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Cowboys still bigger in Texas
RICHARD JUSTICE, Copyright 2010 Houston Chronicle | January 16, 2010
Photo By Brett Coomer/Houston ChronicleThe Texans have tried to do things right, and the Cowboys are still better. Maybe nothing will ever change.
It's not just that the Dallas Cowboys have those five Super Bowl trophies and that beautiful new stadium and the best-looking uniforms in all of professional sports.
It's not just that they're more interesting when they're losing than most teams are when they're winning. It's not even that the Cowboys have fans around the world while our little team plays many of its games in front of acres of empty seats.
If you've lived around here awhile, you're accustomed to knowing the Cowboys will always be a bigger deal than the Texans.
The Texans had a chance to eclipse the Cowboys — if only for a moment — by drafting Vince Young. But as Texans owner Bob McNair explained, Young played only in the shotgun at the University of Texas, and my heavens, there were just too many questions about that.
McNair knew Young would have made the Texans wildly popular in Texas, but he believed he had a good quarterback in David Carr and that if he kept doing the right things it would all work out. After all, the Texans are constructed in the image of the Pittsburgh Steelers. That is, they've got an owner who provides resources but doesn't meddle. They've got a general manager for personnel and a coach for coaching.
They've got character guys in the locker room. From the moment the Texans started, they've attempted to do things in a classic, by-the-book way.
Meanwhile, the Cowboys have been part football team, part circus. Jerry Jones understands that football is also entertainment and that as long as people are talking about you, you're doing something right.
Jones would prefer America say good things about the Cowboys, but he's OK with being ripped, ridiculed and mocked if it keeps his team in the news.
Jones doesn't want to be average. If he was going to build a stadium, he wasn't going to build another nice stadium. He was going to build a place that had people talking.
Some of us figured the Cowboys would be a good tabloid story while the Texans were admired for doing things right.
Now look where we are. The Cowboys are two victories from their ninth Super Bowl, while the Texans are still on the outside looking in.
That's the galling thing about this season. The Texans have tried to do things right, and the Cowboys are still better.
Keeping up with Jones
Can you imagine an NFL team winning with a weak head coach? Every player understands Wade Phillips has little power, that Jones runs everything, so who cares what the coach says?
You can't win with a team running the draft the way Jones does. He runs that, too. He doesn't just want good players. He wants players who will make a splash. Terrell Owens. Pacman Jones. Tank Johnson.
His personnel experts might have voted against all three of those moves, but Jerry Jones wanted the buzz. Never mind he was forced to let all three go.
Some of us figured Jones would be cooked the moment he ran off Jimmy Johnson. We thought the Cowboys won because of Jerry's money and Jimmy's smarts.
It has taken Jones a long time to get it right, but he has gotten it right. He's gone through coaches, quarter-backs, coordinators, etc.
Finally, though, he has gotten the Cowboys back among the NFL's elite. He did it his way.
Some of us laughed when he hired Phillips. It was hard to see Phillips ever having a chance.
He's as decent a man as you'll ever meet. Also a brilliant defensive coach. But he really isn't head-coaching material, especially at a place where he's going to have about the same authority as the guy who washes the socks and jocks.
Phillips has survived, in part, because some of us were so busy laughing at Jones that we failed to understand he was building a first-rate football operation.
A cut above Texans
The Cowboys didn't just win more games than the Texans this season. They had more good players and better coaches.
Would you trade Bob McNair for Jerry Jones? Yes, you would. In a heartbeat.
Jones was finding more good undrafted players (Miles Austin and Tony Romo) than some teams get in the draft. He was constructing a classic NFC East team with a blue-collar running game and a great pass rush.
Don't bet against the Cowboys in the Twin Cities on Sunday. For all the sound and fury about Romo, he's 38-17 as an NFL starter.
Austin, Felix Jones and DeMarcus Ware are game-changing talents. Linebacker Keith Brooking has brought leadership to a locker room that desperately needed it.
Much was made of the Cowboys going 13 years without a playoff victory. But they got to the playoffs three times in that stretch, so they were doing a few things right.
Now they've exorcised their December demons and this weekend will be playing Minnesota with a berth in the NFC Championship Game on the line. And America will be watching. Like always.


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Artificial rain making operations may have caused a storm that nearly wiped out an English village in 1952. New evidence has emerged that the UK's Royal Air Force was carrying out cloud seeding experiments that could in theory have led to the disaster.
A torrent swept through Lynmouth, Devon and remains the worst flood on record for the UK, drowning 35 people. "I'd never seen a sky that colour - yellowy, greeny, purple - it was uncanny," one eye-witness said.
Government defence officials have always denied that cloud seeding experiments were carried out before 1955. But now documents have been unearthed showing that scientists had teamed up with the RAF to try to make rain in the week of the disaster.
De-classified War Office documents also suggest that the military had been interested in using rain to cause downpours to hamper enemy movements, clear fog from airfields, and even increase the fallout range of atomic weapons.
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The Lynmouth flood might serve as a warning to those seeking to coax rain from the skies today, but they claim to be able to control the amount of rain they produce.
"We use the latest technology in radar systems to tell us how much moisture is in the air, so we can figure out how much gel to disperse over the cloud formation," says JD Dutton, President of Dyn-0-Mat, Florida, a company which makes gel-like flakes that have been used to seed clouds.
In the past 50 years, cloud seeding has been carried out in attempts to relieve drought and to encourage snowfall in ski resorts.
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Rain making involves dropping material into clouds to encourage water vapour to coalesce into raindrops. In natural circumstances, water gathers around specks of dust or salt and forms ice crystals that attract other droplets, until they are heavy enough to fall.
The RAF is suspected of spraying salt, dry ice or silver iodide from aeroplanes. These compounds mimic the structure of ice, and droplets would condense around them.
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The 2013/2014 Tullow Group scholarships scheme offers masters studies in oil and gas related course include engineering and technology, geosciences, oil, gas economics, supply chain and journalism.
A total of 114 beneficiaries will be drawn from countries that the company has its operations, among them Kenya, Congo Brazzaville, Ethiopia, Gabon, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Mauritania, Uganda, Uruguay and Suriname.
This will be the second group after the first batch of 10 from the 2012/2013 academic year were sent to various universities in Europe. The scheme is aimed at bridging existing industry capacity gap in Tullow's host countries and addressing national capacity development requirements.
