is theoretically clean, though most travellers still buy bottles.
For a truly Khmer experience, hunt down a bottle of Golden Muscle Wine. Advertised on tuk-tuks everywhere, this pitch-black concoction made from deer antlers and assorted herbs packs a 35% punch and tastes vile when drunk straight, but can be made reasonably palatable (if not exactly tasty) by the addition of tonic water or cola. At US$2 for a 350 ml flask of the original and a budget-busting US$3 for the "X.O." version, it's also the cheapest legitimate tipple around.
Drugs, including cannabis, are illegal in Cambodia, and penalties can be very severe. That said, enforcement tends to be on the lax side and many guesthouses are permanently shrouded in purple haze. Low-grade cannabis (ganchaa) is fairly common in Cambodian cooking (for the flavor), but the days when you could just walk up to the Central Market and buy a kilo are over.
Both Phnom Penh and Siem Reap are full of Happy Herb pizzerias, but the police crack down occasionally, so even if you ask for "extra happy" and try out your secret handshake, you may only end up with lawn clippings. Alternatively, if they do deliver, be warned that effect of eating Happy Pizza comes on only slowly and you may end off biting more than you can chew, so proceed with caution.
Heroin is very high grade in SE Asia and foreigners requesting cocaine are sometimes provided with it instead, this regularly leads to deaths.
Western-style accommodation is available in most major towns the country over; even less-touristic places such as Kampong Chhnang have a number of affordable guesthouses or hotels. Basic guesthouses can go as low as US$2/night in the countryside but prices in the cities are usually in the US$5-10 range. At the budget end, expect to provide your own towels etc. If you want air-con and hot water, the price creeps up to close to US$10-20, and you can easily pay over US$100/night if you want to stay in a branded five-star hotel.
Cambodia has fewer opportunities for language and cultural studies for the short-term traveller, though there are many language schools and private teachers advertising for those who are hanging around a bit longer. There are also meditation groups which meet at some of the Buddhist Pagodas in Phnom Penh.
Paddy's Gym, close to the Japanese Bridge in Phnom Penh offers kickboxing lessons, and the owner can tell you about Pradal Serey - Cambodia's answer (and, it is claimed, precursor) to Muay Thai!
One of the most intresting ways to get to know a country, and which has become increasingly popular, is to volunteer. One organistion that offers volunteer work in Cambodia is Travel to Teach [28].
Projects Abroad [29] offers volunteer projects teaching English, working with orphaned children, conservation and other area, based mainly in Phnom Penh.
Finding a paid job teaching English in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap is easy for English speakers, even if you have no other qualifications. If you're interested, print out some resumes and start handing them out to various schools.
Stay safe
Cambodia is a safe and friendly country, with the usual exception for large cities late at night, particularly Phnom Penh, and unobserved luggage or wallets. Bag snatching, even from those on bicycles and motorcycles, is a problem in Phnom Penh. Be discreet with your possessions, especially cash and cameras, and as always, take extra care in all poorly lit or more remote areas.
Crime and corruption
Intending visitors should be aware that the rule of law in Cambodia is inconsistently applied. Crimes usually require bribes to be investigated, and if perpetrators are wealthy or connected to the government they will often be untouchable by police and courts. You should also be aware that the courts are corrupt, so contracts are hard to enforce without some political leverage. All this being said, the violent crime rate is fairly low, the police are generally friendly and non-threatening, and those with common sense have little to fear.
Land mines
Cambodia suffers from a legacy of millions of land mines left during the war years. However, to tourists, land mines present a minimal to nonexistent threat, as most areas near touristed areas have been thoroughly de-mined. Many tourists mistake electric or sewage warning signs along national highways for land mine signs. HALO Trust, a leading mine removal organization in Cambodia asserts that you would have to drive through the jungle for at least an hour north of Angkor Wat to come across any mines. The threat is to locals in extremely rural areas who rely on subsistence agriculture for their livelihoods.
All that said, in remote areas such as Preah Vihear (near the border) and Pailin (a former Khmer Rouge stronghold), exercise caution: ask for local advice and heed warning signs, red paint and red rope, which may indicate mined areas. Do not venture beyond well established roads and paths.
The age of consent in Cambodia is 15. Prostitution is theoretically illegal but widespread, although generally not overtly aimed at tourists (there are no go-go bars and such). Many bars and clubs, however, do have taxi-girls wandering the premises, especially in Phnom Penh. Bear in mind that Southeast Asia has a fast-growing HIV infection rate, so safe sex is a must in all cases. Cambodia has gained some notoriety as a destination for pedophiles, but under Cambodian law the penalty for sex with minors can be up to 30 years in prison, and such tourists may be prosecuted by their home countries as well.
Stay healthy
As Cambodia is one of the poorest countries in the world, reliable medical facilities, doctors, clinics, hospitals or medication are scarce, especially in rural areas. For more serious ailments it is very advisable to get to Bangkok, or to Singapore as more specialists are available and repatriation to your own country is easier. Make sure that you have travel insurance which covers flying you to a city where you can be treated. The private (and expensive) Royal Rattanak Hospital in Phnom Penh, however, can be trusted for emergency medical care and can treat most diseases and injuries common to the region. Naga Clinic, with locations in Siem Reap and Phnom Penh, is also clean, safe and useful for minor conditions.
Other than the aforementioned places,Local hospitals and clinics in Cambodia) can be in very poor condition and badly equipped and medicines are often past their sell-by date or made up of local mixtures of flour and sugar.
In local clinics, avoid getting an infusion to treat dehydration, as there is a risk of septicemia which is caused by bacteria entering their blood during infusions. The same goes for blood transfusions.
Phnom Penh is malaria free, and most major tourist attractions (including Siem Reap) are virtually malaria free. The biggest threat disease-wise is the mosquito-borne dengue fever which, although quite unpleasant, to say the least (it's called "break-bone fever" because of how it feels) generally isn't life-threatening for first-time victims.
