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The only saving grace is the narration. I think that is the only thing that kept me from returning the book at the halfway point. Grover Gardner made it worth holding out to the end; he's just that good! I'm debating if I'll listen to this book again to see if my opinion changes?
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Wow, I had no idea how much prions affected our world! From cannibals, to mad cows, to inherited conditions. Mad cow hit the head lines and we all learned some, but this book exposes and explains the stories behind the headlines, and why these diseases are so scary. Nothing graphic, good language, highly recommend this book to all interested in disease, science, and a good listen.
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This was a great book. It had very good information and was well written. Fascinating biological information was expressed thoughtfully. I have a degree in biology and still felt that the information was in depth, but would be appropriate for any listener.
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People in fashion are all the same - they cheat and they lie. I know this because, over the past five weeks, I have cheated and I have lied. I have been to shows that I haven't been invited to; I have written seat numbers on tickets without them to get me through the door; I have sat in seats that weren't mine.
None of this is to do with my thinking that I am worth more than my position. I am just following traditional fashion-show etiquette - seats are there for the taking, and if you don't get in there, someone else equally undeserving will.
It even made the headlines this week, when a national newspaper leaked details about a seating kerfuffle-over-nothing at the Versus show during the Milan collections. The tale had British journalists fighting over places on the front row, with one of them ending up on the floor. The truth is actually more mundane, if a little bizarre. Everyone got a seat in the end, because a journalist from the Observer offered to give up hers and move to another on the front row away from the British section. She didn't recognise him at the time, but the man sitting next to her new one was Shaggy.
Going to a fashion show is not like seeing a play or a film - none of the audience has paid for a ticket and, besides friends and family, most have only been invited because the designer's team believes that person could be useful to their business. Conversely, those who have been given a ticket don't think about helping the designer's career; they are there to look at frocks for their own business reasons, whatever they may be.
Which is where the discrepancy between the seating plan and reality occurs: those doing the inviting are focused on financial gain, not keeping the audience happy. And because there's rarely anyone around with the time to keep us under control, we end up bending the rules as far as we can.
Usually, it happens on benches. Most shows have them, with each ticket holder's name taped along the bench, usually at unrealistically slender intervals. If you are one of the first few to sit down, it is easy to position yourself vaguely at your particular place. But as the row fills up, you are invariably budged and shunted well away from your allotted few inches.
Because the plan is already in disarray, this is the best time to sit yourself on a row, or squeeze a friend who's got a standing-room-only ticket into the space that's meant just for you. If someone turns up late with a ticket for a row that's full, it would be a foolhardy PR who tried to evict anyone for not being in the right seat, because no one is. The latecomer's best hope of getting a seat is to make everyone squeeze together that bit more, or give up and shunt themselves on to another row. The show starts, everyone gets to see the clothes and there are no hard feelings.
Luckily, most people attending realise they are in the same boat - you help someone, you'll be helped in return. Colleagues from other publications give you tickets to shows they aren't able to attend, so you can go to a collection to which you weren't invited.
Contrary to popular belief, it's not about getting on the front row, which is a poisoned chalice that has only one obvious benefit - you get to study the whole outfit properly. At shows such as YSL, Prada or Gucci, where the shoes are as directional as the clothes, you need to see everything from head to toe. Because most of the rows are so shallowly banked, if you're not at the front you'll have to stretch and strain to get any idea of what is happening in footwear. Otherwise, the front row is something many at the shows avoid, especially when tired, hungover and paranoid about tripping up a model if anyone stretches their legs.
Sometimes the game goes wrong. This time it was at Lanvin, for the must-see debut collection by ex-YSL designer Alber Elbaz. I had been sent a ticket without a seat number, which I presumed meant standing. But near the entrance, right in front of security, another journalist got out a black pen similar to the one used for the tickets and wrote "DB8" on my ticket. The writing was shaky, but it got me past the guards.
Confident, I headed to section D, row B, seat 8, which was on a bench in the middle of the area set aside for the British press. Even at a squash, there was room for only one more on that row. But as I got there, the person with the actual ticket for section D, row B, seat 8 arrived. I blustered, and shuffled back along the row, trying not to stand on people's feet and making gentlemanly noises to the effect that I didn't mind and I would rather stand than make a fuss.
It was not pleasant, but the clothes were worth it - especially the beautiful and wearable coats that fitted the body then flared out to the knee. But being stood at the back was a reminder that tickets to the collections are neither a birthright nor always easy to fake. Sometimes in fashion you just have to make do with what you've got.


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The Class A Dayton Dragons — washed out on Tuesday night — face the Bowling Green Hot Rods in a doubleheader today starting at 5:30 p.m. at Fifth Third Field in downtown Dayton.
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The Midwest League game between the Dayton Dragons and Bowling Green Hot Rods at Fifth Third Field on Tuesday, June 10 has been postponed due to rain. The game was delayed from the start on Tuesday and never got underway due to consistent rain.
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The 'Womenomics' Of Entrepreneurship
"Forget China, India and the Internet: Economic Growth Is Driven by Women." This headline from The Economist is sound advice and I encourage all governments to listen. In developed countries, girls and women tend to do better at school than boys, have higher education levels than men, achieve higher financial returns in business, and spend more money on their families' well-being.
Gender equality is not just an ethical consideration; it is a smart economic investment. Women are one of the most powerful drivers of global economic growth, yet their potential remains largely untapped. This is all the more striking when it comes to entrepreneurship.
Take France, my own country, which I'm proud to say shows relatively good results in gender equality at work. Just like men, 70 per cent of French women consider starting their own businesses to be a good career choice. Yet they are much less likely to have a go at it, and they make up less than a third of successful business founders (compared to half in the U.S.). Why do so many women drop out along the way? Surveys show that women's main concern when starting a business is lack of self-confidence and fear of failure, as entrepreneurship remains largely male-dominated. Another recurrent barrier is the difficulty to secure funding -- research points to gender inequalities in access to financial markets and productive resources.