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Construction crews were out making room for the I-74 Bridge project, but just two doors down, at Ross' Restaurant there's been little movement. It's the question that has been on their customer's minds, where will Ross' go?
"Very upset I love that it's the same building that they've always had," says Cindy Scheiderman, who goes to Ross' three times a week.
On Friday, May 31, 2013 Ross' owners and the Iowa Department of Transportation met to talk about the move.
"We feel like they're going to give us the time that we need to make that transition happen and the pieces of the puzzle are coming together," says Melissa Freidholf-Rodgers, general manager at Ross' Restaurant.
They now have decided on a new home. Freidholf-Rodgers wouldn't give us the exact location, but she said they would be staying close, "We will relocate in Bettendorf which we're thrilled about. We love the city."
Along the way they've had some support. There are more than 600 signatures on a Facebook petition to keep the restaurant in Bettendorf.
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They also will receive some financial help from the city too, "They've put together a tiff program for us, for the property we're going to be moving forward on," says Freidholf-Rodgers.
Although it's not ideal to leave a place filled with 73 years of memories, "It is sad, but this will actually be our third move, so third time's a charm, and I'm trying to think about it that way," says Freidholf-Rodgers.
Now with all the puzzle pieces finally together they're able to move forward.
With their customers not far behind, "As long as they're close and they're local, we'll definitely always be here no matter where they go," says Scheiderman.
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Rated 4 out of 5 by JudyB2887 We enjoyed our vacation, however... we would have appreciated a separate pool area for children. This is the first vacation we have taken in 7 years, and felt that the kids should have been confined to the pool in the garden section of the hotel and not the one near the beach. It made for a not very relaxing time with all the kids screaming and splashing in the pool. Also, the food was mediocre at best. The staff, however could not have been friendlier and more helpful. The hotel, itself, was lovely. May 12, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by CoachBella Overlooking the water Second time to Kauai and this Sheraton. Convinced I need to come here annually. A gorgeous beach, food choices, surf & snorkeling right in front. LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS PLACE! May 12, 2015
Rated 4 out of 5 by Stes Very friendly & knowledgeable staff Greeted very friendly on arrival, led to our room, air conditioning very loud, resolved same evening by upgrading by the very friendly manager on duty (?name) Christy & Josua at the Concierge were very knowledgeable & gave us very helpful tips re activities & Restaurant visits Rum fire Restaurant was excellent, food was delicious & view + service, couldn't ask for more Noel at the bar was excellent, friendly & prompt service. The Mango Mojito was Devine, have tried in various places on other islands but have been disappointed Nice beach but strong waves, being a not good swimmer, couldn't enjoy as much as I would have liked Overall, all the staff were very friendly, couldn't have done more May 10, 2015
Rated 4 out of 5 by Utopia2004 Excellent staff Amazing location, great staff. Luau was fun and food & drink was plenty and delish. The garden rooms are across the road from main lobby & hotel but not a bother at all. Much quieter no pool noise. Would go back for sure May 3, 2015
Rated 4 out of 5 by MGMT Business trip Pleasant staff and great location April 18, 2015
Rated 3 out of 5 by CostcoTraveler "Under Construction" I was dissapointed at check in as the room we were assigned was in an outer building that was under major construction. The room was dark, didn't have the king size bed I requested and smelled. Not a good way to start an 8 day vacation. I asked for a better room and they offered rooms in the main hotel for up to $100 more per night. We finally got a nice room in a construction zone for $50 more per night. No special accommodation was offered and we were told to take it up with our tour provider. The room we got was the one we wanted in the first place (sans construction). Elsie the room attendant was fantastic. We did the Luau and it was worth the $. April 17, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by Traveler007 Great Hotel! We stayed here for a few days before staying on the north shore for a more extended stay on Kauai. We enjoyed the ocean front room and the exceptional ambiance of the restaurant. We also enjoyed the pool as the proximity of the pool and the ocean are literally feet from each other. We enjoyed the food in the restaurant and look forward to staying here on a return visit to the island. April 12, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by DMason123 Thank you again to the hotel staff The hotel staff, particularly the front desk staff, make this hotel worth coming back to. Great service from Lahela and Jacelyn. The Link Café staff is very helpful too. Mahalo! April 6, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by DMason123 Thanks to the great staff This stay (Oct-Nov 2014) was great as usual; the excellent service at the front desk made it especially so. Most helpful were Cheryl, Lonnie and Chris. I stay at many different hotels and the front desk staff at the Kaua'i Sheraton is always above the rest. Mahalo April 6, 2015
Rated 3 out of 5 by Jpalm Great rooms, thin walls The hotel does have a lot of positives. The staff is great, the hotel's appearance is very nice, it is right on the beach, 15 minutes from Port Allen, has two attached restaurants and is three minutes from a group of restaurants. However, the walls, at least in the garden view rooms, allow you to hear everything from you neighbors. We could hear our neighbors conversations and other activities. If you have mute/no neighbors it would be great otherwise the noise makes it feel like you have no privacy. If you can hear them, chances are they can hear you. April 2, 2015
Rated 3 out of 5 by Pichan location is good We stayed in Garden view room which is ok for just sleeping but it was a little far from pool and beach. We had 2 children but they did not have anything for kids. We wish they had kids slide at the pool or any amenity for kids... The location was good because it was by the beach. March 23, 2015
Rated 3 out of 5 by WillaFrancine A little disappointed We stayed here 3 years ago and LOVED it. We have been looking forward to coming back. In particular at the hotel, we were looking forward to the wonderful breakfast buffet in the RumFire restaurant. You know you're in paradise when you get to eat great food while looking at the incredible view the restaurant offers. We got there to discover that the breakfast was moved to the pool bar location and the quality and selection of the food is half of what it used to be. In addition, the dinners no longer taste like a quality meal--it's now just an average convention hotel restaurant. We were also extremely frustrated that we were charged nearly double a night more than we should've paid had the person we made the reservation with told us about all the package options. We booked directly with SPG. When I tried to discuss it with the hotel after our departure, they could do nothing for me but say that the person should have offered us the other rate and apologize that it didn't happen. Overall we had a wonderful stay though. The rooms are fine, the bed is very comfortable. Loved the daily yoga and the grounds are still beautiful!! If we come back it would be for that reason. It has the best pool and beach view in Poipu. March 21, 2015
