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When large commuter buses started appearing on Shannon Road in early January, neighbors wondered what was going on. Turns out the buses are picking up Google employees in the morning and taking them to work at the company's headquarters in Mountain View.
Sounds like an eco-friendly thing to do, but parents whose children are going to school at the same time say it's unsafe.
Parent Pam Kee says a student bicycling to Fisher Middle School recently found himself blocked by the bus.
"The bus was stopped in the bike lane, so the kid pulled out into the street to avoid it," Kee said. "He couldn't go onto the sidewalk because all the Google employees were there. There was a car behind the bus; thank goodness it stopped and didn't try to go around it at the same time as the bicyclist."
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There are five morning bus runs between 7:20 and 10:25 a.m. A Google spokesman said that on average 70 people take one of the Shannon Road buses daily. "The reason we have the buses is to remove traffic from the roads and to be a green-friendly company," Google's Jordan Newman said. "The buses run on biodiesel fuel so they're especially clean."
Newman also said that company-wide conservation programs result in 2,000 fewer vehicles taking to Bay Area streets on a daily basis.
But Kee's complaint was prompted by the fact that the buses were stopping in a no-parking zone in front of the Presbyterian Church at 16575 Shannon Road. The Googlers park in the church parking lot and then line up on the sidewalk to wait for the buses. A 7:50 a.m. bus took off the other day at 7:52 a.m. when one last straggler ran in from the parking lot.
An 8:35 bus came down Cherry Blossom Lane, turned right onto Shannon, loaded up two dozen Googlers and was gone within a minute.
"All they have to do is pull into the [church's] parking lot," Kee said. "If there have to be buses, they should load and unload in the parking lot."
She went on to say, "I really dislike the fact that a bus stop magically appeared in a school zone."
Kee and other parents have been blogging about the issue and have talked to Blossom Hill Elementary principal Lisa Reynolds and the police department.
Traffic Sgt. Steve Walpole apparently solved the problem by contacting the church and asking if the bus could pull into the parking lot to pick up the Googlers. The church said that was OK with them and agreed to contact Google about the change.
Police department spokesman Sgt. Kerry Harris said the department will monitor the situation to make sure the buses are, in fact, pulling into the parking lot to make drop-offs and pick-ups.


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- Watch the sun rise over the peerless Taj Mahal at Agra
- Stroll the streets of India`s `Pink City` of Jaipur
- Take an early morning boat ride on the Ganges at Varanasi
- Safari on elephant-back at Chitwan, Nepal
This classic and deliberately relaxed overland journey between the Indian capital of Delhi and the Nepalese capital of Kathmandu, stopping off at many of the outstanding highlights of northern India en route, is one of the finest jorneys in Asia. Starting out with a Delhi sightseeing tour, this 2-week discovery holiday then takes us south into the princely state of Rajasthan where we have a day of guided sightseeing in each of the famous cities of Jaipur and Agra. We can visit the impressive Amber Fort on elephant-back and watch the sun rise on the magnificent Taj Mahal. Continuing our journey by sleeper train to Varanasi, an early morning boat ride on the sacred River Ganges is amongst the undoubted highlights of the holiday. Crossing the border into Nepal, we visit the birthplace of Buddha at Lumbini, enjoy a variety of wildlife activities at Chitwan National Park and complete this sensational holiday with a day's exploration amongst Kathmandu's colourful temples. Adventure guaranteed - from the plains of India to the mountain kingdom of Nepal!
Is this holiday for you?
This is an active touring trip which involves some easy walking mostly when visiting monuments, forts etc. We will walk for a few hours (slowly and with with plenty of stops) on at least one of the wildlife safaris we undertake while staying in Chitwan National Park. Naturally there is a fair amount of time spent in vehicles but the itinerary is designed to minimise the number of long journeys and with 2-night stays in Jaipur, Varanasi and Chitwan, this should not feel like an arduous overland journey.
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- Meet at the group hotel in Delhi. Transfers from Delhi Airport are provided.
- Drive through rural India to the impressive Amber Fort. Explore the fort and overnight in Jaipur.
- Visit the Palace of the Winds, the Janta Manta Observatory and the City Palace. Overnight in Jaipur.
- Drive via Fatehpur Sikri to Agra. Visit the Agra Red Fort and overnight in the city.
- Visit the Taj Mahal at dawn. Afternoon free for sightseeing or shopping. Overnight train to Varanasi.
- Arrive Varanasi. Free day for sightseeing. Evening aarti ceremony and overnight in Varanasi.
- Early morning boat ride on the Ganges and afternoon visit to Sarnath. A second night in Varanasi.
- Drive north to the World Heritage site of Lumbini, Lord Buddha's birthplace, in Nepal.
- Explore Lumbini in the morning. Then, drive to Chitwan for a first wildlife safari.
- Guided wildlife activities, on foot, by boat and on elephant back. Overnight at Chitwan.
- A final early morning jungle activity. Then, after breakfast at the lodge, drive to Kathmandu.
- In Kathmandu with a guided tour of some of the city sights. Afternoon free and overnight in Kathmandu.
- Departure day. Transfers to Kathmandu Airport are provided.
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Map & Itinerary
Map & Itinerary
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Holiday Itinerary
Meet at the group hotel in Delhi. Transfers from Delhi Airport are provided.
Meet at the group hotel in Delhi. Transfers from Delhi Airport are provided. KE Land Only package services begin with lunch. In the afternoon, a city sightseeing tour by minibus is provided. Alternatively, you may choose to take it easy at the hotel.
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Drive through rural India to the impressive Amber Fort. Explore the fort and overnight in Jaipur.
After breakfast at the hotel, we start our journey southwards to the 'pink city' of Jaipur. Taking our time for what is a fascinating drive, we will pass through a number of towns and villages and be able to get a snapshot of the colour and variety of Indian rural life. We will stop for lunch en route and also pay a visit to the town of Amber (or Amer) which was at one time the regional capital. The Fortress Palace here is known as the Amber Fort and was constructed in 1592 by Raja Man Singh, the Rajput commander of Akbar's army. In Amber we visit the Hall of Victory, Chamber of Mirrors and Kali temple. Continuing into Jaipur we check into our hotel and enjoy a traditional dinner.
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Visit the Palace of the Winds, the Janta Manta Observatory and the City Palace. Overnight in Jaipur.
We have a full day in Jaipur to visit several of the must-see places of the Pink City. We will certainly want to visit the Hawa Mahal (literally 'palace of the winds'), an ornate facade of intricately carved windows where young Rajput princess would come to sneak a peak at the common crowd gathered below. We will also visit the surrealist architecture of the Janta Mantar astronomical observatory, and the City Place which is now a fascinating museum. We stay a second night in Jaipur.
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Drive via Fatehpur Sikri to Agra. Visit the Agra Red Fort and overnight in the city.
Today we drive to Agra. En route we will stop at Fatehpur Sikri, one of the finest examples of a Mughal walled city. It was built between 1570 and 1586, during the reign of Emperor Akbar as an act of gratitude to a penniless saint who he encountered on this spot. Akbar made this the capital of his empire and then for some inexplicable reason, abandoned it. Scholars believe that the city was deserted due to lack of water or simply because the city was not in a strategic location. The shrine to the saint remains a place of pigrimage and the rest of the buildings, still intact arranged around a marble courtyard give a feeling of lost grandeur. Continuing on to Agra, we check in to our comfortable hotel and make an evening visit to the Agra Red Fort. Built initially by Emperor Akbar as a military stronghold in 1565 and later embellished by Shah Jahan, there are many fascinating buildings inside the massive 20 –metre thick walls, which stretch for 2.5kms around. After our visit we have an evening meal and stay overnight in Agra.
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Visit the Taj Mahal at dawn. Afternoon free for sightseeing or shopping. Overnight train to Varanasi.