Nonetheless, like large companies, small businesses and venture-capital funded start-ups perform better when women are involved at a decisional level. Gender diversity is particularly valuable when it comes to innovation: according to Business Week, women-led tech start-ups are "more capital-efficient, achieve 35 per cent higher return on investment, and -- when venture-backed -- generate 12 per cent higher revenue than male-owned tech companies." Female entrepreneurship thus appears to be a valuable resource for growth and innovation that I urge governments to invest in.
It is time our governments recognize and leverage women's full potential as drivers of growth and innovation.
Indeed, our leaders have the power to make things change. There are various ways female business starters could be better supported. Governments must foster a gender-neutral legal framework for businesses, and promote equal access to financial and lending markets. Financing institutions and business incubators should be trained to respond to female entrepreneurs' specific needs. Finally, the tendencies of women to undervalue their capacities should be addressed through awareness campaigns, training programmes, mentorship schemes and support networks for aspiring entrepreneurs.
This is exactly what G(irls)20 strives to achieve: cultivate a new generation of young female leaders through entrepreneurship, education and global experiences. As the French Delegate to the G(irls)20 Summit 2016 on August 9th in Beijing, I hope to develop the necessary skills to face tomorrow's challenges and meet other inspiring girls fighting for a better future. When back in France, I also plan to use the summit's workshops in entrepreneurship, financial preparedness, communication and digital literacy to design my own initiative supporting female entrepreneurs in underprivileged areas.
It is time our governments recognize and leverage women's full potential as drivers of growth and innovation. Addressing barriers to female entrepreneurship is not only desirable for the sake of women's empowerment, it is also necessary for a country to develop a strong and innovative economy in the face of global challenges. The onus is on our leaders to unlock the potential of half of the world's population. After all, don't we represent 3.5 billion ways to change the world?
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Brazilian UN peacekeepers distribute juice and crackers to students at the Immaculate Conception School February 6, 2013 in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
Iraqi school girls walk home in Tikrit on September 22, 2005.
A class of students run during a physical training exercise at the temporary campus of the "Walking School" of Xu Xiangyang Education and Training Group on December 22, 2005, on the outskirts of China's southwestern city of Chengdu.
Students read outdoors at the Jigmei Gyaltsen Girls Welfare School on April 21, 2006 in Maqin County of Guoluo Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province, China. The Jigmei Gyaltsen Girls Welfare School, established in 2005 was built to provide free education for impoverished female students in pasturing areas. The school currently has about 96 students and 10 teachers, teaching Tibetan, Chinese, mathematics, art and other courses.
A Kosovo Albanian girl answers a question in a sociology class at Sami Frasheri high school on March 15, 2007 in Pristina, Serbia.
Cadets laugh on the bench in the garden of the Defence Ministry Girls Boarding School on September 9, 2008, in Moscow, Russia. Russian President Medvedev took the decision in January 2008 to create an academy for the daughters of Russian servicemen serving far away from the capital, without the opportunity for a good education and for those who lost their father in post-Soviet armed conflicts.
Schoolgirls participate in a lesson in Kilifi on June 23, 2010. An initiative called "Moving the Goalspost" (MTG) has sponsored female students from the Kilifi district where drop-out rates due to early marriages, teen pregnancy and a traditional bias towards educating male siblings over female, are high. Using the sport of football to recruit pre and teen-aged girls out of school, MTG has managed to maintain hundreds of girls in school whom it also recruits into its all-female soccer teams to compete at district level tournaments.
High-school graduates celebrate the last day of their classes on Red Square in Moscow on May 25, 2011.
A young schoolgirl looking bored during a concert at the Glen Forest Development Centre on December 3, 2012 in Harare, Zimbabwe.
Students of the 7th and 8th classes swimming during a school triathlon on June 19, 2010 in Berlin Germany.
Westminster High School Future Farmers of America students cuddle their pigs in between grooming and preparing them to be shown in competition at the Orange County Fair in Costa Mesa.
Students of Christopher Lee's engineering class react as the small bridge they built in class finally crushes in a stress test.
School children in uniform play in Isla de Laganave, Haiti.
School girls in orange uniforms walk to school along a trail around Manaslu Trek, Nepal.
Primary School students in North Korea on May 16, 2009.
Children learning their lessons at home, in a village in Netrok.
School girls wearing school uniform on the way home on June 1, 2009 in Trinidad, Cuba.
A girl goes to primary school in Bangladesh in 2007.
Female warriors of Shaolin in Henan, China on their way to lunch on October 1, 2006. Created in 1978, Tagou Wushu school in Henan is considered the biggest kung fu school in the world with more than 15,000 students yearly, among them 10 percent are girls.
H'mong students exercise at Hoang Thu Pho primary school in Bac Ha, Lao Cai, Vietnam.
Visually impaired students of Delhi University staying in a dilapidated hostel run by an NGO in Burari, New Delhi.
Students learning in a Hezbollah girls' school.
A group of students from the school Cur Immaculé de Marie take part in a small parade organized for their school on Haitian Flag Day in Port-au-Prince on May 18, 2015.
Girls hug each other on the first day of school outside the European school of Strasbourg in Strasbourg, France on September 1, 2015.
Palestinian school girls walk during a sandstorm in Gaza City on September 9, 2015.
Yemeni girls listen to their teacher on their fist day of school at a public institution in the Yemeni capital Sanaa on November 1, 2015.
Girls once again allowed to attend school raise their hands to answer a question in math class.
Indian schoolchildren pray during morning assembly at their school in Shimla on December 17, 2014, as they pay tribute to slain Pakistani schoolchildren and staff after an attack on an army school in the restive city of Peshawar.
Yemeni schoolgirls attend an anti-mine and unexploded ordnance awareness campaign in a school in Sanaa on December 17, 2014.
Children play during a break after returning to school following a two-months strike of teachers due to criminal threats, in Acapulco, Mexico on January 27, 2015.
Students wearing traditional hanbok dresses bow as they attend a graduation and coming-of-age ceremony at the Dongmyeong girl's high school in Seoul on February 12, 2015.
A young Bangladeshi school girl.
Students in school uniforms pose for a photo on September 29, 2015 in Beira, Mozambique.
Students listen to instructions during a coding class at The Young Women's Leadership School of Astoria in New York on September 17, 2015.
School girls head home through their cocoa-producing village on November 11, 2015 in Akyekyere, Ghana.