Rated 4 out of 5 by heimi 35th Anniversary Ocean view beautiful. Clean and comfy room and great soft bed.Great staff. Only complaint food and beverages are costly. February 21, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by g60dood Wow That is all I can say. I travel every single week for work and try to always stay and SPG properties. This was the best one by far and not just because of the location. The status recognition was amazing, the people were the best and the room was fabulous. My wife and I enjoyed our honeymoon immensely. Thank you for the comped bottle of champagne when we mentioned this at check-in. We will be back. P.S. Betty at the front desk is just great! February 16, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by Shozma Home Away from Home My husband and I come back every year to the Sheraton Kauai for the location, the size and most of all the people who work here. The location along the beach offers a nice swimming spot and a beautiful boardwalk along the water where you can watch colorful sunsets every night. The size of the property is large enough to offer one of the best pool bars we've seen and a stellar restaurant (also with amazing views), but not so large that it is too noisy and busy to enjoy just lounging poolside for the day. The people here are the best part - we have come to know several of the staff and feel welcome and well taken care of every year. The staff really go out of their way to make sure you're having a good time and that you simply feel comfortable and at-home. Although there are some structural things in the rooms that could use some updating, we can't imagine staying anywhere else because we always have such a nice experience. Thanks for everything - we'll miss you! February 16, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by Laurieseck Loved the Sheraton Kawai! My husband, daughter and I just returned from five days at the Sheraton Kawai. We could not have been happier with choosing this hotel. We loved the restaurant Rumfire and everyone that worked there. It was my daughter's birthday and was sent chocolate strawberries and champagne… so sweet! Ryan and Joellen the Concierge helped us to set up a helicopter tour and horseback riding, both were incredible! We left for the Westin Maui (which is a much fancy a hotel) we wished we had spent the whole vacation at the Sheraton Kawai! Can't wait to return next year! Thanks for the amazing memories! February 15, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by geww Always a great stay This was our fifth stay at the Sheraton Kauai in the last seven years. We always enjoy ourselves and are treated very well. All of the staff, from the top to the bottom, were friendly and willing to answer questions. They gave good "local" recommendations regarding tourist and non-tourist information. We've been lucky to have known Sissy at the front desk and Shantelle in the concierge area for many years. They have always been exceptional with assistance in many areas. The Rum Fire staff especially Benji and Noel and Lava"s staff especially Mark, Pauly, and Cindy were very friendly and helpful. February 9, 2015
Rated 2 out of 5 by LT62 Under expectation The location of the hotel is excellent. The staff is courteous. The facility is a bit run-down and overall overpriced. I was told told that the cross award with delta does not apply, which is a disappointment. January 10, 2015
Rated 4 out of 5 by Sonja01 Nice place, loved the yoga! My boyfriend and I stayed here for 5 days over New Year's. Overall, we had a very nice stay. Our partial ocean view room was comfortable though a bit smaller and a little darker than I expected. Staff were generally friendly and helpful, especially the concierges, though we did encounter some "attitude" from the people at the hostess desk when checking in for breakfast at the restaurant on our last day. The pool area is nice and the towels are good quality but this area is too crowded; seems not quite large enough for the hotel capacity. The best part of the stay was the daily yoga class with a very nice and knowledgeable female yoga teacher from Brazil, who teaches in the ashtanga style. She does a great job whether there are 10 students or 30, beginners or advanced. Our daily class with her was the highlight of the stay. Breakfast buffet was good too; we recommend it, especially if you can get a room package where it is included in your room rate. Nice variety and all you can eat. You'll be hungry after you take the yoga class from 8:30 to 10 every morning! Self-park was very easy and convenient, which I like, so that you don't have to go through the hassle of calling for the car every time you want to go out. Drinks at Rum Fire were great and the wine list there was actually pretty good, too, better than expected. Overall a nice stay though I rate it "good" not "excellent" as I think the whole hotel could use a little bit of a makeover/upgrade. January 6, 2015
Rated 1 out of 5 by OnOurHoneymoon This property is not worth it while the view from our room was very nice; unfortunately this hotel has missed the mark on just about everything else. Ran out of several key food and beverage items, did not schedule the tee time even though they said they had, and double booked my room. December 29, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Silvergirl54 Overall experience Service was very good. Thanks to the concierges, and good wait staff. Disappointed with spa tub being out of commission. We found the room comfortable, but bed and pillows too soft. Great to have yoga in the morning and appreciated gluten free options. Nice location and beautiful property kept very clean and well landscaped. December 11, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by JSun Kauai Stay 11/28 - 12/07 Below Expectations, good staff December 10, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Newyork81 The best hotel in the spg portfolio in Kauai. Food was delicious, I enjoyed my stay and oceanfront view room with the best view on the island. Even the garden rooms are great. Don't forget to check out the on property gardens and fish ponds along with the lush green mountain views. An all around outstanding Sheraton property. Their lavas restaurant is definitely worth visiting, the Onaga tasted better than what I ate in princeville. My only regret was having booked other properties throughout my stay in advance that wouldn't allow me to cancel and spend my entire vacation at the Sheraton. December 3, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Carol34 This hotel has a nice beach & location I recently spent 7 nights at this location. Very comfortable space. Very quiet room location on the ground floor by the adult pool on the Garden view side. Staff are all very nice and helpful. December 1, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by Chillzoneseekers Terrific location, great atmosphere Positives- Nice relaxing hotel with great facilities. Staff very friendly. Had everything for a resort, & great for morning beach walks. Close iconic eateries which are affordable if one doesn't want to eat at the hotel restaurant each day. Negatives- Our toilet was a bit dodgy - kept running after flush & also leaked! Also note there is compulsory $30 per day resort fee - this is a bit weird - why not just increase the daily rate by this so the all in cost is known for comparison? Further, this fee does not earn SPG points!! Don't understand why the rate is structured in this manner... November 24, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by Karen425 Not like the first time we stayed here This was our second time visiting the Sheraton Kauai, so when we made the reservation we knew that we wanted a king bed on the second or third floor with a good view of the ocean. When we arrived, we were surprised that we had a room with two queens. This was changed (after some back and forth with the front desk receptionist) to a room with a king on the second floor above the Lava Restaurant with an obstructed view by the roof of the restaurant. My husband went and spoke to the manager on duty who moved us to a