This morning we visit the Taj Mahal one of the man made 'seven wonders' of the world. An early start is rewarded by fabulous morning light on the marble walls. The Taj Mahal was constructed by Emperor Shah Jahan as a mausoleum for his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Described as the most extravagant monument ever built for love, it took 20,000 craftsmen and labourers assisted by 1,000 elephants, 22 years to build and almost bankrupted the Mughal Empire. After our guided tour of this incredible monument and some free time to enjoy the surrounding gardens, we take lunch and the afternoon is free for further independent sightseeing in Agra or for shopping in the bazaar. In the evening we transfer to the railway station to catch the overnight train across India to Varanasi.
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Arrive Varanasi. Free day for sightseeing. Evening aarti ceremony and overnight in Varanasi.
We arrive in Varanasi (also known as Benares) in the morning and transfer to our hotel in the city. The rest of the day is free for independent sightseeing in this holiest of Indian cities. In the evening we visit the ghats which are the bathing steps along the banks of the Ganges, to view the informal daily ritual known as Aarti where oil lamps are floated on the river. Afterwards we enjoy a traditional Indian meal and we stay overnight in our Varanasi hotel.
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Early morning boat ride on the Ganges and afternoon visit to Sarnath. A second night in Varanasi.
Leaving the hotel in the dark we make our way to back to the ghats where we take boat out on the river for one of India's most magical experiences, watching the sunrise from the Ganges. We return to the hotel for breakfast and then drive to Sarnath ruins, the site of the Buddha's first major sermon after gaining enlightenment. We spend a second night in Varanasi at the group hotel.
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Drive north to the World Heritage site of Lumbini, Lord Buddha's birthplace, in Nepal.
Today we drive north across the plains towards the border with Nepal. After approximately 8 hours we arrive at the border town of Sunauli where we have to disembark and walk the final 500 metres through two sets of immigration and customs to reach Nepal. Here we board our new Nepali bus and continue a further 27 kilometres to the World Heritage site of Lumbini, the birthplace of the Buddha.
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Explore Lumbini in the morning. Then, drive to Chitwan for a first wildlife safari.
This morning we look round the famous sights of Lumbini including the Bodhi tree where the Buddha meditated and gained enlightenment and the Asokan pillar erected by Emperor Ashoka in 249 BC, which contains the oldest calligraphy in Nepal, granting Lumbini tax-free status in commemoration of the birth of Lord Buddha. We will also visit the various temples and pagodas ancient and modern that have been erected in the Lumbini Buddha Gardens. After lunch we have a relatively short (2.5 hours) drive to the Chitwan National Park where we stay overnight in a comfortable lodge.
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Guided wildlife activities, on foot, by boat and on elephant back. Overnight at Chitwan.
We have a full day to explore the Royal Chitwan National Park, designated as UNESCO World Heritage site. Situated in a river valley basin along the flood plains of the Rapti, Reu and Narayani rivers, this sub-tropical Sal forest is home to the endangered one-horned rhinoceros as well as leopards, sloth bears and tigers. It is also rich in bird-life with more than 543 species recorded. This morning we make an early rise to take advantage of the busy dawn time at the watering holes. We go out with an expert naturalist guide who will know just where to find the animals. We return to the lodge for breakfast before going out again with our guide. During our stay at Chitwan we will make our wildlife observations on elephant back, on foot and by canoe. We have a second night at the lodge.
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A final early morning jungle activity. Then, after breakfast at the lodge, drive to Kathmandu.
After another early start to see the dawn activity followed by breakfast at the lodge, we set off on the road to Kathmandu, driving through the most spectacular scenery of the Himalayan foothills. The road winds along river valleys and up and over a series of hills which are in fact the ripples from the impact of colliding continents. En route we can catch a glimpse of the fascinating life of this heavily populated region as we pass through towns and villages. The drive will take around 7 – 8 hours and we arrive in bustling Kathmandu in the early evening. After checking in to our hotel, there is time to explore the cosmopolitan area of Thamel with its brightly lit shops and bars before dinner.
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In Kathmandu with a guided tour of some of the city sights. Afternoon free and overnight in Kathmandu.
Those who wish have the option this morning to take a spectacular mountain flight passing the giants of the Himalaya. Later in the morning we have a guided tour of some of the city's most important sights such as the stupa of Bodenath, the largest in the country, the 'monkey temple' of Swayanbath and the fabulous Durbar square with its 'forest' of temples. The afternoon is free for further independent sightseeing or for shopping in the colourful bazaar. This evening we will visit one of the excellent restaurants of the city for a farewell dinner.
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Departure day. Transfers to Kathmandu Airport are provided.
KE Land Only package services end after breakfast. Transfers to Kathmandu Airport are provided. There are lots of extensions that can easily be added to your holiday in Nepal. Why not pre-book a simple day-tour in the Kathmandu Valley, or a multi-day excursion to one of the important wildlife reserves at Chitwan or Bardia. Extension packages are also available to include a visit to neighbouring Tibet or Bhutan. Contact our office for details.
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Holiday Information
Holiday Information
What's included
- English-speaking local guide
- Airport transfers
- All land transport required by the itinerary
- All accommodation as described in the trip dossier
- All meals
- Boat ride on the Ganges
- Elephant ride at Amber Fort
- Chitwan entry fee and all Chitwan activities
What's not included
- Visas
- Travel insurance
- Tips to local staff
- Entry fees to monuments and temples
- Activities and excursions mentioned in the itinerary as optional
- Miscellaneous personal expenses
The food served at all the places we stay will be a mix of Indian and international. As part of the holiday experience most people will want to enjoy the flavour and tastes of India and the regional variation in the cuisine. However, more familiar western dishes will always be available.
Meal plan
Joining Arrangements & Transfers
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Group Leader & Support Staff
Spending Money
Approximately £150 - £200 (or equivalent in US dollars or Euros) should be allowed for miscellaneous expenses, including tips to local staff, soft drinks, etc. There are several opportunities to buy souvenirs on this trip. It is not necessary to purchase local currency (Indian Rupees) before you travel. Sterling, US dollars and Euro are all readily exchanged in Delhi. Since you will be changing the majority of your spending money into local currency on the day of arrival, we recommend taking this in cash. Note however that you will need to keep some of your spending money to change into Nepali rupees for the final part of your holiday. Travellers cheques are not advised as they can be difficult or time-consuming to exchange and often attract a poorer rate. It is also possible to withdraw money from ATMs in Delhi. Note that tourists other than Indian nationals are not allowed to bring Indian currency into Nepal and large amounts of Indian rupees should not be taken across the border. You can normally exchange Sterling and Euros at the border although US dollars is the best currency to use here. In Kathmandu Streling, Euros and US dollars are equally acceptable for exchange and it is also possible to withdraw cash fom ATMs. Credit cards can be used to purchase many goods in cities and major towns in India and in Kathmandu are particularly useful for more expensive souvenirs.
Guidance on Tipping
Tipping is an accepted and expected part of Indian culture, although you should only tip for services which are well done. Tipping of your local guides and drivers is best done as a group. We would suggest that you discuss this as a group and create a tips pool. The total amount that you can expect to pay in tips for your local guides and drivers is approximately £50 (in rupee equivalent).
Baggage Allowance
There is no weight restriction on this trip other than imposed by your international carrier. However, we do ask you to restrict your baggage to one main item of baggage, plus a small daypack. Please note that during the border crossing from India to Nepal you will be required to carry your bags for approximately 500 metres. We recognise that for some of our holidays and for some of our travellers, the KE Trek Bag (see below) may not provide the best solution when packing for your trip. A bag with fitted wheels or a holdall with more than one compartment and more than one access zip can, in some circumstances, be more appropriate. Although it can be useful for our tour leaders when all members of the group have similar, identifying baggage, we have no problem if you choose to use an alternative bag.
