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We have no idea whether this site is bull or not — that it just launched yesterday makes us a tad suspicious, we'll admit — but, honestly, who cares: Someone has launched a blog that's only blind items about athletes. If it's real, if it's not real, it's a blind item! Like anybody believes them anyway!
That said, we take them Ultra Seriously. Ahem. Here's a sample one:
This beloved catcher sure likes to play games with his other women. When he's not accusing them of messing around on him (the nerve!), he's denying their existence at the hotel, making them cry, and playing mind games with their confused little heads. Looks like he's playing games on AND off the field ...
Well, it's not Mike Piazza, because the 12th word isn't "men." (Come on, Mike, we kid. Kind of.) Are there any other beloved catchers? How about another one?
This "religious" AL Easter prefers to hook up with girls through... different means than his teammates. A source tells us that he isn't even responsive to girls he once felt attracted to — never answering their messages, never calling back... could it be "CHRISTIAN GUILT" kicking in?
Hmm. This could be missing the line, "Tends to not get along with men with huge heads." Hey, even if this blog is fake, this guessing game is fun. Wanna play?
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Research can be an enthusiastic pursuit, whatever the topic. We accumulate knowledge and gather it together, or, at least in my case, let it overflow all over the place.
I love the investigative side of research but do not particularly enjoy the task of organising everything so that it is neat and tidy and easy to find. It might be because I ran out of spare room in the house long ago. How do you keep your research organised?
My approach to housework is a bit like my approach to research. I like to keep food free from contamination but that is about as far as my efforts usually go. There are far more interesting things to do besides cleaning, tidying and being obsessed with neatness!
Research can become contaminated if we give in to peer pressure, take someone else's opinion as truth and forget to question the validity of our (and their) findings. How independent is your research? How clean is your data?
The above picture is of my great grandmother Annie G in her maid days in London before the First World War. I don't know what sort of maid she might have been. The house number is 114 but I don't know where the house is or was located.
Annie was a very efficient housekeeper when she married Jack and had five children, four of whom were very boisterous boys. She was able to knit and sew while her husband could mend shoes. I don't know how tidy their house might have been. I know that they did not have any servants.
Here is a picture of my grandmother Dorothy and her best friend Beatrice beside the River Severn in Shropshire, England. I am not sure when this picture was taken but it looks like it may have been in the 1930s after Dorothy married Beatrice's step-brother Harry.
Dorothy was a well-organised housewife, according to my mother. I lived with Dorothy and Harry for a while after I left school. My grandmother would always do the laundry by hand. She did not want a washing machine though she did have a small spin dryer.
She did not want a refrigerator either as she had a perfectly good larder and she and Harry would shop for their essential food items several times a week. My grandparents never had a telephone. Why would they need one of those when they could write letters?
Beatrice married a man I know as Uncle Jimmy though his real name is Fred. Uncle Jimmy is 97 years old and is a lovely, poetic old gentleman but he misses his wife very much. After the Second World War, Beatrice and Jimmy lived in a caravan for many years. They had two children there and when the family finally moved into a council house, Beatrice became very house proud, in the nicest sort of way.
Now, is it time for you to clean your family history data?

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FAIRFIELD, Conn. – The Sacred Heart men's lacrosse team led 11-9 after three quarters Saturday night against Quinnipiac at Campus Field, but a late Bobcats run tied the game 12-12 and forced overtime. Quinnipiac won the game 13-12 in triple overtime as Michael Sagl scored the game-winning goal.
Junior attack Cody Marquis (Londonderry, N.H.) scored a career-high five goals and added a pair of assists. Matt King (Brewster, N.Y.) and Matt Gannon (Huntington, N.Y.) each had five points on the night. King had four goals and an assist while Gannon, the reigning Northeast Conference Co-Player of the Week, had a goal and a game-high four assists. Stephen Kontos (Danvers, Mass.) won 23 of the 29 faceoffs in the game with a career-high 15 ground balls.
Quinnipiac (5-6, 2-1 NEC) opened the scoring at the 6:59 mark as a Jake Emms goal put the Bobcats up 1-0. Marquis tied the game 34 seconds later for Sacred Heart (2-9, 2-1 NEC). The Bobcats then scored two goals in the last 2:30 of the first quarter to take a 3-1 lead. Matt Diehl put Quinnipiac ahead 4-1 with a man-up goal with 5:50 to play in the second quarter. Kontos then won the ensuing faceoff and fed Mike Mawdsley (Innisfil, Ontario) for his 22nd goal of the season, making the score 4-2. The Bobcats led 5-3 when goals by Alex Dodge (Smithtown, N.Y.) and King in the final 31 seconds of the half got the Pioneers within one, 5-4, at halftime.
Goals by Chris Messina and Dylan Webster put Quinnipiac ahead 7-5 to start the third quarter. Sacred Heart then went on a four-goal run in a span of 2:26 to take its first lead of the game, 9-7. Marquis scored three of the goals with King adding the fourth. Gannon assisted on each of the last three goals. The two teams traded goals to end the third quarter, as goals by Marquis and King kept the Pioneers lead at two, 11-9, heading into the fourth quarter. There were 11 goals scored in the third quarter with Sacred Heart outscoring Quinnipiac 7-4.
Quinnipiac tied the game early in the fourth quarter. Goals by Brendan Wilbur and Basil Kostaras made the score 11-11 with 11:05 to play in regulation. Sacred Heart had a chance to pull away in the fourth quarter as the Pioneers were man-up for three straight minutes with 9:10 remaining. Gannon scored with 8:51 to play to make the score 12-11, but that would be the only Sacred Heart marker for the three-minute extra man opportunity. Sagl tied the game 12-12 with a goal with 5:36 left in the fourth quarter. The Bobcats had two chances to win the game in the final minute, but a Wilbur shot was stopped by Pioneers goalie Jon Flood (Bay Shore, N.Y.) and a Sagl shot went wide of goal and the two teams went to overtime.
King had two chances to seal the win for Sacred Heart in the first overtime, but had a shot saved and a shot go off the post. Wilbur had a shot saved by Flood in the final 30 seconds of the first overtime and the two sides readied for a second overtime period. In that overtime, the Pioneers had a chance to win the game with an extra-man opportunity in the final 31 seconds as Quinnipiac was penalized 30 seconds for offside. Mawdsley had a shot right in front of the goal go wide with seven seconds left, necessitating a third overtime.
Quinnipiac won the faceoff to start the third overtime. Pat Corcoran had a shot blocked, leading Flood to scoop up the groundball and start the Pioneers clear. Sacred Heart, however, turned the ball over. On their next possession, the Bobcats scored as Sagl dodged to the net and put in the gamewinner for Quinnipiac.