first floor upgraded king room with a good view of the ocean, although not as private since it was the first floor. No sleeping with the curtains open for a morning wake up view! Although the Fire and Ice restaurant has been upgraded and the food and service are wonderful, it is all enclosed and very loud. We liked the older restaurant since there were outside tables, and having it closed two nights is not convenient. We pack as much into out day as possible so we would not return to the hotel until about 6:30 pm, ready for a short rest prior to dinner. However, the restaurant's last reservation is at 8:30pm and they are anxious to close. The beach and location is fantastic. You can rent beach chairs for $20 for use 4 days, but there are never any available and you cannot reserve them. We went to a local store and bought 2 for $17 apiece and just gave them to our room cleaner on the day of our departure. Can't believe they can't have more available! We liked the small convenience store/deli, and it is open later I believe until 11pm. The ladies there are wonderful. I left my expensive goggles and snorkel there at an outside table the day before our departure. The person on duty called the hotel "security" man who checked a few places and came to the conclusion that someone just took it. The next day I stopped by the pool where you get towels and rent beach items, and low and behold it had been turned in! I think the hotel needs a new security investigator since the lost and found should have been the first place he looked! Still good especially the beautiful location but next time we will go to another hotel in the same area. November 22, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by CaliBeachGirl Beyond Perfect! My husband and I just arrived back home last night after an amazing 9 days at the Sheraton Kauai. From the moment we arrived until we left, it was perfect. The room was incredible. We were on the ground floor King Suite Oceanfront directly facing the Sunset. The grounds are gorgeous. The views all around are breathtaking. You can see the sunrise to the sunset. The pool layout was perfect. The cabanas at the beach they rent are the way to go! We rented almost every day and they service you right out there on the beach. So relaxing! We attended the Luau on site as well, and it was by far the best Luau we have ever experienced. The staff were so friendly and helpful. Christy the concierge was amazing. She helped us book several dinner reservations and showed us where to go for our whole trip. We were on our "Babymoon" so limited to activities and she was super helpful. Mateo, the server at the pool was awesome! He remembered us every day and was so friendly and great. He even remembered my food allergies I have the 2nd day we were there. Our housekeeper Shirley was so sweet. She left us a note every single day. We felt like we were so welcomed and loved coming back to the room each day! Janice in the Cafe was adorable! She helped me every morning and I will truly miss her. She was so sweet and kind. All the bellhops, hands down - so great. They offer you a free shuttle service to anywhere close by you want to go, and they took us everywhere as soon as we asked and were so friendly and helpful, they come back to get you when you are finished too. This is all included in your resort fee and it was so convenient. I hope we are not missing anyone, the whole staff was truly so incredible. We are definitely going to be making this our annual vacation. Thank you everyone for making our BabyMoon vacation beyond perfect! November 20, 2014


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NYC's Subway Sketch Group - (feb. 2006 Subway update)
Inspired by Digi, goldenavatar and myself are starting our own subway sketch group in NYC. As a precursor to the main event (which should be happening the weekend of March 26-27th) I scanned in some pages of my sketchbook that i take with me for those long rides on the subway. Enjoy.
this one was done at JFK airport
JFK as well
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Transfer from Bangkok to Paro to Thimphu. City walking tour of Thimphu; 3-5 miles, easy
The flight into this spectacular part of the world is like no other. The green wall of hills, known as dooars, is a gateway into Bhutan from the plains; the hills climb continually higher as you fly north toward the Tibetan border. Silvery rivers thread the valleys, waterfalls plunge down the forested mountainsides and, to the north, the great snowcapped peaks of the inner Himalayas rise up into the sky. Upon arrival, you are transferred to Thimphu. Once a rustic village, it is now the capital of Bhutan, and sits in a broad, fertile valley of the Wang Chu River. Compared to Paro and Punakha, Thimphu is a bustling city, although a relaxed one, with a population of only 50,000; it's the world's only capital without a single traffic light.
After checking into your hotel, which is surrounded by a towering pine forest and situated just outside Thimphu, you enjoy a traditional lunch before exploring Thimphu on foot. Your walk takes you among its many interesting sights; Thimphu Dzong (seat of the government and main monk body), the policeman directing traffic, a local archery match, crimson-robed monks, Indian laborers, and gho-clad (traditionally dressed) professionals. Thimphu has a youthful exuberance and a wonderful juxtaposition of the old and the new. Afterward, continue your quest for the perfect traditional weaving in local handicraft shops.
Returning to the hotel, you gather for an orientation meeting and welcome dinner of Bhutanese cuisine—selections include red rice, fresh asparagus, momos (dumplings), and, for those wanting a spicy option, there is ema datsi (cheese and chilis).
Chuniding Resort
Bhutan: Kingdom in the Himalayas
This property is nestled among beautiful towering pine woods and is quiet and comfortable. It is a family-run establishment with a multi-cuisine restaurant and bar.
Jigme Dorji National Park and Cheri Goemba; 3 miles, moderate with an elevation gain of 750 ft.
A short drive up the Thimphu Valley to the road's end at Dodena brings you to the entrance to Jigme Dorji National Park, one of Bhutan's revered wildlife sanctuaries. From here you cross the Thimphu Chu over a covered wooden swing bridge, adorned with hundreds of prayer flags. You then begin the ascent to Cheri Goemba, a small monastery perched on the hill with a view over the Thimphu Valley. This monastery was built in 1620 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, the man responsible for many of Bhutan's most historic dzongs and monasteries. Here, he established the first Bhutanese body of Buddhist monks, and scattered across the hillside are many small meditation huts where the devout monks and their students can seclude themselves for extended periods of meditation. Take off your shoes and visit the tiny temples and shrines within the complex. Feel the spiritual atmosphere and ambience.
Following a transfer back to Thimphu and lunch at a local restaurant, you have the opportunity to visit the School of Traditional Arts and Crafts, the National Library, the newly built Textile Museum, the Heritage Museum, and the Handicrafts Emporium, displaying the rich traditional crafts of the kingdom. Dinner this evening is Asian-Bhutanese cuisine at one of Thimphu's finest restaurants.
Chuniding Resort
Bhutan: Kingdom in the Himalayas
This property is nestled among beautiful towering pine woods and is quiet and comfortable. It is a family-run establishment with a multi-cuisine restaurant and bar.
Transfer to Punakha. Temple of the Divine Madman; 4 miles, easy to moderate
The first stop, after approximately 1½ hours of driving, is at Dochula Pass at an elevation of about 10,000 feet, where, depending on the cloud cover, you may have initial views of the high mountains. Here a short walk leads past rare Himalayan plants, flowers, and birds, especially in the spring, and perhaps even a grey langur or red fox may be spotted.