KE Trek Bag
All KE clients will receive a FREE KE trek bag. These have been specially made to stand up to the rigours of adventure travel. Your KE bag will be posted to you when your trip is guaranteed to run or on receipt of your booking if the trip is already guaranteed. If you have travelled with us before and already have a KE trek bag you can select an alternative free gift in the booking process.
Equipment List
The following checklist should help you with your packing. As a general rule, you should always try to keep the weight of your equipment to a minimum.
You must bring the following items:
Strong shoes or walking boots
Lightweight trousers
Shirts (at least one long-sleeved with collar) and T-shirts
Small padlock (to lock your KE trek bag)
Small daypack
Basic First Aid Kit - antiseptic cream, throat lozenges, diarrhoea treatment (Imodium), painkillers, plasters and blister treatment, insect repellent, and re-hydration salts (Dioralite). Glucose tablets and multi-vitamin tablets.
Sun protection (including total bloc for lips, nose etc.)
Water bottles 1 litre (x2)
Washbag and toiletries
Antibacterial handwash
The following items are optional:
Insect repellant
Headtorch (power cuts can occur)
Pen-knife (remember to pack sharp objects in hold baggage)
Repair kit – (eg. needle, thread, duct tape)
Travel clothes
Group Size and Holiday Status
For each holiday there is a minimum number of participants required to enable it to go ahead. Once the minimum number is reached, the trip status will change from 'Available' to 'Guaranteed to run'. You can check the trip status for each departure in 'Dates and Prices' table. Other than in exceptional circumstances, we will not cancel a trip once it has achieved this guaranteed to run status and so you are free to proceed with your international flight booking and other travel arrangements.
Passport & Visas
A passport with 6 months remaining validity at the end of your stay is generally required. The information that we provide is for UK passport holders. Please check the relevant embassy or consulate for other nationalities. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the correct travel documents and visas for your holiday. Visa requirements and charges are subject to change without notice. If you are travelling outside the EU you should have at least 2 blank pages in your passport for each country that you visit.
Visa India
Visa Nepal
All nationalities require a visa. The visa fee is $25 for 15 days, $40 for 30 days, $100 for 90 days and is obtainable on arrival. Payment must be made in cash and USD, GBP or Euros are accepted. You will require 2 passport photos.
For all the regions of Nepal that we visit an additional permit is required. This is included in the holiday price and KE will apply for it, with your full passport details and 1 passport photo (sent by post or emailed). You must supply this to us at least 4 weeks prior to departure.
For the following holidays, in addition to the above, we will also require you to supply a copy of the information page of your passport (sent by post or emailed).
These trips are: Kanchenjunga (KAN), Mustang (MUS), Dolpo (DOL), Manaslu (MAN), Hidden Valleys of Naar and Phu (NAP), Naar to Mustang (NTM), Humla and Limi Circuit Trek (HUM), Naya Kanga and the Ganja La (NKG), Yala Peak and the Ganja La (YPGL), Tent Peak (TPK), Ramdung and Parchemo (RAM), Mera Peak, Island Peak and the Amphu Labsta (MIP), Island Peak Climber (IPC), Peaks and Passes on Nepal (MTR); Mera Peak Climb (MER); and Chulu Far East & the Tilicho La (CTL); Tabsar Peak and the Tsum Valley (TVC), Mukot Peak (MKP).
Health & Vaccinations
You should contact your doctor or travel clinic to check whether you require any specific vaccinations or other preventive measures. You should be up to date with routine courses and boosters as recommended in the UK e.g. diphtheria-tetanus-polio and measles-mumps-rubella, along with hepatitis A and typhoid. Malarial prophylaxis is not usually required for trips in the mountains, however if you are visiting rural and remote low lying areas then they might be necessary. On holidays to more remote areas you should also have a dentist check up. A good online resource is Travel Health Pro.
The currency of India is the Indian Rupee.
The unit of currency in Nepal is the Nepalese Rupee.
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Preparing For Your Trip
Although there is no strenuous walking on this trip it makes a lot of sense to get some additional exercise before coming on any active holiday. Walking, jogging, squash and swimming are all good for developing fitness and stamina. Some of the days it will get quite hot and you should be prepared for this. Before departure, we suggest that you do some reading about the country, its people and culture.
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KE treat the safety and security of all clients as the most important aspect of any trip we organise. We would not run any trip that we did not consider reasonably safe. Should the FCO advise against travel for any reason, we will contact everyone booked to travel to discuss the situation. We receive regular updates direct from the FCO and are in constant touch with our contacts on the ground. If you have any questions about government travel advice, please call our office.
The Subcontinent of India has four distinct seasons which can be categorised as Summer (March to May), Monsoon (June to mid-September), Post-monsoon (mid-September to November) and Winter (December to February). The summer months can be quite hot reaching 40 degrees Celsius by the end of April and beyond April the humidity begins to rise. Early mornings and late afternoons / evenings are warm and very pleasant in the North of India in the Summer. This is also the best time for wildlife spotting. With the onset of the monsoon in June India becomes unpleasantly hot and humid and it will rain heavily for some period during most days. With the ending of the monsoon there is a period of sunny skies and an easing of the heat. It can still be very warm during the post monsoon period but rarely uncomfortably so, and evenings are pleasantly cool. After November the temperatures start to fall. Daytime temperatures will remain warm (15 - 30 degrees Celsius) but it can become quite chilly at night and in January and February it is even possible to encounter frosts.
India. Lonely Planet
India. Rough Guide
Indian Wildlife. Insight Guide
Field Guide to the Mammals of the Indian Subcontinent. K. K. Gurung and Raj Singh
Birds of India. Richard Grimmett, Carol and Tim Inskipp
The Jungle Book. Rudyard Kipling
TTK State Road Maps
Locally produced maps at various scales showing road and rail network with intermediate driving distances. No information on topography is given but each map comes with a booklet providing further information on places of interest. To cover the whole journey to the Nepal border requires three sheets, Rajasthan, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh.
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Extend Your Holiday
When booking your holiday, you will be able to 'add an extension option'.
Once we have received your booking we will contact you to discuss additional services required for the extension and to take any additional deposit.
Tiger Mountain Pokhara Lodge (join Kathmandu)
From $995 per person
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- Sharing Price from: $995.00
- Single Traveller Price from: $1320.00
- Single Room Supplement from: $360.00
- Deposit: $200.00 per person
Fly Kathmandu to Pokhara. Transfer to the lodge and welcome briefing. Those who want to relax can enjoy the infinity pool, or you can take part in any of the complementary guided activies that include walking, birdwatching, fishing and sightseeing. Overnight at the lodge.
Meals L D
After breakfast, guests can choose to indulge in further relaxation at the lodge, which is surrounded by fruit trees, shrubs and bamboo providing a haven for over 275 species of butterfly. Alternatively, guided walks can be arranged to local villages, or you can choose to visit Pokhara for more sightseeing. Overnight at the lodge.
Meals B L D
Departure from the lodge after breakfast for flight to Kathmandu. Services end.
Meals B
What's included
- Return flights - Kathmandu / Pokhara / Kathmandu
- Associated airport transfers in Kathmandu
- Transfers to the lodge from Pokhara airport
- 2 nights full board accommodation at Tiger Mountain Pokhara Lodge
- Guided activities including nature walks / birdwatching / village visits
- Airport departure taxes
What's not included
- Any additional hotel nights required in Kathmandu before or after the extension
- Expenses of a personal nature - drinks and souvenirs etc.
The Kathmandu Valley contains the cities of Patan, Bhaktapur and Kathmandu itself, all of which were once independent kingdoms. An exploration of the valley's historic and cultural sights is an excellent way to begin or end your adventure in Nepal. Highlights of this tour includes a very early drive up to Nagarkot on the Kathmandu Valley rim, the perfect place to watch a Himalayan sunrise. This is followed by a tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Bhaktapur, renowned for its temples and traditional buildings.