The most common ailment for travelers is diarrhea, which can deteriorate into dysentery, resulting in dehydration. Avoid untreated water, ice made from untreated water and any raw fruit or vegetables that may have been washed in untreated water.
The local water supply is not drinkable, so avoid. Bottled water is available everywhere and is very cheap and you should try to drink 3 liters a day if possible. Take water purification tablets with you or iodine crystals to sterilize water if you plan to go more rural areas. Boiling water will also make it safe to drink, and will not cause plastic bottle waste, or impart a taste to water.
If you do get severe diarrhea and become badly dehydrated, use an oral rehydration solution to help you overcome it as well as plenty bottled mineral water. However, if you have a lot of blood or mucus in your stools get to a doctor as you probably have dysentery and will need antibiotics.
In the hottest months, March and April, the temperature can rise to 35°C, so use sunscreen and always wear a hat to avoid sunstroke.
Consult your doctor a few weeks before you leave to get the most up to date advice on which inoculations you need and what to take with you.
Please be aware that local prostitutes of both sexes carry with them many STD's. The official HIV rate within the prostitute population is 34%.
There are presently no vaccination requirements to enter Cambodia, unless arriving directly from Africa. Border officials have from time to time operated scams whereby travellers were "fined" for not having proof of vaccinations, however this now appears to have stopped completely.
Before visiting Cambodia, be sure to discuss prevention with a qualified specialist / travel clinic. It's especially important to review the relevant vaccinations (hepatitis A, hepatitis B, Japanese encephalitis, measles, rabies, tetanus-diphtheria, typhoid, etc) well in advance; in addition, both malaria and dengue fever are endemic in some parts of Cambodia, particularly in heavily forested areas for malaria, though dengue fever can be found throughout the country.
HIV/AIDS is widespread and on the increase, with some surveys showing as many as 40% of commercial sex workers being HIV positive. If you intend to engage in such activities, be sure to use protection.
Tap water in Cambodia is not suitable for drinking, and some people even choose to brush their teeth with bottled water. Phnom Penh tap water is treated and is theoretically safe to drink, but it may be contaminated by the time it reaches your faucet– drink at your own risk! Boiling water will also make it safe to drink, and will not cause plastic bottle waste.
Cambodia is a country at a crossroads. While the more heavily touristed places like Phnom Penh and Siem Reap are well adjusted to tourist behaviour, people in places such as Stung Treng or Banlung are less so. Always ask permission before you take somebody's picture, as many in the more remote areas do not like to be photographed, and some in the urban areas will ask for payment.
Dress for women is more conservative in Cambodia. While shorts are now acceptable in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, it is more respectful to wear knee length shorts or trousers when outside of these areas.
Groups of young children can be found everywhere in Cambodia and many travellers feel 'pestered' by them to purchase their friendship bracelets and other wares. However, it's often the case that children enjoy the chance to practice their English on you- and by asking them their names and ages a conversation is likely to develop where the 'hard sell' is forgotten. Children and adults alike enjoy looking at photographs of your family and home country.
The Khmer Rouge issue is a very delicate one, and one which Cambodians generally prefer not to talk about. However, if you approach it with politeness, they'll gladly respond. People, in general, hold no qualms when talking about the Vietnamese; in fact, they have been widely perceived as liberators when they intervened in Cambodia in 1979 to overthrow the aforementioned brutal regime. The pro-Vietnamese regime gradually rebuilt all the infrastructure that was severely damaged by the Khmer Rouge's policy of de-urbanising the country leading to economic prosperity in the 1980s, with sporadic uprisings.
Cambodia uses the GSM mobile system and Mobitel [30] is the largest operator, although competition is stiff. Pre-paid SIM cards are widely available (from US$5), but tourists will need to present their passport at a phone company shop to register the card. If you only need a card for a few days it's easier to get your guest house or tuk-tuk driver to buy one for you.
Internet cafes are cheap (US$0.75-US$1/hour) and especially popular in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. In Kampot, Kratie and Sihanoukville the rate is around US$1/hour. Elsewhere, Internet access can be scarce or non-existent; many cafes feature dated computers and slow dial-up connections.
The Internet
As Cambodia continues to grow, so does its connection to the world. These days there are numerous places you can go to use your own laptop to connect to the internet. Not just in coffee shops but in fast food restaurants, bars, and even gas stations. The cost to locals for home use has dropped tremendously. For various speeds and bandwidths the prices range from $29.95 to $89.00. Always remember vat is added to all prices, and even the locals pay vat.
Fast wireless 3G/4G internet (3.5G or 7.2MBpS 3G/4G Modem usb stick, unlocked 3G/4G modem costs 30$) is now available in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Sihanoukville/Kampot/Kep with slower Edge coverage in almost all other areas. Tourists can add 3G/4G mobile internet to their SIM for as little as $3/month (0.8GB max, LT3 package)(Metfone) or 1c/MB with Qbmore or unlimited data package for $25/month(Metfone),equiping another 3G router can form a wifi hotspot to share internet in your house/neighborhood.
Because of the literacy rate in Cambodia, an issue arises of whether Cambodia focused sites need be in English or Khmer. English is the predominate language of the internet and is taught in the major universities in Cambodia. The majority of internet users in Cambodia are able to understand English, but with the use of Khmer unicode more sites are able to become bilingual. Still Khmer has a long journey to be included in the internet with the same status as other South East Asian languages such as Thai and Vietnamese, but as more Cambodians get online, the better outlook Khmer has for lasting internet success.