Punakha, situated at an altitude of 4,430 feet, served as the capital of Bhutan until 1955 and is still the winter capital for the Je Khenpo (Chief Abbot) and the main monk body. Blessed with a temperate climate and fed by Pho Chu (male) and Mo Chu (female) rivers, Punakha is the most fertile valley in Bhutan. The climate allows for two rice crops per year, and is also suitable for growing fruit, with oranges, bananas, and guavas in abundance.
This afternoon you walk through a small village to Chimi Lakhang (the Temple of the Divine Madman). Lama Drukpa Kinley, more commonly known as the "Divine Madman," is one of Bhutan's favorite saints. He traveled throughout Bhutan and Tibet using songs, humor, and outrageous behavior to dramatize his teachings, believing that the stiffness of the clergy and social conventions were keeping people from learning the true Buddhist teachings. This site is still believed to hold fertility powers for women. From the vantage point of Chimi Lakhang, you take in the spectacular views of the Punakha Valley.
Punatsangchhu Hotel
Punakha, Bhutan
Chorten Nebu Temple; 6 miles, moderate with an elevation gain of 1,200 ft.
The walk this morning begins on a quiet country road, before climbing steeply over a rough trail as you make your way through terraced rice fields to the local Chorten Nebu Temple. Perched high on a hilltop with spectacular views of the Mo Chu Valley below, Chorten Nebu is over 200 years old and houses the images of the future Buddha and the statues of Kagyupa monks, Guru Dorji Chang and Mahakala. It is believed that long before the Chorten Nebu Temple was built during the time of the Divine Madman, this area was the meeting place of demons. One day when the Divine Madman passed by, he saw a meeting of all the demons and evil spirits. He picked up a burning piece of firewood, with which he was able to scatter them, never to be seen again. From the burning firewood grew the old oak tree, which still stands today near the temple. From this tree sacred talismans are made to adorn the necks or the belts of children and livestock to keep them healthy.
After lunch you continue descending through small villages. With magnificent views from the temple, it is easy to understand why many consider the Punakha Valley to be one of the most beautiful in Bhutan. Although steep in places, the trail from Chorten Nebu towards the valley floor is wide and well defined, as it is frequently used by local people visiting the temple, as well as children walking to and from school.
Punatsangchhu Hotel
Punakha, Bhutan
Khamsung Yuely Namgyel Temple to Punakha Dzong; 7 miles, easy to moderate
Following breakfast and a drive through the Punakha Valley, your walk begins with a series of switchbacks to the Khamsung Yuely Namgyel Temple. From the viewpoint at this majestic temple, you are afforded grand views of the Mo Chu River Valley below.
Your walk descends from the temple and follows a well-worn path down the valley through rice fields and small villages. Along the way are stunning views, with terraced rice paddies, providing a lush backdrop to the river below. You continue walking to the Punakha Dzong, which was constructed in 1637 and was the second of Bhutan's dzongs and for many years its seat of government. From this spectacular setting you can look back to see the Khamsung Yuely Namgyel Temple perched on the hillside far in the distance. After a picnic lunch on the lawn of the temple, or perhaps in a local farmhouse, you continue with a short walk from the dzong to your waiting bus, and the return trip to the hotel. Dinner tonight is in a local restaurant where you can sample many of the traditional dishes.
Punatsangchhu Hotel
Punakha, Bhutan
Optional day in the Gangtey Valley (an approximate 4-hour roundtrip drive), or Pochhu River Trail; 4-6 miles, easy
You rise early this morning for a full-day optional visit to the incredible Gangtey Gompa, also known as Phobjikha—an enormous glacial valley along the western slopes of the Black Mountains. This broad valley is a natural reserve for the endangered black-necked crane, of which only 300 to 400 remain in the world. This species is revered by locals as the "birds of heaven," and they honor them with ceremonies of "welcoming" in November and "farewell" in early March. As a mark of respect for the cranes, the government decreed that no electric poles should ever be installed in the valley. Because the cranes feed on dwarf bamboo roots growing here, there are also restrictions on building and development in the valley. If the timing is right, there is a chance that you will be there during the welcoming ceremony, which occurs in the courtyard of the 16th-century Gangtey Monastery. As the cranes flying overhead begin to circle down and return to their millennia-old wintering grounds, thousands of people gather, and local children dressed in crane costumes sing and dance to honor the birds. If it not possible to see the ceremony, you can still spot the cranes nesting and flying overhead—an amazing and serene sight. You will take a walk today along a valley trail which passes local farmhouses and affords many opportunities to meet the locals and interact with the children. After enjoying dinner in a local restaurant or farmhouse, you embark on the journey back to Punakha. It takes about two hours to return, so it is a long day, but this valley is so amazing and remote that it is well worth the time spent on the road.
If you do not want to join the excursion to the Gangtey Valley, another option is a walk near Punakha. Follow a trail along Phochhu River, starting near the second-longest suspension bridge in the world, just above Punakha Dzong. This packed-earth trail is also used for mountain biking and continues along for several miles, bringing you through the villages of Nebtenkha, with lovely views of the surrounding valley. You stop for a picnic lunch along the banks of the river, then after lunch cross the Samdinkha Bridge, keeping your eyes peeled for the highly endangered white-bellied heron along the water's edge. You continue along a flat farm road, where you eventually find your waiting bus. If you would like to extend your walk, an additional two-hour, more moderate option brings you to Thamjee village.
Punatsangchhu Hotel
Punakha, Bhutan
Transfer to Paro. Royal Botanical Garden to Dochula; 6 miles, moderate
After leaving Punakha, en route to Paro, you enjoy a walk through a forest with temperate vegetation. Arriving at the Royal Botanical Garden, which is 8,800 feet above sea level, you take a short walk around the small lake, where you may spot a red panda, one of the rare animals in the Himalayas. After enjoying a visit through the gardens, you set off west towards the Dochula Pass. The trail takes you along switchbacks and under a canopy of trees where you may even spot an elusive pheasant. After walking for approximately two hours, you reach the pass and arrive at a small teahouse, where you can eat lunch and drink tea. Meeting the van here, you transfer to Paro, our last stop on this incredible adventure.
The Paro Valley is steeped in rich culture, scenic beauty, and hundreds of myths and legends. It is also home to many of Bhutan's oldest temples and monasteries, the country's only airport, and the National Museum.