Each team had 49 shots in the game, with Sacred Heart holding a 40-26 advantage in ground balls. Flood made 16 saves for the Pioneers as Quinnipiac goalie Gill Conners had 18 saves. Quinnipiac was 5-for-9 with the extra-man while Sacred Heart was just 2-for-8.
The Pioneers return to Campus Field on Saturday, April 20 for a 1 p.m. game against Robert Morris on Senior Day.


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I look out the second-story window of my office to the parking lot. There are two guys walking to their car. They stop at the Sierra and begin pointing at various aspects of the exterior as they walk around the truck.
Chances are, their lunch hour was attenuated by the striking design of the Sierra.
I need to shift some vehicles in my driveway. It is night. I pull the Sierra out to the street and get out to move a car out of the way.
The headlamps are illuminated. I stop and look. The LEDs used in a forceful, horizontal array, not like some LEDs that seem to be there only because someone in marketing said that vehicles need to have LEDs to look contemporary.
The front-end is purposeful. Especially at night.
Let's call it like it is.
The GMC Sierra and the Chevrolet Silverado are twins. Not fraternal, because they are made of the same fundamental stuff. Not identical, because they have a different appearance and different execution and content.
While it might be said that the GMC is the "professional" variant, in the world of light trucks, professionalism has more to do with towing and cargo capacity, not square inches of bright work.
The Sierra and Silverado are both pros.
The Sierra is the one that you buy when you want something a little more in the way of style, more of an upscale appearance.
Even if the one that you get isn't the top-of-the-line model (the Sierra Denali).
People generally buy trucks first and foremost to get stuff done. If they can get stuff done with their truck and it happens to have nice internal amenities, as the Sierra does, and if it happens to have an overall attractive look with things like LED lamps, then all the better.
But it's the other stuff that matters more.
So there are things about this truck that don't meet the eye, but help it do work. Like a fully boxed frame with high-strength steel main rails and cross members. Shear-style body mounts. An electric power steering system that improves handling vis-à-vis hydraulic systems—and helps fuel efficiency, to boot.
There's an automatic locking rear diff that kicks in without the driver needing to engage it.
There are discs all around, and GM's patented DuraLife brake rotors that extend rotor life, eliminate rust, and improve pedal feel.
Back to the box. It is sometimes the case that the person who is going to open the tailgate is someone who hasn't spent a lot of time at the gym lifting. And were it not for the "EZ Lift & Lower" tailgate, which employs rotary dampener for lowering and an integrated torsion bar for lifting, the opening and closing the tailgate would not be the ease that it is.
LEDs are not only used on the truck for their stylish attractiveness. They're used under the box rails to illuminate what's back there.
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Box: 5 ft., 8 in.
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Towing capacity: 11,200 lb. (w/trailering package)
Fuel economy: 16 mpg city/22 mpg highway
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�We are here on a holiday, and for this group here and in all of our restaurants, it�s more like being a family than being co-workers. So when we have people come in, it�s like inviting them into our house,� he said.
He said he doesn�t have a problem getting employees to work the holiday.
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Journey overland to Tibet and cross the "roof of the world" to Kailash — Asia's most sacred mountain — in time for the amazing Saga Dawa Festival. You'll embark on a demanding multi-day trek around the holy mountain, which is said to bring good luck to whoever completes it, then join pilgrims and celebrate the renewal of the Tarboche flagpole. Explore Lhasa and experience unparalleled vistas of Mt Everest at its base camp. Full of cultural treasures, remarkable Buddhist monasteries, and the colourful markets of Kathmandu, this adventure truly is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
What's Included
Your Local Living Moment: Rongbuk Monastery Guesthouse, Rongpu Si. Great Wall entrance. Forbidden City tour. Trans-Tibetan railway. Kumbum visit. Potala Palace visit. Jokhang Temple visit. Sera Monastery visit. Yamdrok Tso visit. Sakya Gompa Visit. Pelkhor Chode Monastery visit. Kailash kora. Lake Manasarovar visit. Saga Dawa festival experience. Border crossing support. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Witness pilgrims replace the Tarboche flagpole, hike the ancient Kailash kora, visit spectacular palaces and incredible monuments, spot Everest from the Rongbuk Monastery.
Dossier Disclaimer
The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary.
VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.
Itinerary Disclaimer
While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission.
Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
Important Notes
This trip operates at altitudes over 3500m (max altitude 5630m). Whilst we travel slowly allowing plenty of time to acclimatise you may experience headaches, nausea, lethargy on arrival in Lhasa and on the Kailash kora. It is important to be aware of the affects of altitude on one's tolerance especially on long driving days.
If anyone is unable to participate in the Kailash kora they may remain in Darchen with our drivers.
Accommodation in western Tibet (particularly on the Kailash kora) and at Everest Base Camp) is extremely basic – only multishare rooms may be available and little or no running water. Basic pit toilets.
The sun is intense – hat and sun screen are essential as well as drinking plenty of water as altitude exacerbates dehydration.
Group Leader Description
Your G Adventures group trip is accompanied by a G Adventures Chief Experience Officer (CEO) in China. The aim of the group leader is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects.
You will also be accompanied by a Tibetan translator/guide outside Lhasa.
Group Size Notes
Max 16, avg 10
Meals Included
4 breakfasts
Eating is a big part of traveling. Travelling with G Adventures you experience the vast array of wonderful food that is available out in the world. Generally meals are not included in the trip price when there is a choice of eating options, to give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat. It also gives you more budgeting flexibility, though generally food is cheap. Our groups tend to eat together to enable you to taste a larger variety of dishes and enjoy each other's company. There is no obligation to do this though. Your CEO will be able to suggest favourite restaurants during your trip. Included breakfasts will usually be asian style consisting of noodles or congee (rice porridge) or bread and eggs. Vegetarians will be able to find a range of different foods, although in some areas the choice maybe limited. For all trips please refer to the meals included and budget information for included meals and meal budgets. Food in Western Tibet is limited in variety – we recommend bringing snacks, museli bars etc for snacks on the Kailash kora.
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All local flights are included in the cost of your tour unless otherwise noted. It is important that we have your passport information at the time of booking in order to process these tickets. Internal flight tickets are issued locally and will be given to you prior to the flight departure.
Solo Travellers
We believe single travellers should not have to pay more to travel so our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and do not involve a single supplement. Single travellers joining group trips are paired in twin or multi-share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip. Some of our Independent trips are designed differently and single travellers on these itineraries must pay the single trip price.
Hotels/guesthouses (11 nts), very basic guesthouses (7 nts, possibly multi-share), sleeper train (2 nts).