Indian school girls eat a free mid-day meal at a government school on April 28, 2015 in Nagaon, Assam, India.
Young female students in a "pondok," a school providing general and religious studies on June 29, 2015 in Narathiwat, Thailand.
High school students walk home from school in Trinidad, Cuba.
Student walk to school the rain in June of 2013 in Kyoto, Japan.
Young Pakistani girls pursue their studies even without the modern facilities in a village near Wagah border area on the eve of "International Day of the Girl Child at Lahore" on October 11, 2014.
Children sit on the ground with a temporary roof to protect them against the strong sun in a small village called Bilwadi in the state of Rajasthan. The children who come from nomadic families are 6-14 years olds who are taught mathematics as well as reading and writing in Hindi. This photo was taken on October 29, 2014.
A student stands in a classroom at a school the capital city of Bangui, Central African Republic on March 12, 2014.
High school girls walk home from school in Milot, Haiti.
A girls' track team runs through traffic as they travel to McKinley High School where they practice on May 28, 2013 in Washington, DC.
Kashmiri school girls playing during recess in Kulhama district, Bandipora on August 11, 2015 in Srinagar, India.
The female warriors of Shaolin in Henan, China on October 1, 2006. A young female student practices with a group of boys at Tagou wushu school near the famous Shaolin temple. Created in 1978, Tagou Wushu school located in Henan province, is considered as the biggest kung fu school in the world with more than 15,000 students yearly, among them 10 percent of girls.
A young student from Malabar Public School reads on a beanbag at her school on July 19 2006.
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When is the best time to visit China?
May 2017As a rule of thumb, the best time to visit China is spring and autumn; March to May and September to October.
A Guide to India for First-Timers
May 2017A land of interchanging terrain, India is home to vast deserts, tranquil backwaters and snow-capped Himalayan peaks. The country is a kaleidoscope of vibrant colours and flavours. It's time to experience India.
Five Must-Eat Dishes in Vietnam
May 2017Vietnam's culinary scene packs a punch with a mix of vibrant colours, tastes and flavours.
The Living Room's Dr Chris Brown in Vietnam
April 2017We were delighted to have the chance to speak with The Living Room's travel presenter, Dr Chris Brown about his recent adventures in Vietnam travelling with Insider Journeys and Vietnam Airlines.
Explore the best of Sapa
April 2017
An established French hill station which dates back to 1922, Sapa orientates the most spectacular views of mountains and plunging valleys. Local hill tribes fill the town, transforming the vibrant green rice terraces into a colourful landscape. Experience the charm of the northwest Vietnamese tourist centre in Sapa.
Top 5 things to do in Hoi An
March 2017Colourful and historic Hoi An is one of Vietnam's most atmospheric towns. Here are five things you can do to make the most of your time in the Vietnamese gem that is Hoi An.
Talking Travel with Tour Leader Krista Routledge
March 2017
Insider Journeys tour leader Krista Routledge has been leading tours in Asia with Insider Journeys for over six years, and says she loves her job even more now than when she started.
We caught up with Krista to find out what inspires her so much, where she recommends her family and friends travel to and her secrets for getting great travel pictures.
Five foods you must try in Sri Lanka
March 2017Pack your appetite. Sri Lanka isn't known as the Spice Island for nothing!
Must do experiences in Sri Lanka
March 2017Sri Lanka is known as the pearl of the Indian Ocean for its golden beaches, inclusive cultural sites and lush tea plantations so it's no wonder the country is being heralded as the next big 'hot spot' destination. With beauty and culture around every corner, we have compiled our top reasons to visit stunning Sri Lanka.
10 Facts about Tomb Raider that put Cambodia on the Map
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The Sarojin: Thailand's Ultimate Beach Escape
February 2017Escape to the luxuries of Thailand's beaches.
It's time to Relax: Asia's Top Wellness Experiences
February 2017It's time to unwind... explore Asia's most relaxing wellness retreats!
Studio 10 in Thailand
January 2017We speak to Studio 10's Robbo about his amazing trip to Thailand.
Inside Elephant Hills: Thailand's First Luxury Tented Camp
September 2016If you can imagine waking to the sounds of the rainforest and the call of gibbons in the trees, then Elephant Hills is an absolute must on your next visit to Thailand….
Backwaters & Beyond: Exploring Kerala
September 2016Kerala: the jewel in southern India's crown, and a peaceful oasis just waiting to be discovered...
Safari in Style: India's Tented Camps
September 2016Move aside, Africa. India is the new luxury safari destination.
The Insider Guide: India's Festivals
September 2016Get ready for a kaleidoscope of colour! We introduce you to India's incredible festivals...
How to spend 10 days in Vietnam
August 2016
Find out how to spend 10 days on holiday in Vietnam with our day-by-day itinerary suggestions.
Asia's Best Beaches
August 2016White sand? Check. Palm trees? Check. Asia's beaches really do have it all.
Indochina on a Plate
August 2016Do you know your Banh Mi from your Bun Cha? Here's our definitive guide to eating your way around Indochina.We hope you're hungry.....
Yunnan: 10 Reasons you need to visit
August 2016Want to explore a land of snow-capped peaks, fluttering prayer flags, traditional tea houses and ornate pagodas? Visit Yunnan.
Zhangjiajie: The Landscapes of Avatar Brought to Life
August 2016With its thousands of jagged pillars looming eerily out of clouds, Zhangjiajie National Forest Park looks like the setting of a science fiction movie.Few realise it actually is.
6 reasons to experience Myanmar by boat
July 2016Sit back, relax and watch life unfold on the riverbank. We share our top 6 reasons why cruising the Irrawaddy is the only way to experience Myanmar.
Is it Burma or Myanmar?
July 2016Confused? Our helpful guide is here to answer all your questions...
Journalist Cathy Winston on Myanmar
July 2016"The reality was even better than I'd dreamed" - we meet up with journalist Cathy Winston to find out about her recent trip to Myanmar with Insider Journeys.
Myanmar: It's Time To Go
July 2016From temple-strewn plains to golden stupas, floating gardens to colonial gems, Myanmar has so much to see and experience. Yet there is no denying the country is changing, and our advice is simple – it's time to go. Now.