After settling into your comfortable accommodations, there is time to relax before a dinner of local specialties in the hotel restaurant.
Tiger's Nest Resort (Eye of the Tiger)
Paro, Bhutan
This is a unique property and is the only resort surrounding Paro that has direct views of the famous Tiger's Nest. The comfortable rooms are designed in typical Bhutanese style and include all modern amenities.
Chelila to Kila Gompa; 7 miles, moderate to challenging, 700-ft. elevation gain (easier walking options available)
After breakfast, you board the bus for the 1½-hour drive that climbs almost 5,000 feet above the valley floor to the Chelila Pass, one of the highest automobile-accessible passes in Bhutan at over 12,000 feet. From here you can view Mt. Chomolhari (24,000 feet), Mt. Tshering Gang (22,700 feet), and Mt. Jichu Drake (22,300 feet). The more-challenging walking option begins here, with a steady hour-long ascent. For those who prefer an easier route, there are shorter walking options to a traditional spot for hanging prayer flags. Both groups meet for lunch, and then set off on the three-hour (mainly downhill) route. An approximate one-hour walk brings you to the base of Kila Gompa, where a meditation retreat center is perched on the edge of the cliff. There is ample time to visit this nunnery, which is nestled beneath a craggy patch on the mountainside. The nuns here lead an undisturbed life of religious studies, prayer, and meditation. On departing this temple, you walk along an undulating trail that brings you to the rendezvous with the waiting bus.
Tiger's Nest Resort (Eye of the Tiger)
Paro, Bhutan
This is a unique property and is the only resort surrounding Paro that has direct views of the famous Tiger's Nest. The comfortable rooms are designed in typical Bhutanese style and include all modern amenities.
Bhutan's National Museum to Taktshang; 4 miles, challenging with an elevation gain of 1,650 ft.
This morning you have the opportunity to visit Bhutan's National Museum. Situated at the top of the hill above the Paro Dzong, the museum is located in what was originally the dzong's watchtower. It boasts an interesting collection of thangkhas (painted or embroidered religious pictures), textiles, weapons, armor, household objects, and a rich assortment of natural and historic artifacts.
Following the museum visit, you walk to the most famous of Bhutan's monasteries, Taktshang, perched on the side of a cliff, 2,800 feet above the valley floor. The 8th-century historical figure, Guru Rimpoche, is regarded as the second Buddha and believed to have had miraculous powers, including the ability to subdue demons and evil spirits. Taktshang is translated as "tiger's nest," and Guru Rimpoche is believed to have flown on the back of a tigress to the site of the monastery, where he then meditated in a cave for three months.
The well-traveled trail ascends a series of switchbacks through juniper and pine forests, leading you to a teahouse, which provides spectacular views of the Paro Valley below and the monastery above. You eat lunch here and follow the trail onward to a viewpoint at the same level as the monastery (approximately 9,950 feet). Conditions permitting, it may be possible to walk all the way into Taktshang, which is truly a highlight.
This evening a farewell dinner will be held in the hotel's restaurant, where you can chat with your fellow travelers about your wonderful Bhutanese adventure.
Tiger's Nest Resort (Eye of the Tiger)
Paro, Bhutan
This is a unique property and is the only resort surrounding Paro that has direct views of the famous Tiger's Nest. The comfortable rooms are designed in typical Bhutanese style and include all modern amenities.
Departure from Paro
This morning your guide(s) will accompany you to Paro Airport, where you bid farewell to your newfound friends after your flight to Bangkok.
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A descendant of Bhutan's Wang clan, Kinlay enjoys sharing his love for his country with CW guests. The Wang clan were believers of Shamanism, and Kinley has inherited this legacy of connection with and respect for his natural surroundings. His friendly manner and depth of knowledge make him an excellent traveling companion to the mystical Kingdom of Bhutan.
Sangay Wangchuk is an avid mountaineer. He has climbed mountains and trekked in all corners of Bhutan. For over 25 years, Sangay has led walking tours and specialized tours focusing on Bhutanese textiles, anthropology, and architecture. He loves writing and is currently documenting the oral traditions - myths and stories originating in the countryside of Bhutan. He has published a book named "Seeing with the Third Eye. Growing up with Grandma in rural Bhutan". His favorite pastime is contributing as a columnist for the Business Bhutan newspaper and he also writes for the Tourism Council of Bhutan's annual magazine.
A native of Bhutan, Leki Phuntshok speaks fluent English and Chinese. His interests lie in photography, bird watching, and hiking. Having completed every trekking route in northern Bhutan, he looks forward to welcoming CW guests on the trail and showing them his beautiful country.
Kinlay's professionalism, knowledge, humor, and graciousness created an outstanding hiking and touring experience in Bhutan. He is one of the best guides I have experienced in the twelve trips that I have taken with CW.
Bhutan is a magical place. Our guides introduced us to this country and made us feel welcome. Kinley, in particular, helped make every day a delight. I would recommend this trip to everyone I know.
This is a (relatively) pure isolated Buddhist kingdom that still maintains much of its historical traditions. Do not miss this trip….it's a truly unique place in the world. In general with CW it's all about the guides. They are the best!
Kinlay was an excellent guide, thoughtful and considerate. I would trust him and recommend him highly.


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We opted for lots of passed appetizer items in lieu of a plated meal. We wanted the event to feel like a social affair with lots of mixing and mingling. The menu included barbecue sliders, shrimp and grits in martini glasses, mini cheeseburgers, sweet potato fries, soup shots and various other items butlered by waiters. We also, offered limited alcohol...only white wine and sparkling wine.
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HUNTINGTON -- A Japanese World Heritage Photo Exhibition, featuring the work of renowned Japanese photographer Kazuyoshi Miyoshi, will be on display through June 15 at Gallery 842 in Huntington.
The exhibition is funded by the Japan Foundation. It is organized by the Japanese Program in the Department of Modern Languages in the College of Liberal Arts, the School of Art & Design in the College of Fine Arts and the Japan Outreach Coordinator, all at Marshall University.
Miyoshi has focused in recent years on taking photographs of various scenic locations in Japan, including his hometown of Yoshinogawa, as well as Mt. Fuji and Yakushima Island. His work now is part of the George Eastman House International Museum of Photography and Film's permanent collection in New York.
Azusa Hanah Yamada, Japan Outreach Initiative program coordinator at Marshall, said the exhibition promotes international and multicultural awareness and is recommended for school trips for students K-12.