About Accommodation
Accommodation in western Tibet is very, very basic. After Saga there are only basic guest houses with multi-bed rooms, shared pit toilets, essentially no running water and electricity only in the evenings.
A sleep sheet is recommended as whilst there is plenty of bedding and (in most cases) it does get washed, it can be dusty.
Joining Hotel
For details of your joining hotel please refer to your tour voucher, G Account, the G Adventures App or contact your travel agent.
Joining Instructions
When arriving to Beijing International Airport, if you have not pre-booked an arrival taxi with G Adventures, you can take a taxi or the Airport Express Train.
Taxi: Follow the signs to the taxi ranks once you have come out of the baggage hall. The ranks are clearly defined, and traffic guards will systematically put you into a taxi. Print out the name of your hotel in Chinese. A taxi ride will take between 45min-1hour depending on traffic, and should cost between 95-120 Yuan (plus an extra 10 for the tollway).
Airport Express Train: Once you have come out of the luggage hall, follow the signs to the underground Airport Express Line. This line takes you to the center of Beijing, to DONGZHIMEN, where you can take a taxi to your hotel(taxi fare is about 30 yuan). The Airport Express ticket costs 25 yuan. It takes about 16 minutes from Terminal 3 of the Airport to Dongzhimen. Train hours are from 6:30am to 10:30pm.
If you have paid in advance for an arrival transfer, a G Adventures representative will be at the airport to meet you. If for any reason you are not met at the airport, please call our local support line. If you are unable to make contact for whatever reason, please make your way to the joining point hotel via taxi.
Please note that Day 1 is an arrival day and no activities have been planned for that day other then your welcome meeting in the evening, so you can arrive at any time. Similarly the last day is a departure day during which no activities have been planned.
A G Adventures Representative will organize a short meeting soon after arrival, during which you will meet other tour participants and receive information about general and specific aspects of the trip. A welcome note will be left for you in the hotel so you have all the necessary information regarding the meeting time. If you arrive late, s/he will leave you a message detailing what time and where you should meet the next morning.
Arrival Complications
We don't expect any problems, and nor should you, but if for any reason you are unable to commence your trip as scheduled, as soon as possible please contact your starting point hotel, requesting that you speak to or leave a message for your CEO (if you are not on a group tour please refer to the emergency contact details provided in this dossier). If you are unable to get in touch with your leader, please refer to our emergency contact details. If you have pre-booked an airport transfer and have not made contact with our representative within 30 minutes of clearing customs and immigration, please call the transfer operator (number below).
As a last resort we recommend that you make your own way to the Starting Point hotel, following the Joining Instructions. Please apply to your travel agent on your return for a refund of the transfer cost if this occurs.
Emergency Contact
Should you need to contact us during a situation of dire need, it is best to first call either the G Adventures Local Operator (if one is listed below) or our G Adventures Local Office. If for any reason you do not receive an immediate answer, please leave a detailed message and contact information, so they may return your call and assist you as soon as possible.
If you have purchased an arrival through G Adventures or if an arrival transfer is included in the cost of your tour, please note that:
Your arrival transfer has been arranged based on flight information provided to us. If you are advised of a flight schedule change within 48 hours of your scheduled arrival time, we will do our best to rearrange your arrival transfer however we cannot guarantee this. If your arrival transfer does not arrive within 30 minutes after you have exited the arrivals area please take a taxi to your start point hotel
If your call is specifically concerning Beijing Airport Transfer complications please call our local G Adventures Transfer provider directly at:
Ms Xiaofeng Chen (Beijing): +86 1391 0388 356
Beijing Airport Transfer and Tour Assistance:
+86 1391 0388 356 -Ms Xiaofeng Chen
After office hours emergency number: +86 187 0058 2383
If you are unable for any reason to contact our local office, please call the numbers listed below, which will connect you directly with our 24 hour Sales team, who will happily assist you.
Toll-free, North America only: 1 888 800 4100
Calls from UK: 0344 272 0000
Calls from Germany: 0800 365 1000
Calls from Australia: 1 300 796 618
Calls from New Zealand: 0800 333 307
Outside North America, Australia, New Zealand, Germany and the UK: +1 416 260 0999
What to Take
What you need to bring depends on the trip you have chosen and the countries or regions you are planning to visit. We suggest that you pack as lightly as possible as your are expected to carry your own luggage. As a rule we try not to have to walk more than 15-20 mintues with your bags which is why we recommend keeping the weight of your bags between 10-15kg/22-30lb. Suitcases are not recommended for G Adventures trips! Most travellers carry a backpack or rolling bag of small to medium size (no XXL ones please!) as they need to fit under the beds when travelling on sleeper trains. You will also need a day pack/bag to carry water, cameras and other electronics like ipods and mobile phones.
Do not bring any knives or swords into China (gifts or otherwise). If they do make it into the country, they will not be permitted on trains. If you purchase a knife or sword while travelling elsewhere before arriving in China your best option is to post/mail it home before entering the country as no post/mail companies in China will accept it as a parcel.
Packing List
Additional Items:
• Sleeping bag and liner (Seasonally appropriate)
Cold Weather:
• Long-sleeved shirts or sweater
• Scarf
• Warm gloves
• Warm hat
• Warm layers
Conservative Dress:
• Modest clothing that covers knees and shoulders (Long pants, long skirts, shirts that cover shoulders)
• Shawl or scarf (for temple visits)
• Flight info (required) (Printouts of e-tickets may be required at the border)
• Insurance info (required) (With photocopies)
• Passport (required) (With photocopies)
• Required visas or vaccination certificates (required) (With photocopies)
• Vouchers and pre-departure information (required)
• Binoculars (optional)
• Camera (With extra memory cards and batteries)
• Cash, credit and debit cards
• Day pack (Used for daily excursions or short overnights)
• Ear plugs
• First-aid kit (should contain lip balm with sunscreen, sunscreen, whistle, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, bandaids/plasters, tape, anti-histamines, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, rehydration powder, water purification tablets or drops, insect repellent, sewing kit, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)
• Flashlight/torch (Headlamps are ideal)
• Fleece top/sweater
• Footwear
• Hat
• Locks for bags
• Long pants/jeans
• Moneybelt
• Outlet adapter
• Personal entertainment (Reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc.)
• Reusable water bottle
• Shirts/t-shirts
• Sleepwear
• Small travel towel
• Sunglasses
• Toiletries (Preferably biodegradable)
• Watch and alarm clock
• Waterproof backpack cover
• Windproof rain jacket
Smart Dress:
• Smart outfit (For evenings out)
Train Travel (Optional):
• Slip-on shoes
• Small container with lid
• Travel cutlery
• Travel or camp cup
• Gloves
• Hat
• Hiking boots/sturdy walking shoes
• Hiking pants (Convertible/Zip-off and quick dry recommended)
• Snacks (Protein bars, chocolate, dried fruits, candies, energy sweets.)