If need dropping off your postcard and letters(enclosing 1 CD inside) to Post office sending Home On Time (avoiding to be RIPPED or OverCharged by Bureacratic staffs in Post Office),just Pop into post office stamp counter for Cambodia Stamps in right amount and throw it into letterbox inside or outside,it will arrive Europe in around 2 weeks,ASEAN countries 1 week.Cambodia Post Rate 2011
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More Guts Than Glory in Sioux Falls Skyforce Victory
There would be no excuses on a Sunday night as the Sioux Falls Skyforce willed their way to a 107-97 win over the Erie BayHawks before a paid attendance of 3,045 at the Sanford Pentagon.
A 6-0 lead stood up for the Skyforce (18-11) as the outcome was in doubt throughout. Erie (9-22) closed to within two points near the end of the third quarter and had a chance to tie with a C.J. Leslie baseline jumper. The shot bounced away and former BayHawk Alex Oriakhi grabbed the rebound. Lots of body blows landed in this one and Sioux Falls landed the most combinations. The knockout arrived in the form of a Tre Kelley 3 pointer with 34 seconds left to push the lead to nine.
Skyforce Coach Pat Delany wanted the team to bounce back from a draining game in Fort Wayne the night before. "We got some good looks around the rim and from behind the arc and they weren't going. Our body language and our demeanor had a look of defeat (against the Mad Ants)." Those issues were addressed and the players responded accordingly. Especially considering the aforementioned Oriakhi and Tajuan Porter had little bonding time as new acquisitions this week.
Justin Hamilton finished with a command performance of 26 points and 11 rebounds and 2 blocks to lead Sioux Falls as Larry Drew II notched a career high 23 points with 7 assists. View the clip below to see Hamilton, Drew do their damage and a serious shooter's roll.
Alex Oriakhi scored 13 in his second game with his new team without the benefit of practice. "As soon as I landed in Fort Wayne (Saturday), I came right to the arena, played. Then we had to wake up at 4:30 and got back (to Sioux Falls) around 10:30 and just rested up for the game." Plus the feeling was a bit surreal to play against the team who traded him. "I was literally with these guys three days ago, so I was really pumped for this game. These are guys (Erie) I've been with for two months you almost call your brothers, but when you get traded it's part of the business."
Leading Erie was 12-year NBA veteran Ricky Davis with 19 points, C.J. Leslie with 18 and Lewis Jackson who was in Skyforce fall camp but waived before the season posted 14 points and 10 assists. Both teams will be back on the court as Sioux Falls will host the Eastern Division leading Canton Charge and Erie will continue their road swing at Delaware.


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Organizer Amy Stocks of Club Red, the Moab Teen Center, said a total of 20 teams competed in the tournament, each with about six or seven players. The event featured multiple games of pool play, followed by a single-elimination bracket to determine the champion.
Both halves of the court were lined with festive crowds of spectators and cheerleaders, some of whom were dressed as outlandishly as many of the players.
With six players on each side throwing inflated rubber balls at each other, the objective of the game of dodgeball is to eliminate the other team's players by either hitting them with a ball or by catching a thrown ball. Eliminated players could be brought back into action if a still-in-play teammate completed a successful catch. Last weekend, the games typically lasted anywhere from a couple minutes to 10 minutes or longer.
Despite losing their first game to Zax Restaurant, the Moab City Rec'n Balls team went on to win all of their remaining games, including the championship rematch against Zax. Members of the winning team were David Olsen, Trudy Olsen, their sons Macrae and Jaydan, plus Zak Hazlett and two of his college friends, Nate Turner and Marcus Ko.
The winner for best costumes and team name went to Team Zissou, whose light blue shirts and red caps were styled after the clothes worn by the characters in the movie, "The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou."
Team Americorps also took home a trophy for displaying the best sportsmanship.
Stocks said the event raised about $900 for Club Red, which will help fund the general operations of the teen center and its programs.
"The most fun thing about the event was watching community members of all ages, skills and subcultures come together to have a great time," Stocks said. "I especially enjoyed seeing the teens compete against their teachers and mentors. It was a great event for people of all ages."
Stocks said Club Red is already making plans to host another dodgeball tournament, probably to be held in the early summer.
Stocks also thanked the many volunteers who helped out with the event, including announcer Peter Apicella, referees John Geiger and Katy Robertson, and volunteers Dailey Haren, Maggie Nelson and Jane Sherman.


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Francis M. "Frank" Kempf 77 of Boonville passed away Saturday evening September 29th at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia.
Visitation for Frank will be 6 to 8pm Tuesday, October 2nd at Davis Funeral Chapel with a prayer service at 6pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10am Wednesday, October 3 at S.S. Peter and Paul Catholic Church with Fr. Bob Duesdieker officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Francis M. Kempf was born in Boonville, MO. on October 11, 1934 the son of Emil Francis Kempf and Iola Barbara Young Kempf. Frank married Agnes Klatt September 19, 1959 at S.S. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Boonville. Frank was a lifetime mechanic; he owned and operated Kempf's Garage in Boonville. Frank had all the certification it took to fix any automobile, he never turned down a customer and found a way to fix their troubles. He always made time for fishing, NASCAR and tinkering with small engines that he could work on. Frank's biggest love was for his kids and grandkids, he tried to attend all of their basketball and soccer games. He was a member of the S.S. Peter and Paul Catholic Church and also a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 1061.
Frank was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Michael Ray Kempf on June 19, 1995. He is survived by his wife Agnes of the home. His daughters, Christie Ann Hinerman and husband Todd of Columbia, MO. and Lisa Jean VanHoose and husband Mitch of Hartsburg, MO. His brothers, Kenneth and Dale Kempf of Boonville, Mo. and James Kempf of Columbia, MO. A sister Dorothy Watson of Columbia, Mo. also survives. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Megan Jones, Bryan Jones, Blake Hinerman of Columbia, MO., Sydni VanHoose of Hartsburg, MO., Joanna Garnett of Kansas City, MO, Megan Bennett and Monica Hinerman of Columbia, MO. Three great-grandchildren also survive.