Gallery 842, located at 842 4th Ave., is open from noon to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. For more information on the exhibition, call Yamada at 304-638-8225.


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The Inspector General of Police Chris Massaquoi has warned Liberians to desist from giving bribe to police officers in return for service, threatening both the giver and the taker of bribe of arrest and prosecution.
The LNP Inspector General said secret intelligence-gathering cameras have been deployed to take pictures which will be used to build cases against perpetrators of bribery.
Director Massaquoi said the support of the public was highly significant in the process of fighting unethical behavior in police, calling on commercial drivers to report any acts of corruption on the part of any police officer in the country.
The Liberian Police Chief was also quick to reject speculations in the public that corruption was being sanctioned in the LNP, stressing that such unprofessional act is not condoned in the police force.
Speaking further Director Massaquoi disagreed with members of the public who think that his Deputy for Administration was in support of corruption in the LNP.
"Let us make it very clear that the Deputy Director Stryker in her statement was not in any way, and form supporting corruption and will not support corruption whether in the LNP or anywhere else, there is every reason to believe that she was only pointing out some of the challenges that the LNP is faced with and the effect these may sometimes have on individual, she was only referring to the general perception in some quarters of the public that the police are corrupt" the Inspector General noted.
The IG maintained that the Deputy Director was in no way specifically alluding to corruption in the LNP as it was being perceived by the general public. At the same time the Liberia National Police said it will only lift the curfew placed on the movement of motorcyclist when the LNP is satisfied that the all day- all night free movement of motorcyclists no longer pose threats to the public safety.
In a related development the Liberia National Police says it is fully prepared to assume its statutory duty following the transition of UNMIL from Liberia.
The head of Police in Liberia Chris Massaquoi said with government and the backing of the UN mission in Liberia to augment the current strength of LNP it was confident over taking those areas that the mission was gradually departing from and called on the people of Liberia to give all of the necessary support to the LNP as they will have to work with the force in the absence of UNMIL.
He stressed that with the proper mechanism put into place the Liberia National Police can assure the public that it will work alongside other security apparatus to save guard the boarders of Liberia.


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|"Gamification involves applying some of the elements used in game design to educational content and information problem solving in order to increase student involvement with course concepts and enhance learning and retention. Four essential elements and four skill areas inherent in computer games were mapped to the content in eight courses that were taught in hybrid and online modes, and activities were designed to interest students in tapping these skills. Analysis of structured self-reports, lab reports, chat logs, and threaded discussions generated illustrations from various assignments addressing game aspects. Selected gamification strategies evolved over a four-year period in response to student reactions, and continue to be developed, incorporated, and evaluated for their potential to influence learning." Presented by Dr. Diane Nahl of University of Hawaii at San Jose State University, from: http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/gamification-university-courses-virtual-worlds-guest-lecture
A new, weekly discussion focusing on topics in aging and rural health care begins August 8, 2012.
This activity is hosted by Rodger Marion, Ph.D. and sponsored by the East Texas Geriatric Education Center-Consortium, Sealy Center on Aging and the UTMB Second Life® Steering Committee.
The discussions will be held on the UTMB campus in the virtual world of Second Life®.
Each weekly discussion will be based on the current blog post at the Weekly Update on Aging, which is another activity of the East Texas Geriatric Education Center-Consortium. Weekly posts are found at http://rodgermarion.com/.
The discussions are held each Wednesday at noon.
Second Life is a free, online virtual world. See our projects and examples of educational use below.
The Second Life Educators group and UTMB Virtual Learning Steering Committee seeks to sustain and encourage use of Second Life at UTMB.
Please contact us if you have an interest in using Second Life in your course or project.
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UTMB Second Life Projects
Virtual Medical Laboratories in Second Life, Academy of Master Teachers
Adriance, E. & Evans, S. (April, 2011). Second Life™ Machinima: Professional communications and Ethical Behavior During a Code. http://www.utmb.edu/procomm, demonstration at the Academy of Master Teachers Education Symposium, San Luis Conference Center, Galveston, TX.
Marion, R. & Niebuhr, B.R. (May 2008).Integration of a Virtual World into a Distance Research Course. Innovations in Online Learning Conference, Austin, TX,
Marion, R. & Niebuhr, B.R. (October 2008). Successful Use of Second Life™ for a Research Course. Advances in Teaching and Learning Conference, Houston, TX,
Marion, R. & Niebuhr, B.R.( May 2009). Successful Use of Second Life™ in an Online Research Course. Innovations in Online Learning Conference, Austin, TX,
Marion, R. & Sandor, M. K. (May 2010). Mundane Uses of Second Life™ in a Course about Suffering. Podium Presentation at Innovations in Online Learning, The University of Texas Telecampus, Austin, TX.
Sandor, M. K. (April 2011). Teaching Motivational Interviewing in a Virtual World. Podium presentation at the Scholars in Education Symposium, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX.
Sandor, M. K. & Marion, R. (April, 2011). Teaching Motivational Interviewing in a Virtual World. Podium presentation at the Academy of Master Teachers Education Symposium, San Luis Conference Center, Galveston, TX.
Sandor, M. K. & Marion, R. (May 2011). Motivational Interviewing in Second Life™: Educational Innovations in Online Teaching. Podium presentation and demonstration at the Innovations in Online Learning. San Antonio, TX.
Sandor, M. K. & Marion, R. (To be presented April 2012). Teaching Motivational Interviewing in a Virtual World. Podium presentation and demonstration at the 38th Annual Meeting of the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF), Charleston, South Carolina.


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Wrocław (Breslau; Vratislav; Vratislavia or Wratislavia; Yiddish: ברעסלוי) is the chief city of the historical region of Lower Silesia in south-western Poland, situated on the Oder (Odra) river. Over the centuries the city has been part of Poland, Bohemia, Austria, Prussia, and Germany. In 1945, the Potsdam Agreement returned the city to Poland after many centuries. Since 1999 it has been the capital of Lower Silesian Voivodeship. According to official population figures for 2006, its population is 635,280, making it the fourth largest city in Poland.
The city is traditionally believed to be named after Wrocisław or Vratislav, often believed to be Duke Vratislaus I of Bohemia. It is also possible that the city was named after the tribal duke of the Silesians or after an early ruler of the city called Vratislav.