• Socks (Trekking socks (woollen or synthetic, not cotton).)
• Thermal base layer (Woollen or synthetic, not cotton.)
• Walking poles (Highly recommended.)
Warm Weather:
• Sandals/flip-flops
• Shorts/skirts (Longer shorts/skirts are recommended)
• Sun hat/bandana
• Swimwear
Laundry facilities are offered by some of our hotels for a charge. There will be times when you may want to or have to do your own laundry so we suggest you bring non-polluting/biodegradable soap.
Visas and Entry Requirements
- Please be advised that if you have recently travelled to Turkey, or you are a Turkish citizen, it is possible that your Chinese visa will not be approved. Please contact your local embassy for further information. **
NEPAL – Visas are available at the Nepal border town of Kodari. You will also need to provide two passport photos and the following fees in US dollars cash only: Multiple entry visa valid for 15 days – US $25: Multiple Entry Visa for 30 days – US $40 and Multiple entry visa valid for 90 days – US $100
Please note that visas are the responsibility of the individual traveller. The visa requirements for your trip vary depending on where you are from and where you are going. We keep the following information up to date as much as possible, but rules do change. It is important that you check for yourself with the embassy of each country. Your travel agent can assist. Please, keep in mind that all countries require passports valid for at least 6 months from the moment of departure from the country.
CHINA: all nationalities require a visa to visit China
Most nationalities also need an official Letter Of Invitation (LOI) before they can apply for their Chinese visa.
You can obtain the LOI through our visa support agent in China. The visa support link you need to complete will be sent to you or your travel agent by email when you confirm your booking. You must read the instructions carefully and fill out all the details.
When filling out your Chinese Visa Application form, Please ensure that you list the same details as appear on your LOI when filling out your Chinese Visa Application form.
Passengers traveling to Tibet:
As Tibet continues to be a sensitive area for travel to the Chinese government you must refrain from listing Tibet as one of the places you are going to visit as your application form or your Visa will be denied. We will provide you with the necessary documents to obtain your Chinese Visa, please use the details provided when filling out your Chinese Visa application form. Please submit a copy of your Chinese Visa to us once you receive it in order to arrange your permit for Tibet.
Norwegian nationals travelling to Tibet:
Please be advised that starting in 2018, travellers from Norway are now eligible to apply for a permit to enter Tibet. However, please keep in mind that applications made by Norwegians are being reviewed very carefully by the Tibetan authorities. If you are planning to travel with a Norwegian passport, please ensure that you have appropriate travel insurance in case your Tibetan Permit application is unsuccessful.
As Chinese visas are dated specifically for entry and exit, please ensure you enter the correct dates as per your flights entering and exiting China. Please remember to put exactly the same dates when you fill out the application at the Chinese embassy. You will need to provide additional documentation to the consulate (i.e. flights tickets, hotel reservations) if these dates fall outside the duration of the tour.
Please do not submit the below application until 3 months prior to your entry into China. The details will be forwarded to our local agent in China and you will be emailed your Chinese Invitation Letter (With day by day Itinerary) only once we are within 60 days of the trip start date.
Once you have received your LOI you can apply for your visa by going to the nearest Chinese embassy.Please, remember that it is your responsibility to check whether passport details, name spelling and dates on the LOI are correct.
As of April 3rd, 2018, all Chinese visa application forms must be typed. Handwritten forms will no longer be accepted.
Following the successful implementation of their 144 hour visa free program for the Shanghai district, The Ministry of Public Security of China have announced the extension of the 144 hour visa free program for provinces of Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei. As of the 29th of December 2017, over 50 foreign nationals can now enter or exit via one of the following ports:
- Beijing Capital International Airport
- Railway West Railway Station
- Tianjin Binhai International Airport
- Tianjin International Cruise Homeport, or
- Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport in Hebei Province and Qinhuangdao Harbor.
Detailed Trip Notes
The Kailash kora is tough, but within the capabilities of any healthy person. No particular level of physical fitness is required, athough stubborness (endurance) helps. Walk at you OWN pace – slow and steady is the way to go – being fit or unfit is not the primary control here, it is how you deal with altitude.
DO NOT RUSH! The only reward for trying to prove something by being first is nausea, vomiting and a splitting headache!
GO SLOWLY – plod on at a steady pace, pause, standing to rest – don't sit too often – it is harder to get going again.
Don't care about whether others are ahead! The path is clear, your guides keep track of where you are. There is plenty of time so walk at YOUR pace regardless of how far behind you may think you are.
Remember the sun is intense – wear sunscreen and sunglasses.
It is colder than you think, especially in the wind – if you take off layers whilst walking make sure to put them on again as soon as you stop or are in the shade – don't wait to get cold.
Due to Internet restrictions, some popular websites and applications – including social media sites like Facebook and email services like Gmail – may not work in China. If you think these restrictions may affect you, we suggest you do research before your departure in order to be prepared. Bear in mind the availability of websites and apps can change without notice at any time.
Spending Money
Every traveller is different and therefore spending money requirements will vary. Some travellers may drink more than others while other travellers like to purchase more souvenirs than most. Please consider your own spending habits when it comes to allowing for drinks, shopping and tipping. Please also remember the following specific recommendations when planning your trip.
Money Exchange
As currency exchange rates in Asia fluctuate often we ask that you refer to the following website for daily exchange rates: www.xe.com.
As of May 2011 the exchange rate for China was 1 USD = 6.5 CNY (Chinese Yuan) and 1 USD = 70 NPR (Nepalese Rupees).
Cash (Chinese Yuan) is the best method of money in China. There are some ATM machines at international airports and major cities that accept Visa and debit cards but these should not be relied on as a source of funds. We recommend the use of cash and traveller's cheques in major currencies (USD, CAD, GBP, EUR, AUD, HKD) as a backup. Major credit cards are accepted in a few shops (except for AMEX and Diner's) but they may charge a 2-4% transaction fee.
Tibet is still part of China, therefore Chinese Yuan is used in Tibet as well.
Emergency Fund
Please also make sure you have access to at least an additional USD $200 (or equivalent) as an 'emergency' fund, to be used when circumstances outside our control (ex. a natural disaster) require a change to our planned route. This is a rare occurrence!