In Lieu of Flowers the family wishes donations be made to one the following; S.S. Peter and Paul School or Cemetery, Missouri Cancer Associates in Columbia, MO. or Boonslick Animal Shelter.
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MSI NX8600GT Twin Turbo Video Card Review
With the overwhelming number of video cards to choose from on the market today, how do you know what to get? Which will meet your needs while also keeping the pocket book happy? Do you need lots of performance or just something to make the pictures look pretty? It all comes down to what you really want to do with that box full of parts. What if you want both performance and pretty pictures? Well MSI (Micro Star International) may just have you covered with one of its latest releases. The MSI NX8600GT Twin Turbo has a special feature built into it that allows for a quick change from mild to wild on the card's GPU core and shader clock speeds. It does this by utilizing two separate BIOSes that can be accessed with just the push of a button. One touch video card overclocking has come of age. Features on the MSI NX8600GT Twin Turbo video card include 256MB of GDDR3 memory, 600MHz core clock, 1600 MHZ memory speeds, HDMI capabilities, solid capacitors and so much more. Follow along as I find out what kind of performance the Twin Turbo delivers.
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The packaging of the MSI NX8600GT Twin Turbo features the face of a medieval knight with that grim ready-for-battle stare. The main features of the card are highlighted on the front as well as the rear faces of the box. Dual core center is a proprietary piece of software for overclocking and monitoring the card and is featured on the front panel. The back panel illustrates the "Twin Turbo" dual BIOS function that increases the GPU core and shader clocks with the simple push of a button. Another exclusive that is mentioned is the Mazarine DVI output.
The NX8600GT is packed securely in a foam block and is wrapped in an anti-static bag to prevent any damage during shipment. Much better than the plastic clamshell with out anti-static protection that some manufacturers use. Under the foam block that secures the NX8600GT is the included bundle of accessories.
The bundle of accessories that comes with the NX8600GT includes the manual and quick user's guide, a DVI to D-Sub adapter, an S-Video to component dongle, an S-video cable and the application and driver disc.
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Krystina Gillenwater competed in six tournaments and 13 rounds as a senior ... led the Matadors with a 79.8 stroke average after taking 1,037 strokes in 13 rounds ... posted a pair of top-10 finishes and one top-20 finish during the season ... finished a season-best eighth at the season-opening Mountain Shootout (Sept. 15-16) after carding a (+10) 156 ... also finished 10th at the Lamkin Grip/Cal Poly Invitational (Nov. 3-4) ... best round of the season was a 75 at both the Mountain Shootout and Cal Poly Invitational ... had Northridge's best 36-hole round of the season with a (+7) 151 at Cal Poly ... finished 26th at the Big West Championship.
Gillenwater competed in all nine tournaments and 21 rounds as a junior ... finished fourth on the team with a 79.8 stroke average after taking 1,675 strokes over her career-high 21 rounds ... posted one top-10 finish and three top-20 finshes during the season ... finished a career-best second at one-over-par 145 at the Aztec Fall Classic (Oct. 15-16) and also finished 11th at the Elco, Inc. Intercollegiate (Mar. 17-18) ... finished tied for 15th at the Big West Championship with a three round +21, 237.
Gillenwater competed in five tournaments and nine rounds after transferring from Colorado State ... took 735 strokes over nine rounds for an 81.7 average ... carded a season-low round of 77 at the Anteater Invitational where she finished tied for 23rd with a low 54-hole score of 242.
Competed in three tournaments at Colorado State in 2005-06 ... finished tied for 14th in the season-opening Ptarmigan/Ram Classic after carding a three-round 220 ... shot a season-best round of 70 in the first round of the Ram Classic ... did not compete in the final seven tournaments of the season.
Competed in both golf and basketball at Paloma Valley High School in Menifee, Calif. ... was a four-time All-Sunbelt League selection as well as a four-time league MVP ... also earned All-Valley honors on three occasions ... the Wildcats won three league championships in four years ... graduated in 2005 with a 3.2 grade point average.
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AMERICUS - The Georgia Southwestern men's basketball team needed a third - and final - push in the closing minutes against Clayton State in the Storm Dome on Wednesday evening, but came up short in the closing four minutes and dropped a 54-49 decision.
The Hurricanes came back from seven points down in the first half to gain their first lead at 16-14 with 6:23 to go until halftime. In the second stanza, GSW trailed by as many as 12 points before regaining the lead at 41-40 with 5:23 left.
Clayton State quickly answered comeback #2 and eventually extended its margin to seven with two minutes remaining; but the Hurricanes looked to have one more run in them.
After Evan Mobley drained a 3-pointer to pull GSW within three (52-49), the Lakers' Tony Dukes travelled in the back court and turned the ball over to the 'Canes with 29 seconds to go. Dukes made up for his mistake, however, by blocking Mobley's three point attempt seconds later and sealing the victory with two free throws on the the other end of the floor.
It was the visiting Lakers who pulled out their fifth win in seven games, improving to 15-8 overall and 7-7 in the Peach Belt Conference.
GSW has now lost four in a row and eight of its last nine games to fall to 12-11 overall and 3-11 in PBC play.
In what resembled more of a football score for most of the game, GSW trailed 14-7 after the opening 10 minutes and was behind 24-18 at halftime.
Down only six at the break, GSW's defense kept the game close as the offense struggled in the opening 20 minutes, shooting 28.6 percent (6 of 21) from the floor and 16.7 percent (2 of 12) from beyond the arc. Clayton State hit on 40 percent of its attempts (8 of 20), but committed 12 turnovers.
The second half saw more of the grind-it-out defensive struggle as GSW trailed by three (38-35) with only 7:44 to go, but the two sides erupted for a combined 30 points down the stretch.