Kathmandu Tour - Nagarkot and Bhaktapur
From $145 per person
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- Sharing Price from: $145.00
- Single Traveller Price from: $220.00
- Deposit: $125.00 per person
We have a long morning of sightseeing in the Kathmandu Valley, beginning with a very early start (at around 0430). We drive for approximately 1 hour through the quiet streets to Nargakot on the valley rim to watch the sunrise light up the Himalayas. Dropping back down to the valley, you will then have a guided tour of medieval Bhaktapur before returning to your hotel towards midday.
What's included
- Experienced tour guide
- Vehicle transport and driver
- Entrance fees
What's not included
- Packed breakfast to be provided. Other meals and drinks are not included
Situated next to the grounds of the former Royal Palace and only a 10-minute walk from the popular Thamel district, this former Rana residence was converted into a hotel in 1964. The original architecture was based on a French palace and the hotel has a grand appearance. Set in a large and beautifully tended garden, it provides a hideaway from the hustle and bustle of city life and is an ideal base from which to explore Kathmandu. All its rooms which are en-suite have been recently refurbished and the hotel facilities include 2 restaurants, 2 bars and a swimming pool where you can also order drinks.
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"I'll just have to suffer the consequences," says Spink. But he won't say if he really has a law degree
I had a conversation with Irving Council member Tom Spink today, a day after we published a story revealing that he has for years been touting a law degree from a university with no law program.
Spink was friendly and polite, as I've always known him to be. But I'm afraid I hung up with more questions than answers about the discrepancies in his resume.
Ever since his first Irving campaign in 2005, Spink has cited a law degree from Philadelphia's prestigious La Salle University.
He touted his law degree again in races in 2007, 2010, 2011, 2012 and this year, as he runs for his third term on the council.
In the last two elections, Spink has been even more specific: telling this newspaper (and voters) that he earned a juris doctor, or law doctorate, from La Salle in 1978.
But after people started questioning those details, Spink walked them back. He told me this week that his law degree actually came from LaSalle Extension University, an unrelated correspondence school in Chicago whose degrees were shunned by state bars before it shut down in the '80s, after a string of Federal Trade Commission investigations.
By correcting the school's name, Spink raised new questions: He told me he finished studying at LaSalle Extension in 1974. So why did he say 1978 on voter material in the last two elections?
And how did he earn a doctorate from the correspondence school? While LaSalle Extension had an accredited (if tarnished) law program, FTC records from 1971 show that it only offered bachelor's degrees.
Maybe most importantly, why is the information that Spink provided this week so different from what he claimed in so many elections?
Of course, questions can have good explanations. So after Spink and I chatted about the race's issues for a few minutes this afternoon, I started to run down my list, in hopes of getting some answers.
But I didn't get past the first question.
I asked Spink exactly what type of degree he earned from LaSalle Extension in 1974.
"I think anything regarding all that issue, I think let it rest," Spink replied. "You've already printed what you printed. After the election, I'm going to talk to you, if you like."
But voters had questions now, I said. Wouldn't it be best to clear up the confusion before polls close?
I asked Spink if he had a law degree at all.
He wouldn't say.
"The answer is too long," Spink said. "It'll just open things up."
I kept trying. (Reporters can be pushy.)
"It's 55 years ago," Spink said. "That's a long time."
Before giving up and hanging up, I urged Spink to call me back if he changed his mind about talking before election day. Whatever the reasons for the discrepancies, better we hear them as soon as possible, I argued.
"I'll just have to suffer the consequences, whatever that may be," Spink said calmly. "If I'm not elected, that's the citizens' choice."
He finished on an eloquent note: "That's the beauty of this country: that they have the freedom to make that choice."
Postscript: While questions about Spink's degrees are now dominating some political conversations, one of Spink's strongest backers doesn't seem fazed.
"Tom Spink has been an effective public servant for 6 years," Mayor Beth Van Duyne texted me, after I asked if she stood by her endorsement of him.
"Since I've known him, I've found him to be sincere in his desire to do what's best for Irving and his constituents. I support him," she wrote. "Irving voters have trusted Tom for the last 6 years and he has not let them down. Through his time, dedication and commitment to this City, he continues to earn their trust every day."
Early voting continues through Tuesday. Election day is May 9.


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I always have time Hervé Delétraz, so we jumped into Blue Light's room, where Jonathan Tinn had assembled a system to show off darTZeel's new NHB-18Nspreamplifier ($23,250). It's battery powered, offering 15 hours of listening between charging sessions and includes a fairly sophisticated phono section. Hervé doesn't believe in contact switches, potentiometers, or stepped attenuators, so he came up with new solutions—including an analog passive signal attenuator, which, he claims, operates over 96dB in .5dB increments.
Also in the system were two NHB-108 amplifiers, EMM Labs CDSD and DACEE, and Von Schweikert VR-9SE loudspeakers.
Nils Lofgren sounded astonishingly present through this thoroughbred system and, to quote the governator, we'll be back.
In the picture L-R: Hervé Delétraz, Jonathan Tinn, Serge Roch.


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Spain Asks for $125 Billion Bank Bailout as Crisis Worsens
Spain asked euro-region governments for a bailout worth as much as 100 billion euros ($125 billion) to rescue its banking system as the country became the biggest euro economy so far to seek international aid.
"The Spanish government declares its intention of seeking European financing for the recapitalization of the Spanish banks that need it," Economy Minister Luis de Guindos told reporters in Madrid today. A statement by euro-region finance ministers said the loan amount will "cover estimated capital requirements with an additional safety margin."
Just seven months after winning a landslide victory, Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy was forced to abandon his bid to recapitalize Spanish banks without recourse to external help as a deepening recession forced lenders to recognize spiraling losses. Today's move means Spain has a firewall in case the Greek election on June 17 unleashes a fresh round of market turmoil.
De Guindos said the terms of the rescue loan are "very favorable" compared with market rates and the funds will be channeled through Spain's FROB bank rescue fund, whose liabilities count as public debt. The maximum amount of the loans is equivalent to about 10 percent of gross domestic product and interest paid on the loans will affect the deficit, which is the euro-area's third-largest.
Subject to Conditions
The FROB will only inject capital into lenders that need it, and de Guindos said many banks won't as difficulties are concentrated in about 30 percent of the industry. Lenders receiving aid will be subject to conditions, de Guindos said, without giving details. The government won't be forced to take additional measures on the budget or economy.
"The 100 billion euros is the number that we were looking for so I'm cautiously optimistic," Olly Burrows, credit analyst at Rabobank International, said in a telephone interview from London. "We still have to find a solution to the sovereign debt crisis: it's not done yet and we still have to press on with the task of uniting Europe."
European officials have failed to get their arms around a debt crisis that started in Greece at the end of 2009 and has now claimed the euro region's fourth-largest economy. The bailout adds to the 386 billion euros ($480 billion) in pledges to Greece, Ireland and Portugal that European governments and the International Monetary Fund have made since 2010.
Denies Pressure
De Guindos denied he had faced pressure from European officials to seek aid, a week before elections in Greece that risk prompting the country's exit from the euro. European Central Bank Governing Council member Ewald Nowotny said yesterday that any delay on Spain's part in requesting aid would increase the costs of a rescue. Spain's banks are hobbled with more than 180 billion euros of bad real estate loans and assets stemming from the collapse of a property boom that was the country's main driver of economic growth.
Guindos said the government wanted to "contribute as much as possible to restoring confidence in the single currency," and said events in the coming days may spur market tension.
The International Monetary Fund, which will have an advisory role after saying in a report yesterday that Spanish banks would need at least 37 billion euros to stand a weakening economy, praised the agreement. U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy F. Geithner also welcomed the deal.
Debt Sales
The loan will ease pressure on the Treasury, de Guindos said. The debt agency has reduced its issuance at debt auctions this year as foreign investors cut holdings of Spanish debt. That has increased Spain's dependence on domestic banks, which in turn depend on the ECB for funding.