Departure Tax
For China departure Tax is included in all International and Domestic tickets. For Nepal the International Departure tax is 1695 Nepalese Rupees or 1300NPR if travelling to SAARC Countries (India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka)
Traditionally in China tipping is not expected and thus there is no need to tip in restaurants and your general interaction with locals; however, tipping is customary – though not compulsory – in the tourism industry and not only shows an expression of satisfaction it may also be of considerable significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels. There are times during the trip where there is opportunity to tip the local guides or drivers we use. You may do this individually, or your CEO may offer to collect the money and tip as a group.
Recommendations for tipping drivers and local guides would range from 1 to 3 USD per person per day depending on the quality and length of the service; ask your CEO for specific recommendations based on the circumstances and culture. Giving a tip should be a seen as a formal 'thank you', and the action should in no way be awkward. The best method of tipping someone that has served the whole group is to plan in advance, and not rush when it comes to saying goodbye. It is one of the most direct ways that you can have a positive economic impact within the Tibetan community.
Also at the end of each trip if you felt your G Adventures CEO did an outstanding job tipping is appreciated. The amount is entirely a personal preference, however as a guideline $5 USD per person per day can be used.
Optional Activities
- Beijing Kung Fu Show
- Beijing Acrobatics Performance
- Beijing Opera (120-180CNY per person)
- Hutong Walk
- The Pearl Market (Free)
- Toboggan at Great Wall (100-120CNY per person)
- Cable Car at Great Wall (100-120CNY per person)
Rongpu Si
- Rongbuk Monastery
Please note inoculations may be required for the country visited. It is your responsibility to consult with your travel doctor for up to date medical travel information well before departure.
You should consult your doctor for up-to-date medical travel information well before departure. We recommend that you carry a First Aid kit and hand sanitizers / antibacterial wipes as well as any personal medical requirements. Please be aware that sometimes we are in remote areas and away from medical facilities, and for legal reasons our leaders are prohibited from administering any type of drug including headache tablets, antibiotics, etc. In Asia pharmacies tend to stock the same western drugs as you get at home but they are usually produced locally so please bring the full drug name with you when trying to purchase a prescription drug. When selecting your trip please carefully read the brochure and itinerary and assess your ability to cope with our style of travel. Please refer to the Physical and Culture Shock ratings for trip specific information. G Adventures reserves the right to exclude any traveller from all or part of a trip without refund if in the reasonable opinion of our CEO they are unable to complete the itinerary without undue risk to themselves and/or the rest of the group.
Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) is a condition that affects many travelers to high altitude. It is caused by a lack of Oxygen and generally occurs at heights above 2500m.
AMS Symptoms include: Loss of appetite, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting, Lethargy / Fatigue, Dizziness, Insomnia / disturbed or poor sleep
The main risk for the development of AMS is ascending too quickly. A slow ascent lets your body acclimatize to the altitude and avoids AMS. AMS occurs equally in males and females, the old and the young, the fit and the unfit. Those who have experienced AMS on previous journeys to high altitude may be at increased risk for developing it again.
*Avoid alcohol, salt & any medication containing codeine. (These can cause dehydration and/or depress breathing).
*Drink plenty of fluids – at least 3-4 liters per day.
*A high carbohydrate diet will aid ventilation and efficient use of oxygen.
*If drinking alcohol or coffee make sure you compensate with extra water.
*Avoid over-exertion in the initial days at altitude.
Some drugs have also been used to prevent AMS. The most commonly used is acetazolamide (Diamox) which is normally given as one 250g tablet, taken twice a day, beginning at least one day before ascent above 2500m. Diamox can make you pass more urine than usual, cause pins & needles in fingers and toes and may make carbonated drinks taste flat.
*Painkillers such as asprin and paracetamol may be suggested for the headache.
*Diamox may be useful (250g every 8 hours)
*Sleeping in a sitting position can aid breathing & headache while sleeping.
*Those with moderate or severe symptoms or whose symptoms persist despite a day or two of rest should descend until symptoms have improved.
Safety and Security
Many national governments provide a regularly updated advice service on safety issues involved with international travel. We recommend that you check your government's advice for their latest travel information before departure. We strongly recommend the use of a neck wallet or money belt while travelling, for the safe keeping of your passport, air tickets, travellers' cheques, cash and other valuable items. Leave your valuable jewellery at home – you won't need it while travelling. Many of the hotels we use have safety deposit boxes, which is the most secure way of storing your valuables. A lock is recommended for securing your luggage. When travelling on a group trip, please note that your CEO has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the trip itinerary if it is deemed necessary due to safety concerns. Your CEO will accompany you on all included activities. During your trip you will have some free time to pursue your own interests, relax and take it easy or explore at your leisure. While your CEO will assist you with options available in a given location please note that any optional activities you undertake are not part of your itinerary, and we offer no representations about the safety of the activity or the standard of the operators running them. Please use your own good judgment when selecting an activity in your free time. Although the cities visited on tour are generally safe during the day, there can be risks to wandering throughout any major city at night. It is our recommendation to stay in small groups and to take taxis to and from restaurants, or during night time excursions.
Protests and Demonstrations- Protests and demonstrations, even those that are well intended, have the potential to turn violent with no warning. Counter protests can also turn violent. Action by security forces to disperse demonstrators and protesters may occur at any time. If you are in an area where demonstrators or protesters are gathering, avoid the temptation of staying for a good photo opportunity and leave the area immediately.
Water based activities have an element of danger and excitement built into them. We recommend only participating in water based activities when accompanied by a guide(s). We make every reasonable effort to ensure the fun and adventurous element of any water based activities (in countries with varying degrees of operating standards) have a balanced approach to safety. It is our policy not to allow our CEOs to make arrangements on your behalf for water based activities that are not accompanied by guide(s).
Swimming, including snorkeling, is always at your own risk.
We take all prudent measures in relation to your safety. For ways to further enhance your personal safety while traveling, please visit:
Trip Specific Safety
We strongly recommend the use of a neck wallet or money belt while travelling, for the safe keeping of your passport, air tickets, travellers' cheques, cash and other valuable items. Leave your valuable jewellery at home – you won't need it while travelling. Many of the hotels we use have safety deposit boxes which is the most secure way of storing your valuables. A lock is recommended for securing your luggage.
A Couple of Rules
Illegal drugs will not be tolerated on any trips. Possessing or using drugs not only contravenes the laws of the land but also puts the rest of the group at risk. Smoking marijuana and opium is a part of local culture in some parts of the world but is not acceptable for our travellers. Our philosophy of travel is one of respect towards everyone we encounter, and in particular the local people who make the world the special place it is. The exploitation of prostitutes is completely contrary to this philosophy. Our CEOs have the right to expel any member of the group if drugs are found in their possession or if they use prostitutes.