Clayton State shot nearly 60 percent from the floor in the second half capped by a five-minute stretch of seven-consecutive converted possessions after GSW had pulled within 38-36.
The Hurricanes warmed up to 34.5 percent shooting after the break and hit 33.3 percent (6 of 18) from 3-point range.
For the game, GSW attempted a season-high 30 shots from beyond the arc which was the most since firing 31 against Columbus State almost one year ago (Feb. 23, 2011).
Marlon Rivera led Southwestern with 20 points and nine rebounds. Jamon Hawkins added 12 points off the bench and Mobley finished with 10.
Teondre Williams scored 16 points to lead CSU. Dukes and Tim Budd added 13 points and seven rebounds apiece. Budd connected on 6 of 7 shot attempts.
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The King Center invited individuals from the Atlanta Metropolitan area to come and share in this historic event!
The King Center provided a Jumbotron at The King Center's Freedom Hall Complex for viewing the dedication ceremony of the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial on Sunday, October 16th, broadcasting the entire program.
Performing artists also participated in the activities at The King Center. The Jumbotron was sponsored by Aetna, Coca-Cola, Home Depot, Newell-Rubbermaid and Publix.
The King Center also provided a bus, sponsored by Home Depot, to take people to Washington, D.C., free of charge, for the MLK Memorial dedication.


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Leonardo DiCaprio and girlfriend Erin Heatherton get cozy while having lunch at Candela Candela on Monday (June 11) in New York City.
The 37-year-old actor and Erin, 23, dined at the Cuban Italian restaurant before Leo hopped on his bike to head out.
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About 12,000 Lakeland Electric bills burned in a fiery crash on Interstate 75 earlier this month when a semitrailer hauling mail crashed into a dump truck.
LAKELAND | About 12,000 Lakeland Electric bills burned in a fiery crash on Interstate 75 earlier this month when a semitrailer hauling mail crashed into a dump truck.
"It's a significant number," Joel Ivy, general manager at Lakeland Electric, said of the missing bills. "We've been receiving some (payments on)bills that were burned up."
Ivy said customers should call customer service at 863-834-9535 or email the utility at customerservice@lakeland�electric.com if they haven't received a bill yet.
"These people should have already gotten a bill," Ivy said. "Right now, we don't know who got a bill and who didn't."
Late fees still will be assessed, but he said utility officials will work with customers. The past due date is in mid-April, Ivy said.
"Everyone gets a bill once a month," Ivy said. "But the Postal Service had this unfortunate incident."
"We'll work with everyone to the greatest extent possible to make sure it gets remediated in a fair manner."
There are 121,000 Lakeland Electric customers.
Lakeland Mayor Gow Fields said a church member on Sunday told him that she was concerned because she had not received a bill yet.
Fields, who wasn't aware that bills were burned in the crash when he spoke with the church member, said he urged the woman to call customer service.
The crash occurred on March 21 when two trucks collided and burst into flames just north of State Road 56 in Wesley Chapel.
The mail truck crashed into a construction zone guardrail before partially jackknifing into the center median. A dump truck crashed into the truck, resulting in the fire, according to The Associated Press.
The fire from the crash and leaking diesel fuel damaged a 350-foot stretch of the interstate.
No one was seriously injured.
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HARTSVILLE, S.C. – Six different Cobras registered goals as the Coker men's soccer team cruised past the Newberry Wolves 6-1 on Wednesday (Oct. 23) night in South Atlantic Conference action.
The match started slow with neither team gaining control. It wasn't until the 33rd minute of play that Coker scored its first goal of the match. Chris Martin buried his first collegiate goal into the back of the net with an assist from Matt Taylor to give the Cobras a 1-0 lead heading into halftime.
After the intermission the Cobras turned up the intensity. Daniel Jackson got things started a minute into the second half as he scored his team leading ninth goal with some help from Daniel Arensdorf. Two minutes later Newberry cut the lead in half with a goal from Christian Ortiz.
The score remained 2-1 in favor of the Cobras until a goal from Jordan Snell made it 3-1 with an assist from Brendan McCarron in the 65th minute. Eight minutes later Tony Quiroz scored his first goal of the season with an assist from Snell for a 4-1 Coker lead.
The final two goals of the match came in the last 10 minutes of action. Giouliano Andrade assisted on both; the first by Caleb Fenner and the second by Noah Gulley, giving Coker the 6-1 win.
The Cobras return to action on Sunday (Oct. 27) when they travel to Tusculum College for a SAC match starting at 4 p.m.
McDonald's Player of the Game: Jordan Snell


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More Digital Download Taxes On The Way
from the but-of-course... dept
Another point raised, in the article on taxing digital downloads, is that politicians don't seem to be distinguishing between digital goods and online services. The person quoted in the article suggests that's a problem, but I'd argue that the real mistake is in thinking that there actually is a "digital good." These days, pretty much all sales of "digital goods" are nothing more than a service. So if we believe that services shouldn't be taxed, then digital goods shouldn't be taxed either. They're the same thing.


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Development Services staff have geographically divided Markham into three major Development Districts (West, East & Central) to create a more efficient and effective structure for its overall operations. Special Heritage Districts corresponding to Markham's designated heritage areas have also been included and can be found within all of the major districts.
District Teams include staff from various departments and divisions within the Commission including Planning, Engineering, Urban Design, and Heritage.
Each team has in depth knowledge of activity within their districts and is responsible for all development applications, studies, special projects, and general inquiries regarding development in their district.
The Development District Map and Development Teams Chart below identify the District locations and Team members.
Ziad Yassi
ext. 7920
Grace Yeung ext. 2550
Gary Sellars
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Geoff Day
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Rick Cefaratti
ext. 3675
Scott Heaslip
ext. 3140
Sabrina Bordone
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Stephen Corr
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Sean Lapenna ext. 2230
George Duncan
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Peter Wokral
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Abbie Kar
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Jessica Alba shops at Target
Oh please.