Still, the agreement, which de Guindos refused to call a rescue, may spur further downgrades in the nation's credit rating. Moody's Investors Service, which grades Spain at A3, said late yesterday that as the nation moved closer to needing external help " the increased risk to the country's creditors may prompt further rating actions."
"Market reaction is unlikely to be favorable given that the bailout places even more strain on Spain's creditworthiness, sets a precedent that the euro zone's other bailed-out countries, in particular Ireland, are likely to object to, and risks putting pressure on Italy," Nicholas Spiro, managing director at Spiro Sovereign Strategy, said in a note.
Finland's Demands
Finland will demand collateral for the loans if they come from the temporary European Financial Stability Facility, Finance Minister Jutta Urpilainen told reporters. Ministers haven't decided whether that fund or its permanent successor, the European Stability Mechanism, will be used, Urpilainen and de Guindos said. Should the ESM provide the funds, the loans would be senior to outstanding government debt, given Spain's EU lenders protection at the expense of bondholders.
Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy, who said as recently as May 28 there would be no bailout for the nation's lenders, will travel to Poland tomorrow for the European soccer championship and a meeting with his Polish counterpart. He said on June 7 he wouldn't take any decision on the nation's banks until after receiving results of an audit of the banks by international consultants Roland Berger and Oliver Wyman.
De Guindos said today the government will decide how much of the total it will use after receiving those reports in the next few days. They will probably show capital needs are "manageable," and the 100 billion euro figure is a "maximum."
Aid Request
The formal request for aid will come "shortly," the statement from the eurogroup of ministers said. An assessment will then be provided by the European Commission, which will liaise with the European Central Bank, the European Banking Authority and the IMF. There will be a proposal for "the necessary policy conditionality for the financial sector."
Concern about the health of Spanish banks, led to a jump in the country's borrowing costs since March and last week the 10-year yield rose close to the euro-year high of 6.78 percent. The yield has since slipped amid optimism that Rajoy would seek a bailout and was at 6.17 percent yesterday.
The Spanish government's credibility was jolted by the funding hole reported last month by Bankia group, the third-biggest Spanish lender. The bank's new managers went beyond the government's provisioning rules and asked for a 19 billion-euro bailout. De Guindos had said two weeks earlier that 15 billion euros would be enough to meet the requirements of the second of two banking decrees he has drafted this year.
"The Spanish problem was entirely avoidable," said Thomas Mayer, an economic adviser to Deutsche Bank AG in Frankfurt. "When Bankia got into trouble and they had to inject another 19 billion, the market thought, well, they don't know what they are doing."


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To achieve that state of lasting happiness and absolute peace, we must first know how to calm the mind, to concentrate and go beyond the mind. By turning the mind's concentration inward, upon the self, we can deepen that experience of perfect concentration. This is the state of Meditation.
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More than two dozen teams of excited students attempted with varying degrees of success to traverse the pool at the Jamaica High School campus last week in cardboard boats held together with duct tape.
"I think it's kind of the fun of it, the anticipation," said engineering teacher Suman Sabastin, who traveled with her team from the A. Philip Randolph Campus HS in Harlem. "You've been testing your model and now you have the chance to see if it's going to work. It's not as easy as you think."
A total of 30 teams of students built their buoyant vessels for the 8th annual Cardboard Boat Race Friday afternoon, a chance for science, technology, engineering and math students to let their hair down and show off their creative sides.
Each team of builders picked a pair of rowers to get in the two-man-sized boats paddle their way across the pool, and before the races teams gathered in the building's gym to show off their creations.
Habib Rahman and his friends built a boat designed — aesthetically at least — on their favorite video game, "Call of Duty," complete with a mounted cardboard machine gun. The 10th-grader admitted, though, that the firepower probably would not help much in the race.
"It's more fun," he said.
Last year's winners, who went with a "Joker" theme this year, said their secret weapon was a layer of air bubbles sandwiched between two sheets of cardboard in the hull of their ship.
Others were relying on their paddling strategy to edge out the competition.
Danaella Valliant, of the Diverse Raiders, said her team spent time practicing their coordination, but said there was one thing keeping her out of the pool.
"I can't swim," she said.
Selena Bermeo and her friends on team Fish Tank said they were confident they had a paddling strategy down, but said it would all be for naught if they had not come up with a floatable design.
"If the boat sinks it doesn't matter if you paddle fast," she said.
Team Fish Tank was the first to the finish line in the race's first heat, but their time was not fast enough to make it to the finals.
As the teams waited in the gym prior to the race, Team Shark seemed to have the most bravado as members stomped and clapped proclaiming their school No. 1.
"We ain't done yet!" shouted Avon Hall of the original Jamaica HS, which will be phased out at the end of next year.
Harry Silva and Terriell Glenn, of the Bulldogs, came in first place, traversing the pool the fastest in the final heat.
"It feels good," Glenn said. "We worked really hard."
Reach reporter Rich Bockmann by e-mail at rbockmann@
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Definition of seraphic in English:
Characteristic of or resembling a seraph or seraphim: a seraphic smile
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- For a time there are smiles, and arms lifted up, and seraphic dreamy looks, and a swaying to the music, and warm embraces of other people and enthusiasm for Christian things.
- His voice was weak, but his countenance was seraphic, his long white hair reaching to his shoulders.
- When the curtain rose next Grace entered alone to begin her first solo, the King of Thule, filling the amphitheatre with her pure seraphic voice.
blissful, beatific, sublime, rapturous, ecstatic, joyful, rapt;
serene, ethereal;
cherubic, saintly, angelic
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- The Mozart is more successful because its emotional content is well served by the players' 'let's play as seraphically as we can' attitudes.
- He does well to make these scenes as tolerable as they are (Howard's job being simply to gaze seraphically into space), but all the film gains from the plot's paraphernalia is a couple of superficial twists.
- "No," he replied, and smiled seraphically, as was his wont.
Mid 17th century: from medieval Latin seraphicus, from late Latin seraphim (see seraph).
Words that rhyme with seraphicautobiographic, autographic, bibliographic, biographic, calligraphic, cartographic, choreographic, cinematographic, cryptographic, demographic, geographic, graphic, hagiographic, historiographic, holographic, hydrographic, iconographic, lithographic, monographic, orthographic, palaeographic (US paleographic), photographic, pictographic, pornographic, reprographic, Sapphic, stenographic, telegraphic, traffic, typographic, xerographic
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Meursault's third 'studio' album is actually the first one to be recorded in a real, proper studio. That studio was Pumpkinfield in Perthshire, and the production values aren't the only thing that has changed. Having added bass and drums to the lineup, the big songs have a much more thunderous, thumping feel to them, whereas the slower tunes, instead of being sparse ballads, are now embellished by rich string arrangements.
Lyrically is where the link to previous Meursault stuff is probably the strongest, however. Quite apart from horribly touching songs like Mamie, Neil's ability to lead us onto a cliché and then refuse to deliver makes him one of my favourite lyricists around at the moment. So the music might be yet another evolution of the band's sound, but their ability to continue to evolve without ever being jarring about it, or losing the heart of what they're about, is something I find really impressive.
01. Thumb
02. Flittin'
03. Lament For a Teenage Millionaire
04. Settling
05. Hole
06. Lightning Bolt
07. Dull Spark
08. Dearly Distracted
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Definition of lawman in English:
noun (plural lawmen)
(In the US) a law-enforcement officer, especially a sheriff.
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- As such, early episodes represent an update of classic Westerns, with tough lawmen attempting to patrol the 'new frontier' which a change in society has wrought.
- The wife of a deceased lawman would never consider a proposal from a fugitive.
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The Buffalo News invited school board candidates to provide a statement about why they are running for office.
My main reason for running is to be an advocate for parents with children in the school district. I believe that if we elect people with a vested interest in the community and in the school, the community will start to trust the district again. I believe to help this district become stabilized finically we need to get all parties involved: parents, the Teachers Union, Administrators, and Board members all need to be part of the solution. We need to make sure our students are being challenged academically and that they also have extracurricular activities to participate in.