Travel Insurance
Travel Insurance: Travel insurance is compulsory in order to participate on any of our trips. When travelling on a group trip, you will not be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance has been sighted by your CEO, who will take note of your insurance details. When selecting a travel insurance policy please bear in mind that all clients must have medical coverage and that we require a minimum coverage of USD 200,000 for repatriation and emergency rescue. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. If you have credit card insurance we require proof of purchase of the trip (a receipt of credit card statement) with a credit card in your name. Contact your bank for details of their participating insurer, the level of coverage and emergency contact telephone number.
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Dollar-a-Day Program
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Local Dress
In Asia the dress standard is more conservative than it is back home. When packing try to pick loose, lightweight, clothing that will keep you cool in the usually hot and humid climate of Asian summers. In predominately Buddhist, Hindu and Muslim countries we ask that you dress respectfully and avoid very short shorts/skirts and singlets/tanktops when visiting temples or mosques or other holy sites – in Tibet only tourists will be seen in skimpy clothing and whilst you will not cause offense you can expect comment.
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Minimum Age
You must be 18 to travel unaccompanied on a G Adventures tour. For minors travelling with a guardian over 21 years old, the minimum age is 12.
International Flights
Check-in times and baggage allowances/restrictions vary by airline and can change at any time. For the most up-to-date information for your flight, please contact your airline. We recommend checking in online in advance to avoid potential delays at the airport.
Max Pax
Max 16, avg 10
Group Leader
Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides.
Day 1: Beijing
There are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting.
Included Activities:
Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting
Day 2: Beijing
Set out early for the Great Wall at Mutianyu. Spend the day wandering from tower to tower along this magnificent feat of construction.
Opt to see a Shaolin Monk Kung Fu Show, the Beijing Opera, or the Beijing Acrobats. You can pre-book the Beijing Acrobatics Performance on the checkout page to include this optional activity on your tour.
Included Activities:
Great Wall Mutianyu Visit
Travel out to the Great Wall and back.
Private Vehicle
Day 3: Days 3-4 Beijing/Lhasa
Enjoy learning about Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City before using some free time to explore more of the capital.
In the evening, depart on a 48-hour train journey to Lhasa. Enjoy watching the scenery completely change as you climb onto the Tibetan Plateau.
Additional Notes:
We aim to get the best sleeping berths available on each train journey. During peak season (summer) we cannot guarantee which beds will be available.
Included Activities:
Tiananmen Square
Forbidden City Tour
The train trip is a long, yet rewarding, journey through the heart of northern China then south across the Tibetan Plateau. The spectacular scenery make this a once-in-a-lifetime train journey.
Basic overnight train (beds) (48.00 hour(s))
Day 4: Day 5 Lhasa
Arrive in Lhasa in the evening. Take an orientation walk around Barkhor Square and start acclimatizing to the altitude.
Day 5: Days 6-8 Lhasa
Over three days, explore all Lhasa and the surrounding areas have to offer. Visit Barkhor Square, the Jokhang Temple, the Potala Palace, and either Sera or Drepung Monastery. With free time, opt to visit the local markets or find a teahouse to spend a few hours relaxing.
Included Activities:
Barkhor Square Orientation Walk
Potala Palace Tour
Jokhang Temple Tour
Sera Monastery Tour
Day 6: Day 9 Lhasa/Shigatse (1B)
The drive to Gyantse is a spectacular one, crossing three passes over 5,000m (16,404 ft) and skirting the shores of the beautiful turquoise lake, Yamdrok Tso.
Included Activities:
Pelkor Chode Monastery and Gyantse Kumbum Visit
Private Vehicle (8.00 hour(s), 267km)
Private Vehicle (1.50 hour(s), 90km)
Day 7: Day 10 Shigatse/Tingri
Sakya is the base of the once politically powerful Sakya sect of Tibetan Buddhism. Its huge fortified walls are testament to the turbulent past of the region.
There is time in the late afternoon or early morning to explore the monastery and the ruins of north Sakya across the river.
Additional Notes:
Accommodation in these areas can be quite basic. Be prepared for shared toilet facilities, no running water, and often only multi-share rooms available.
Included Activities:
Sakya Gompa Visit
Private Vehicle (4.00-5.00 hours, 172km)
Private Vehicle (136km)
Day 8: Day 11 Sakya/Rongbuk
Travel to Rongbuk Monastery, the highest in the world. Enjoy views of Everest from the Monastery and opt to go into the Rongbuk Monastery.
Included Activities:
Rongbuk Monastery Guesthouse
Private Vehicle (2.00-3.00 hours, 100km)
Day 9: Day 12 Rongbuk/Saga
Leave the Rongbuk Monastery behind and make the scenic journey to Saga.
Private Vehicle (10.00 hour(s), 293km)
Day 10: Day 13 Saga/Darchen
Take another travel day to reach Darchen, home base for the Kora Trek. Follow the road across grasslands for the first spectacular view of Mt Kailash and Lake Manasarovar.
Private Vehicle (7.00 hour(s), 500km)
Day 11: Day 14 Darchen to Kailash Range
Begin the kora from Darchen. Staying in basic guesthouses, the full kora takes 2.5 days to complete. The experience and scenery are well worth the effort.
Additional Notes:
If you are unable to participate in the kora, it is possible to remain in Darchen with our drivers. Accommodation on the kora is extremely basic and food options are limited in their variety. It is a good idea to bring snacks.
Included Activities:
Kailash Kora Day 1
Hike 20km (12.4 mi) from Darchen around the base of Mt Kailash.
Hiking (20km)
Day 12: Day 15 Kailash Range
Continue on the kora for the toughest stretch of the hike.
Included Activities:
Kailash Kora Day 2
Hike 18km (11.2 mi) to the highest pass of the trek and back down into the valley.
Hiking (14km)
Day 13: Day 16 Kailash Range
After completing the kora, relax in Chiu Gompa for the evening.
Included Activities:
Kailash Kora Day 3
Lake Manasarovar Visit
Hike the last 14km (8.7 mi) to make it to Chiu Gompa. Hurrah!
Hiking (14km)
Day 14: Day 17 Kailash Range/Saga
Stop in Saga for the evening and reflect on the magical experience you've had before continuing on.
Additional Notes:
Please note: the departures of this trip starting May 16 2018 will visit the Saga Dawa Festival on Day 14 prior to starting the Kailash Kora hike.
Included Activities:
Saga Dawa Festival
Private Vehicle
Day 15: Day 18 Saga/Zhongba
Travel from Saga to Zhongba.