Even Jacek looked at these shots last night and rolled his eyes.
Jessica Alba is just like you, ok? She's a mom now. Here's a recipe for the best lasagne, and meanwhile she buys her baby toys where you do too...
At the Target.
Which makes her an authority on parenting. Which is why you should diaper your kids in hemp and tea tree oil, but only if you buy from The Honest Company, her company. There's still time to find some stocking stuffers. How about a travel pack of Honest wipes?


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Vandebilt Catholic High School alumna Mary Risener is the third Houma girl to represent Louisiana at the Miss Teen USA pageant since the competition began in 1983.
Vandebilt Catholic High School alumna Mary Risener is the third Houma girl to represent Louisiana at the Miss Teen USA pageant since the competition began in 1983.
Risener, 18, was crowned Miss Louisiana Teen USA 2014 last week. She competed in the pageant as Miss Louisiana Florida Parishes USA.
The teenager enjoys reading, cooking and performing on stage. Acting, she said, is her greatest passion.
Risener studies film and theatre arts at the University of New Orleans, but she may take time off to focus on her duties as Miss Louisiana Teen USA.
"I've been told that carrying the title is really a full-time job," she said. "But I might go part-time so that I can still get some college in."
In addition to making appearances across the country, Risener will spend the next year working with makeup artists, stylists and coaches to prepare for the Miss Teen USA pageant next summer.
"There's definitely lots of makeup classes and hair classes," she said. "They want the girls to really know what they're doing."
She and Miss Louisiana USA Brittany Guidry, who is also from Houma, plan to visit the Miss Universe Organization in New York to introduce themselves to staff members before the competitions.
Risener described her time with the organization as "an amazing experience" and said she was excited to have her friends and family members cheer her on at the Miss Louisiana Teen USA competition.
"They've been my biggest supporters," she said. "To have them there when I won was the greatest feeling."
Her mother, Nicole Risener, said she was "overwhelmed with joy" as she watched her daughter wave to the crowd.
"I thought I'd be able to keep it together," she said. "But it was just uncontrollable happiness."
But Risener wasn't surprised that Mary had won the crown.
"I knew she'd do very well at state," she said. "I just had this feeling. She worked hard for this."
Risener said she was confident her daughter's lively spirit and good heart would wow the judges.
"She's a very beautiful person, not only on the outside, but on the inside," she said. "I knew once she got in front of those judges, the insides would shine as bright as the outside."
Now the proud mother has high hopes for Mary at the Miss Teen USA competition.
"She's going to do really great," she said.


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Culture is a vital part of a vibrant and livable community. Creative expression in its many forms is central to both our individual and collective identity. Cultural participants, audience members, volunteers, artists, and professionals all contribute to the economic and social health of our community.
As the City grows, so do the expectations of our residents; we must provide them with access to quality cultural programming, products and facilities, as well as opportunities for personal cultural expression.
The City of Markham manages significant cultural assets and provides an array of programming for residents and visitors. The long-term strategic development and management of these assets, in addition to fostering community-based cultural assets, are crucial to the City's success as a welcoming, livable and prosperous place. Culture is linked – socially and economically – to the broad policy directions for Markham as a globally competitive, sustainable and creative community.
As such, Markham has created a vision for culture as:
The approach to cultural planning has become more rigorous; in 2007, our Culture Department was formed and in 2008, we completed our Cultural Mapping Project. The Culture Plan [PDF]was initiative in 2010 as a recommendation in the City's Integrated Leisure Master Plan [PDF].
Completed and approved by Council in 2012, the Culture Plan is a strategic document that identifies:
Markham is bubbling with creativity in its workplaces, schools, homes, and the many organizations where people come together to share and experience culture. We all deserve the time to develop our creative selves.
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|2012-06-04, 11:07
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probably along that idea the ep is trying to show lol.
OMFG YES! Whoever those girls are, I want catfights :3
I want Chieri to get along with the girls too...she's such a lone wolf in the group and she know that she's lonely
Hopefully who ever these new rivals are, it can push the main girls together and help them bond
Also...MORE CUTE SONATA!!!! <3
|2012-06-04, 11:26
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Truth Martyr
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Doing Anzu's paperwork.
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My AKB-fu is quite weak. I haven't really been paying attention since "Sakura no Shiori" came out Shit. That was two years ago.
...though business-wise, it does make sense to have Jurina Matsui in - she joined SKE48 when she was still a loli and got pushed as a center simply because she has a longer shelf life than someone like KojiHaru - Akimoto tends to toss the girls out once they hit 25. With Jurina, who's only just 15 this year, that's still another ten years of use out of her...
But yeah, I do feel for the older girls. Wonder what's happened to them since then... IIRC Ohori was once supposed to be dropped from Team K but managed to rally and survive, before eventually getting tossed to SDN48 - which I've heard is being shut down as Akimoto wants to form a global 48 franchise and needs cash. <.<
One thing about this show though - you do see the amount of work the girls put into their songs. I'd like to think that amount of hard work is something we can all get behind.
|2012-06-04, 11:33
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Jurina was pushed because she have good work ethic and is serious about what she do. She's a good dancer too and have star power. You can even see the way she act is way too mature and also the girl was hospitalized recently for overworking because she can't stop herself. Even Mariko told her to slow down. She was giving indefinite time rest but she came back after like a few days and even said she hasn't recovered fully yet but want to work more.
Mariko is like 26 and she's doing ok too. 4th most followed Twitter in Japan, alot of fashion works, acting roles etc. It's not really the old age. It's just most of the last older girls don't have the impact to stand out and fans just lost interest in them.
If you want to get the new AKB news just go to STAGE48.