The Silk Road: East Meets West
May 2016The Silk Road has captured the imaginations of travellers for centuries. Here's five reasons why it should be your next adventure.
India's Palace Hotels: A Royal Tour
April 2016
Taj Lake Palace: Royal Residence to Luxurious Hotel
April 2016
Our Top 8 Luxury Hotels in Asia
April 2016
Bhutan's Festivals: A Guide
March 2016Find out about Bhutan's incredible religious festivals, and what you can expect to see during these special festivities.
In Images: Japan's Autumn Colours
March 2016Japan in autumn is ablaze with colour. Find out all about Japan's incredible autumn leaves, including where best to enjoy this incredible season.
Travel Photographer Lauren Bath on Vietnam
March 2016Lauren Bath is known as Australia's first professional Instagrammer, and her incredible photos from around the world show exactly why. We talk to her about her trip to Vietnam.
The Jaisalmer Desert Festival is on Again
February 2016
A Beginner's Guide to Saigon
February 2016
Whether you're seeking French-colonial sophistication or modern luxury during your visit, here is your roundup of where to drink, dine and stay during your time in Saigon
Planes, Trains and Automobiles in Nagoya, Japan
January 2016A major manufacturing centre, Nagoya also offers a number of museums, temples, shops and restaurants. For those interested in transport new and old, it offers an interest not many other cities in Japan can.
Top Experiences for 2016
December 2015Every year we discover amazing Asian experiences that we want to share with the world. With thanks to our staff throughout Asia, always on the lookout for exciting ways to uncover the real Asia, we bring you a list of some of our favourites for the coming year.
Interview with a Saigon Foodie
November 2015The food scene in Saigon has been evolving so we asked Trang, our Saigon office's resident foodie all about it.
Nagarhole National Park
September 2015One of India's best national parks for viewing wildlife, Nagarhole National Park also has much more to offer.
Faces of the Mekong
September 2015Memorable portraits of the faces of the people living along the Mekong in Vietnam and Cambodia.
New tours for 2016
September 2015
Cruising or touring? Now there is no need to decide with two new and two improved tours offering you the chance to enjoy both in comfort, all as part of a small group.
Thailand and Cambodia
September 2015
Find out how to spend 17 days on holiday in Thailand and Cambodia with our day-by-day itinerary suggestions.
Elephant Tourism Policy
September 2015
Due to urbanisation, deforestation, lack of reproductive opportunity and poaching, elephant populations in developing Asia have plummeted in recent decades, at alarming rates.
See Elephants in Asia
September 2015Learn the right and the wrong ways to see elephants in Asia
When is the best time to visit Thailand and Laos?
September 2015
Read our definitive guide to find out when is the best time to go to Thailand and Laos
When is the best time to visit Vietnam and Cambodia?
September 2015
Read our definitive guide to find out when is the best time to go to Vietnam and Cambodia.
When is the best time to visit Laos and Myanmar (Burma)?
September 2015
Read our definitive guide to find out when is the best time to go to Laos and Myanmar (Burma)
When is the best time to visit Laos and Cambodia?
September 2015
Read our definitive guide to find out when is the best time to go to Laos and Cambodia
Food in Japan: How to order like a local
September 2015
Everything you wanted to know about Japanese food but were afraid to ask. Our guide to Japan's most popular dishes, and the ingredients used to make them, will have you ordering like a local in no time.
Just Arrived: new tours unveiled in the beautiful Japanese Alps
September 2015
Japan's Alps reveal unexpected delights from snow monkeys to ice breakers.
Q&A: Chris talks about his first time river cruising
August 2015
A first-time river cruiser and avid photographer, our very own Chris Bryan talks about his first time cruising the Mekong River in Vietnam and Cambodia
6 of the most underrated places to see in India
August 2015
Find out which places in India made it onto our list of the 6 most underrated.
How to spend 10 days in Japan
August 2015
Find out how to spend 10 days on holiday in Japan with our day-by-day itinerary suggestions.
When is the best time to visit Yangon (Rangoon)?
July 2015
Read our definitive guide to find out when is the best time to go to Yangon (Rangoon), the former capital of Burma.
Cambodia beach holiday guide
July 2015
Read our guide to Cambodia's best beaches and plan where you'll visit on your beach holiday to Cambodia.
When is the best time to visit Luang Prabang?
July 2015
Read our definitive guide to find out when is the best time to go to Luang Prabang, the UNESCO-listed town in Laos.
When is the best time to visit Phnom Penh?
July 2015
Read our definitive guide to find out when is the best time to go to Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia.
When is the best time to visit Siem Reap?
July 2015
Read our definitive guide to find out when is the best time to go to Siem Reap in Cambodia, the gateway to the ruins of Angkor.
When is the best time to visit Tokyo?
July 2015
Read our definitive guide to find out when is the best time to go to the Japanese capital, Tokyo.
When is the best time to visit Hoi An?
July 2015
Read our definitive guide to find out when is the best time to go to the Vietnamese port town of Hoi An.
When is the best time to visit Saigon?
July 2015
Read our definitive guide to find out when is the best time to go to the Vietnamese capital, Saigon, also known as Ho Chi Minh City.
Experiencing Japan for the first time
July 2015
Find out what it's really like to visit Japan for the first time.
See the Icons, Escape the crowds
July 2015
Our country experts reveal their insider tips on how to escape the crowds at Asia's most iconic sites.
Venturing beyond China's cities
July 2015
An Aussie living in China lets us in on some of his favourite parts of the country he now calls home.
A short history of the Taj Mahal
June 2015
Discover something you didn't know about the history of the Taj Mahal, the greatest and most romantic of India's architectural achievements.
A history of Hoi An, Vietnam
June 2015
Learn about the fascinating history of the old port town of Hoi An in Vietnam, once the most important trading port in the South China Sea.
Introducing our new responsible travel partner, Tourism Concern
June 2015
Read about our new partner, Tourism Concern, including who they are and the work they do to help communities and promote responsible tourism.
7 facts about India's railways
June 2015
Travelling by train in India? Swot up on some interesting facts about the Indian rail network before you go.
Japan's Enchanted Islands on the BBC
June 2015
The BBC visits Japan to discover more about the islands wildlife and landscapes. Here's our summary written by Ellena in our UK office.