Private Vehicle (330km)
Day 16: Day 19 Zhongba/Kyirong
Travel from Zhongba to Kyirong. Get ready for the most scenic drive of your trip tomorrow and some more ink in your passport!
Private Vehicle (6.00 hour(s), 340km)
Day 17: Day 20 Kyirong/Kathmandu
Prepare for another beautiful driving day on your way to Nepal. There's plenty of lush green forests along the highway towards the Tibet – Nepal border at Rasuwa Gadi. After immigration, cross the bridge joining Tibet and Nepal by foot. Jump on a bus and make the winding, bumpy, yet extremely scenic drive to Kathmandu.
Additional Notes:
Kyirong is the main customs border crossing between Tibet and Nepal, for tourists and for commercial purpose. As such, it can be quite busy and there can be long wait times.
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Two men stand guard outside the entrance to Ameridose LLC in Westborough, Mass., earlier this month. The firm has been temporarily shutted and has recalled all of its unexpired drugs because of Food and Drug Administration worries about sterility.
Fallout from a deadly outbreak of fungal meningitis blamed on contaminated pain shots may worsen the nation's ongoing drug shortage crisis -- just as health officials were getting a handle on the problem.
Food and Drug Administration officials say they're taking urgent steps to ramp up production, distribution and even importation of six critical drugs after a sister company to the pharmacy at the heart of the outbreak voluntarily recalled all of its products this week because of concerns about sterility.
"FDA is aware that the voluntary shutdown of Ameridose and the recall of Ameridose products may affect supplies of certain life-saving drugs for some health care systems," officials said.
Ameridose LLC, of Westborough, Mass., agreed to a voluntary shutdown and pulled more than 1,800 unexpired drugs this week after FDA inspectors said they couldn't guarantee the sterility of the medications.
The firm is co-owned by owners the New England Compounding Center of Framingham, Mass., whose products are blamed for the growing outbreak of fungal meningitis and joint infections that now have sickened 404 people in 19 states. Twenty-nine people have died, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Friday.
Though the recall is necessary to ensure safety, it can't help but affect the supply of critical medications for hospitals that turned to compounding pharmacies as sources, said Erin Fox, director of the Drug Information Service at the University of Utah, which tracks drug shortages.
"It just has to be hitting hospitals as another crisis," she said.
At risk are drugs such as such as sodium bicarbonate injections, widely used to stabilize critically ill patients suffering from sepsis, heart attacks or other cardiac problems.
The problem is part of the aftermath of the NECC crisis, in which patient infections have been tied to three lots of an epidural steroid known as methylprednisolone made by NECC. Five separate types of fungi have been detected in people or products linked to the pharmacy, the CDC reported this week.
In addition, the FDA detected 10 types of bacteria in lots of two other drugs -- betamethasone and cardioplegia solution -- made by the now-shuttered compounding pharmacy.
The NECC shut-down took about 2,400 lots of drugs out of the market, company records indicate. The Ameridose recall adds to to the total. Together, the loss of the drugs may exacerbate ongoing shortages that have left hospitals scrambling since 2010 -- or earlier.
Last year was the worst in the U.S. for new drug shortages, with 267 recorded, according to Fox. This year, only 158 new shortages have been logged, thanks to new FDA notification requirements and aggressive intervention by the agency, experts say.
However, "leftover" shortages from previous years, have reached an "all-time high," with 282 active shortages, Fox said. That compares with 256 active shortages at the same time last year.
"This reflects that FDA is able to prevent new shortages from happening, particularly with the new notification requirements, but most of the shortages are caused by manufacturing problems, which FDA can't really fix."
FDA officials are urging domestic suppliers to step up production and they are working with a potential foreign producer to import the drugs, said Sarah Clark-Lynn, an FDA spokeswoman. Clark-Lynn said it was premature for the agency to identify the potential new importer.
The FDA has the authority to temporarily import drugs in critical shortage if the shortage can't be resolved domestically. Currently, six drugs are being imported in the U.S. under that arrangement. Clark-Lynn said it was premature for the agency to identify the new importer.
The six drugs critical drugs affected by the Ameridose shut-down include sodium bicarbonate injections as well as succinylcholine injections, an emergency muscle relaxant; atropine sulfate injection, used to prevent abnormal heart rhythms and low blood pressure; the anesthetics bupivacaine and lidocaine and furosemide injections used to treat congestive heart failure and water retention.
"We've been working with all of the different regulatory tools that we have," said Clark-Lynn.
However, the agency has been criticized by groups such as Public Citizen, an advocacy agency, for using ongoing drug shortages as an "excuse" to allow compounding pharmacies such as NECC and Ameridose to act as large-scale drug manufacturers, but without the required scrutiny.
"Any such decisions by the agency may well have contributed to the circumstances that allowed the current public health catastrophe to occur," said Dr. Michael Carome, deputy director of Public Citizen's Health Research Group. The organization is calling for an investigation into whether an FDA lack of oversight contributed to the outbreak.
FDA officials have said they didn't have the authority to regulate compounding pharmacies like manufacturing firms and that the oversight was delegated to the states.
The loss of the supply from compounding pharmacies such as NECC and Ameridose may mean that hospitals will have to mix doses of the drugs themselves. That can be challenging because of the complicated US Pharmacopeia chapter 797 rules governing preparation of sterile drugs -- and it could lead to problems such as medication errors caused by staffers performing unfamiliar procedures, Fox said.
For hospital pharmacists, the Ameridose problem likely means that an already bad situation will get worse. Dr. Thomas Burnakis, coordinator of clinical pharmacy services at Baptist Medical Center in Jacksonville, Fla., says that hospitals will have to ration scarce drugs for the sickest patients, pay higher fees to obtain the critical drugs and hope that everyone who needs treatment gets it.
"It's not hard to come up with a scenario with the potential for patients to be harmed," Burnakis said.
Related stories:
- Amid shortages, rules force hospitals to trash scarce drugs
- Lingering shortage of ADHD drugs unravels lives
- Bacteria, more fungi found in drugs from firm tied to meningitis outbreak


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Capt. Ryan Jean wanted to perform well on the Army's psychological evaluation for soldiers. But he also wanted to answer the questions honestly. So when he was asked whether he believed his life had a lasting purpose, Jean, an atheist, saw no choice but to say no.
Those and other responses, Jean says, won him a trip to see the post chaplain, who berated him for his lack of faith.
"He basically told me that if I don't get right with God, then I'm worthless," said Jean, now an intelligence officer at Fort Meade. "That if I don't believe in Jesus, why am I in uniform, because this is God's army, and that I should resign my commission in order to stop disgracing the military."