The city's name in various foreign languages include in Wroclaw, Boroszló, Breslavia, Vratislavia or Wratislavia, Hebrew: ורוצלב (Vrotsláv), Vratislav or Vroclav, Уроцлаў (Vrotslai), Βρότσλαβ (Vrotslav), Вроцлав (Vrotslav); also Бреславль (Breslavl), Вроцлав or Vroclav and Вроцлав (Vrotslav). Names of Wrocław in other languages are also available.
The city of Wrocław originated in Lower Silesia as a Bohemian stronghold at the intersection of two trade routes, the Via Regia and the Amber Road. The city was first recorded in the 10th century as Vratislavia, possibly derived from the name of a Bohemian duke Vratislav I. Its initial extent was limited to district of Ostrów Tumski (the Cathedral Island).
The city became a commercial center and expanded to Wyspa Piaskowa (Sand Island), then to the left bank of the Oder River. Around 1000 the town had 1000 inhabitants. By 1139 a settlement belonging to Governor Piotr Włostowic (a.k.a Piotr Włast Dunin) was built, and another was founded on the left bank of the Oder River, near the present seat of the university. While the city was Polish, there were also communities of Bohemians, Jews, Walloonsand Germans.
The city was devastated in 1241 during the Mongol invasion of Europe. The inhabitants burned the city to force the Mongols to a quick withdrawal.
The population was replenished by Germans who settled there and became the dominant ethnic group, though the city remained multi-ethnic. Breslau, the Germanised name of the city, appeared for the first time in written records, and the city council used only Latin and Germanfrom the beginning.
Breslau was expanded by adopting a German town law. The expanded town was around 60 hectares and the new Main Market Square (Rynek), which was covered with timber framed houses, became the new center of the town. The original foundation, Ostrów Tumski, became the religious center. Breslau adopted Magdeburg rights in 1262 and, at the end of the 13th century joined the Hanseatic League. The Polish Piast dynasty remained in control of the region, however the self-administration rights of the city council increased.
In 1335, Breslau was incorporated with almost all of Silesia into the Kingdom of Bohemia. Between 1342 and 1344 two fires destroyed large parts of the city.
The emperor brought in the Counter-Reformation by encouraging Catholic orders to settle in Breslau, starting in 1610 with the Minorites, followed by Jesuits, Capucins, Franciscans, and finally Ursulines in 1687. These orders erected buildings which shaped the Breslau's appearance until 1945. At the end of the Thirty Years' War, however, Breslau was one of only a few Silesian cities to stay Protestant.
During the Counter-Reformation the intellectual life of the city, shaped by Protestantism and Humanism, flourished, even as the Protestant bourgeoisie lost its role as the patron of the arts to the Catholic orders. Breslau became the center of German Baroque literature and was home to the First and Second Silesian school of poets.
Prussian reforms increased prosperity in Silesia and Breslau. The leveled fortifications opened space for Breslau to grow beyond her old borders. Breslau became an important railway hub and industrial centre, notably of linen and cotton manufacture and metal industry. The unified university resulted in the city becoming a major Prussian center of sciences, and the secularization laid the base for a rich museum landscape.
German unification in 1871 left Breslau the sixth-largest city in the German Empire. Its population more than tripled to over half a million between 1860 and 1910. The 1905 census lists 470,904 residents, including 20,536 Jews, 6,020 Poles and 3,752 others. In 1919, Breslau became the capital of the newly created Province of Lower Silesia. Due to increased ethnic tensions, in August 1920 during the pro-Polish Silesian Uprising in neighbouring Upper Silesia, local Polish institutions were devastated. The number of Poles in Breslau dropped from 2 percent before World War I to 0.5 percent after the reconstitution of Poland. Antisemitic riots occurred in 1923.
The city boundaries were expanded between 1925 and 1930 to include an area of 175 km² with a population of 600.000. In 1929 the Werkbund opened WuWa (German: Wohnungs- und Werkraumausstellung) in Breslau-Scheitnig, a international showcase of modern architecture by architects of the Silesian branch of the Werkbund. In June 1930 Breslau hosted the Deutsche Kampfspiele, a sporting event for German athletes after Germany was excluded from the Olympic Games after World War I.
The city became one of the largest support bases of Nazis, who in the 1932 elections received 43,5 % of Breslau's votes, their third largest total in the entire country.
After Hitler's Putsch, the Gestapo began actions against Polish and Jewish students, Communists, Social Democrats, and trade unionists. Arrests were even made for using Polish in public. In 1938 the police destroyed Polish cultural centre. Many of the city's 10,000 Jews were sent to concentration camps; those who remained were killed during the Nazi Holocaust. Most of the Polish elites also left during 1920s and 1930s; leaders who remained were sent to camps. A network of concentration camps and forced labour camps was established around Breslau, to serve industrial concerns, including FAMO, Junkers and Krupp. Tens of thousands were imprisoned there.
In February 1945 the Soviet Red Army approached the city. Gauleiter Karl Hanke declared the city a Festung (fortress) to be held at all costs. Hanke finally lifted a ban on the evacuation of women and children when it was almost too late. During his poorly organised evacuation in early March 1945, 18,000 people froze to death in icy snowstorms and -20°C weather. By the end of the Siege of Breslau, half the city had been destroyed. 40,000 inhabitants lay dead in the ruins of homes and factories. After a siege of nearly three months, "Fortress Breslau" surrendered on May 7 1945, just before the end of the war.
After World War II Wrocław became part of Poland under the terms of the Potsdam Conference. Most remaining German inhabitants fled or were expelled. The population of Wrocław was increased by resettlement of Poles.
Wrocław is now a European city with a Polish population and a mixed architectural heritage, influenced by Bohemian, Austrian, and Prussian traditions, as well as a number of buildings by eminent German modernist architects.
In July 1997, the city was heavily affected by a flood of the Oder River, the worst flooding in post-war Poland, Germany, and the Czech Republic. Around one third of the city's area stood under water. An earlier equally devastating flood of the river took place in 1903.
Wrocław has been historically considered one of the warmest cities in Poland. Lying in the Lower-Silesian region, one of the warmest in Poland, the mean annual temperature is 8.5 °C.
Wrocław is the capital city of Lower Silesian Voivodeship, a province (voivodeship) created in 1999. It was previously the seat of Wrocław Voivodeship. The city is a separate urban gmina and city county (powiat). It is also the seat of Wrocław County, which adjoins but does not include the city.
Wrocław is subdivided into five boroughs (dzielnicas):
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