Top 6 experiences in Cambodia and Laos
June 2015
Our Laos and Cambodia country managers, Antony and John, share their insider tips on new travel experiences for 2015.
14 Amazing images of the Taj Mahal
June 2015
Discover one of the world's most popular icons in images.
8 of Asia's Most Underrated Icons
June 2015
We ask the experts which parts of Asia might not be thought of as iconic, but should be, to uncover some hidden gems for travellers looking to get off the beaten path.
Behind the scenes: Q&A with an Angkor Wat Guide
June 2015
We go behind the scenes to get an insider's perspective and find out what it's like for local guides at Cambodia's temples of Angkor.
Xinjiang: what to do & what to expect
May 2015
Want to get off the beaten track on your trip to China? Try Xinjiang, the province where China meets Central Asia.
Ten of Asia's most iconic sites
May 2015
Find out which of our top ten icons in Asia are the most popular with travelers.
Top Five Things to do in Japan
May 2015
Read our guide to the top 5 things to do in Japan in 2015.
Mekong river journeys from around the web
May 2015
We bring you some first-hand accounts of Laos and Cambodia by river from leading travel bloggers (and one sketch artist)!
In Images: Asia's Rivers and Waterfalls
April 2015
Images of the Mekong River and the people that call this iconic waterway of Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos home.
Undiscovered Laos: Xaysomboun Province
April 2015
After nearly 40 years, the Xaysomboun Province in Laos is soon to open for tourists. Find out what awaits travellers to the country's newest destination.
Behind the scenes: tour leading in Japan
April 2015
We talked to our Japan tour leader, Jacqui, to talk about life as an Insider Journeys tour leader in Japan.
Asia's Great Festivals
April 2015
Find out what happens at some of Asia's most interesting festivals, from Bhutan's Paro Festival to Naadam in Mongolia.
What is India's Diwali festival?
April 2015
Find out about the meaning and traditions of Diwali, the brightest festival in the Indian calendar.
24 Hours in Takayama
April 2015
Find out what to see and do in Takayama, one of Japan's oldest and most beautiful cities.
48 Hours in Colombo
April 2015
Find out what to see and do in Colombo, the colonial capital of Sri Lanka, with this two-day itinerary that takes you to the city's best bits.
Your Interactive Guide to Laos and Cambodia
March 2015
In Laos and Cambodia, reality shares a stage with your imagination. Take a look at our interactive guide to Cambodia and Laos!
Orphanage Tourism
March 2015
learn more about Insider Journeys' policy on orphanage visits, and why we don't do them.
10 facts about Mongolia
March 2015
Find out something you didn't know about Mongolia, from its famous nomadic tribes to the dinosaur fossils of the Gobi Desert.
7 facts about Vientiane, Laos
February 2015
Read this post to find out something you didn't know about Vientiane, the laid-back capital city of Laos.
10 Facts About Bhutan
February 2015
Learn something interesting you didn't know about the small Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan
What is Vietnam's Tet festival?
February 2015
Read our guide to find out more about Vietnam's Tet festival, the country's annual New Year celebration.
We are changing names
February 2015
Travel Indochina is now called Insider Journeys. Find out more here.
7 facts about Phnom Penh, Cambodia
January 2015
Read this post to find out something you didn't know about Phnom Penh, Cambodia's bustling capital city.
7 facts about Delhi, India
January 2015
Read some interesting facts about Delhi and learn something you didn't know about India's bustling capital.
Who built Vietnam's railways, and where are they now?
January 2015
Read our guide to the history of Vietnamese railways and discover the fascinating past of its colonial railway network.
Your Vietnam beach holiday guide
January 2015
Read our guide to Vietnam's best beaches and plan where you'll visit on your beach holiday to Vietnam.
Late Getaways to Asia
January 2015
Places remain on some of our most popular Small Group Journeys in 2015. Browse them here.
7 facts about Mount Fuji
December 2014
Find out something you didn't know with our lesser-known facts about Mount Fuji, Japan's iconic volcano.
Thailand: your guide to the islands
December 2014
Wondering which islands to visit on your trip to Thailand? Read our guide to some of the best islands and start planning your trip.
On Location in Indochina
December 2014
From the Cambodian jungle to the streets of Saigon, numerous films have been set in Indochina. Find out more with our guide to Indochina's best movies.
7 facts about the Great Wall of China
December 2014
Find out something you didn't know with our lesser-known facts about the Great Wall of China, one of China's top tourist attractions.
Meet your local guide, Singthong
December 2014
Our local guide, Singthong, shares his thoughts on his country and leading tours through Laos. Read the full interview here.
Konnichiwa, Tokyo!
December 2014
Planning a trip to Tokyo? Read our blog post to pick up some tips for a stress-free trip and find out where to visit.
South India Travel Guide
December 2014
Read our introductory guide to southern India to find out what you should see when you visit this less well-trodden part of the country.
Japan's Bullet Trains
December 2014
Find out more about Japan's iconic bullet trains, including how fast they go and where they travel.
Phnom Penh's Colonial Heritage
December 2014
Find out about Cambodia's colonial past as seen through the French influences in the architecture of its capital, Phnom Penh.
36 Hours in Jodhpur, India
November 2014
If you're including Jodhpur on your trip to India, find out which are the unmissable highlights with our 36-hour Jodhpur itinerary.
36 Hours in Mandalay, Myanmar (Burma)
November 2014
36 hours to kill in Mandalay? Here's what to see and do in Myanmar (Burma)'s second largest city.
2015: January & February Asia Getaways
November 2014
One of the finest times of of the year to discover Asia and we still have places remaining on some of our most popular small group tours departing through January and February. Learn more.
When is the best time to visit Laos?
November 2014
The best time to visit Laos depends on your priorities. The dry season from November to April has almost no rain and temperatures are more moderate.
Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and Myanmar (Burma): The Highlights
November 2014
Find out what you should see on your trip to Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand or Myanmar (Burma) with our list of the top unmissable highlights.
When is the best time to visit Myanmar (Burma)?
November 2014
A definitive guide on the best time to visit Myanmar (Burma) including Yangon, Mandalay, Bagan, Inle Lake, Kalaw and Ngapali.