Jean says experiences such as that confrontation three years ago, when he was serving at Camp Arifjan in Kuwait, have spurred him to seek Army recognition as a humanist lay leader — on a par with the lay Christians, Jews and Muslims who help military chaplains minister to the troops.
Jean is one of as many as a dozen atheists throughout the U.S. military in the process of applying for the status, which they and their supporters see as necessary to secure for nonbelievers the acceptance and support that they say Christians in uniform take for granted.
Some in the loosely knit but apparently growing movement of military atheists see the recognition of lay leaders as a step toward the appointment of nonbelieving chaplains, who would be charged — like the priests, ministers, rabbis and imams now in uniform — with responding to the spiritual needs of all soldiers.
Reactions to their efforts so far, they say, have ranged from perplexity to hostility. Military authorities have yet to approve an atheist lay leader.
"What I've heard is, 'Well, you guys aren't like us. You guys don't believe like we do,'" said Jason Torpy, the former Army captain who heads the Military Association of Atheists and Freethinkers. "What I haven't heard is, 'Yes. We accept.'"
An Army spokesman did not respond to requests for comment. A spokeswoman for Fort Meade said atheists seeking the lay-leader status face "a high mountain to climb."
"The group that they want to be a lay leader for would have to be considered a recognized religious organization," spokeswoman Mary Doyle said.
The military does not recognize atheists or humanists as members of an organized religion. (Atheists do not believe in a god. Humanists typically are nonbelievers who find meaning in ideas about community, science and human potential. There is much overlap between the two groups.)
Nonetheless, the drive for lay leaders reflects the growing level of coordination among atheists in uniform and their increasing willingness to speak out in a military that has labored in recent years to develop a more inclusive environment for its diverse membership.
Allegations of religious bias at several installations — most notably at the Air Force Academy, where concerns about attempts by fundamentalist Christian staff members and cadets to win converts have flared periodically — have led to tougher restrictions against proselytizing.
Some have expressed fear that having the wrong faith, or none at all, could affect their careers. Martin L. Cook, a professor of military ethics at the Naval War College, called it the "imponderable question."
"As for careers being held back … only a really stupid person would do that in such a way that you could see that," said Cook, who has taught at the Air Force Academy and the Army War College. "So if it happens — and, honestly, I suspect it does — it would happen either in the privacy of the mind of the person doing the performance review or perhaps in a small, private discussion among senior officers who make those decisions."
Religion — specifically Christianity — is embedded in military culture. The Chaplain Corps traces its origins to the Continental Army. Until the 1970s, the service academies required cadets to attend chapel services. Nightly prayers still are broadcast throughout Navy ships at sea.
"The military historically has been a politically conservative culture," said Robert Tuttle, a professor of law and religion at George Washington University. "And in the United States, politically conservative culture also tends as a statistical matter to be more religious. So it's not a surprise that this kind of thing is going to be going on. It's a question of making sure that the command's message of equal opportunity is communicated and followed."
As recently as last month, the top general in the Air Force issued a memo warning officers against "the actual or apparent use of their position to promote their personal religious beliefs."
"Leaders at all levels must balance Constitutional protections for an individual's free exercise of religion … and its prohibition against governmental establishment of religion," Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz wrote. "They must refrain from appearing to officially endorse religion generally or any particular religion."
Fewer than 10,000 of the 1.4 million active-duty members of the armed forces identify themselves as atheists or agnostics. Atheists say many more are hidden among the 285,000 who say they have no religious preference.
Whatever their number, nonbelievers describe themselves as a minority that is often isolated and sometimes closeted. Torpy, of the military atheists group, said he hears from service members looking for "affirmation" and "connection to a community of like-minded individuals."
It was the search for such community that led Katherine Moore to form Atheists of Meade. The wife of an Air Force sergeant on the base, she had noted the success of organizations such as the Military Council of Catholic Women and the Protestant Women of the Chapel.
"I've heard they're wonderful, wonderful groups that get together for the fellowship," she said. "Well, I miss having that. I deserve that, too."
Attendance at meetings held every other week at a restaurant in Laurel has ranged from a few to a dozen. Jean, 28, is among the most vocal participants.
The Las Vegas native was raised by a Catholic father and a Protestant mother who took the family first to a mainline Protestant congregation and later to a Pentecostal church. But even as a young child, he says, he found himself questioning the claims of the Bible.
"I just could not bring myself to believe in something without, at least in my opinion, good evidence," he said. "It would be cool if there is, but I just don't see the evidence for it."
By the time Jean was commissioned in 2003, he was "functionally an atheist."
Still, it would be another five years before he would begin identifying himself openly as a nonbeliever — a detail, he says, that has sometimes led to friction.
There was the run-in with the chaplain in Kuwait. And the soldier who said he chafed at Jean's command because he felt it amounted to "following in Satan's footsteps."
Jean speaks of the reserve unit in California where members were given the choice of attending Bible study or performing preventive vehicle maintenance checks. He says he once stopped a sergeant who was attempting to force his squad to attend a chapel service. He also has sat quietly as a superior officer opened a meeting with a Christian prayer.
In practical terms, Jean says, lay leader status would make it easier for atheists at Fort Meade to get access to facilities and services on the base. But he says recognition would carry a larger message.
"It shows that we're not going to be silent and go away," he said. "It shows that we are a community with real needs. It shows that the chaplaincy by its very nature is not meeting those needs — and, I would argue, is inherently incapable of properly meeting those needs without some sort of liaison."
Tech. Sgt. Larry Moore, Katherine's husband, has served nearly 16 years in the military but says he has never experienced or witnessed discrimination against nonbelievers. Still, he supports Jean's effort.
"Atheism doesn't have a voice," Moore said. "Having a lay person for atheists is important so that we have somebody to go to resolve any issues that may arise.
"Also, it's extremely important for people who are more or less closet atheists, that the word gets out that there are others that they can reach out to."
Cook, of the Naval War College, says the chaplains should support the nonbelievers.
"It's the job of every chaplain, regardless of his or her denominational beliefs, to do everything in their power to facilitate the free exercise of other groups," he said. "The best of the chaplains know this."
In arguing for atheist chaplains, Torpy has stressed what he called the "positive values" of humanism: "Community, making meaning in life, scientific naturalism."
"We're not just coming in saying we want someone to wander around talking about how much God doesn't exist," he said. "We talk about humanist values, humanist community, how we understand the world."
But could a nonbelieving chaplain minister to the spiritual needs of the faithful?
"The test for an atheist chaplain," said Tuttle, the law and religion professor, "is whether they would, as all chaplains are required, robustly support the free exercise of religion by all service members."
He added: "I have no doubt that atheist chaplains would be able to do that."


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