Alot happened since Sakura no Shiori lol
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|2012-06-04, 12:00
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The promo video for the 77th generation was nice.
Orine's first death threat sounded pretty serious.
It really shook her up.
The handshake debut event was interesting.
That attack sure made things more lively.
Orine quickly turned her hater into a friendlier version ^^
|2012-06-04, 12:24
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BTW, I think Chieri at the end said "I knew it, this machine..."
Since her dad is the weapon supplier, it make sense she would recognize the weapons but maybe her dad could be the reason why DES came to take back Chieri?
Those KKS promo vids were shown in other planets.
Also rewatching the ep again...the part when Orine try to protect the boy make me all emotional but then the wota made me laughed so hard...
|2012-06-04, 12:38
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|2012-06-04, 12:46
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Wow, I didn't realize Takamina was so short compared to those other girls.
Sorry, the kid doesn't get a pass from me. Hunt him down and beat his face in.
Oh Chieri... We can see that you care, but the way you say these things comes out all wrong. At least you acted quickly and correctly at the event. Hopefully the others can see that your heart is in the right place, although you may have some trouble convincing Yuuka. On the other hand, Yuuka did give her that dress... (Although I'm a bit shocked that actually fit Chieri. Yuuka is flat-chested and short, and Chieri is neither of those things.)
So now that it's translated we see an answer to some people's questions as to how DES got to Akibastar. They didn't. The event was on a different planet, although one still supposedly within the absolute entertainment protection sphere. Seriously though, what sort of psychos attack a public event and shoot live ammo at civilians? I called them terrorists before, and I'm standing by that designation.
Deflecting bullets with a micsaber? While I'll accept that the blade could be physically capable of doing so, I can't believe that the girls are. They don't have superhuman reflexes. They're just ordinary kids.
Points to Chieri for taking down the mech, and it looked like she recognized it. Probably manufactured by her family's corporation.
Hmm... although Chieri stalking Yuuko in the preview is interesting.
|2012-06-04, 13:06
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Takamina height......check out them shoes..:P
About the attack on the planet..I'm working on the theory that Chieri's dad influenced DES to attack the planet to take back his daughter. That would explain why they came into an ent. protected planet.
And I don't think this show intended target is for yuri shipper since the show genre seem more like shoujo...XD
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|2012-06-04, 13:11
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|2012-06-04, 13:26
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|2012-06-04, 14:12
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In fact, I was comforted by the point the show made that the "antis" can be useful. In my experience, many of their posts have a grain of truth. They just lack breadth of understanding and a sense of proportion. If the performer can be thick-skinned enough, the criticism can be useful.
Another enjoyable episode.
|2012-06-04, 14:25
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Location: Philippines
Age: 42
On the issue of Cheri and Nagisa being put smack in the center -- some people in the know would say it's a "push" because to be placed at the center of, say, a music video or a stage performance matters much, a little positive thing that could very well (factored in along with those other little things) indirectly affect their standing at the upcoming senbatsu election announcement in two day's time.
As for fan-pandering: it's going to stay as a fact of life in most parts of the Japanese entertainment industry; what's popular is bound to sell, no matter how derp it might look to some people (as well as for those outside the country and who aren't natural anthropologists).
Having rewatched the episode, looks like I missed out that Katyusha is in orbit over another planet (ala Sulaco). My bad. :P
|2012-06-04, 14:36
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|2012-06-04, 14:46
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It's like....she think girls are cute and just like to touch them. It's not really Yuri..but her perverted 30 yrs old men personality is pretty famous and she's pretty touchy with other girls. Especially Kojima Haruna
Spoiler for kojiyuu:
I think threats like that can be common..not bombs...tho hard to rule it out since management could keep it under secret... but some haters do go to some great length to injure celeb. A Korean idol Yunho got poisoned with super glue
Of course...Kpop fandom and korean idol fandom is full of crazier people than the Jpop idol scene so the extend is worst.
I have heard cases of fans coming up to the girls at handshake event and insult them because idols like the 48 are much easier target to criticism because of their regular handshake events. Coincidentally the story line of this ep coincide with this incident, pretty sure there's some inspiration from real life events of antis at AKB handshake...
Which make me wonder what's the point? spending $20 just to diss them to their face? wow....
|2012-06-04, 17:04
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Location: NJ, USA
How dare that brat make Orine cry. Thankfully she was able to get over it and help her grow. Orine first fan was too cute. So the DES robots that attacked were form Chieri's family? Like how they used their recent single for the promo music.
|2012-06-04, 17:15
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Chieri's line at the end of this episode pretty much confirms it.
|2012-06-04, 17:27
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Animoto is a service that makes it simple to turn a group of photographs into a music video. You can upload your pictures from your computer or pull them in from another photo site like Flickr, choose some music from Animoto's collection or upload your own, and then let Animoto create your video. It takes about ten minutes for your video to be ready, and if you don't like the results, you can run it through again and get a remix. It's free to make 30 second videos, and you can make longer ones for $3.00 each or $30.00 a year.
Animoto just added a new feature which will be great for libraries — the ability to superimpose text across your pictures. This makes it easy to take a group of pictures from the Children's Room and have words like "Come to story hour" and "Get help with homework" float across the screen. It's really easy to use, and the video you make can be uploaded to YouTube or posted to your blog or website.
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Join us on this segway tour of Milan by night and experience a memorable ride through the beautiful city filled with lights.
What's included?
- Segway rental
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Experience Milan from a Segway
After a quick orientation on how to use the segway, we will drive out into the streets of Milan and start our tour. The small group and yourself will follow your tour guide, who will take you from historical places in Milan's city center and arrive at the brand-new modern skyscrapers. You will among other things see the incredible Unicredit Tower, which is the tallest skyscraper in Italy, by the innovative Vertical Forests and the glittering Diamond Tower.