When is the best time to visit Thailand?
November 2014
A definitive guide on the best time to visit Thailand, including details on Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai, Bangkok, Hua Hin, Koh Samui and Phuket.
When is the best time to visit India?
November 2014
A definitive guide to the best time to visit India, with detailed information on the Himalayas, Delhi and Agra, Rajasthan, Kolkata, Mumbai, Goa and Kerala.
When is the best time to visit Japan?
October 2014
A definitive guide to the best time to visit Japan, with detailed information on Tokyo, Takayama and Hiroshima, Kyoto and Hakone.
Bhutan: What is Gross Domestic Happiness?
October 2014
We take a look at Bhutan's unique approach to measuring its own prosperity, using a revolutionary metric known as Gross Domestic Happiness.
When is the best time to visit Vietnam?
October 2014
Deciding on when is the best time to visit Vietnam can be complicated because of the great diversity of regions and climates.
When is the best time to visit Cambodia?
October 2014
When thinking about the best time to visit Cambodia, you need to take into account the heat, rainfall and number of tourists.
When is the best time to visit China?
October 2014
As a rule of thumb, the best time to visit China is spring and autumn; March to May and September to October.
When is the best time to visit Bhutan?
October 2014
Read our definitive guide to find out when is the best time to go to Bhutan.
What is Gold accommodation?
October 2014
For 2015 you have the option of upgrading your accommodation on our Classic Small Group Journeys, where properties are chosen for their charm and location, to Gold accommodation where you'll experience some of the finest and most unique hotels Asia has to offer.
Welcome to Vietnam
October 2014
Starting on Hanoi and travelling south the Mekong Delta. Here is your interactive guide to Vietnam's highlights and little-known secrets.
What does Indochina mean?
September 2014
We explore the origins of the term "Indochina", looking at its French colonial history and the countries that make up this region of Southeast Asia.
Vietnam or Cambodia: Off the Beaten Track
September 2014
If you had to choose one, which would it be? We look at the often-missed highlights of Vietnam and Cambodia to help you decide.
Hanoi's Sofitel Metropole Hotel: A History
September 2014
Discover the illustrious history of Hanoi's Sofitel Metropole Hotel, considered by many to be the best hotel in Vietnam.
Laos: the mystery of the Plain of Jars
August 2014
Find out about the facts and myths behind the mysterious Plain of Jars in northern Laos, all that remains of a lost civilisation.
In Images: Japan's cherry blossom
August 2014
Find out all about Japan's fascination with cherry blossom, including how it's celebrated and where to see it.
Purkal Youth Society and Insider Journeys
July 2014
The program that provides education, nutrition and medical attention to young children while empowering families to help them break the cycle of poverty.
Would you spend $1,000 a day on a cruise?
July 2014
Why ultra-luxury small ship cruising continues to grow in popularity.
Chinese Visa Guide for Australians
July 2014
A visa guide with information for Australian passport holders travelling to China.
12 of Asia's top National Parks
July 2014
Discover the flora and fauna of Asia in its beautiful national parks.
In Images: Wild India
July 2014
Your complete guide to India's iconic wildlife, where they can be seen and when to go.
UNESCO World Heritage Listed Sites in Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos
July 2014
The eleven most culturally and naturally significant sites in Indochina as listed by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation.
Cleaner Climate keeping kids off the street
July 2014
How Cleaner Climate are helping cut living costs to low-income families and funding kids to stay in school.
36 Hours in Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar (Burma)
July 2014
Get to know Myanmar (Burma)'s former capital by spending a day and a half exploring its pagodas, markets and local dishes.
Southern Laos: The Highlights
June 2014
Your guide to touring Laos' little-visited and magnificent southern region, including the 4000 Islands.
Welcome to Myanmar (Burma)
June 2014
Lean more about our recent collection of articles 'Welcome to Myanmar (Burma)'. Learn about the contributors, why we did and what's next from Insider Journeys.
Thailand and Myanmar (Burma): The Highlights
May 2014
Don't leave Thailand and Myanmar (Burma) without visiting these incredible highlights, from gleaming temples and pagodas to surreal lakes and landscapes.
Wine Tasting Tour in Myanmar (Burma)
May 2014
A first-hand account of Myanmar (Burma)'s fledgling vineyards.
Hot Air Ballooning in Myanmar (Burma)
May 2014
A first-hand account of hot air ballooning in Myanmar (Burma) by Insider Journeys' Lorin Willson.
Laos & Cambodia Map and Itinerary
May 2014
Our top recommendations for spending 2-weeks in Laos and Cambodia including a detailed map and itinerary.
Responsible Travel Update
May 2014
Travelling responsibly benefits you, as well as the communities you travel through. Here are some projects helping build better futures for children in Asia.
24 hours in Luang Prabang, Laos
May 2014
Experience the real Laos with this fascinating 24-hour Luang Prabang itinerary, from the morning alms ceremony to sunset over the Mekong.
Two Days in Tokyo
May 2014
We find the best things to do in Tokyo for under $50 a day including meals
Thailand and Laos Map and Itinerary
May 2014
Our top recommendations for spending two-weeks in Thailand and Laos including a detailed map and itinerary.
Ninh Binh: Undiscovered Vietnam
May 2014
Get up close and personal with the limestone karst scenery that many tourists are missing.
Vietnam and Cambodia Map and Itinerary
May 2014
Our top recommendations for spending two weeks in Vietnam and Cambodia including a detailed map and itinerary.
Traveller Q + A: Peter and Karin on India
April 2014
Travellers Peter and Karin talk about their recent India tour and why opinions are so divided on India.
Cambodia: The Green Season cometh!
April 2014
Our Cambodia product executive, Mark Lee, talks to us about the benefits of off-peak travel in Cambodia's "green season".
Vietnam Hotels & Resorts: Save or Splurge
April 2014
Search Google for hotels in Vietnam and there are 1000s of results. Our Vietnam experts have selected the best hotels in Saigon, Hoi An and Hanoi for comfort and luxury.
Touring Cambodia without crowds
March 2014
Travelling to parts of Cambodia that most tourists haven't discovered yet.