One of my main goals is to look at staffing levels and to make sure that are appropriate. We need to make sure that we are focusing our resources on our greatest need. I want to make sure that our elementary students are given the proper attention to ensure they are learning how to read at the appropriate level prior to moving on.
A major focal point for my campaign is assuring that when our graduates leave Lackawanna High School, we have fully prepared them for the next phase of their life. Whether it is planning to attend college, or heading straight into the work force, making sure our students are given the tools they need to succeed will be a top priority. I plan on bringing "Dream it Do it" to the district, it is a manufacturing program which gives students hands on training if they plan to get a job straight out of high school. This program works with the top national manufacturing companies, and will give our students a leg up on the competition. One of my final goals is to restore the polling places that the public has demanded, one per ward is not acceptable.


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Olathe, Colo (KKCO) --- Typically when we think of horses, we immediately picture them racing for The Triple Crown or jumping for gold in The Olympics. But there's a lesser-known side of horsemanship that has nothing to do with medals or prizes.
Equine therapy helps people focus on making strides for a better quality of life.
Twelve years ago, Kathy and Bill Hamm started The Dream Catcher Therapy Center with private therapeutic riding and hippotherapy for their daughter who was diagnosed with Downs Syndrome.
They eventually opened the center up to the public and added a mental health program that helps patients work through issues by letting them guide and talk to the horses.
One of their patients, Amarah Vance, has been coming to Dream Catcher for over a year to work with her therapist on behavioral issues.
"We went from my boundaries and then we started on yelling and then pretty much and then today we started working on space," says Vance.
According to her mother, Vance has made significant strides since she began therapy.
But her mental health therapist, Christy Douglas, says that no matter how much training she or the other therapists have, the horses are the ones that do the real leg-work.
"The horses really know more about what's going on with the kids than we do so I can tell by how the horse responds to the child what's actually going on with the child," says Douglas. "With a horse it provides a really safe place for them to work through their problems."
Once a month, the center holds sessions for veterans who work with the horses on everything from PTSD to easing back into life as a civilian.
Dream Catcher is currently looking for a location for a new Mesa County center. For more information on how to donate and to know more about helping out at the therapy center, copy and past this link into your browser: www.dctc.org


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What are the best foods for an anti-aging diet?
Nutrient-rich foods are the centerpiece of an anti-aging diet. Lean proteins, whole grains, nuts, beans, and fruits and vegetables provide the building blocks of a healthy diet as we age. Whole foods are loaded with vitamins and minerals, antioxidants, healthy fats, and fiber which can help keep the body young and defend against disease.
Some of the foods which have gained the attention of the medical community for their anti-aging properties are listed below.
Fish is an excellent source of lean, high-quality protein and essential fatty acids. Fatty fish (salmon, tuna, sardines) contain omega-3 fatty acids which are vital to maintaining a healthy heart and supple skin. Research has shown that eating fish rich in omega-3's plays a significant role in decreasing the risk of developing macular degeneration and helps slow cognitive decline.
Fruits and vegetables contain antioxidants, vitamins and minerals that are essential to good health. Antioxidants like lycopene and vitamin C are especially important in fighting the symptoms of aging by keeping the skin healthy and promoting collagen production. Leafy greens and broccoli contain the antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin, which have been associated with eye health. The soluble fiber in fruits and vegetables also supports heart health by keeping weight under control and lowering harmful LDL cholesterol.
Low-fat dairy products are an excellent source of calcium for bone health. The probiotic bacteria in yogurt and kefir also promotes intestinal health. Other valuable sources of calcium are leafy greens like spinach, broccoli and kale, and canned salmon and sardines, which contain calcium in the edible bones.
Whole grains are a good source of Vitamin E, fiber and antioxidants which are essential ingredients for cardiovascular health. Research has shown decreased stroke and heart attack risk with a modest two and a half servings of whole grains per day. The fiber in grains is also vital to intestinal health.
And here are two more super foods that should be included in any anti-aging diet!
Blueberries are ranked #1 among plant foods for their antioxidant power. Researchers have documented their positive anti-aging benefits in improved memory and motor function. A half a cup of blueberries contains the equivalent antioxidant power of five servings of other fruits and vegetables.
Garlic is considered one of nature's most potent anti-aging foods for cardiovascular health, cancer prevention, viral and bacterial protection, and healthy skin and hair. The allicin compound in garlic provides the most benefit when consumed fresh and finely chopped, or when consumed as in its aged form as a supplement.
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This week on the spookiest LIVE comics radio program north of Sleepy Hollow, the men of Where Monsters Dwell welcome Nick Bradshaw back to the Monster Cave. Of course you've been following Nick's meteoric rise to fame with his work on Wolverine and the X-Men at Marvel but what you might not have know is that Nick is a huge horror and monster fan.
Update: Listen to episode 268 now!
How perfect that he joins hosts Remington J. Osborne and Monster Mike on Halloween Eve to chat about all things creepy and eerie. If you have a question for Nick Bradshaw, feel free to post it on the WMD Facebook wall or give them a call during the show (in Canada) at 506-452-6056.
If you do have to miss it, or part of it like I have to nearly every Wednesday through the end of this year (shaking fist of rage at beloved but incompetent iPhone that can't pick up the feed while I'm driving) the guys are cool enough to post their shows as podcasts – the only podcast I listen to without fail, by the way – so you'll be able to listen to episode 268 when it posts later this week, either from the Where Monsters Dwell website, or subscribe to the podcast on iTunes here. Thanks guys!
We'll also pop a link onto this post as an update, so you can check back here later as well.
Speaking of which… If you missed last week's episode, you can listen to episode 267 now! Last week the gang caught up on the latest episodes of The Walking Dead and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Remy updated us on the status of his Star Wars: the Old Republic guild and Mike reviewed a couple of cool comics that have come out in the recent weeks. So catch up now!
Where Monsters Dwell broadcasts live at 8:30/7:30c tonight for at least an hour, right here.


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Chris Froome was pegged back in the final kilometre of the third stage of the Tour of Oman today as Andre Greipel regained the overall lead with his second victory of the race.
The Tour de France winner raced clear on the descent from Al Jissah, the day's final climb, but was caught by Fabian Cancellara, Peter Sagan and Zdenek Stybar before the quartet, struggling into the head wind, were eventually swept up by the peloton.
Greipel, the Lotto-Belisol rider who also won the opening stage on Tuesday, came through to take victory on the 145-kilometre course from Bank Muscat


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Suspected Burglars Targeted in Raid: Five ArrestedWednesday 26th September 2012
Five people have been arrested during raids across west London targeting suspected burglars.
Luxury watches, designer clothing and cash have been seized at eight properties as part of this morning's operation.
Police intelligence identified a gang responsible for an estimated 12 burglaries at addresses in Kensington, Brent, Ealing and Fulham.
Detective Chief Inspector Rhys Willis, of the Kensington and Chelsea Crime Squad, said: "This morning's operation is a clear warning to all burglars that we will do everything in our power to catch and convict them. Operation Decker is a Kensington & Chelsea Borough local initiative to drive down burglary offences and take the fight to the criminals. It illustrates that we will utilise all types of technology available to use in order to identify the activities of criminal gangs.
"There is a distinct link between this gang and highly organised criminality. Today's day of action should highlight to the community and importantly the gang members that we are vigorous in our pursuit to catch and bring them to justice. Our joint work with the local authority to tackle criminals will continue."
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J Street Daily News Roundup 1/14/14
January 14th, 2014
J Street works to promote an open, honest and rigorous conversation about Israel. The opinions reflected in articles posted in the News Roundup do not necessarily reflect J Street's positions, and their posting does not constitute an endorsement from J Street.