Leonardo da Vinci's canal lock at San Marco, Piazza 25 Aprile and Porta Garibaldi, Corso Como, Milan Central Train Station, the Unicredit Tower, the Diamond Tower, the Vertical Forest, Porta Nuova Gardens, Piazza Gae Aulenti, Palazzo Lombardia, Piazzale Principessa Clotilde, lights and vibe of the city by night.
The tour is operated in English.
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Shortly after your booking is complete your e-ticket send directly to your email, just print it out and bring it on your tour.
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The tour starts at the Milan Segway office at Via dei Chiostri. Please show up 15 minutes before departure.
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The tour lasts 2,5 hours.
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The Tri-County Conference boys basketball race should be another wide-open affair, with defending co-champions Madison and Clinton having to overcome some hefty personnel losses, and the other teams in hot pursuit of moving up the leaderboard.
Season outlooks for local teams follow.
BRITTON DEERFIELD: The Patriots hope to pick up where they left off a year ago, having won eight of the final nine games. Coach Darren Shiels returns six seniors around which to form a solid core.
That group is led by 6-5 Devin Gruber, a second team All-TCC and All-County honoree last season as he averaged 13 points per game and shot 59 percent from the floor. Also returning in the senior class are forwards Tristan Pizaña, Leighton Merritt and Jordan Robinson, shooting guard Tommy Garner and point guard Sam Iott.
Leading juniors are guards Dallas Dusseau, Matt Mueller and Levi Woerner.
"We have a very tough league this year, and it is important to get out to a strong start," stressed coach Shiels. "We want to get better every day and build from there. Our goal is to be playing our best basketball when March rolls around. We are looking forward to competing for a Tri-County title."
CLINTON: The Redskins feature a young, small and fast roster. Seven of Clinton's 11 players played on the speedy state runner-up football team, and the Redskins look for that speed to translate into success on the hardwood.
Clinton had only one week of preseason practice due to the football team's run to Ford Field. The Redskins hope to reload after losing most of the major contributors from last year's TCC co-champion and regional finalist team.
"We are going to need to work harder than anyone we play to make up for our lack of size," said Ruhl, last year's Lenawee County Coach of the Year. "Our speed will hopefully help us succeed."
Junior Ryan Karapas and seniors Reid Clark, Ryan Piatt and Sebastian Trout return this season. Karapas will be counted on for leadership, scoring and defense. Clark is a good outside shooter, while Piatt shines with his defense and rebounding.
Newcomers to the team will be senior Ben Ureche, juniors Jacob Couture, Ryon Luzier, Collin Poore and Jared Sackett and sophomores Kaden Kelly and Blake Rogers.
"When you lose 94 percent of your scoring from last year's team, new and returning guys have to step up," Ruhl said. "I like the makeup of this team – tough, scrappy, defensive minded. We'll have to work together and learn quickly in what will be a tough TCC."
MADISON: Graduation stripped Madison of a pair of All-County players, but coach Jeff Webster's Trojans will again be a contender for the TCC title.
Four seniors returning to the court are guards Collin Slates, Drew Mellon and Nolan Anschuetz plus forward Nick Olden. Slates averaged 11.2 points per game, was a 38.7 percent 3-point shooter, a 78.8 percent foul shooter, handed out 3.2 assists per contest as a junior and was a second-team All-County and all-conference player. Returning juniors are 6-7 center Prince Benson along with forwards Brandon Davis and Tyler Schermerhorn, and guards Keegan Sweet and David Gilbert. Sophomore forward Colby Weitenhagen also hopes to get plenty of floor time.
"We have a good offensive team with a lot of kids that can score," assessed coach Webster. "Our success will be on how we play on the defensive side of the ball."
The Trojans were 19-4 last season and shared the TCC title with Clinton.
MORENCI: A young Morenci team looks to be a contender in the conference race, and coach Jim Bauer likes what he has seen in the preseason.
"We are really excited about this team," Bauer noted. "They are showing the togetherness and self-motivation that usually leads to good things. While still young, we are returning six players that have a lot of game experience at the varsity level. Our speed and quickness will be our strength, and we think depth will be good for us. Our newcomers have impressed us."
Daiton Lemmon is one of just two seniors on the squad and is a top returner for the Bulldogs, who were 3-11 in the TCC a year ago. Wing Reagan Stowell is the other senior.
A deep junior class includes wings Bobby Black, Austin Sandusky, Hunter Borton and Danny Hunt, while junior Torin Merillat returns at a forward/post position along with classmates Aaron Elarton, Tucker Stover and Shawn Feltz. Two sophomores who should see action are guards Alex Thomas and Bladen Mellon. Borton led the county last season in 3-point shooting at 42 percent.
SAND CREEK: The Aggies enter this season with optimism after showing improvement down the stretch last season and working hard in the offseason.
Sand Creek finished 3-18 last season, but got better as the calander pages flipped and nearly knocked off Madison in districts.
Seniors point guard Jameson Near, forward Micah Smith, guard Griffin Wollett and forward Kyle Keller return and will lead the way for the Aggies. Junior power forward Will Gritzmaker also returns, along with senior guards Nick Cleveland and Ben Woods.
Other players that will make an impact for the Aggies will be senior power forward Jake Luce, Berean Baptist transfer junior forward Nolan Cook, junior forward Jason Opel, junior guards DaShawn Dukes and Thomas Liberty, plus junior forward Tylor Serin.
"Our kids are very excited about the upcoming season," Sand Creek coach Sid Disbrow said. "We have a core group that has really put in a lot of time to make themselves better. We are very optimistic that we will be able to compete every night with a very tough TCC schedule."
TCC BASKETBALL: Boys race should be wide open
The Tri-County Conference boys basketball race should be another wide-open affair, with defending co-champions Madison and Clinton having to overcome some hefty personnel losses, and the other teams in hot pursuit of moving up the leaderboard.