Update from the Kingdom of Cambodia
March 2014
Our Country Manager in Cambodia shares his latest insights on what's hot in the Kingdom
Vietnam: Hanoi Early-bird Bike Ride
February 2014
An experience of Hanoi few tourists ever get, discovering the city as it first wakes up.
How your old reads can change a child's life
February 2014
Donating used books to underprivileged children in Cambodia is changing children's lives forever.
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This 3-6 team sure can hang with the big boys, can't they? Wins over the New York Giants and Baltimore Ravens are nothing to sneeze at. Let's not forget Seattle was fairly competitive with the Dallas Cowboys until about the 4th quarter, and were only down by 2 to the now 8-1 49ers on opening week before Ted Ginn Jr. killed the game off. Seattle sure as hell isn't a good team but last weekend was another encouraging sign for things to come in 2012 and beyond. Now is your chance to relive that moment through gamethread juxtapositions from Field Gulls and Baltimore Beatdown. I've selected four key plays from that game and the reactions on both sides.
NOTE: These are large images so you will have to zoom in to see them clearly.
GAMETHREAD: David Reed Fumbles Kickoff Return – Act I
GAMETHREAD: David Reed Fumbles Kickoff Return – Act II
GAMETHREAD: Joe Flacco Throws Interception to David Hawthorne
GAMETHREAD: Marshawn Lynch Jukes Ray Lewis to Help Clinch Seahawks Win
The entire Ravens gamethread was infested with Steelers trolls. I'm sure if our site was overrun with Rams or 49ers trolls the banhammer would also need to be in Beast Mode. Kudos to them for tolerating that kind of crap.
POST-GAME: Cam Cameron Abandons the Run
Cam did all he could to try to make Joe Flacco's arm fall off. Flacco attempted a career high 52 passes (one of which was tipped and intercepted on the opening drive of the second half, resulting in a 22-7 Seattle lead) but finished with a dismal 4.9 yards per attempt.
Joe had an up-and-down day, missing several throws that could have resulted in big plays. His receivers also once again betrayed him though, as everyone from Torrey Smith to Anquan Boldin to Ray Rice was dropping catchable passes. I counted at least 5 drops on the day.
As many have stated, Flacco and the Ravens' receivers – while performing admirably in comeback wins over Arizona and Pittsburgh – are not yet ready to be the bread-and-butter of this offense. Nor do they have to be. The Ravens possess one of the game's most dangerous weapons in running back Ray Rice, yet yesterday was just another game where he was a forgotten man.
In the team's three losses this year, Rice has a grand total of 26 carries for 98 yards. He had eight carries in Jacksonville. He had FIVE yesterday in Seattle.
Now granted, the flow of the game dictated a sense of urgency that didn't leave quite as much room to try to establish the run (wouldn't it be nice to see this team play with a lead for once?). However, Cameron abandoned Rice entirely too early. Even against a Seattle defense that entered the game tied with the Ravens for second fewest yards-per-carry allowed, #27 needed to be more involved. – NESTMINDER from Baltimore Birds Nest laments on Baltimore's horrendous offensive gameplan.
POST-GAME: A Maddening Defeat
It's absolutely maddening. How do you explain a loss to a team that had not lead in a single game this season at halftime? How do you explain how journeyman Tavaris Jackson was able to dissect the Ravens secondary with little pressure in his face? The term letdown is going to be used ad nauseum all week by both the local and national press and you have to wonder if that's all there is to this loss. I know that its hard to bring the same level of intensity every week and you don't always have your "A" game with you but good teams find ways to win. They may slip here and again but usually they beat the teams that they are supposed to. That's why the Ravens are so hard to figure. They hold wins over Pittsburgh (TWICE), the Jets, and Houston who are all contenders for top team in the AFC. But their losses especially to the Jaguars and now the Seahawks are at best head scratchers. Teams with limited offensive potential who scored enough while keeping the offense in check. The pattern has been established. That said, I'd be more shocked if they lost next week when they host the Bengals than what happened today. It just seems to be the trend and I'm not sure why.
Special Teams has been a concern all season and this time they helped cost the team a game. David Reed who has been shaky most of the season had an embarrassing outing. Two Fumbles and a ridiculous Unsportmanlike penalty for taunting. It's time for Reed to find a seat while Laquan Williams or maybe Tandon Doss gets shot to win the job. Once again Billy Cundiff can't seem to hit Field Goals when the team needs it – he missed two long tries today and swung momentum to the home team. – Matt Jergensen from RavensGab has his take on Baltimore's performance at the CLink
And last but not least……
Baltimore Ravens 17-Seattle Seahawks 22 (CROW TASTE NASTY!!!) (via bmoreravensonline2)
Seattle is in a position to make .500. No seriously. This isn't some high coming off a win, they have three straight winnable games. St. Louis, Washington, and now Philadelphia are all games Seattle should have a shot at winning. They should certainly beat the Rams and Redskins but I'll hold off on the Eagles until Vick inevitably breaks his entire body. To go to 6-6 would essentially put Seattle maybe 2-3 games out of the wild card so the rest of our season at least wouldn't be simply evaluating talent, but maybe hoping for a miraculous run from 2-6 to playoff football. It's unlikely, but a man can dream, right?
The running game is starting to gel (Moffitt's injury doesn't help things, though), Richard Sherman is playing extremely well for a rookie corner, the safeties are kicking ass, and Steven Hauschka has revived his career after flaming out in Baltimore. There are a lot of things wrong with this team (ahem)QB(ahem), but the good things we've seen out of the Seahawks like the play of Sherman, Kam, the health of Okung, should have fans stoked about our team's future.
That's it for this week's edition of Enemy Reaction! The next edition will come when Seattle wins again. Hopefully it's sooner rather than later.


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I find it a bit uncanny that a convicted felon should be speaking to
us about being of noble character. The argument that the Electors
are more level headed and of "noble character" may have been true 200 years
ago, or even 100 years ago. However, there is an increased
education level among the voting populace, relative to the people of 1776.
And the 49% that do vote are certainly more in tune with their government
that the 51% who do not. We're more more educated and certainly better
informed because of enhanced communication. Because our legislators
receive much heavier influence from lobbyists than was ever anticipated
by the founding fathers, our voice is often only heard directly through
our votes. This is how it should be for the Presidency--direct election.