Questions, comments, or suggestions? Please email email@example.com
J Street in the News
J Street Calls on Senate to Give Iran Nuclear Agreement a Chance, J Street
J Street President Jeremy Ben-Ami said that "the US Senate should give [the interim nuclear] agreement a chance to work, and negotiators a chance to achieve a permanent, comprehensive agreement that resolves the Iranian nuclear issue diplomatically."
Jeremy Ben-Ami speaks on the two-state solution, Arizona Jewish Life
Ben-Ami said an interview that "a two-state solution is the only pragmatic resolution to the Israeli/Palestinian conflict and the only solution that will ensure Israel's long-term security and interests in the region. The US needs to push both sides to achieve a negotiated agreement. J Street is the only American advocacy organization solely focused on achieving this goal."
DeGioia Rejects Israeli Academic Boycott, Georgetown Hoya
After Georgetown University's president rejected the American Studies Association's boycott of Israel, J Street U Georgetown President Jake Sorrells said, "I think that the boycott actually exacerbates a lot of the tensions between the two sides… It allows a lot of the animosity, racism and ignorance that is driving this conflict to fester because the more people aren't interacting with each other through dialogue, the more misconceptions about the other are really able to thrive… I agree with the frustration and aggravation that is behind the boycott and that in some ways it is well meaning. But I don't think it's the right tactic to go about achieving meaningful change."
Top News and Analysis
Biden to Netanyahu: Obama stands behind Kerry's peace efforts, Haaretz
Vice President Biden passed a message to Prime Minister Netanyahu on Monday from President Obama, saying the latter fully supports Secretary of State Kerry's diplomatic initiative to reach an Israeli-Palestinian peace agreement. A US official said that Biden "made it clear that the United States places extremely high value on reaching an agreement that produces two states living side by side in peace and security, but also just underscoring how important Israel's security requirements are for us." In recent days, Defense Minister Ya'alon has criticized Kerry, calling him "obsessive and messianic" and saying he hopes "Kerry gets a Nobel Prize and leaves us alone."
Iran deal progress dampens push for new US sanctions bill, Reuters
Obama is more likely to win his battle with the US Congress to keep new sanctions on Iran at bay now that world powers and Tehran have made a new advance in talks to curb the Islamic Republic's nuclear program.
IAEA says Iran asked for nuclear talks postponement to February 8, Reuters
The International Atomic Energy Agency said on Tuesday a planned meeting with Iran next week to discuss steps meant to ease concerns over its nuclear program has been pushed back to February 8 at Tehran's request.
Another Step Toward Nuclear Sanity in Iran, The New York Times
The New York Times editorial board argues, "There are no guarantees that the next six months will produce a final deal that permanently restrains Iran from a nuclear weapon, but the interim deal at least offers hope for one. Conversely, if negotiations fail — which would surely happen if Congress ties Mr. Obama's hands — Iran is likely to embark on an even more aggressive search for a nuclear weapon. And that could leave war as the only option."
Iran sanctions bill makes no sense, USA Today
The USA Today editorial board says that passing the sanctions legislation "virtually guarantees an end to negotiations and a quick path to war."
EU's Ashton Plans to Visit Iran 'in the Next Weeks', The New York Times
European Union foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton said she would visit Tehran in the coming weeks.
New Iran agreement includes secret side deal, Tehran official says, Los Angeles Times
Iran's chief negotiator said that key elements of a new nuclear agreement between Iran and six world powers are contained in an informal, 30-page text not yet publicly acknowledged by Western officials. A State Department spokesperson denied that there was any secret agreement.
IAEA gains more Iran access, but not enough for bomb probe, Reuters
The IAEA's increased access in Iran still falls short of what it says it needs to investigate suspicions that Tehran may have worked on designing an atomic bomb. It is also a far cry from the wide-ranging inspection powers the International Atomic Energy Agency had in Iraq in the 1990s to help unearth and dismantle Saddam Hussein's clandestine nuclear program after the first Gulf war. Nevertheless, the IAEA will see its role in Iran expand significantly under the November 24 interim accord between the country and the six major powers, the implementation of which will start next Monday.
Secretary of State Kerry to visit Vatican, Associated Press
Kerry will visit the Vatican on Tuesday to discuss the Middle East peace process, poverty and humanitarian issues. After Rome, Kerry is to travel on to Kuwait City for a donor's conference on the crisis in Syria.
Palestinians mull plan for day after breakdown in peace talks, Haaretz
The Palestinian leadership met on Monday night to discuss scenarios in the event of a breakdown of talks with Israel. A senior Palestinian official said President Abbas is intent on keeping to the timeframe allocated for the talks, but in the event that a deal is not reached, which could include an agreement to extend the deadline, the Palestinian leadership will have no option but to turn to unilateral actions at the United Nations.
Israel can risk leaving Jordan Valley, ex-generals tell 'Post', Jerusalem Post
Three former IDF generals said that Israel can gradually relinquish control of the Jordan Valley as part of a peace deal with the Palestinians and manage the subsequent security risks. They cast doubt on the claim that the Jordan Valley is today an essential strategic asset.
Michael Oren: If Peace Talks Fail, Israel Should Withdraw from West Bank, Tablet
Former Ambassador to the US Michael Oren suggested that if peace talks fail, Israel could unilaterally withdraw from "Palestinian population centers in the West Bank."
Bennett likens Abbas to Arafat, calls for annexation of most of West Bank, Jerusalem Post
Economics Minister Naftali Bennett denounced Abbas on Tuesday as "no different than [his predecessor] Yasser Arafat," and that Israel would be better off annexing large swaths of the West Bank in order to safeguard its security needs.
Opinion and Analysis
Why Ariel Sharon, who said 'no' to the settlers, was my hero, Haaretz
Rabbi Eric Yoffie writes that former Prime Minister Ariel Sharon was his hero because he "stood up to the fanatics and said that they would not determine Israel's destiny. He proclaimed that permanent occupation was unacceptable and believed, rightly, that if he made the case, the citizens of Israel would follow him."
Ariel Sharon's journey from soldier to statesman, Washington Post
According to Henry Kissinger, "With another peace process underway, one needs to respect the courage of those who are willing to brave it in light of so many disappointments. It must be conducted both with commitment to the process and with a recollection of unfulfilled hopes. The vision of peace must be coupled with a determination not to permit the peace process to be turned into another form of warfare. An outcome must not only draw lines of territorial divisions but also bring a meaningful acceptance of the Jewish state by its negotiating partner as well as by key Arab states."
Palestinians may be missing the point on Sharon legacy, Al-Monitor
Mazal Mualem contends that "the Palestinians' insistence on regarding late Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, even after his death, as nothing more than a war criminal responsible for the massacre in Sabra and Shatila and the construction of the settlements is overly simplistic and anachronistic."


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Texas A&M-Corpus Christi softball first baseman Larissa Martin has been named Hitter of the Week by the Southland Conference. It is Martin's first honor this season and she is also the first Islander to be honored this season.
Martin led the Islanders to a 5-1 record on the week as TAMUCC hosted Houston Baptist during the week and hosted the Corpus Christi Invitational over the weekend. Martin hit .429 on the week with a triple and seven RBI. Martin walked twice, got hit by a pitch twice, and added three sacrifice hits while not striking out at all during the week. She led the Islanders in RBIs and batting average for the week.
Martin had a two-RBI single in the bottom of the seventh inning against Indiana State on Saturday afternoon to tie the game and send it to extra innings, where the Islanders eventually won 8-7 in eight innings.
In addition to the Hitter of the Week award for Martin, Islanders pitcher Addie Tallman was named honorable mention for the Pitcher of the Week award. To receive an honorable mention, a player must receive votes from 25 percent of the Southland softball sports information directors.
Each school's SID nominates and votes for the players of the week, though is not permitted to vote for their own player.


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I don't know since how much time, but it seems that Audio-Player displays "File not found" but the file is playing well !
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There's now just four days left of the January transfer window, and it's usually around this time that clubs begin the mad scramble to complete deals that have been ongoing for some time.
One such deal is Arsenal's pursuit of Julian Draxler, Schalke's highly rated 20-year-old midfielder. Draxler is a very talented player who looks set to have an exciting career, with his quick feet and excellent vision marking him out as one of the most talented young players in Europe.
He has 10 caps for Germany already, operating in an attacking role on the left-hand side.
He is thought to have a £31 million release clause as part of his current deal, according to ESPN.co.uk. That has seen many of Europe's top clubs make their interest known, with Arsenal now seemingly at the front of the queue.
Here, we gather together all the latest news regarding Draxler's future.
Last update: Friday, Jan. 31.


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A revolutionary convertible design unites the power of a notebook with the convenience of tablet. So you can enjoy outstanding mobility and convenience for instant consumption on the go, including web-browsing, communication, video and gaming. But simply add its full sized keyboard and touchpad and you've got the heavy-duty performance, compatibility and creative capability of a notebook.
The S pen brings the real experience of writing and drawing to the world of computing. Made by renowned technology leader Wacom, its 1024 level pressure sensitivity delivers the super accuracy demanded by professional designers, so it's just like using a normal pen or pencil. And for maximum comfort and convenience it's identical in size and embedded into the body.
With S note you can easily take notes, draw and update information when moving and standing. Its various input modes (type, write and handwriting recognition) make it simple and intuitive to use and the most advanced note-taking application to support the S pen. It also has a choice of templates to help you quickly create many different documents and drawings.
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Any hope Cal fans had of seeing tailback Jahvid Best return for the Big Game on Saturday were shot down with one definitive statement by coach Jeff Tedford.
"No chance Jahvid will play," he said at Monday's annual Big Game luncheon.
Saturday will be the second game in a row that Best has missed after a scary fall two weeks ago against Oregon State. Best tumbled high in the air at the end of a 7-yard touchdown run and landed hard on his back and head. He was carted off the field on a stretcher and was diagnosed with a severe concussion.
Tedford said the symptoms from the concussion have subsided. The main issue is a sore back. Best has been getting treatment from Cal's training staff, but when he returns to the field hasn't been discussed.
"Honestly, we haven't mentioned one word about when he's coming back," Tedford said. "It's not a conversation we've had, on the prognosis of his return or anything like that. But definitely not this week — there is no question about it."
Best's absence Saturday means there are only two chances for him to play again this season — the regular-season finale at Washington on Dec. 5 and a bowl game. Considering Best may declare himself eligible for the NFL draft after the season, it's possible Oregon State was his final game at Cal.
"I like being the underdog," Cal linebacker Devin Bishop said. "That's something I like because I like proving people wrong. That's pretty exciting for us, being the underdog and coming out and surprising people."
Cal has been the better program for most of this decade, enjoying national rankings and bowl berths. Stanford, meanwhile, hasn't had a winning season since going 9-3 in 2001.
The Bears have won six of the past seven Big Games, with the only loss coming at the end of the 2007 season. Cal was a 13-point favorite in that game.
"They're a good team," Cal left tackle Mike Tepper said. "We already know that. The rivalry alone motivates you."
"We'll see how the flow of the game goes," Tedford said. "We don't have a set plan going into the game. It really goes on the feel of the game and how Shane is feeling. Shane has proven over and over that he can carry the load. We have a lot of confidence in him."


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Uncovering America's Heritage... Coin by Coin
Barber or Liberty Head Half Dollar (1892–1915)
My, oh my... these coins were around a long time! This is Plinky the Mint Pig to tell you the story of the Barber half dollar, also known as the Liberty Head half dollar. In 1913, back when your great grandpa was working (most women stayed home in those days), he might have been paid in these half dollars. But in 1913, he would have had to give some of these coins back to the government. Why? Because on October 3, 1913, the law creating the federal income tax was signed.
I bet you've heard your parents talk about the income tax. It's the money they pay the government every April. How much you pay depends on how much you earn. In 1913, no one paid more than 7% of their income—that's 7 cents for every dollar they made. Today, the richest Americans pay about 40 cents for every dollar they earn.
What does the government do with all this money? They use it to run the country: to pay for things like our army, national parks, and highways; to keep the White House and government offices running; to pay the salaries of all government workers, from Mint Police to the President; and much more.
Designed by Charles Barber, the Mint engraver who was also known for his Barber dime, Barber quarter, and Liberty nickel, this coin was not popular at first. Most people thought the Lady Liberty on the obverse was not very pretty. However, the coin remained in circulation for a very long time—more than 25 years after the Mint stopped producing them.


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Bjørn Lilleeng, Technical Integration Manager – Windows XP (maybe the most beloved Windows version ever) is approaching its end of life. Microsoft has officially announced that the 8th of April will be the last day of support for this operating system. When XP was released back in October 2001 it was truly attractive. With its lack of security, Windows 98 and Windows ME were considered inadequate for professional users. Windows 2000, released late 1999, was mostly used by power users. Looking back it seems like XP appeared at the perfect time. It looked pretty, had a solid security model for that time, and better support for USBs than Windows 2000. Fast user switching made it much more convenient for multi user PCs. It required more or less the same amount of resources as Windows 2000, and by late 2001 a critical mass of people had hardware suited to run XP. And even today Windows XP is considered so good that it is still used on between 25 and 33 percent of all the world's desktops, according to ZDNet. For many people it works perfectly well for the purpose it is used and the environment it is used in. This means that many businesses are reluctant to invest in Windows 7 or Windows 8, buy new hardware and user education if they believe their XP based environment works well enough for them. But even if Windows XP has been upgraded through several Service Packs (the last one, SP3 in 2008) and constantly patched, XP is facing a totally different world now compared to 2001. The number of internet users is about eight times higher, and current malware is much more sophisticated than malware back in 2001. The fact is that XP simply can't mitigate the threats we're seeing modern-day attackers use. The Microsoft Security Intelligence (SIR 15) report also confirms this problem. It shows that Windows XP is six times more likely to be hacked compared to Windows 7/Windows 8. After April 8 this problem will be even more evident, since no more security patches will be released on Windows XP. If I was a hacker I would definitely target XP for my attacks. Knowing that any vulnerability discovered in XP after April 8 would be left unpatched, would no doubt be a big temptation for most hackers. According to Gartner Group, more than 90% of all cyber-attacks exploit security flaws for which a patch is available. The problem is that it takes an average of about 40 days to implement the patches, and this time is cleverly used by the hackers. With Windows XP, there will be no way to remediate security flaws at all in the near future. In a worst case scenario it could even be possible to use such vulnerabilities to take down large XP based networks. The questions then would be: Will Microsoft let that happen? In a crises situation, will they produce patches for XP even after April 8? That remains to be seen, but I really don't see how to avoid that. 400 million XP users will not vanish for a while. There could also be a potential market for others companies providing services to identify vulnerabilities in XP after Microsoft has stopped issuing security patches. The rest of us let should do our best to say goodbye to Windows XP as soon as possible, and also encourage others to do so. It has been a nice journey Windows XP, but it really is over now.
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Cruisin' Restaurant
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Gilberts, IL
Ride/Walk for the wounded warriors
Poker Run & Pub Trot
~ Cash prizes for best hand!
~ Car Show
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~ Bags Tourney
~ 50/50 drawing
~ Live music by John Wurster (Rush Tribute)
Registration ~ 9am
This Wounded Warrior Ride event was created by Jake Lange from Gilberts along with the help of fellow soldiers and friends (Bikers & Riders) and the Lange family.
Jake Lange was a Marine Corps Infantry from Nov. 2005 to Jan 2010 He served in Iraq from March 2007 to October 2007.
This benefit is Jake's way of supporting the troops and remembering those who he served with and those before and after him that were not as lucky as he was.