Now I love Chuck Colson and the work of Prison Fellowship Ministries,
don't get me wrong. I am, however, disappointed that they would promulgate
the belief that our "rulers" are of greater "noble character" than the
man on the street. Per capita, there is probably less moral character
in the current elected officials than in the population at large.
How many more scandalous acts do we need to hear about before we realize
that these folks are just people, subject to all manner of human frailties,
like you and I? (Maybe I should speak for myself only, since
I don't know how frail you are.... LOL!)
Because they have more control over our tax dollars than we do, they
have set up their own pension plan that is separate and distinct from the
SSA/FICA plan that we have. These are some pretty big pensions that
we're paying for their "public servant" work. I'm in favor
of some changes. Reworking, or even scraping, the Electoral College
might be a good start to help ensure that our individual votes really count
and some of these extremely biased programs could be reworked... I don't
like them scraping their future incomes off the top and for many to become
multi-millionaires at our expense.
It's time to re-examine the Electoral College and consider allowing
the direct vote.
Hosta la Vista!
Andrew L.


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Mary Bernard
Taxpayers - 11, IRS - 0
When taxpayers win in court, its usually based on the interpretation of facts. When they win based on an interpretation of law, it makes headlines. Taxpayer court case successes revealed.
February 28, 2008
by Mary Bernard, CPA/MST
Tax Accrual Workpapers Protected by Work Product Privilege
In Textron, Inc. (DC RI, 2007-2 USTC), the IRS was denied access to the taxpayer's tax accrual workpapers. The Court determined that the workpapers were to be protected under the work product doctrine, which protects materials prepared or assembled by an attorney in anticipation of potential litigation. Internal Revenue Code section 7525 also protects the workpapers under tax practitioner-client privilege. The Court concluded that the documents in question contained attorney and tax practitioner advice and opinions regarding the chance of prevailing in any future litigation with the IRS.
Because the workpapers included determinations of adequate reserves for any potential disputes, the documents were correctly protected by the work product privilege. The Court further determined that the disclosure of documents to an independent auditor did not jeopardize the work product privilege because there was very little chance that the workpapers would be disclosed by them to a potential adversary, such as the IRS. The Court deemed the workpapers to have little bearing on the determination of the taxpayer's tax liability. The determination of the tax had to be based on factual information, which was not contained in the workpapers and was available to the IRS through other means. With plans to appeal this finding, the IRS will maintain its policy of requesting tax accrual workpapers during audits.
Innocent Spouse Relief
In J.M. Wilson, M.E.Cumings, L.J. Smith, L.D. Farmer and D. Van Arsdalen, it was determined that the IRS abused its discretion in denying the taxpayer relief from joint and several liability. In determining the granting of relief, there are specific criteria examined as detailed in Revenue Procedure 2003-61. In many of the cases denied by the IRS, there existed a preponderance of factors in favor of relief including the fact that the income generating the tax liability was not attributable to, or known by, the requesting spouse. The Tax Court considered facts of spousal abuse and economic hardship in overturning the position taken by the IRS. Several other favorable factors existed in these cases, including that the taxpayers had remained compliant with the tax laws in subsequent years, received no benefit from the unpaid liabilities and had no control over the subject income. After this many challenges on the subject, it is unknown whether the IRS will continue to deny spousal claims for relief with many favorable factors.
Overstated Basis Does Not Extend Statute
In Bakersfield Energy Partners LP (128 TC No. 17, Dec. 56,966 (2007)), the IRS contended that overstating basis is an omission of gross income for purposes of extending the statute of limitations. A substantial omission consists of omitting from gross income an amount in excess of 25 percent of the gross income reported on the return. The general assessment period of three years is extended to six years if a substantial understatement of income occurs. The Tax Court held in Bakersfield that the extended limitations period is limited to specific receipts of income excluded from a tax return. When an understatement of income results from the overstatement of basis with all gross receipts properly reported, the statute of limitations would not be extended. As long as all gross receipts are fully reported, basis understatement will not enable the IRS to extend the statute of limitations on the assessment of income. The Tax Court is using a narrow definition of omission of gross income, for purposes of extending the statute.
Deductibility of Start-up Expenses
In J.A. Toth (128 TC 1, No. 1, Dec. 56,801 (2007)), the IRS argued that the taxpayer's expenditures were nondeductible, capitalizable start-up expenses under section 195 because they were incurred in anticipation of a section 212 activity (for the production of income) becoming a trade or business. Start-up costs are generally those incurred in investigating or creating an active trade or business before the business begins. The Tax Court has held that start-up expenses, for section 195 purposes, are limited to those that are capital in nature rather than ordinary. In Toth, the Court refused to interpret section 195 as overriding the deductibility of ordinary and necessary expenses incurred in an ongoing activity for the production of income. Once the activity began, a deduction of ordinary and necessary expenses incurred in that activity was not precluded by section 195, regardless of whether that activity was later transformed into a trade or business.
Other favorable taxpayer cases included: the determination that medical students may qualify for the student exemption from Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) tax (Mount Sinai Medical Center of Florida, Inc. (CA-11, 2007-1 USTC 50,525)); the attorneys' fees of all parties to a will contest were proper estate expenses (J. Kessler (DC Cal., 2007-2 USTC 60,544)); and the Court allowed a refund of remittance requested past the statute for refund claims based on the principle that an undesignated remittance made before any liability is imposed is treated as a deposit (J. Huskins (FedCL 2007-1 USTC 60,538)).
As 2008 is a presidential election year with unresolved tax issues, another busy litigation year can be expected.
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Mary F. Bernard, CPA/MST is a Tax Principal and Director of State and Local Tax Services at Kahn, Litwin, Renza & Co., Ltd. in Providence, RI. She has over 20 years of experience with national and local accounting firms working with a variety of individual, partnership and corporate clients, with particular focus on corporate multi-state tax issues. She has also provided advisory and compliance services to extensive nonprofit clients. Bernard is a member of the AICPA, the Massachusetts Society of CPAs and serves as President-elect of the board of directors for the Rhode Island Society of CPAs.